Bill CoderDoes this sound familiar?
- “I want to make a generous gift, but I am afraid I will outlive my assets and be left with no income.”
- “I am leaving an estate gift, but I am also interested in making a gift now to receive an immediate tax deduction.”
- “I am interested in income that won’t change or run out.”
- “I wish I could be more generous, but…”
If you have ever had those thoughts or similar thoughts, then a gift plan may be right for you. Gift plans are creative giving tools that help you direct where your gifts go. Plus, you may benefit from various tax advantages. Many people find this an exceptional way to practice their faith and values, remember a loved one, and help contribute to the churches, missions, and programs they love.
Did you know that there are three types of gifts that you can make to impact Messiah Lifeways’ mission?
There are gifts that give NOW, gifts that give LATER, and gifts that give BACK.
Here are some examples:
| Gifts that Give NOW | Gifts that Give LATER | Gifts that Give BACK |
| Cash/Check | Wills | Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs) |
| Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) | Bequests | Charitable Remainder Trusts |
| Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) |
Charitable donations have been the lifeblood of this organization since we opened our doors in 1896.
It is important to us that we stay true to this tradition of giving—working with each of our donors to ensure that their passions and dreams for the future of Messiah Lifeways are represented in their giving. Whether it is Current Benevolence, the Endowment Fund for Benevolent Care, Music Therapy, or any worthy project, it all starts with you.
Would you consider a gift plan to help Messiah Lifeways?
Please contact Bill Coder, Vice President of Development, at wcoder@messiahlifeways.org or 717.591.5598 to set up an appointment to talk about planned giving.
