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You Can Encourage a New Generation
You can make a tax-deductible donation to the general scholarship fund of the Foundation. You can create a scholarship endowment through the United Methodist Foundation. The minimum dollar amount for an endowment is $5,000, which can be contributed over time. Every...
A Banner Year
114 scholarships were awarded by the Foundation for the 2019-2020 academic year. Some of the recipients attend community college, others a university and some are working on graduate degrees including seminary. Each student is important to us. Total dollar amounts...
Encourage a New Generation
New generations of believers are entering college and graduate schools this year. These young people will develop skills and insights that will impact our churches for years to come. One of the greatest gifts that we can give this new generation is that of...
All Saints Sunday
All Saints Sunday was always a favorite Sunday in the life of the church for me. Celebrating the saints, who have gone before us, was a high and holy moment for me. Reading the names of those who had died in the last 12 months renewed memories and feelings about...
We Come to You
I do not want to sound like all of the law office commercials on television these days, but we will come to you. The Foundation staff is always happy to come and meet with members of the finance committee or trustees. Your older adult group may be looking for a...
Fall Stewardship Plans
The clock is ticking down to fall. Plans need to be made today for a successful stewardship emphasis this fall. There are many resources available from a multitude of providers. I will be happy to make a recommendation or offer guidance on many of them. None of the...
Honor and Memorial Gifts
You may make honor and memorial gifts to the Foundation at any time. You may wish to honor a birthday, anniversary, or pastor by making a gift to the scholarship fund of the Foundation. In addition, you may choose to honor the legacy of a family member by inviting...
Giving to Religion
Giving to religion declined in 2018 and is now down to 29% of all charitable giving. Religion is still the largest recipient of giving, but the number continues to drop. This decline has been over several decades. Some of decline is the way in which religious...
A Place for Savings
Emergency funds and reserves should be placed in an interest bearing account that is easily accessible. A certificate of deposit is not a good plan because you never know when the funds will be needed. An individual might choose a savings account at a bank or credit...
Reserves
An operating reserve is a great tool for individuals and churches. A reserve protects from unexpected income loss. Most financial advisors recommend that individuals have at least three to six months of living expenses set aside in a savings account. The goal is to...
New Beginnings
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”- Isaiah 43:19 NLT 2024 is off and running for all of us! We can approach this New Year in...
New Year’s Resolutions
“16 That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 NLT As we usher in a new year, many of us embark on resolutions—whether labeled as pledges, promises, declarations, or oaths. These resolutions...
God Remembers
“He has helped his servant Israel and remembered to be merciful.” -Luke 1:54 When Christ came, the people of God had not heard a word from the Lord in centuries. In fact, the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi, was written around 440-400 B.C. The people...