Donor Stories

Learn how others model generosity and make an impact through their acts of giving through the Foundation to other ministries.

The Giving Bone
Hum with me please! The toe bone's connected to the foot bone, the foot bone's connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bone's connected...
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The Dairy Farm Produced More Than Milk
Late in October, as the leaves were in their amber and crimson prime, I made my way deep into the heart of Maine.
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Fred and Grace Bertolet retired after years of successful ministry as evangelistic workers in...
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The Egg Endowment
Let me tell you about a big egg business. Coming out of the military service at the close of the Korean war ...
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Charitable Gift Annuity
God had been so good to Charles and Gladys Prescott, that when it came time to plan for retirement...
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A God-Honoring Estate Plan
Like so many others, my wife and I found ourselves without a current and viable estate plan in place.
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John and Orlene Pierson's Legacy
When the Apostle Paul was making his list of lay heroes in the Early Church, he wrote to the Romans...
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Giving Example

Bequests
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization over the years. Both of them strongly believe that it is important to support and encourage our mission.
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Tax-Free Sale
Howard and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town, and they thought it would be a good investment.
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Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities.
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The Retirement Unitrust
Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. Now, several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.
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Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision.
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Part Gift and Part Sale
Susan and Kevin bought their first home many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their children could spend their summers along the lake.
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