Why are collection plates set up front during Communion Sundays?
A. Besides the regular offering, collection plates are set up at the front of the church on Communion Sundays. Donations provided in these plates go to the Pastor’s discretionary fund. The Pastor’s discretionary fund is used to provide confidential emergency financial support to people in the community. This fund enables the Pastor to move quickly and discreetly to help people who are in need of food, gas, clothing and, sometimes, even shelter. This is a very important outreach ministry to our community and it touches many lives.
