Stewardship and Mission Interpretation

The purpose of the Stewardship and Mission Interpretation Committee is to engage the congregation in support of and participation in the mission work of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and Session approved causes, and to provide for the interpretation of the church’s work and a program of Christian stewardship

> Develop such additional programs and activities as may be required to fulfill its

The goal of this committee is to offer ways that Christians at Radcliffe Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) can give to the work of Christ in response to God’s goodness to them.

The Session has a budget needed to operate the church and its mission. Each fall members are given an opportunity to pledge to the church what they will give to the operating budget of the church for the following year.

Members can give to the church in a special way while planning for the future by giving stocks, securities, or provisions in their wills that will continue the support of the church

This is a fund where pledges are made to pay for the building and/or renovations.

The ecclesiastical and administrative function of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are paid out of the per capita budget funded by dividing the projected costs among all the members of the church.

Radcliffe has a strong commitment to missions at the church, Atlanta and around the world. There are six special offerings that are taken throughout the year. The Special Offerings are:

One Great Hour of Sharing - Supports the Self-Development of People, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Presbyterian Hunger Program.

Witness Offering - A special offering of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. This offering is divided equally between local and worldwide projects, such as Orphan Care Project, Mission Haven, Johnson C. Smith seminary and Nicaraguan Nutrition Centers.

Peacemaking Offering - Supports the peacemaking efforts of the church at every governing body level, and provides an opportunity to witness to God’s Gift of peace in the world.

Christmas Joy Offering - Fifty percent of the receipts supports the Board of Pensions for assistance programs that provide support to retired and active church workers and their spouses and families. The other fifty percent supports the eight Presbyterian-related racial and ethnic schools and colleges through the National Ministries Division of the General Assembly Council.

Mothers Day Offering - Supports Presbyterian Homes of Georgia and allows them to give exceptional care to residents who have exhausted their resources and can no longer pay the full cost of their care.

Pentecost Offering - Supports special programs related to children. Forty percent of the offering is retained by the local congregation for use in local children support programs.

Stewardship Kettle - To encourage children to bring their offering when they come for the “Time for Children” part of the worship service.

Wills Emphasis Month - Month-long activities to stress the need for planned giving

Older Americans Month Celebration - Recognition of Radcliffe's Living Legends with a month long pictorial display and a reception on a Sunday selected for public recognition.

Special Projects - Fund-raising activities to support the budget such as:; Recommitment Celebration of Marriage, Tours, Dinner Theatre.

Brochure - To provide information to acquaint visitors with the mission and activities of the church



	STEWARDSHIP AND MISSION INTERPRETATION COMMITTEE MISSION The purpose of the Stewardship and Mission Interpretation Committee is to engage the congregation in support of and participation in the mission work of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and Session approved causes, and to provide for the interpretation of the church’s work and a program of Christian stewardship RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE It is the responsibility of the committee to: > Carry out an annual stewardship pledge campaign. > Review requests and maintain contact with supported mission causes. > Interpret the mission work of the church to the congregation. > Recommend to Session and promote the reception of special offerings. > Develop such additional programs and activities as may be required to fulfill its purpose. The goal of this committee is to offer ways that Christians at Radcliffe Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) can give to the work of Christ in response to God’s goodness to them. There are four ways of giving offered to the membership of the church. Operating Budget The Session has a budget needed to operate the church and its mission. Each fall members are given an opportunity to pledge to the church what they will give to the operating budget of the church for the following year. Planned Giving Members can give to the church in a special way while planning for the future by giving stocks, securities, or provisions in their wills that will continue the support of the church Building to Serve This is a fund where pledges are made to pay for the building and/or renovations. Per Capita Apportionment The ecclesiastical and administrative function of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are paid out of the per capita budget funded by dividing the projected costs among all the members of the church. Gifts for Mission Radcliffe has a strong commitment to missions at the church, Atlanta and around the world. There are six special offerings that are taken throughout the year. The Special Offerings are: One Great Hour of Sharing - Supports the Self-Development of People, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Witness Offering - A special offering of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. This offering is divided equally between local and worldwide projects, such as Orphan Care Project, Mission Haven, Johnson C. Smith seminary and Nicaraguan Nutrition Centers. Peacemaking Offering - Supports the peacemaking efforts of the church at every governing body level, and provides an opportunity to witness to God’s Gift of peace in the world. Christmas Joy Offering - Fifty percent of the receipts supports the Board of Pensions for assistance programs that provide support to retired and active church workers and their spouses and families. The other fifty percent supports the eight Presbyterian-related racial and ethnic schools and colleges through the National Ministries Division of the General Assembly Council. Mothers Day Offering - Supports Presbyterian Homes of Georgia and allows them to give exceptional care to residents who have exhausted their resources and can no longer pay the full cost of their care. Pentecost Offering - Supports special programs related to children. Forty percent of the offering is retained by the local congregation for use in local children support programs. Theological Education Offering - Supports colleges and universities Other Activities: Stewardship Kettle - To encourage children to bring their offering when they come for the “Time for Children” part of the worship service. Wills Emphasis Month - Month-long activities to stress the need for planned giving Older Americans Month Celebration - Recognition of Radcliffe's Living Legends with a month long pictorial display and a reception on a Sunday selected for public recognition. Special Projects - Fund-raising activities to support the budget such as:; Recommitment Celebration of Marriage, Tours, Dinner Theatre. Web Page - To use the web as a ministry tool for the church. Brochure - To provide information to acquaint visitors with the mission and activities of the church Henra Davis, Moderator Carmelita Clark , Recorder