Why we give
God is generous and calls us to be generous as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are and helps to proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.
Ways To Give
Give Online
Subsplash is our new giving platform. You can give a one time donation, or set up recurring donations. To give, simply click on the 0 and type in your own amount. You can even designate where you want your offering to go. There is a processing fee to use this service. You can make the choice to cover this fee, but it is not required.
Give In Person
We still pass an offering plate each week in worship. If you would like to give in person, we are grateful for your continued support.
Mail a Check
If you cannot make it to church and do not feel comfortable with online giving, donations, tithes, and offerings can be mailed to the church.
Please send to 830 N. Annie Glidden Rd. DeKalb, IL. 60115 with attn to Financial Secretary.
Please send to 830 N. Annie Glidden Rd. DeKalb, IL. 60115 with attn to Financial Secretary.
Where Does Giving Go?
When giving money to a church, you should know how that money is being spent. Transparency is important. We have multiple ways to support the work and mission of this church and the sharing of the Good News of God's love and care. See the way your money supports the Kingdom of God.
General Operating
This supports our annual budget. This includes salaries and benefits of staff, utilities and upkeep of the church, and all the church's programming. Vacation bible school, weekly worship, digital ministry, community outreach are all examples of programs that are supported by our general operating fund.
Special Offerings
Throughout the year, we receive special offerings for specific programs or projects. This includes the four Special Offerings of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), which you can learn more about here. Additional offerings may be directed for natural disasters or other projects brought forth by the Mission and Community Outreach Commission.
Grace Fund
The Session has established a Grace Fund within Gifts and Memorials. The Grace Fund is to provide one-time emergency aid to members. Payments are to go directly to the provider of service on behalf of an individual. Members receive priority and basic needs such as food, shelter, utilities, and transportation will be considered. Non-Members may be considered under special circumstances. Need for assistance is brought to the attention of the pastor who in consultation with the Grace Fund team authorizes disbursement of funds. Stewardship commission will provide financial oversight of the Grace Fund. The church’s annual report will contain an accounting of income and disbursements of the fund.
Community Food/Resource Program
For several years we have been partnering with community organizations, like Rooted for Good, to provide food and resources to the community. This has also included diapers and adult sanitary products. We take donations to continue and grow our available resources.