Grace Avenue UMC

“Click here for Map and Directions Close CloseWorshipLive StreamingService TimesAtlas/Worship GuideSermons CloseAbout UsMeet Our StaffLay LeadershipVision & MissionThe Beliefs of Grace AvenueGenerosity at Grace Avenue CloseGet InvolvedChildrenYouthAdult Groups & ClassesMusic & ArtMissionsCare & SupportRainbow Corner PreschoolVolunteer Information Close Home Permanent Endowment Fund Permanent Endowment Fund Quick LinksEradicating HomelessnessAtlas/Worship GuideGenerosity at Grace Avenue4 Close About UsMeet Our StaffLay LeadershipVision & MissionThe Beliefs of Grace AvenueGenerosity at Grace Avenue Close Meet Our Staff Lay Leadership Vision & Mission The Beliefs of Grace Avenue Generosity at Grace Avenue Close Get InvolvedChildrenYouthAdult Groups & ClassesMusic & ArtMissionsCare & SupportRainbow Corner PreschoolVolunteer Information Close Children Youth Adult Groups & Classes Music & Art Missions Care & Support Rainbow Corner Grace Avenue Close Meet Our Staff Lay Leadership Vision & Mission The Beliefs of Grace Avenue Generosity at Grace Avenue Close Get InvolvedChildrenYouthAdult Groups & ClassesMusic & ArtMissionsCare & SupportRainbow Corner PreschoolVolunteer Information Close Children Youth Adult Groups & Classes Music & Art Missions Care & Support Rainbow Corner Preschool Volunteer Information Close Get InvolvedChildrenYouthAdult Groups & ClassesMusic & ArtMissionsCare & SupportRainbow Corner PreschoolVolunteer Information Close Children Youth Adult Groups & Classes Music & Art Missions Care & Support Rainbow Corner Preschool Volunteer Information Close Home Permanent Endowment Fund A few words about the Grace Avenue Endowment Fund from our Endowment Committee Chair, Larry Woolweaver.   PreschoolVolunteer Information Close Children Youth Adult Groups & Classes Music & Art Missions Care & Support Rainbow Corner Preschool Volunteer Information Close Home Permanent Endowment Fund A few words about the Grace Avenue Endowment Fund from our Endowment Committee Chair, Larry Woolweaver.   “ The mission of the Permanent Endowment is to provide members and friends the opportunity to make charitable gifts to Grace Avenue that will become a part of the financial support and a living memorial, not associated with the operating/capital budget process of the church. Gifts to the church may be received and used to carry out the Christian ministry and mission of Grace Avenue United Methodist Church. Income distributions to the Permanent Endowment will be made through a grant process, managed by the Endowment Committee, and confirmed by church leadership.  A contribution to the fund is a gift that keeps on giving. You might call it a “perpetual pledge.” Gifts to the church may be received and used to carry out the Christian ministry and mission of Grace Avenue United Methodist Church. Income distributions to the Permanent Endowment will be made through a grant process, managed by the Endowment Committee, and confirmed by church leadership.  A contribution to the fund is a gift that keeps on giving. You might call it a “perpetual pledge.” Even beyond your lifetime, earnings from your Legacy Gifts are spent to complement and support the vision of Grace Avenue and its mission to “eradicate homelessness in whatever forms it presents itself. Even beyond your lifetime, earnings from your Legacy Gifts are spent to complement and support the vision of Grace Avenue and its mission to “eradicate homelessness in whatever forms it presents itself. ”  The Endowment Fund will not be used for ongoing expenses of the church, but for special non-budgeted opportunities for mission work in the following areas: General Fund Supports all the causes that make up the vision of Grace Avenue. Spiritual Home Fund The Endowment Fund will not be used for ongoing expenses of the church, but for special non-budgeted opportunities for mission work in the following areas: General Fund Supports all the causes that make up the vision of Grace Avenue. Spiritual Home Fund Supports the needs of our church ’s ministries as we continue to open our church to create a community of faith. General Fund Supports all the causes that make up the vision of Grace Avenue. Spiritual Home Fund Supports the needs of our church ’s ministries as we continue to open our church to create a community of faith. Emotional Home Fund Focuses on easing the suffering of people experiencing emotional and/or psychological needs. ’s ministries and missions. As we each continue our own personal spiritual journey, the Permanent Endowment Fund provides a way that we can leave a permanent legacy ... a Legacy Gift that will support Grace Avenue’s mission for future generations. Endowment FAQ ▸ a Legacy Gift that will support Grace Avenue’s mission for future generations. Endowment FAQ ▸ What makes a Permanent Endowment gift different from other forms of church giving? Our Endowment Fund is a permanent fund and only its earnings will be spent. Each year the Endowment Fund Committee will review the return on the past year’s investments, decide how much to keep for continued growth of the fund, and how much would be available for projects to support the vision of Grace Avenue and its mission to “eradicate homelessness in whatever forms it presents itself. ”  The Endowment Fund will not be used for ongoing expenses of the congregation, but for special non-budgeted opportunities for mission work in our four specified funds. REQUESTING AN ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTMembers of the congregation are invited to submit requests for funding from the Endowment Fund. All requests for the calendar year must be submitted via the grant request form to [email protected] by October 15 of the year prior. The Endowment Fund will not be used for ongoing expenses of the congregation, but for special non-budgeted opportunities for mission work in our four specified funds. REQUESTING AN ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTMembers of the congregation are invited to submit requests for funding from the Endowment Fund. All requests for the calendar year must be submitted via the grant request form to [email protected] by October 15 of the year prior. Requests should be completed by the individual or church ministry group seeking project funds. The Endowment Fund Committee will review all requests and award grants based upon the Endowment Fund Committee by laws. The mission of the Permanent Endowment is to provide members and friends the opportunity to make charitable gifts to Grace Avenue that will become a part of the financial support and a living memorial, not associated with the operating/capital budget process of the church. Gifts to the church may be received and used to carry out the Christian ministry and mission of Grace Avenue United Methodist Church. Income distributions to the Permanent Endowment will be made through a grant process, managed by the Endowment Committee, and confirmed by church leadership.  