Hillside, we give you thanks for your generous gift to the Pentecost Offering. As of August 5, 2020 we have received $935.00. We know that the realities of life in our world today are difficult to bear. But Jesus said to his followers, “So long as this world continues its course, I’ll be with you day in and day out.” How fortunate are the children, youth, and young adult beneficiaries of this offering because we face these realities with the knowledge and assurance that Jesus accompanies us as we continue to bear witness to Jesus’ calling to love, serve, and give.
Our gift will join with the gifts of millions of other Presbyterians united in a church-wide effort to support young people in Christ and inspire them to share their faith, ideas, and unique gifts with the church and the world. Forty percent ($374.00) of our offering stays at Hillside because we want to build the household of God together in this community. The remainder will be sent to our denomination, Presbyterian Church (USA), to support three programs:
- The Young Adult Volunteer Program, which helps young adults lay a foundation for their lives through a year of service in sites across the United States and around the world,
- Ministries with youth, through experiences of worship and formation like the Presbyterian Youth Triennium, which gathers nearly 5,000 young people every three years to learn and grow together, and
- The education of every child in this country, through the Educate a Child, Transform the World national initiative.
Through our gifts, we join with our children, youth, and young adults and with God in building a household of faith together. Thank you for your generosity!
When we all do a little, it adds up to a lot!
Elder Lelia Crawford
