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Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church

Stewardship/Finance

This committee is responsible for overseeing the financial resources of the congregation including the implementation of an endowment program and a periodic review of insurance policies.

The Stewardship/Finance Committee meets monthly on the first Monday at 4:00-5:00pm. Please check the Mid-Coast Calendar for the exact date, time and location.

2006 Stewardship Campaign

The Time For Us To Be
Conduits Of Amazing Grace
by Dana Cary and the Stewardship Campaign Committee

Is it too early to wonder what 2006 will bring at Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church? Not according to our sitting Elders.

The Session’s timeline for accepting an asking budget was early September. The “asking budget” is the operating budget compiled by the Session with input from throughout the church. It is the budget that Session is “asking” the congregation and friends of MCPC to support in 2006. It began when all groups within the church formulated their “wish lists” for the coming year. Needless to say, not all wishes can be met, regardless of how good the ideas or how positive their impact might be. The process of converting these wish lists into a realistic, operating church budget required careful analysis, thoughtful ordering of priorities, and positive dialogue on the part of the Session. The result is a budget that calls for a 9.5% increase over 2005 spending. The projected operating budget for 2006 is $169,200.

Also not too early in MCPC thinking about 2006, the Stewardship Campaign Committee is considering what it means to be “Conduits of Amazing Grace.” How can the congregation translate that message into initiatives and action? MCPC wants to be a conduit to the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, Bright Start, Habitat for Humanity and the many other causes supported by our treasury. The Stewardship Committee is asking you to support these programs and all other items included in the projected operating budget through prayerful consideration and generous pledging. The MCPC Session has voted that any excess funds pledged to this budget will be used solely for additional mission funding and activity.

It is also not too early to plan for the repayment of MCPC’s mortgage loan. Lenders at the Presbyterian Loan and Investment Program gave the permission we requested to conduct our own campaign to raise $220,000 for the building fund during the 2006-08 giving period. Along with campaign permission came a mandate to proceed as quickly as possible. The congregation and friends of MCPC are being asked to make a second pledge. The second pledge is to this building fund and will be spread out over 2006-08. Look for a letter in the mail that will explain the Stewardship process.

Remember that as “Conduits of Amazing Grace” lives are transformed; our lives and the lives of others. Our lives are enriched when we touch others with gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Be generous with your gifts.

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief

GIFTS OF OUR CONGREGATION TO THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA will be forwarded by our officers through the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Please make checks payable to Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church and mark your MEMO section with "Hurricane Katrina Response."

Gift and Memorial Fund Donations

On occasion, people may wish to make a gift to Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church to honor a special person or time in memory. Often that results from the memory of a loved family member or friend. Some examples are funeral memorial gifts, combined memorial gifts for a special purpose, and others. Also, gifts of desired and useful items are a great blessing and will be an appreciated form of stewardship.

Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church maintains a Memorial Book in the lobby of the church to commemorate gifts given both in remembrance of departed persons and for special gifts, commemorating a special person or event.

~ Recent Memorial Fund Donations ~

Ruth Bogar Tammany

Suzanne Scheffler

John Clarke Childs

Linda Skinner

Samuel W. Carroll

Gifts Given to the Glory of God

Mid-Coast Trust Group Program - A Legacy for the Future

Explore the Benefits of a Gift tot the MCP Trust

Please consider a gift to the Mid-Coast Presbyterian Trust. Your gift helps ensure the future of our church and helps expand its ability to spread the good news of Jesus Christ.

To discuss making a gift, please contact any of the members of the MCP Trust Board or the Church Office.

For more information on the Mid-coast Presbyterian Trust click here.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) joins the world in mourning for the increasing numbers killed, injured and displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

Information on
Bequests, Trusts or Endowments

The Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP) is a ministry of the General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Stewardship Campaign Update

As of December 15, the 2005 Stewardship Campaign Committee has received 92 pledges for a total of $143,500, an increase of 10,500 over the 2004 campaign. Thank you to the individuals and families who have, through their commitments, become :Stewards of God's Grace," our theme for this year's drive.

The average pledge for 2005 is $1,560, or 12.2% over the per-pledge average for last year. However, the number of pledges received so far is less than the 99 pledging units in last year's campaign, and we are still somewhat below our goal of $152,950 for this year's pledge total.

If you have not responded to the Stewardship Campaign, we encourage you to mail your pledge card to the church, or simply drop it in the offering plate on Sunday morning. If you need another response, or if you wish to discuss your pledge, we welcome you to speak with Dana Cary, Clee Miller or Kevin Gallagher.

Contact Information
Committee Chair: Kevin Gallagher

Last Updated on: October 28, 2005

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