Legacy Giving

Leaving a Legacy of Faith

By michael on February 10, 2025 0 Comments

Recently, I was choosing hymns for an upcoming worship service. I opened the hymnal in the pastor’s office and noted the label on the inside cover: “In loving memory of John and Margaret, whose faith shaped this church for generations.” While I wasn’t familiar with John and Margaret, their legacy lives on, intertwined with the … Continue Reading

Legacy Giving

Planned Gifts: A Phone Call Worth $250,000

By michael on October 17, 2017 0 Comments

The first time the trust department of the local bank called me, I was totally unprepared.  According to the bank, the church would be receiving a bequest worth nearly $250,000. This planned gift was nearly double the entire annual budget of the church! We immediately agreed to meet in person to discuss the expected gift, … Continue Reading