THE FOUNDATION of St. Andrew s Lutheran Church A ministry to the heartfelt legacies of donors, and a service to the internal and extended ministries of St. Andrew s Lutheran Church.
What Will Be Your Legacies? You treasure the loves of your life: your family, home, friends, work, and your communities of worship and service. You have worked hard and done well. You have faced challenges and known sorrows with those you love dearly. God s promises never fail, and God will be with you beyond this life. When you count your blessings, you hope to be a blessing for generations to come. How will your legacies speak both now and when you are no longer living? Make sure to tell your family and friends you love them. Provide resources for those who depend on you, and let them know what is close to your heart. Where has your life been touched by the world God so loves? The neighbor in need? The children in poverty? The music of faith? The Gospel of Christ?
We Are Matchmakers The Foundation is here to help you identify what is truly close to your heart, and work with you to find the best pathways to accomplish the blessing you hope to see from your life, whether within St. Andrew s or far beyond. Let The Foundation assist in putting plans in place to serve your legacies, now and for generations. Annual Church Budget or Legacy Giving both! Donor gifts managed by The Foundation are carefully invested to preserve principal and provide annual income to fund distributions as directed by the donor. Planned giving through The Foundation can add impact in your ministry of choice. A 10% annual distribution will provide benefits for at least 10 years, or a 5% annual distribution will extend for many more years to come. In contrast, the annual church budget is designated for the operational costs and functions of the church for each fiscal year. However, donations to The Foundation can also be directed for St. Andrew s Lutheran Church to support its operations and functions. Donors designate where they want their gifts directed, and specify the rate of distribution, be that 5% or 10% per year.
Ministries Supported by The Foundation Mission Jamaica Providing love, support, supplies and labor to impact the lives of those living in extreme poverty in Jamaica. Vision Slovakia Securing the growth and excellence of Christian education ministry in Martin, Slovakia. Community Resource Center Providing help, hope and healing for our neighbors facing hardship and homelessness. Transforming lives by equipping families and individuals with resources that lead to housing and employment stability. TC Habitat for Humanity Working to eliminate poverty housing from the Twin Cities and make decent, affordable shelter available for all people. Music Ministry St. Andrew s has established a reputation for quality music programs, both in traditional worship with skilled choirs and orchestra, and our acclaimed Cassavant organ, and contemporary worship services with celebrated contemporary musicians. Tree House Reaching at-risk teens so they know they are loved, feel hope, and experience life transformation. Children, Youth and Families Helping St. Andrew s reach children of all ages to build their faith, engage with each other and participate in experiences that will stay with them for a lifetime. Support includes camperships, scholarships, Spark Bibles and much more. Pastoral Leadership and Development for the Future Helping underwrite tuition costs of seminary students as they start or continue on their path to grow God s ministry. St. Andrew s Lutheran Church Supporting the ongoing operational costs and functions of the church.
Ways to Give One-time gift or series of gifts: You decide how much you want to give, when, and over what period of time you d like your gift distributed Stocks and bonds: Donating appreciated securities can provide significant tax value to you while funding your missional interests Give while you re living and see your gift at work - OR - Give through your Will or Trust, designate a specific dollar amount or percentage of assets to The Foundation Name The Foundation as a beneficiary or partial beneficiary of your: IRA, 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plan Life insurance policy or an annuity Create a Charitable Gift Annuity or Charitable Remainder Trust Gifts are normally tax deductible though donors should always seek advice from their tax professionals to ensure their intentions are being met.
Become a Navigator People who have made provision through a Will, Estate Plan or other device to entrust the handling of their charitable legacy to The Foundation of St. Andrew s Lutheran Church are Navigators. In addition, people who have made such provisions to a ministry of the greater church community such as: Lutheran Social Services, ELCA World Hunger, faith based colleges, seminaries and the like, are also Navigators. Let us know If you re a Navigator so we can be sure to include you in upcoming events and other matters of interest. For more information or to visit with someone about entrusting your legacy to The Foundation, contact Pastor Gerry Rafftery, Pastor of Generosity and Executive Director of The Foundation at grafftery@saintandrews.org or 651-295-7039. The Foundation of St. Andrew s Lutheran Church 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 saintandrews.org/foundation The Foundation of St. Andrew s Lutheran Church is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and operates separately from, though cooperatively with St. Andrew s Lutheran Church. The Foundation 4-2018