The ministries of tomorrow are built by the faithfulness of today.
Every generation leaves a legacy. As you make plans for the future, we invite you to prayerfully consider how your legacy gift can help Saint Matthew continue welcoming people, nurturing faith, serving our neighbors, and sharing the love of Christ for generations to come.
Why Planned Giving Matters.
Legacy gifts help provide lasting support for the ministry of Saint Matthew. They strengthen the church’s ability to care for future generations, maintain our facilities, expand ministry opportunities, and respond faithfully to the needs of our community.
Every gift tells a story of faith. Together, these gifts help ensure that Saint Matthew continues to be a place where people are welcomed, nurtured, and sent into the world to love boldly.
Ways to Leave a Legacy
There are many ways to include Saint Matthew in your long-term plans, including:
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Name Saint Matthew United Methodist Church as a beneficiary in your will or trust.
For many families, including a gift in a will or trust is the simplest way to leave a lasting legacy of faith. Your gift becomes an investment in future generations, helping ensure that this church remains a place where people encounter God’s love, experience belonging, and grow in faith for years to come.
A bequest can be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after providing for your loved ones. Your attorney can help you determine the approach that best reflects your wishes.
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Designating Saint Matthew United Methodist Church as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or other financial asset.
Some of the easiest planned gifts require no changes to your will. Retirement accounts, life insurance policies, investment accounts, and certain bank accounts often allow you to name a beneficiary directly.
By naming Saint Matthew United Methodist Church as one of your beneficiaries, you can make a meaningful gift that supports the future ministry of the church while keeping your estate plans simple. Your financial advisor can help you understand which options are right for you.
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Creating other planned gifts in consultation with your attorney or financial advisor.
There are many creative ways to support the future ministry of Saint Matthew. Charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, gifts of appreciated securities, real estate, or other assets may provide benefits for both your family and the ministries you care about.
Because every family’s circumstances are different, we encourage you to speak with your attorney, financial advisor, or tax professional to explore the options available to you.
We encourage you to seek legal and financial advice to determine the best approach for you and your family.
If you have already included Saint Matthew in your estate plans, thank you. Your generosity will help future generations discover a church where they are welcomed, loved, and encouraged to follow Christ.
We Would Be Honored to Help
If you are considering a planned gift, or if you simply have questions about how your generosity can support the future ministry of Saint Matthew, we would be honored to have a confidential conversation with you.
Thank you for helping ensure that Saint Matthew continues to be a place of worship, belonging, service, and hope for generations to come.
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