And he said, With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use for it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, it is the smallest of all te seeds on earth; Yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the largest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade. Mark 4:30-32

Why a Foundation?
As Jesus said in reference to the parable of the Talents, a spiritual as well as a material investment is required
. . . In order to provide a legal, perpetuating institution by which members and friends may make gifts of money or property to enhance the effectiveness of the Church, the session has authorized the establishment of “The Foundation of the Church of the Palms.” This not-for-profit Foundation was incorporated in 1983 and qualifies as a tax-exempt organization. The corporation is administered by a board of seven directors who are members of the Church of the Palms.
The Foundation, now exceeding $1.5 million, consists of gifts and bequests, which are invested to produce income and growth. Neither the principal nor the interest income from the Foundation will be used for current operating expenses. The income will be used only for needs over and above the usual and regular budget of the church, including unusual benevolent causes, major local church needs, special community concerns, or endowments of a supplemental music or educational program. Decision on the use of the unrestricted income are approved by both the Foundation Board and the Session of the Church of the Palms.

A Gift for the Future
The best use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. Your gift can be a living Memorial in your name or in the name of your family or loved one. You can provide for their continued remembrance through a gift to the church. At the same time, you share your faith. Indeed, Christian work will continue in your name long after you are gone.
All of us are in debt to the past. We drink from wells we have not dug; enjoy liberties we have not won; share our democracy resting on foundations of faith and sacrifice others gave.
We can share our faith in appreciation for all we have received so freely. We can establish Christian programs so others may know Christ for generations to come.

The Foundation has two major advantages:

1. Members and friends of the Church can give their substance for the Lord’s work in a way that assures continuity.

2. It can provide income for church under takings, which are separate and above the normal budgeted financial needs.

An Invitation... You are invited to remember a loved one or to demonstrate your love and devotion to His work by making a bequest to the Foundation. Here are some of the ways you can participate in this program with contributions of:

Cash
Securities
Real estate
Life insurance
Tangible property
Remembering the church in your will or trust

Generally, your bequest will result in tax benefits to you or your estate. The Foundation has two major advantages:
Members and friends of the church can give their substance for the Lord’s work in a way that assures continuity.
It can provide income for church undertakings which are separate and above the normal budgeted financial needs.
This not-for-profit Foundation was incorporated in 1983 and qualifies as a tax exempt organization. The corporation is administered by a board of seven directors who are members of the Church of the Palms.

The Church is forever grateful to those
who have contributed in the past.

Please call the church office to arrange a meeting with a Foundation board member for more information regarding making lifetime or deferred gifts to the Foundation.

Board of Directors
Brad Wilson, President; Scott Merritt, Vice President; Elizabeth Thomason, Secretary; Andrea Jackson, Secretary; Ken Johns, Treasurer; Steve McConnell, Ex Officio; Herb Jones and Brian Miller.

The Legacy Society

Sharing What You Have Can Lead To Miracles

Membership

• Membership is voluntary
• Members have the option of ramaining anonymous.
• Gifts of all sizes are important and welcome.
• There is no gift minimum required to enjoy full membership privileges.
• Disclosure of gift amount or type is not required for membership

Membership Benefits

• Members will be recognized in the Foundation's annual report.
• Members will receive a copy of the annual Foundation report and other publications. Information on Foundation activities and consultation of estate planning are available at all times.
• Members are invited to Foundation events such as forums and annual meetings.
• Special events will be scheduled from time to time fot strengthen the bond between the Foundation and members who are committed to the future of the Church of the Palms.

Professional Management
The Foundation's funds are invested and managed by professionals. Investments are montiored by the Board of Directors for the Foundation.
Members of the church serve on the Foundation without compensation. Therefore, expenses are neglegible, and your funds can be used almost entirely for Church of the Palms.

Flexibility
The flexibility of the Foundation provides a wide spectrun of options. For example, you can name your own fund within the Foundation to support the Music Program, Christian Education Program, Building Program, or any program within your field of interest.

Tax Benefits
A roster of experts, experienced in estate planning, is available to assist you in combining benefits of the Foundation with efficient estate planning techniques is available including insurance, real estate, charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts.

The Purpose
The purpose of the Legacy Society of the Church of the Palms is to recognize those members and friends of the Foundation who have used the Foundation for current gifts or to carry out their estate plans. This new psrogram allows the Foundation to thank those who make current contributions and to give special attention now to induviduals for contributions that will be made sometime in the future.

Your Invitation
An invitations to join the Legacy Society is extended to all who have or would like to create a fund in the Foundation through a will, trust, or life income agreement such as a charitable remainder trust, charitable lead trust, gift annuity, life insure policy or remainder interest in a residence or real estate.

Permanence
The future of the Foundation for the Church of the Palms is secure. Current assets for the fund exceed $1,500,000. The Foundation has also been informed of many more future gifts that will ensure continued growth.

Please e-mail (Email) the church office to arrange a meeting with a Foundation board member for more information regarding making lifetime or deferred gifts to the Foundation.