Ministry of Stewardship

and Finance

On behalf of Session, to be responsible for Church Stewardship through:

Convening a Budget Committee, made up of committee chairs, the Church Treasurer, the President of the Board of Trustees, and any others invited by the Stewardship Committee to recommend an annual budget to the Session and the Board of Trustees. 

Recommending to the Session, prior to the meeting of the Budget Committee, the Mission portion of the budget.                                               

Recommending to the Session any special offerings to be received as may be recommended by the denomination or deemed locally desirable, and administering the receipt of any such approved offerings. 

Developing and supervising the Annual Stewardship Commitment program, including any stewardship education as may be approved with the children and youth of the church. 

Overseeing investment of all Church funds. 

Serving as liaison with the Board of Trustees, Church Treasurer and Financial Secretary. 

In cooperation with the Board of Trustees recommending to Session charges to outside groups who use our facilities and rental rates for outside groups using our facilities on a continuing basis. 

Administering the Memorial Fund and advising on its use.  This fund shall be used to supplement the regularly budgeted funds in the areas of Worship and Christian Education.  Persons who give memorials with specific requests shall be consulted as to how the moneys are used so that their requests are honored.  Memorial Funds shall not be used for regular expenses such as salaries, operating expenses, maintenance or repairs. 

Appointing an Audit Committee of 3 members-at-large from the congregation to audit the church books on an annual basis. 

Be responsible for the administration of the Charitable Gift Annuity Fund

CONTACT:  Ken Gries

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St. Andrews Presbyterian Church  600 S. 12th St. Lebanon, PA 17042 (717)272-9933