The Congregational Fund was established in 1981, with funds endowed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church by Orion & Edith Melvold. In the quarter-century since the fund was established, over $225,000 of interest income has
sent kids to camp, trained future Pastors, helped students afford college, fed the hungry & more!
The Congregational Fund is . . .
♦ A way to be remembered in a lasting and meaningful way.
♦ An investment in the future of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
♦ A way to enhance ministries of the congregation by providing for needs beyond the General Fund Budget.
All gifts make a difference
♦ All gifts, no matter their size, make an impact for generations to come.
♦ Gifts may be in the form of cash, securities (stocks/bonds/mutual funds), life insurance, real estate or other property.
♦ Gifts may be made as part of your Estate Plan, Will or a Trust.*
Giving has its advantages
♦ Gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.*
♦ Gifts can reduce your taxable income from the sale of property.*
♦ Gifts can reduce Estate taxes paid by your family or estate.*
*Please consult your estate planner, attorney, or tax accountant.
Leave your legacy by . . .
♦ Making a gift to the General Endowment. Gifts to this fund support the areas of greatest need as identified by the leadership of the congregation.
♦ Making a gift to one of four Ministry Area Funds:Capital ImprovementsOutreach & MissionsWorship & Music Youth & Family MinistryGifts to these funds allow the donor to provide some direction for their gift’s use.
♦ Contributing to an existing “named” fund. Donors may direct their gift to a specific ministry, program or goal.
♦ Establish a new “named” fund within the Congregational Fund. Donors may direct their gift to a specific ministry, program or goal.