WHY A SPECIAL OFFERING?
As part of God’s plan to grow the faith of the people in His church, He calls us to sacrificial giving from 
time to time. This Special Offering is an opportunity for us to grow in our faith and to prepare us for what God wants to do through our church in 2010. The purpose of the offering is to position us to make a greater impact in our city, in our church, and around the world in 2010.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE REGULAR OFFERING AND THIS SPECIAL OFFERING?
The regular Pinellas Community Church offering is the proportional amount (the full tithe of 10%) that we set apart on a systematic basis and give throughout the year. From time to time there are opportunities to give in a sacrificial way. This Special Offering is one of those sacrificial occasions that stretch us to grow in our faith. The special offering should be over and above what you regularly give.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE?


Since the goal is $80,000, this Special Offering will involve everyone. Please prayerfully consider a sacrificial gift that will stretch your faith. The precise amount you give is between you and God. Someone in our church can give a $5,000, $10,000 gift or even more. Others will be able to give between $50 and $500. The issue is not equal giving, but equal sacrifice. What amount can you give that will stretch your faith?


WHY IS THE GOAL SO LARGE?


The ministries supported by this offering are BIG – supporting global missions, assisting churches as they feed and educate the poor, sharing God’s love with our city, supporting local organizations that assist migrant workers, funding the 2010 Benevolence ministry and continuing to invest in the future as we enhance the children’s and youth ministry experience on Sunday. Big dreams require big faith and big funding. The accomplishment of these big dreams will be determined by your gifts to this Special Offering.


WHEN SHOULD I GIVE?
The best time to give will be the first Sunday after you receive this packet. Please pray about making your best gift on that day. However, you can continue to give until January 31, 2010. Please use the “Christmas Hope ” area on the regular offering envelopes or include a note designating that your gift is for the Special Offering. 
 

CAN I GIVE ONLINE VIA BANK CHECK OR THROUGH AUTO-DEBIT?
Yes. When you give via our secure online giving page, simply mark your gift in the "fund" drop down menu as being for the “Christmas Hope" special offering.

 Likewise, you can use your bank online payment option to send a check directly to the church office. Again, simply mark in the memo area that your gift is for the “Christmas Hope” special offering.

 If you would like to make a special, one-time auto-debit over and above your regular giving, simply call 727.866.1184 and speak with Rob Van Wey or Pam Ellis – it’s simple and easy.

CAN I GIVE IN-KIND GIFTS OF STOCKS OR BONDS?
Of course! Since Pinellas Community Church is a 501c3 organization there can be tremendous tax benefits for you by giving in-kind gifts. For information on this type of giving, simply contact Rob Van Wey, Business Manager, at rvanwey@pcconline.tv or 727.866.1184

ARE MY GIFTS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
All gifts to Pinellas Community Church, whether via the regular offering or this Special Offering, are completely tax-deductible.  Your gift will be deductible in the tax year given (i.e., gifts given in 2009 will be deductible on your 2009 taxes). Please be sure to include your name and address when you give so that a receipt can be sent to you for your tax preparations. You are not required to utilize a tax-deduction for your gift, but it is available for all gifts.

HOW DID WE ARRIVE AT A $80,000 GOAL?
The $80,000 goal was prayerfully set by the PCC Pastors. It is a God-sized goal that can only be accomplished through 100% participation and sacrificial giving by our PCC attenders and members. Since we are expecting God to bless this Special Offering, it has been determined that any amount over and above our goal will be divided equally between Missions and Ministry Advancement.


HOW WILL I KNOW IF WE REACH OUR GOAL?
Please pray for God’s guidance as we all give sacrificially. You will be updated on our giving progress through eNews and Sunday services. Reaching this goal will be a celebration of what we can do together as we stretch our faith under God’s leadership.  Have additional questions? Please contact Rob Van Wey in the Pinellas Community Church office at rvanwey@pcconline.tv or 727.866.1184.