“Keeping a Good Thing Growing”

First Lutheran Legacy – at this time of year, many of us may be receiving bonuses or tax refunds. If that applies to you, won’t you consider sharing a portion of that blessing with a Planned Gift to First Church? For more information, check out April Revelations, pick up a brochure outside the office, or call Wayne Mosley (440.238.6470).

In Christ, The First Church Stewardship Committee: Mike Meyer, Bob Jacob (co-chairs), Bruce Holderead, Linda Browning

We also have a Simply Giving program through Thrivent.com to have your contributions automatically deducted from your checking or bank account to help make it simpler. Please click here to get additional information and for downloading the enrolment form - please click here.

YTD As of June 15, 2013

Envelope & Loose $189,536.82
Budget Requirements $188,850.00
Ahead $686.82

First Lutheran Legacy

As spring approaches, this time of year may also be perfect for you to consider making a planned gift to our First Lutheran Legacy program. Longer days, warmer weather, and Easter fast approaching aren’t the only blessings of this season. Are you receiving a year-end bonus from work? How about a tax refund? If one of these financial blessings has happened, or is on the horizon, we hope you’ll consider sharing it with the Church through a planned gift.

Most people, when they prayerfully consider their annual stewardship pledge, take into account their annual income and take-home pay. But, many people do not think about giving back to God in the same way when they receive a financial windfall. We all have plenty of plans for that extra money – and so does God. Won’t you take a moment and consider making a planned gift to First Lutheran Legacy?

A planned gift is one that is well thought out by a donor in response to the many blessings God has given them. A planned gift differs from our normal stewardship giving in that it is usually of a larger amount and is either a one-time or less frequently given (e.g., annual) gift. Likewise, a planned gift is different than a restricted or endowment gift in that it is not designated for a specific purpose – it is available for the Church to use in helping to accomplish our mission.

Many types of assets can be used to make planned gifts – cash, securities that have appreciated in value, IRA assets, life insurance, real estate, certain personal property – almost all of which will provide you with significant tax advantages.
For more information, pick up a brochure in the rack above the credenza in the narthex. Please call Wayne Mosley (440.238.6470) with any questions.

You can also Click Here to download a Legacy Form that you can fill out and give to one of the Legacy Team Members.

Look for more information coming soon as to how a planned gift might be just right for you.

For the period ending December 31, 2012

Income - Ahead / (Behind) ($11,906)
Expenses - Ahead / (Behind) $34,436
$22,530 OVER

For the period ending December 31, 2011
Envelope & Loose $449,686.03
Budget Requirements $450,321.00
(Under) ($634.97)

For the period ending Dec 31, 2010

Envelope & Loose $500,365.59
Budget Requirements $457,678.00
$42,687.59 OVER

For the period ending Dec 31, 2009

YTD Offerings Received $446,939.04
YTD Budget Requirements $508,126.00
Over/(Under) Budget ($61,186.96)

Our totals for period ending December 31, 2008

YTD Offerings Received $496,819.40
YTD Budget Requirements $499,397.00
Over/(Under) Budget ($2,577.60)