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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
- Jeremiah 29:11

Pledge

Regular, Ongoing Support for First Pres

How your financial commitments impact First Pres:

Your commitment supports the impact First Pres has within our church family and outside our walls and into the community.

At First Pres your generosity of giving delivers blessings to many friends and some you may never meet. Your financial support ensures we can run quality programs for individuals and families who utilize our church each week and provide safety nets for those in great need of our support. This year, we truly hope you will continue this tradition of giving that supports our ministries and programs.

You can print the attached card and return it to the office, or make a commitment online by filling in the boxes below. Join us in worship on November 10, Commitment Sunday,  as we celebrate our gifts for the coming year.

Fill Out Your Commitment Card

Please fill out the form below, or download the card to print at home and return to the church office before November 13, Commitment Sunday.

General Fund

Planned Gifts

Frequently Asked Questions

CAN I SUBMIT MY GIFT COMMITMENT ONLINE?

Yes, visit firstpresah.org/giving to make an online commitment.

WHAT PAYMENT METHODS MAY I USE?

Gifts can be made with cash or check. You may also give online using our safe and secure (SSL) online giving option. Set up one-time or recurring gifts by charging to a debit or credit card account. Visit firstpresah.org/giving to get started. You may set up electronic funds transfer (EFT), which automatically withdraws funds from a checking or savings account (form available in the church office). You may also give gifts of stock. To get more information on any of the payment methods available, please contact Debbie Walter, Business Administrator, at 847-255-5900 or [email protected].

MAY I CHANGE MY COMMITMENT?

Yes, you may adjust your commitment by contacting Debbie Walter.

CAN I GET A RECEIPT FOR MY ONLINE GIFT?

After you submit your gift information, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to you. This is considered a valid receipt. In addition, your gift will appear on your regular giving statement.

DO I HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO GIVE ONLINE?

We welcome gifts to the ministry and mission of First Presbyterian Church from both members and nonmembers.

HOW SHOULD I SET UP MY OFFERING SCHEDULE?

You can contribute weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Simply indicate your giving schedule on the commitment form/card.