Burt and Sally were simple folks. They worked hard. They raised their family. They were comfortable but never extravagant in their lifestyle. They were shocked when their net assets added up to $742,000 as they were doing some end-of-life planning.

They had been contributing $7,500 to their local congregation each year. They were pleased to learn that if they placed $187,500 in a personal endowment when they were called home to heaven, their church offering would be endowed until Jesus returns. It would be just as if they were still making their faithful contributions to their church each year. With this plan, they would still be able to give over $225,000 to each of their children as inheritance.

That plan felt right to them. They would be caring for the family they love and supporting the ministry of their congregation which they believed was sharing the Gospel of Jesus with many. What is the plan the Lord has created for you? Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor can help you get started in constructing your plan.

Jason Jones, CGP, CDE, is Saint John’s Gift Planning Counselor. Jason works with individuals in our congregation who want to discover the lifetime plan that God has planted in their heart. He will help them to use this plan to Transfer the Blessings God has given them to their family and the ministries they love. This service comes to you at no cost as a member of Saint John’s. To schedule a free meeting with Jason or ask questions about this special opportunity, visit www.StJohnsFC.org/transfer-the-blessings, call (970) 988-0305 or email Jason.Jones@lfnd.org.