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Never will you walk alone!
How can I get more information about the fund?
You are encouraged to contact a member of the Congregational Mission Endowment Committee for more information and answers to your specific questions about the
information shown in this brochure. The members of the 200 Congregational Mission Endowment Committee are: Ken Sabers, Kathleen Jespersen, Terry Van
Maanan, Ron Jager, Tracy Foreman, OSLC Pastor and OSLC Treasurer. (Check the bottom of the 'Notes of Interest' page)
At your request a committee member will confer with you. The ELCA has resources and expertise available, as well. Donors are encouraged to consult their attorneys
and other financial and tax advisors as they consider various current and end-of-life gifting plans which may involve trust, wills and estate plans.
When you give to Our Savior's Lutheran Church Mission Endowment Fund you are creating a legacy for ministry that can last for years. It fulfills, in part, your opportunity
as a Christian to respond to God's gifts to you.
Can I make my gift in memory of someone?
Gifts of any kind can be made in memory of, or in honor of someone.
Gift Planting -
Seeds are one of God's great miracles. Within them lies the power of multiplication. A single seed, Jesus said, can produce 100 times itself.
To do that, Jesus said, the seed must be planted, committed to a place where it can sprout and grow.
Imagine having that potential with a gift for ministry and mission!
We don't have to imagine. Our Savior's Mission Endowment is a place where a gift, large or small, can be planted. There it can grow, and grow, and grow, becoming
the legendary "gift that keeps on giving".
The end of our earthly life need not be the end of our support for God's mission. By planting a gift now, we can keep on giving to ministries which nurtured us in our
lifetime, and will continue providing the same for others into the future.
"...Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth... it remains just a single grain; but if it [does], it bears much fruit." John 12: 24 NRSV
As we look ahead to God's vision for Our Savior's Lutheran Church, let us remember this Endowment Fund, let us
remember this Endowment Fund as one of the ways we can make a difference in our congregation, our community and
our world.
What is the purpose of Our Savior's Lutheran Church (OSLC) Mission Endowment Fund?
The purpose of the OSLC Mission Endowment Fund is to provide a way for individuals with financial means and desire to benefit both o\Our Savior's and its larger
Christian mission by providing a continuous flow of income. Setting up an endowment "opens" doors for donors.
What are the advantages of giving to the fund?
There are tax advantages to making a gift to the fund. A gift to an endowment qualifies for a current income tax charitable deduction and for an estate tax deduction. The
advantages that donors enjoy may depend on the amount and nature of the gift. Donors are encouraged to consult with their families and personal accountant or tax
advisor.
Additional advantages are: Create a lasting legacy that allows you to express your faith. Avoid capital gains by gifting an appreciated asset. Reduce estate taxes
equals more dollars going to your heirs. Immediate charitable deductions. Create a possible increase in income to you and your family. Reduce assets subject to
probate.
How do I make a gift to the fund?
The fund is able to receive many forms of gifts and bequests involving almost any kind of asset. A few of the more common ways to give are: CASH - Gifts can be made
at one time or on a periodic basis. Stocks, bonds and other securities -Gifts of appreciated stocks and bonds )including U.S Savings Bonds) often provide significant
tax advantages for the donor. Tangible personal property - Gifts of salable personable property could include artwork, jewelry and coin collections. Trust - Through a
trust you may give to the fund during your lifetime or upon your death. REAL Estate - Gifts could include homes or remainder interest in real property. Wills - You may
make a gift to the fund of any property through your will. This permits you to specify the nature and extent of a gift that will be made upon your death. Without a will, the
state will determine how your assets are distributed. Life Insurance policies - Donors may purchase a new policy or donate an existing policy with the fund as owner
or beneficiary. Retirement plans, IRAs and 401Ks - The fund's committee will be happy to assist donors with any necessary paperwork. Charitable Remainder Trust -
Substantial gifts can be made to the fund in trust and the donor receives annual cash payments from the trust assets. Charitable Gift Annuity - Donors can create an
annuity to provide regular income payments through a sizable gift to the fund.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at anytime.