A contribution to the fund is a gift that keeps on giving. You might call it a “perpetual pledge.” Gifts to the church may be received and used to carry out the Christian ministry and mission of Grace Avenue United Methodist Church. Income distributions to the Permanent Endowment will be made through a grant process, managed by the Endowment Committee, and confirmed by church leadership.  A contribution to the fund is a gift that keeps on giving. You might call it a “perpetual pledge.” Even beyond your lifetime, earnings from your Legacy Gifts are spent to complement and support the vision of Grace Avenue and its mission to “eradicate homelessness in whatever forms it presents itself. Even beyond your lifetime, earnings from your Legacy Gifts are spent to complement and support the vision of Grace Avenue and its mission to “eradicate homelessness in whatever forms it presents itself. ”  The Endowment Fund will not be used for ongoing expenses of the church, but for special non-budgeted opportunities for mission work in the following areas: General Fund Supports all the causes that make up the vision of Grace Avenue. Spiritual Home Fund Supports the needs of our church ’s ministries as we continue to open our church to create a community of faith. The Endowment Fund will not be used for ongoing expenses of the church, but for special non-budgeted opportunities for mission work in the following areas: General Fund Supports all the causes that make up the vision of Grace Avenue. Spiritual Home Fund Supports the needs of our church ’s ministries as we continue to open our church to create a community of faith. Emotional Home Fund Focuses on easing the suffering of people experiencing emotional and/or psychological needs. Physical Home Fund Supports not only physical structures but also supplies and donations to individuals and groups that assist in natural disasters and untimely accidents, as well as rebuilding structures and providing homes. ’s ministries and missions. As we each continue our own personal spiritual journey, the Permanent Endowment Fund provides a way that we can leave a permanent legacy ... a Legacy Gift that will support Grace Avenue’s mission for future generations. Endowment FAQ A planned gift to the church is a financial gift structured to serve the needs of the church as well as the giver, such as: -Charitable gift annuities, which provide payments for life, tax benefits and ultimately benefit our permanent endowment fund. -Gifts through wills, also known as bequests. -Charitable remainder and charitable lead trusts to support our Permanent Endowment Fund. ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEEThe Endowment Fund is managed by a ten person committee hand selected by church leadership. a Legacy Gift that will support Grace Avenue’s mission for future generations. Endowment FAQ A planned gift to the church is a financial gift structured to serve the needs of the church as well as the giver, such as: -Charitable gift annuities, which provide payments for life, tax benefits and ultimately benefit our permanent endowment fund. -Gifts through wills, also known as bequests. -Charitable remainder and charitable lead trusts to support our Permanent Endowment Fund. ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEEThe Endowment Fund is managed by a ten person committee hand selected by church leadership. Our endowment fund investments are managed by the Texas Methodist Foundation. Guided by Scripture, and the written by-laws and policies of the Endowment Fund, the committee seeks to make investments that will protect the principal of the fund and produce income at a reasonable rate. Each year the Endowment Fund Committee will review the return on the past year’s investments, decide how much to keep for continued growth of the fund, and how much would be available for projects to support the vision of Grace Avenue and its mission to “eradicate homelessness in whatever forms it presents itself. ”  The Endowment Fund will not be used for ongoing expenses of the congregation, but for special non-budgeted opportunities for mission work in our four specified funds. REQUESTING AN ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTMembers of the congregation are invited to submit requests for funding from the Endowment Fund. All requests for the calendar year must be submitted via the grant request form to [email protected] by October 15 of the year prior. The Endowment Fund will not be used for ongoing expenses of the congregation, but for special non-budgeted opportunities for mission work in our four specified funds. REQUESTING AN ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTMembers of the congregation are invited to submit requests for funding from the Endowment Fund. All requests for the calendar year must be submitted via the grant request form to [email protected] by October 15 of the year prior. Requests should be completed by the individual or church ministry group seeking project funds. The Endowment Fund Committee will review all requests and award grants based upon the Endowment Fund Committee by laws.”

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