Stewardship . . . by the numbers!

72 people sent on a mission trip in 2006 (583 trip days so far).
4 mission trips completed in 2006 (so far).
20.8% of Second Presbyterian's annual budget is dedicated to benevolences.
26 local missions are supported by Second Presbyterian's budget, ranging from the Roanoke Rescue Mission to the West End Center.
A $300 annual pledge will send one youth to camp.

Fall is a great reminder that nothing stays the same. Temperatures drop, days get shorter, new fashions hit the stores, new television shows hit the airwaves, and birds fly south; but, unfortunately, interest rates and fuel prices continue to fly north. Consider these numbers:

50.4% Second Presbyterian’s cost increase for Natural Gas this year.
8.1% Second Presbyterian’s personnel costs increase this year (including pension and healthcare).
5.7% of Second Presbyterian’s annual budget is dedicated to facility maintenance
(Note: we are already over budget for 2006 due to heavy Heating and Air Conditioning repairs).
100 years Age of the oldest parts of Second Presbyterian Church.
43% of our annual pledges remained the same from 2005 to 2006.

Our church is growing and expanding its mission while facing operating costs that increase every year. Let’s all make sure our annual pledges increase to keep up!

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Stewardship

Our congregation is blessed by God in many ways. The church continues to grow in membership, attendance, and giving. Second Presbyterian helps support various local, national, and international benevolences.

Pledging

Members make pledges yearly during Stewardship season. Each year, a new pledge card is completed. You may also make a pledge from this website by clicking here.

Memorial and Celebration Gifts

These funds receive gifts in honor of our loved ones and in celebration of births, weddings, special service, etc. Special gifts can be designated as desired.

The Second Fund

This fund was established in 1978 to "underwrite the future of Second Presbyterian Church." In the firm belief that the stewardship of each generation must maintain the church, income from the fund is not intended as income for the annual budget. More information.

Financial Planning

For more information on giving opportunities, call Phil Boggs at 540-343-3659 or email: admin@spres.org.