Fluke 4“Marvin and Bettyrae Fluke have been the kind of church members that pastors pray for; always actively participating in worship and anything else that was happening here,” shared Rev. Dr. David Maggi, Senior Pastor of Clinton United Methodist Church. “I think they have served on about every committee we have, and served with enthusiasm and wisdom. If the doors were open, the Flukes were here (and sometimes when the doors weren’t open).”

Shortly before Marvin’s unexpected death, he and Bettyrae attended a Missouri United Methodist Foundation program at Clinton United Methodist Church. Bettyrae leaned over to her husband and whispered, “Let’s put these CD’s into a Charitable Gift Annuity with the Foundation.” Marvin agreed. “The joy we felt in doing something for our church was tremendous. Marvin was thrilled we did it,” said Bettyrae.

“Marvin and Bettyrae Fluke’s gift will be used to provide scholarship money for our youth to continue their education,” said Rev. Dr. Maggi. “By their generosity new doors will be open to generations of students.”

 

What door will you open to sustain the ministry of your church? There are many ways to make a charitable gift in remembrance of someone special that will have meaningful significance for years to come in your local United Methodist church or other United Methodist ministry.

 

Make a Charitable Gift Annuity and Receive Lifetime Payments

You may wish to make a charitable gift annuity, while continuing to provide lifetime financial support for yourself. With a charitable gift annuity, you make a gift of cash or appreciated securities and the Missouri United Methodist Foundation will pay you a fixed income for life (with rates based on your age). Benefits of a charitable gift annuity include guaranteed payments backed by your Missouri United Methodist Foundation, a charitable deduction for the value of your gift, partially tax-free payout, capital gains tax savings on gifts of appreciated stock, and personal satisfaction that your gift will sustain the United Methodist mission. Lifetime payments for you…a lasting legacy for your church!

 

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