Stewardship
In the Presbyterian tradition, stewardship is the spiritual discipline of managing and protecting God’s creation and resources in response to divine grace. It is a joyful response of gratitude for God’s unconditional grace and abundant blessings. We are expected to “leave a trace” of God’s love by offering our time, talent, treasure, testimony, and ties that God has entrusted to us.
At Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, there are many opportunities to serve as stewards throughout the year. Whether through worship, music, fellowship, mission, teaching, leading, or gardening, each individual is called to care for the church, the community, and one another in his or her own unique way.
Every fall at PPC there is an annual fundraising campaign, which culminates in a celebratory Stew Lunch. During the campaign, all members and friends of the church are encouraged to prayerfully consider making a financial pledge to the church. Pledging is a covenant made to contribute a certain amount of money over a period of time. These promises are acts of faith that allow our church leadership to plan and budget responsibly for the year ahead.
Financial gifts to the church can be given in a variety of ways: cash, check, online, or Venmo. Other ways to give include stock, IRAs, retirement plans, insurance policies, charitable trusts, memorial gifts, or wills. Speak to your CPA or financial advisor about the potential advantages and tax benefits of giving in these ways.
Thank you for your ongoing generosity and for being such a vital part of the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church family. We are excited to see what God has in store for us as we live out our call and commitment together.
The Stewardship Team
Christine Alvis, Phil DuBon, Esther Kim, Jenny London, Roy Meares, Pam Mosenthal, and Pastor Katrina Zezza
Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:7-8)