Giving

Why Give?

Our God is a God of abundance. There are sufficient resources to accomplish all the mission and ministry the Lord calls us to do. We give as an act of thanksgiving in response to all the ways God has blessed us – with life, relationships, stuff, dreams, spiritual gifts, and salvation.

As those created in the image of God, we have a need to give. It is the way we more fully participate in what God is about in the world. Giving is also the way we do not look to money to provide for us that which only our Lord can give – security, purpose, abundant life. Won’t you join us in returning to God with joy and thanksgiving what God has first given us?

Opportunities for Giving

Annual Financial Stewardship Campaign

Each fall we provide an opportunity for individuals and families to make a financial commitment (a pledge) for next year. Much in the same way you would commit your financial resources through a car loan or mortgage, we offer the yearly opportunity to be intentional in your giving to God’s work through the church.

We practice “Proportionate Giving,” asking individuals and families to grow each year in their giving by one percent of annual income towards the goal of a tithe (10 percent). Once financial pledges are gathered we create a congregational spending plan or church budget. The spending plan or budget is approved by the congregation at its annual meeting in January. Pledges cards are available in the church office year round.

Ongoing Designated Campaigns

Periodically throughout the year we provide opportunities, resources and education about several special ministries supported by the Evangelical Lutheran church in America (ELCA)

World Hunger Appeal

Gifts to the ELCA World hunger Appeal provide food and shelter to people fleeing war and famine. It helps dig wells, improve agriculture methods, and educate children. It helps families from Indiana to India to escape the deep poverty that causes hunger. ELCA World Hunger partners with Lutheran World Relief, Lutheran World Federation (our world-wide Lutheran "family") and others to save lives and help families provide for themselves. Through relief, sustainable development, education and advocacy, you can make a world of difference!

Domestic Disaster Relief

Gifts to ELCA Domestic Disaster Response bring food and emergency supplies to disaster survivors in this country and the Caribbean. It assists congregations that are helping their communities deal with the trauma a disaster causes. And, long after the TV cameras have moved on to other disasters, your gift helps people as they rebuild their homes--and their lives

Other giving opportunities are available through the ELCA Giving Basket at:

http://www.elca.org/scriptlib/dcm/giving/giving.asp

Special Local Giving Opportunities

For over a decade the Cherry Tree Club has been providing a magical preschool program to area homeless children. To learn more about this amazing ministry, check out the Cherry Tree Club website: www.CherryTreeClub.org

Prince of Peace is always looking to resource new ministries initiatives as they are suggested by the Holy Spirit and congregational leadership. The Wish List provides information current opportunities to give to help expand our ministries.

We have an active Youth Ministry at Prince of Peace. Those who participate are always looking for financial support to assist with their attendance at the National Youth Gathering (every three years), participating in synodical and regional gatherings, as well as assisting their efforts with local social ministry initiatives – such a the CROP Walk, 30 Hour Famine Fast and the Soupper Bowl of Caring.

How to Give

You may either bring your gift to worship and place it in the offering basket (special generic offering envelopes are provided in each pew), or you may mail your donation to the church office. Please clearly mark on your check the purpose or ministry effort you wish to support. We do not provide electronic giving at this time.

Questions

Please direct any questions about giving to the church office at info2@popnj.org





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	An ELCA Congregation	Giving Why Give? Our God is a God of abundance. There are sufficient resources to accomplish all the mission and ministry the Lord calls us to do. We give as an act of thanksgiving in response to all the ways God has blessed us – with life, relationships, stuff, dreams, spiritual gifts, and salvation. As those created in the image of God, we have a need to give. It is the way we more fully participate in what God is about in the world. Giving is also the way we do not look to money to provide for us that which only our Lord can give – security, purpose, abundant life. Won’t you join us in returning to God with joy and thanksgiving what God has first given us? Opportunities for Giving Annual Financial Stewardship Campaign Each fall we provide an opportunity for individuals and families to make a financial commitment (a pledge) for next year. Much in the same way you would commit your financial resources through a car loan or mortgage, we offer the yearly opportunity to be intentional in your giving to God’s work through the church. We practice “Proportionate Giving,” asking individuals and families to grow each year in their giving by one percent of annual income towards the goal of a tithe (10 percent). Once financial pledges are gathered we create a congregational spending plan or church budget. The spending plan or budget is approved by the congregation at its annual meeting in January. Pledges cards are available in the church office year round. Ongoing Designated Campaigns Periodically throughout the year we provide opportunities, resources and education about several special ministries supported by the Evangelical Lutheran church in America (ELCA) World Hunger Appeal Gifts to the ELCA World hunger Appeal provide food and shelter to people fleeing war and famine. It helps dig wells, improve agriculture methods, and educate children. It helps families from Indiana to India to escape the deep poverty that causes hunger. ELCA World Hunger partners with Lutheran World Relief, Lutheran World Federation (our world-wide Lutheran "family") and others to save lives and help families provide for themselves. Through relief, sustainable development, education and advocacy, you can make a world of difference! Domestic Disaster Relief Gifts to ELCA Domestic Disaster Response bring food and emergency supplies to disaster survivors in this country and the Caribbean. It assists congregations that are helping their communities deal with the trauma a disaster causes. And, long after the TV cameras have moved on to other disasters, your gift helps people as they rebuild their homes--and their lives Other giving opportunities are available through the ELCA Giving Basket at: http://www.elca.org/scriptlib/dcm/giving/giving.asp Special Local Giving Opportunities For over a decade the Cherry Tree Club has been providing a magical preschool program to area homeless children. To learn more about this amazing ministry, check out the Cherry Tree Club website: www.CherryTreeClub.org Prince of Peace is always looking to resource new ministries initiatives as they are suggested by the Holy Spirit and congregational leadership. The Wish List provides information current opportunities to give to help expand our ministries. We have an active Youth Ministry at Prince of Peace. Those who participate are always looking for financial support to assist with their attendance at the National Youth Gathering (every three years), participating in synodical and regional gatherings, as well as assisting their efforts with local social ministry initiatives – such a the CROP Walk, 30 Hour Famine Fast and the Soupper Bowl of Caring. How to Give You may either bring your gift to worship and place it in the offering basket (special generic offering envelopes are provided in each pew), or you may mail your donation to the church office. Please clearly mark on your check the purpose or ministry effort you wish to support. We do not provide electronic giving at this time. Questions Please direct any questions about giving to the church office at info2@popnj.org