THE PENTECOST OFFERING

The Pentecost Offering is traditionally received on the day of Pentecost ,June 12, 2011. It provides a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. Congregations are encouraged to keep 40 percent of the Offering to support ministry with children at risk in their communities.

The General Assembly’s portion (60 percent) provides leadership development opportunities for Presbyterian youth and young adults and supports children-at-risk programs at the national level. Since 1998, Presbyterians of all ages have raised over $7 million for these ministries that benefit younger members of God’s family.

Forty percent of this offering stays with our congregation to support the work of a nearby agency who is doing good work in the spirit of this offering- helping children and youth. Last year we gave this money to the Bill Wilson Center for their work with troubled youth.

Your Mission team will decide which agency to support this year and tell you in the June edition of the newsletter.