Leaving a Legacy At Lake Cities
Pathway to Giving
STEP 1 DISCERN
Consider prayerfully what legacy you would like to leave behind.
STEP 2 EDUCATE YOURSELF
Learn about the Lake Cities Permanent Endowment by calling the church office: 940-321-6100
STEP 3 DESIGN
Your financial picture is unique and so is your gift. Consult with your financial advisor to discuss your options and determine what works best for you. In many cases, your advisor will help you write the planned gift into your plans.
STEP 4 GIVE AND SHARE
Let your family and friends know your plans so they are aware of your wishes.
Let Lake Cities UMC know so that we may thank you properly for your gift. and ensure your future intentions are honored. (See Letter of Intent for bequeaths.)
Endowment Vision
The vision of the Endowment is to provide for and to secure Lake Cities’ future and that of its ministries, both global and local. Our Permanent Endowment complements and supports the basic and future needs of the church.
Our Story
Established in 2007, the fund is administered by the Endowment Fund Committee. Members and friends of Lake Cities can make gifts to the church, either as direct gifts or through estate planning and bequests.
Gifts to the fund are invested, not spent. Earnings from these investments can be used for new church ministries, church missions, and permanent church facilities, not for usual budget items.
WE HAVE RECEIVED AN INHERITANCE IN CHRIST. WE WERE DESTINED BY THE PLAN OF GOD, WHO ACCOMPLISHES EVERTHING ACCORDING TO HIS DESIGN. - EPHESIANS1:11
CONTRIBUTION LEVELS
Friends of the Legacy ………………………………………..Up to $2,499
LEVELS OF GIVING FOR THE PLAQUE:
Lydia…(generous) ………………………………………………$2,500
James…(unifying)………………………………………………..$5,000
Priscilla & Aquila (servant) …………………………………$10,000
Timothy…(faithful)………………………………………………$25,000
Mary Magdalene…(devoted)…….…………………………$50,000
Paul…(missionary) ……………………………….………………$100,000 and above
Early Church Legacy Leaders
Lydia: (Acts 16:6-10) showed hospitality to those who brought the good news. (Generous Leader)
James: (Epistle of James) the brother of Jesus, who wrote to a scattered church encouraging them to stay connected as the body of Christ. (Unifying Leader)
Priscilla and Aquila: (Acts 18) married couple who lived, worked, and served with Paul. (Servant Leaders)
Timothy: (1 & 2 Timothy) a successor of Paul and a reliable evangelist skilled at presenting the gospel. (Faithful Leader)
Mary Magdalene: (Luke 8:2-3) traveled with Jesus and helped support his ministry out of her resources. (Devoted Leader)
Paul: (Acts and various letters) upon his conversion, Paul committed himself to a life of God, enabled and spirit led missionary work. (Missionary Leader)