Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to their church and other ministries.
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Marianne HebertWhile planning her retirement, Marianne Hebert discovered a way to increase her income while supporting a ministry that has been vital to...
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A Double BlessingYears ago, Dusty Clark was on his way to work when a dump truck ran a red light, collided into him and changed his...
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Put Your Money to Work NowFor over 70 years, the late Virginia Worley received love, friendships, great Bible studies and more from her church, First United Methodist of...
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Beneficiary DesignationsDianne Wilkinson fell in love with Jesus at a very young age. She grew up worshipping with her family and has...
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A Simple and Practical Way to Give"Making a gift from an insurance policy is simple, and you don't miss the money because you wouldn't get it until you die." These are...
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BequestsFor Rob and Pam Fairly, life revolves around family, church, and helping others. Rob is retired...
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Take Care of your ChurchIt was the early 1970s in Dallas, among 70,000 other kids, Johnny Cash and Rev. Billy Graham, that Rev. Weldon Bares...
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Charitable Remainder Trusts: Walkin' the WalkFor years he preached stewardship from the pulpit of United Methodist churches-from Pachuta, Mississippi to Bossier City, Louisiana, and many points in between.
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A Double OpportunityIt started with salsa.
Cherí Ben-Iesau was attending First UMC of Baton Rouge one Sunday and purchased some of the Sizzlin' Tail Feathers salsa from the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home display in the gym.
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The Charitable Gift Annuity: A Great Approach to GivingWhen Frank Carney and his late wife Carol first learned about charitable gift annuities in their Sunday School class years ago, a seed was planted.
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The Builder (CRUT)The late John Tyner of Baton Rouge is the epitome of his generation-the builder generation. Like others in this age group born between 1925 and 1944, he's loyal and dependable, has a strong work ethic, and a deep commitment to church and family.
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"Well done, good and faithful servants." Matthew 25:21Married for more than 50 years, Mary and Bill Oglesby did everything together.
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"Whatever a man sows, this he will also reap."The late Baton Rouge dentist Arthur Moles...
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Gift Examples
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Sale and UnitrustGene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. Now, Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes.
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Part Gift and Part SaleSusan 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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Current GiftsAs 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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Flexible Deferred Gift AnnuityLewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially.
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Deferred Gift AnnuitySeveral 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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Leading for the FutureLuke and Candice spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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A Bequest to Further Good WorkNancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity.
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Give it Twice TrustWhile visiting the Wills Planner on her favorite charity's website, June, a surviving spouse, came across the idea of a Give it Twice Trust.
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Providing for Our Children's FutureJoe and Kathy worked for years building their nest egg for retirement. They also want to provide for their children.
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