Stewardship at SCPC

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Online Giving Now Available ~ Go to our "Online Giving" page to learn how you can make your contributions online.

You can now give through our ACH/direct debit option: click this link for the form and either mail it in OR scan a copy and email to Michelle.

• Processing will occur on the 1st and 15th of each month; you may choose either (or both) days and one-time, monthly, or quarterly processing.
  
• ACH processing occurs at no fee to SCPC.
• Please contact Michelle with any questions.

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Online Pledging Now Available ~  You may make your pledge by returning a pledge card or submitting an online pledge.  Click here to complete an online pledge. 

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Stewardship ~ Still Here!
The Stewardship Committee's important work is underway - watch for mailings about how you can support your church in 2021 - we can't do it without YOU!

You’ve heard from the Stewardship Committee about our 2021 operating budget campaign. This year, we have felt called to focus on Exodus 14:13-14 which says, in part, “Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the Lord will accomplish for you . . . The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to keep still.” This verse spoke to the committee because it highlights our resilience as a church and community, standing firm during this challenging and unique time, but also looking forward to seeing what God has in store for us next. Here are some of the key messages we felt called to convey:
 

• We are still here
• God is still here for us
• We are still here; our church and our members are strong and resilient
• The church is still here for those in the community who have needs
• The church is still here, offering programs and activities for all ages
• The church still has needs to maintain its operations
• We’re still here and preparing for what comes next!

If you haven't returned your pledge yet, it's not too late!  Return your pledge card to the church or complete a pledge online.
And Thank You for your Support!

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We're Still Here!

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It's never too late to return a pledge!

​Pledge Cards may be mailed in or dropped off, or you can make your pledge online.  You may contact  Michelle Fortin, our Financial Administrator directly via phone (814-238-2422) or by email:  finadmscpc@gmail.com if you have any questions about your pledge or if you would like to verbally share the amount of your pledge.

Be a good steward ... share your time, talent, and treasure. "Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received."
1 Peter 4:10
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What is a Steward
?In the Christian sense, a steward is the manager of the affairs of God on earth.  God has made each of us a steward and given us abilities and talents that are unique.  We should use these abilities and talent to serve God in how we respect and care for ourselves, each other and the world.

A Christian steward serves God out of love and gratitude for these gifts.  We share our time, talents and property, knowing that it’s not how much we have but what we do with what we have that is important.
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Stewardship of Time – whatever time we have is a gift from God and we must use wisely in every activity.  We must budget our time so that we are able to help fulfill God’s plan
Stewardship of Talents – God gives all people potential talents – each of us can share in God’s plan in our own way
Stewardship of Relationships – Our relationships with others are a gift from God:  at home, at work and in Church
Stewardship of the Gospel – As Christian stewards, we are called to receive the Gospel, to share the Gospel and to reflect the Gospel in our everyday lives
Stewardship of Property – we know that whatever we have is a gift from God.  In appreciation, we choose to share a financial portion of these gifts
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We are called to give generously and regularly of time, talents and our possessions.

"Stewardship is Not Just About Giving Money ... It's About Giving Everything"

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Restoring God's House Campaign

Thanks to all who helped us reach -- and surpass -- our goal of $1 million for the "Restoring God's House" Building Restoration campaign!  The amount that was been pledged (as of April 9) and was revealed during worship on Palm Sunday was $1,047,422.  Several more pledges came in with the revised total being $1,075,867.

​Your support is allowing us to complete many projects that will restore and update our building for the generations to come.  Much of the work is already completed.  Pledges may be fulfilled through 2018.