A Church for the Future
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Helping the Church to continue God’s work in the future Surprisingly few Christians include the Church in their wills. This means that many committed Christians miss a tremendous opportunity to make a real impact on God’s work on earth.
A Church for the Future Making your will O God, you have given us so many gifts by which our lives are enriched; enable us to use them with care and understanding in faithful service, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Christian Journey Do we believe that everything we have comes from God and that He has an interest in how we use what He has given us? If so, then it follows that how we plan for our assets and money to be used after we die, is also of interest to God. As a Church we have good reason to be thankful to the many generations who have gone before us. Through their good Christian stewardship and generous legacies they have provided for the mission and ministry of the Church over many centuries, the fruits of which we continue to enjoy today. As stewards of God’s creation, it is our duty to care for His world. You can continue your giving to your church after your death by ensuring that your church is included as a beneficiary in your will. By making provisions for your church in your will, you help build God’s kingdom and ensure a spiritual heritage for future generations.
Everyone should make a will to shape the future No one likes to think about making a will and people have all sorts of reasons for not making one. Making a will is probably one of the most important things you can do to ensure your wishes will be carried out exactly as you want. It is the only way to protect the rights of your children and loved ones. Despite this, one in five people do not make a will, consequently leaving an expensive legal and stressful situation. Without a will the law determines how your estate is distributed even if you are married. What do I do next? Bequests in your will are special gifts from one generation to the next. The first priority in your will is to take care of loved ones. After this you may wish to remember your church. If you decide to leave money to your church in your will, you may wish to speak to your solicitor about the best way to do this.
www.churchinwales.org.uk/wills
14/6/10
07:56
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Helping the Church to continue God’s work in the future Surprisingly few Christians include the Church in their wills. This means that many committed Christians miss a tremendous opportunity to make a real impact on God’s work on earth.
A Church for the Future Making your will O God, you have given us so many gifts by which our lives are enriched; enable us to use them with care and understanding in faithful service, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Christian Journey Do we believe that everything we have comes from God and that He has an interest in how we use what He has given us? If so, then it follows that how we plan for our assets and money to be used after we die, is also of interest to God. As a Church we have good reason to be thankful to the many generations who have gone before us. Through their good Christian stewardship and generous legacies they have provided for the mission and ministry of the Church over many centuries, the fruits of which we continue to enjoy today. As stewards of God’s creation, it is our duty to care for His world. You can continue your giving to your church after your death by ensuring that your church is included as a beneficiary in your will. By making provisions for your church in your will, you help build God’s kingdom and ensure a spiritual heritage for future generations.
Everyone should make a will to shape the future No one likes to think about making a will and people have all sorts of reasons for not making one. Making a will is probably one of the most important things you can do to ensure your wishes will be carried out exactly as you want. It is the only way to protect the rights of your children and loved ones. Despite this, one in five people do not make a will, consequently leaving an expensive legal and stressful situation. Without a will the law determines how your estate is distributed even if you are married. What do I do next? Bequests in your will are special gifts from one generation to the next. The first priority in your will is to take care of loved ones. After this you may wish to remember your church. If you decide to leave money to your church in your will, you may wish to speak to your solicitor about the best way to do this.
www.churchinwales.org.uk/wills