You are encouraged to contact a member of the Congregational Mission Endowment Committee for more information and answers to your specific questions about the
information shown in this brochure. The members of the 200 Congregational Mission Endowment Committee are: Ken Sabers, Kathleen Jespersen, Terry Van
Maanan, Ron Jager, Tracy Foreman, OSLC Pastor and OSLC Treasurer. (Check the bottom of the 'Notes of Interest' page)
At your request a committee member will confer with you. The ELCA has resources and expertise available, as well. Donors are encouraged to consult their attorneys
and other financial and tax advisors as they consider various current and end-of-life gifting plans which may involve trust, wills and estate plans.
When you give to Our Savior's Lutheran Church Mission Endowment Fund you are creating a legacy for ministry that can last for years. It fulfills, in part, your opportunity
as a Christian to respond to God's gifts to you.
Can I make my gift in memory of someone?
Gifts of any kind can be made in memory of, or in honor of someone.
Gift Planting -
Seeds are one of God's great miracles. Within them lies the power of multiplication. A single seed, Jesus said, can produce 100 times itself.
To do that, Jesus said, the seed must be planted, committed to a place where it can sprout and grow.
Imagine having that potential with a gift for ministry and mission!
We don't have to imagine. Our Savior's Mission Endowment is a place where a gift, large or small, can be planted. There it can grow, and grow, and grow, becoming
the legendary "gift that keeps on giving".
The end of our earthly life need not be the end of our support for God's mission. By planting a gift now, we can keep on giving to ministries which nurtured us in our
lifetime, and will continue providing the same for others into the future.
"...Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth... it remains just a single grain; but if it [does], it bears much fruit." John 12: 24 NRSV
As we look ahead to God's vision for Our Savior's Lutheran Church, let us remember this Endowment Fund, let us
remember this Endowment Fund as one of the ways we can make a difference in our congregation, our community and
our world.
What is the purpose of Our Savior's Lutheran Church (OSLC) Mission Endowment Fund?
The purpose of the OSLC Mission Endowment Fund is to provide a way for individuals with financial means and desire to benefit both o\Our Savior's and its larger
Christian mission by providing a continuous flow of income. Setting up an endowment "opens" doors for donors.
What are the advantages of giving to the fund?
There are tax advantages to making a gift to the fund. A gift to an endowment qualifies for a current income tax charitable deduction and for an estate tax deduction. The
advantages that donors enjoy may depend on the amount and nature of the gift. Donors are encouraged to consult with their families and personal accountant or tax
advisor.
Additional advantages are: Create a lasting legacy that allows you to express your faith. Avoid capital gains by gifting an appreciated asset. Reduce estate taxes
equals more dollars going to your heirs. Immediate charitable deductions. Create a possible increase in income to you and your family. Reduce assets subject to
probate.
How do I make a gift to the fund?
The fund is able to receive many forms of gifts and bequests involving almost any kind of asset. A few of the more common ways to give are: CASH - Gifts can be made
at one time or on a periodic basis. Stocks, bonds and other securities -Gifts of appreciated stocks and bonds )including U.S Savings Bonds) often provide significant
tax advantages for the donor. Tangible personal property - Gifts of salable personable property could include artwork, jewelry and coin collections. Trust - Through a
trust you may give to the fund during your lifetime or upon your death. REAL Estate - Gifts could include homes or remainder interest in real property. Wills - You may
make a gift to the fund of any property through your will. This permits you to specify the nature and extent of a gift that will be made upon your death. Without a will, the
state will determine how your assets are distributed. Life Insurance policies - Donors may purchase a new policy or donate an existing policy with the fund as owner
or beneficiary. Retirement plans, IRAs and 401Ks - The fund's committee will be happy to assist donors with any necessary paperwork. Charitable Remainder Trust -
Substantial gifts can be made to the fund in trust and the donor receives annual cash payments from the trust assets. Charitable Gift Annuity - Donors can create an
annuity to provide regular income payments through a sizable gift to the fund.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at anytime.
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