What is CENTS-ABILITY? Cents-Ability is a small first step in the battle against hunger and poverty. Congregations invite every member—of all ages to contribute a few cents at every meal....
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Cents-Ability is a small first step in the battle against hunger and poverty. Congregations invite every member—of all ages to contribute a few cents at every meal. This simple act expresses thanksgiving for what we have received. It is also a commitment to share with others in response to Jesus' command "You give them something to eat." When the members bring their offering to church on the appointed Sunday, all of those coins "make a joyful noise unto the Lord" when received and dedicated. These small acts of faithfulness can add up: One hundred persons in a congregation will contribute $180 a month at two cents a meal. That's $2,160 a year. A 30,000 member presbytery has the potential of raising over $1.6 million dollars at a nickel a meal.
Cents-Ability originated in 1976 as Two-Cents-A-Meal, a project begun by Presbyterian Women to involve individuals and families in a corporate response to world hunger. Over the years, presbyteries. have developed similar programs entitled Pennies for Hunger, Nickel a Meal, etc. Many of these programs benefit local hunger ministries and the national and international projects of the Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP).
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