Your Monthly News & Updates
May 2016
Help Send More Kids To Camp 
When we think of the future, we often think of our youth. Nebraska has three United Methodist Camps providing intentional places to nurture Christian faith and discipleship: Camp Comeca near Cozad, Camp Fontanelle near Fremont, and Camp Norwesca near Chadron. These camps bring kids closer to God and provide fun activities along the way. 

In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, we are raising $50,000 to support these camps so every child who dreams of going to camp can experience faith, friendship, and fun.  One young camper explains, "At camp, I found God in the rain, sunshine, and rainbows." To date we have raised just shy of $45,000.  Please help us reach our goal! 

Click here to donate online or send a check by mail: 
Ne United Methodist Foundation
100 W. Fletcher Ave., Ste 100 
Lincoln, NE  68521  
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Your Will:  Your Peace of Mind
Do you have the peace of mind that comes when your will is in place?  If you already have a will, when was the last time you reviewed it to make sure all of the information is current? Take the little bit of time it takes to create or update your will. Your family will be thankful you did. Get started with our online will planner by clicking here. 
IRA Rollover Reminder
In 2015, Congress enacted a permanent extension of the IRA charitable rollover. As a result, individuals age 70½ or older can make gifts directly from their IRA to charity in 2015, 2016 and beyond.

You may be looking for a way to make a big difference at the Foundation, your church, or the ministry of your choice. If you are 70½ or older, you may also be interested in a way to lower the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals. An IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year.

Benefits of an IRA charitable rollover:
  • Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to the Foundation
  • Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year
  • Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions
  • Make a gift that is not subject to the 50% deduction limits on charitable gifts
  • Help further the work and mission of our organization
How an IRA charitable rollover gift works:
  1. Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to the Foundation.
  2. Your IRA funds will be directly transferred to the Foundation. Please contact us if you wish for your gift to support a specific church, camp, or ministry. 
  3. Please note that IRA charitable rollover gifts do not qualify for a charitable deduction. 
Contact us
If you have any questions about an IRA charitable rollover gift, please call us
toll-free at 877-495-5545 or simply reply to this e-note. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions you might have.
Seminary and Church Leadership Scholarships Available 
The Nebraska United Methodist Foundation has scholarship applications available online for seminary students or students pursuing a career in church leadership. Materials can be found at  www.numf.org/scholarships. The Foundation is pleased to be able to administer these scholarships to individuals who are members of a Nebraska United Methodist Church and pursuing a degree for service in the Great Plains Conference.
 
The Foundation would like to thank those who have generously created the following scholarships: 
  • The Albert R. Murdoch Ministerial Scholarship
  • The Alice Kruse Ministerial Scholarship  
  • The Alice Kruse Seminary Scholarship
  • The Alva Clark Seminary Scholarship 
  • The Baldwin F. and Amy L. Kruse Scholarship
  • The Charles and Marilyn Humphrey Seminary Scholarship
  • The Cowles United Methodist Church Memorial Scholarship
  • The Darrell and Joyce Pickett Scholarship
  • The Harlan and Mabelle Wyrick Memorial Scholarship
  • The Lincoln St. Mark's United Methodist Church Foundation Scholarship
  • The Murdock Ebenezer UMC Professional Church Leader Scholarship
  • The Myrtle E. Williams Seminary Scholarship
  • The Rev. Richard and Lois Urbach Seminary Scholarship
  • The Scahill Family Scholarship
  • The Verl & Sylvia Miller Memorial Scholarship
  • The Wilson Tither's Scholarship
  • The Cal Leeds Scholarship 
  • The Rev. Albert W. Winseman Scholarship Endowment 
  • The Atherton Memorial Scholarship Fund 
  • The Ben and Martha Simmons Scholarship Fund
  • The Andrew & Nevabelle Howe Scholarship
If you would like to talk to someone about how you can add to this list of opportunities, please call the Foundation toll-free at 877-495-5545 or simply reply to this e-note.

Church of the Month: Adams First UMC 
Adams First UMC is a church located in Adams, Nebraska and is part of the Blue River District. 
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