“You have generously supported our congregation for decades. You appreciate the way that we share God’s love in the community. I invite you to prayerfully consider your congregation as you make your estate plans.” A simple yet profound question that Pastor Chris asked Pat and Shannon over a cookie and some coffee. Shannon queried, “But […]
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When you look at your upcoming schedules of “to do lists,” I’m sure it’s full of Lent planning, Conference gatherings, Holy Week preparations and more. In the middle of all these important other tasks, don’t forget to look at applying for the ELCA Domestic Hunger Grant or the ELCA Daily Bread Grants. These resources can enhance the work of
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In the Southwestern Minnesota Synod, we rejoice as we enter the season of Advent, knowing the ways God has been present with us during the past year. We rejoice over the ways God has worked through our ministry together with you. We enter the season of Advent this year with an excitement, renewed energy, and
GSB Fundraising / www.gsbfundraising.com Have you ever wondered how to inspire generosity in your church? If so, you’re not alone! Through a new partnership with the Southwestern Minnesota Synod, we are excited to help you and your congregation do just that. We have a simple philosophy—changing congregational culture from a mindset of scarcity (we can’t
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The Southwestern Minnesota Synod Endowment Fund will once again award grants to support the mission of Congregations in their local communities in 2022-2024. The Fund Committee is looking for projects proposals in the following areas: These grants are intended for new initiatives or for significant expansion of existing programs to serve new people. The Endowment
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When a seed is planted and tender shoots start to emerge from the soil, it’s hard to imagine the plant that will grow there. Corn or beans, daffodils or iris bulbs, tomotoes or pumpkins, these small beginnings grow into plants that can be tall and beautiful and capable of sustaining life. When one begins to
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By Rev. Keith Pearson, ELCA Foundation Yes, it’s going to be a different Christmas this year. We may not join together at church surrounded by friends, neighbors and family from near and far. We may not join our voices together singing joyful and familiar Christmas songs. We may not gather the clan together around a
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By Rev. Keith Pearson, ELCA Foundation Benjamin Franklin is famously quoted for having written, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” It is a somewhat cynical sentiment many of us share. We begrudgingly acknowledge that both are undesirable, but unavoidable. As Christians we have cause to be a
A tax law that makes it easy to give? A way for you to experience tax savings and benefit the church you love? Yes! If you are 70 ½ or older, and have a traditional IRA, giving directly to your congregation or to your SW MN Synod from that IRA can provide tax advantages for
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The ELCA Foundation is excited to welcome Rev. Keith Pearson as the Regional Gift Planner for Northwestern and Southwestern Minnesota Synods. Rev. Pearson most recently served at Peace Lutheran in New London, MN. Keith will serve ELCA congregations and ministries in developing policies and practices to equip these ministries to promote and accept asset-based and
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