Your Gift For Generations To Come

Please consider donations to the Enduring Gift Foundation.   This fund has been developed to allow our Congregation not only assist sharing God's word to this generation but generations to come. 

Enduring Gift Foundation at Work

Pre-School Scholarship Fund Established  -  2011

The Trustees of the Beaver Lake Lutheran Church Enduring Gift Foundation granted $1,500.00 to establish a LADC Pre-school Scholarship Fund to assist eligible families with pre-school fees (priority to BLLC families then other community families who will use this site). Trustees discussed the possibility that more money could be considered for these efforts later in the year if the need is there and funds are still available. A Christian pre-school experience for a young child can be a wonderful gift to a family and the fees should not be an issue for those in need. You can help by making outreach efforts to refer families with young children.

Children’s Bible Outreach - 2011

The Trustees of the Beaver Lake Lutheran Church Enduring Gift Foundation granted $600.00 to purchase children’s Bibles for our current Sunday School children and provide a supply of Bibles that can be given to children/families as proactive outreach. This will allow Pastor Charlie and the Sunday School staff to distribute Bibles to families with more limited connections to Beaver Lake.  A Bible could be the seed that turns a life toward Christ.

Scholarships For High School Graduates  - 2011

The Trustees of the Beaver Lake Lutheran Church Enduring Gift Foundation granted four $500 college scholarships to young people from our congregation who will be attending college in the fall.

Community Garden - 2011

The Trustees of the Beaver Lake Lutheran Church Enduring Gift Foundation granted $911.00 to fense and establish a community garden. The produce is sold and the proceeds are donated to the North Saint Paul Food Shelf. The donation in 2011 was $250.00.

Kingdom Assignments - 2012

The Trustees of the Beaver Lake Lutheran Church Enduring Gift Foundation granted $1.000 to fund the 2012 Kingdom Assignments. Ten volunteers received $100 to invest in an outreach ministry of their choice. They try leverage the opportunity to raise money and make a difference in the community. The projects typically generate over $10,000 each year for community groups.

Donor generosity made these activities possible. Make your Enduring Gift today! Talk to Pastor Charlie

Enduring Gift Foundation (Established 8/24/2003): Questions and Answers

What is it?

• An endowment fund designed to provide financial resources to assist and expand the ministry of Jesus Christ through Beaver Lake Lutheran Church.
• It is an engine that powers new outreach ministry.
• It is not a Church saving account and it is not a substitute for annual stewardship or capital campaigns.

Where is the money and what can be spent?

• Invested in stocks and bonds for long-term growth.
• Only the earnings are spent. Your donation stays invested to produce earning year after year – forever………...
• The amount that may be spent each year will grow as the principal grows.
• In the past 5 years (2007 through 2011), $30,401 have been spent on new outreach activities and other special needs!

How can the earnings be spent?

• Missions
• Scholarships
• Youth and Music Ministry
• Community and Social Ministry
• Special Ministry Opportunities
• Special Needs of Beaver Lake

Why should you consider a gift?

Apart from the ballot box, philanthropy presents the one opportunity the individual has to express his meaningful choice over the direction in which our society will progress.  George G Kirstein

A sower went out to sow his seed…and some fell into good soil and grew and yielded a hundredfold. Luke 8: 5a, 8a

If you’re fortunate enough to have the resources to make charitable gifts, consider the work of the Lord as a part of your legacy. What better gift to future generations could you make?

How can you become a donor and what types of gifts are accepted?

• Special gifts that are given in addition to regular contributions.
• Outright Gifts – cash, real estate, or securities (stocks, bonds)
• Testamentary Gifts – through a will or beneficiary designation (life insurance, retirement plan/IRA’s).
• Memorial Gifts – to memorialize and honor a loved one.

Are donations tax deductible?

· Yes, in most cases they are but be sure to check with your tax advisor.

How can I learn more?

• Get some additional information to read. (Display rack at Beaver Lake Lutheran Church)
• Talk to your financial or legal advisor.
• Contact Pastor Charlie Brown at pastorcharlie@bllc.org or 651-739-8092.

Who looks after the Foundation for the Church?

• The Church Council appoints a Board of 5 Trustees. The Pastor and the Church Council Vice President serve as advisory, non-voting members of the Board.
• Trustees report to the Church Council quarterly.
• Trustees report to the congregation annually.
• The Foundations activities are governed by the Church Constitution Ratified 1/23/2005 and by Operating Policies and Procedures that were approved by the Church Council on 9/20/04.
• The financial records of the Foundation are audited annually.

A question for you?

·         Can you think of a better legacy that you could leave for future generations?