We worship at 12:30 (staff present short devotions and we have holy communion and prayers).  The senior lunch begins each Wednesday at 11:30.  Our Soup Suppers begin this Wednesday 3/16 (5:30 to 6:30).  We need more soup!  Even if you are not signed up for soup or bread, you are invited.  Our experience has been that there is always sufficient for those who attend.  It's a little like the manna in the wilderness...We worship at 6:30.  The Lenten Drama is The People Vs. Judas Iscariot.  This courtroom drama features Tom Strentz as the judge, Bill and Vicki Gellerman as the prosecution and defense attorneys, and Tom Bailey as the bailiff.  The witness this week is the apostle John (played by Dan Kuckuck).  All worshippers will be sworn in as the jury.  This engaging drama is suitable for all ages.  We really encourage families with youth to attend.

This article, submitted by RLC's Mission Endowment Fund Board, is our way of helping all of us understand more about planned giving.  We are fortunate to be meeting monthly with our ELCA/Virginia Synod representative who is guiding us through the Congregational Engagement Process.

Special occasions call for gifts: births, birthdays, baptisms, confirmations, engagements, anniversaries or Christmas. The person giving considers the receiver and the occasion to determine what might be most appropriate and appreciated. Perhaps the wrapping and presentation of the gift receives as much thought as the gift itself. A lot of planning can go into the giving of a gift.

The process for planning a gift for charitable causes is not a lot different from the more familiar process of remembering someone on a special occasion.

Giving thought to detail is important. While most gifts for charitable causes and ministries are not complicated, it is helpful to turn to someone who can assist with helpful information and guidance. To this end, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Foundation provides staff to assist with this process. In the Virginia Synod George Sims, who also serves as Director of the Mission Office for Planned Giving, is that person. If you are considering a major gift or thinking of creating a gift through your will and/or trust, or using other assets, but have not taken the step to complete the gift, call George for more information at 877-526-2448or e-mail him at director@plan2giv.org.

Also know George is available to meet with you, review your current plans, provide helpful resources, and demonstrate a variety of ways gifts can be made to the ministries you trust and support.

A gift's real value is not just about money or time; more often, it's the thoughtful selection and presentation that makes it a treasure. When it's time to consider the ways you can create such a gift for Resurrection Lutheran Church and other ministries of the church, call George Sims.

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