Ways to Give to the


Church of the Good Shepherd

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The Book of Common Prayer states "the mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ" and the "Church carries out its mission through the ministry of all its members." For most of us, our ministry is a stewardship commitment where we return a portion of our time, talent, and income for the work of the Church in thanksgiving.

Giving proceeds from our sense of gratitude for all that God has done and is doing for us and for all people. What God asks of us as stewards is that we use wisely and well the resources that we have to more closely reflect the values and priorities leading to the love and betterment of all humanity. God's promise is that if we will freely offer our gifts, they will be blessed.

Financial stewardship is one way in which members of the church enable the work of Christian Ministry. Outlined below are various potential methods of giving to the Church of the Good Shepherd.

To more about stewardship and ministries of the Church of the Good Shepherd.


Cash & Checks
In planning for upcoming the year the Church of the Good Shepherd conducts a pledge drive in October. If you wish to receive a set of offering envelopes please contact the Church Office. Please make checks payable to 'Church of the Good Shepherd' and designate as such and such tithe or pledge for our record keeping.

Direct Deposit
It is quite likely that your bank or employer can automatically deduct your tithe on a scheduled basis. Please contact your bank, employer, and the Church Office for instructions.

Appreciated Securities and Property
The Church of the Good Shephard welcomes gifts of stock mutual funds, bonds, real estate and other personal property. This type of gift may allow the Church of the Good Shepherd to benifit from the full market value of your gift, while enabling you to take advantage of significant tax savings. Please initially consult your personal lawyer or personal financial planner for more information.

Gifts Through Estate Planning
Estate planning allows you to leave a legacy for your children, grandchildren and the ongoing operations or ministries of the Church of the Good Shepherd. The Church of the Good Shepherd welcomes gifts through such mechanisms as charitible gift annuities, life insurance, trusts, wills, retirement accounts and life estates. To plan such a gift please initially consult your personal lawyer or your personal financial planner.

Gifts of Endowment
A gift of an endowment fund, or to one the endowment funds, provides a source of permanent funding for the operations or ministries of the Church of the Good Shepherd. The principal of your gift remains whole, while providing permanent income toward the ministry of your designation.

Designating Your Gifts
Though it is conceivable that the Church of the Good Shepherd could not meet your specifications and choose not to accept a gift, there are ways to make sure your gifts are used the way you intended -- especially for property gifts or endowments to support the ministry of your designation.

Gifts In Kind
Upon request, the parish will acknowledge receipt of such services as appropriate, but will not, however, provide an estimate of their value. It is up to the donor to document the value separately for IRS.



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30 Dec 2003