bequests
The most common form of deferred or planned gift to support Faith Lutheran Church is a bequest contained in your will or revocable (“living”) trust.
With a bequest, you can:
Designate a specific dollar amount or overall percentage of your will or living trust to support Faith Lutheran Church
Create a legacy, supporting your favorite ministries long after you’re gone
Make a significant gift without affecting your current lifestyle
Gift a gift that is generally not subject to state inheritance or estate taxes
Keep control of your assets during your lifetime, and rest assured that you can modify your bequest if your circumstances change
The following language is an example of how a bequest to benefit the ELCA may be worded:
I give, devise and bequeath to Faith Lutheran Church, a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization located in Clive, IA, [___] percent of my residual estate for the Faith Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.
Ready to take the next step? Contact Pastor Eric Carlson at eric@faithlc.org or call 515-225-8334.