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Synod Pacific, Mission Treasury Overview
"All tithes from the land, whether the seed from
the ground or the fruit from the tree, are the Lord's; they are holdy to
the LORD... All tithes of herd and flock, every tenth that passes under
the shepherd's staff, shall be holy to the LORD."
NRS Leviticus 27:30, 32
Everything every person owns, has access to, is able
to derive enjoyment from, is a gift from God. We are simply caretakers
of these gifts. We have a responsibility to use them wisely, and to
return a portion of what has been entrusted to us to the church, so the
work and lessons taught by our Lord and Savior may continue to enlighten
others, carry the Good News to people everywhere, and bring salvation
to current and future generations.
Each Presbyterian church congregation joins together
with other PC(USA) churches, individuals, Presbyteries, Synods and the
General Assembly to support the Mission of the Whole Church . It has
been said that the sum of many parts working together can accomplish
more than each individual part.
Mission support giving provides needed funds for
educators, administrators, doctors, nurses, youth workers, evangelists,
missionaries around the world, and disaster relief. It provides funds to
start new congregations, support theological seminaries, and send
children to camps. It can help someone's life close to home or clear
around the world.