Foundation Annual Report 2019

What Can I Do to Make a Difference?
The Chapelwood United Methodist Church Foundation provides for
the future of this congregation’s mission to bring Christ and His love
to our local and global communities. The decision to contribute to the
Foundation is a spiritual commitment of loyalty and love. It is a way to
continue giving in support of our church now and into the future. The
Foundation’s bylaws provide for an annual distribution of up to 5% of
the endowment fund to selected ministries, missions, and needs of the
Church.
Contributions may be given in memory of a loved one or in honor of
special occasions such as weddings or anniversaries; the birth, baptism
or confirmation of a child; a friend’s birthday; a special thank you to
a Sunday School teacher; or get well wishes for a neighbor. We will
send the designated person or family a note informing them of your
thoughtfulness.
When making a donation, there are a number of fund categories to
consider:
• Unrestricted Funds
• Restricted for Scholarships
• Restricted for Community Outreach
• Restricted for Global Outreach
• Restricted for Music – Ray Evans Fund
Gifts to the Foundation are permanent, endowed gifts. Frequently they
are made out of current assets or at death, and are most often emotional
gifts. They represent a donor’s passions. Often donors recall a personal,
significant, life event that involved Chapelwood. The Foundation now
offers a more streamlined method of online donation via credit card or
bank drafts. In addition, if you are considering a planned or estate gift,
the Foundation office will be glad to help you develop a planned gift
to meet your life circumstances with the assistance of your financial
advisors.
So consider what you feel passionate about. Ask God, “What do you want
me to do?” Not only will our community be enriched, your life will be
too. For additional information about the Foundation, or if you would
like to begin an initial discussion about the advantages of including the
Foundation in your estate planning, please contact Rev. Andy Noel at the
Foundation Office, (713) 354-4485 or anoel@chapelwood.org.
When we began 2020, we were
excited about the ways God was
opening the door to expand the
influence of our Chapelwood
Foundation. Due to the Global
Pandemic, our plans were put on
hold temporarily, but I want you to be
aware of the vision God is giving us.
You may already be aware of how
The Chapelwood Foundation invests
into the lives of young people, global
missions, and community outreach
mission. This annual support literally
changes our community and the
world in which we live.
You can be sure that an investment
in the Chapelwood Foundation is an
investment in real lives and that it is
making a profound difference. I am
excited about our future together.
All inquiries remain confidential.
The Foundation accepts and uses funds in its designated categories, but may ultimately use the funds for a different priority, consistent with its bylaws, to provide
funds “for distribution to, or for the benefit of, Chapelwood Methodist,” upon the request of Chapelwood.
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