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FOUNDATION NEWS Caring for the Ministry of Grace: "Ecclesia Perpetua" September 2008 | ||||
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You can give money to the church. You can give stock and real estate. You can give personal property like artwork, antiques, coins and cars. You can give promissory notes and royalty rights. You can give life insurance and pension funds. You can give your time. You can donate your special expertise and your leadership skills. You can volunteer to help with various events. You can give a hundred different ways. But there's one thing you cannot give the church: a gift that will jeopardize your financial security. We won't let you. At least, we will try our best to prevent it. That's because we value you and your ongoing stewardship. We want your giving to be right for you in every way. Making a major gift to the church requires great care. The gift plan needs to fit you like a glove. It should make sense and contribute to your satisfaction and enjoyment. It should be one of the high points of your life. Patricia Larsen is the Director of Planned Giving for Oregon Synod. She is able to explain various giving opportunities |
for you. Whether it is a bequest designation in your will or a life-income gift you establish now, she can help you. Would you like to know how to give a life insurance policy you no longer need? Tricia can help you. Do you want to explore a possible gift of closely held stock, a vacation home you no longer use, or a piece of undeveloped land? Tricia can address all of these things, and more. You can contact Tricia by dialing (503) 244-4102 or by emailing her at Blessed2Give@cs.com. You will find her personable, knowledgeable and trustworthy. She will guard your confidences and honor your privacy. No arm-twisting. Her services are complimentary and you are under no obligation to proceed with a gift. One more thing: Tricia will not try to take the place of your own legal, tax or financial advisors. Instead, she will urge you to obtain independent counsel to make sure that any major gift you make to ministry is appropriate in light of your overall estate plan. Let Tricia tell you about the planned gifts others have made and what opportunities exist for you. Call her or email her today. | ||||
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therefore I will make a will as an act of Christian stewardship.
My will shall give thanks to God for his blessings and express my love for
my family, church, and friends.
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