2018 Per Capita Giving

Bethel Presbyterian Church is a very giving congregation and our offerings directly support dozens of local and global missions as well as the needs of those in our own church family. But, did you know that each year, Bethel Presbyterian Church also supports the missions and services of the larger Presbyterian Church through our Per Capita offering? The Pittsburgh Presbytery, the Synod of the Trinity, and the National Presbyterian Church U.S.A. are funded by these Pre Capita gifts from each member congregation. While our own congregational budget and special offerings support local ministries and smaller agencies; the Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly keep an eye on the bigger picture, addressing needs such as poverty, disaster assistance, abuse and neglect. The key source of funding for these larger scale efforts for mission and justice is the Per Capita giving from each and every member of the Presbyterian Church.
 
Bethel Presbyterian Church’s Per Capita assessment for 2018 is $33.05 for each confirmed member of the congregation, totaling more than $9,000.  This amount is set based on the number of members, not on the amount members contribute; and it needs to be received over and above regular pledges and offerings. Because it places a strain on our operating budgets and local ministry support when member contributions to their Per Capita do not meet this amount; we ask, that you prayerfully consider and submit your families' expected contribution of $33.05 for each confirmed member and place it in the offering plate or mail it to the church office. If you need to split your contribution over several months, please feel free to do so.  
 
In Christ’s service,
BPC Finance Committee