St. John Lutheran Church

Friends of the Fund

TRUST FUND COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES DONOR RECOGNITION SOCIETY

Jesus said, “I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my father.” (John 15:15)

Since 1903, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church has ministered to the needs of literally thousands of people. Whether it is the uplifting worship, inspiring music, Christian fellowship or the church's community outreach, St. John plays an important role in the lives of many individuals. It is a true treasure of Dickinson worthy of our time, talent and resources. You can help to ensure that future generations will continue to benefit from this vibrant ministry by making gifts to our church's Trust Fund. Established in 1984, the Trust Fund has had a significant impact on our church through its annual gifts from investment income to support St. John's programs, missions and building improvements.

The St. John Lutheran Church Trust Fund exists today because over the years, others have left a legacy to secure and advance the future of St. John ministries. In grateful recognition of legacy gifts already received and those gifts that will be received in the future, and in order to encourage others to "go and do likewise," St. John Lutheran Church Trust Fund Committee has established Friends of the Fund - Faithful Stewards in Service to Christ.

You are invited to become a member of Friends of the Fund, a group of individuals helping to support the future ministries of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Those who provide for the Trust Fund through annual giving, memorial giving or through a gift of future support recognize the important role that St. John plays in spreading Christ's message in Dickinson and beyond.

You can become a member of Friends of the Fund by providing for the St. John Lutheran Trust Fund in one of the following categories:

• Mission in Motion. These gifts to the Trust Fund will support the future ministries of St. John Lutheran Church. Become a Friend of the Fund with a gift of $20 or more.

Bell Ringers ($20 - $499)
Shepherds ($500 - $999)
Torchbearers ($1,000 - $9,999)
Ark Builders (above $10,000)

• Legacy Society. These gifts to the Trust Fund will provide future support through estate plans or a deferred gift. Become a Friend of the Fund by notifying the Trust Fund of your inclusion of St. John Lutheran Church Trust Fund in your estate plans or by establishing a deferred gift for its benefit.
  
• Memorial Giving. These are gifts that memorialize and honor others. Become a Friend of the Fund by giving a contribution to the Trust Fund in memory of or in honor of someone.

Membership in Friends of the Fund is not based on the amount that you give but rather on your commitment to make a gift as God has enabled you to do so.

If you have already included the Trust Fund in your estate plans or established a deferred gift for its benefit, we encourage you to become a member by completing and returning the reply card. If you have not yet made a gift of future support but would like to learn more about estate planning or deferred gifts please mark and return the reply card or call the church office at 701-225-6747 to contact the Executive Director. The Trust Fund would be pleased to include you among those who are actively shaping St. John's future. All information and inquiries are held in strict confidence.