Welcome!
Welcome to the inaugural 2PC Foundation quarterly newsletter. If you are a 2PC member, you are part of the 2PC Foundation community. Thank you for taking the time to find out more about your Foundation.
Foundation Dinner Set for April 1
It’s free (no fooling) so make your reservation!
On Friday, April 1, the Foundation will hold its biannual dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Sandy Willson is the featured speaker. The Foundation came into existence under his leadership and as this will be his last Foundation event as senior pastor, we look forward to hearing a message from him based on I Corinthians 15:58.
The purpose of the complimentary dinner and program is to briefly report to the congregation the efforts of the Foundation over the last year in the areas of grants, investments, and stewardship and to present an inspiring message. Registration for the dinner is required by March 25. To learn more, contact Vicki Simmons.
Adventures in Family Giving Seminar Recap
On January 6, 72 people gathered to participate in a new one-time session devoted to helping individuals and members of families plan for the use of their charitable giving resources.
All ages were represented – from elementary age to high schoolers to millennials to grandparents – creating a wonderful breadth of contribution to the evening.
The highly interactive session was led by Chris Craft and focused on defining individual families’ values, discovering how the role of money is viewed in each family, and identifying the values and passions of each family.
Here’s what some of the attendees had to say:
My family had a great time and Chris Craft was a superb moderator. The envelope games showed us how each of us perceives money differently without being right or wrong compared to another's perception. It was also good to get clarification on the Foundation Seed Money program.
Money, budgeting, and tithing are sensitive subjects. I was nervous about going, but I also knew I wanted my kids to participate, so I made everyone clear their calendars for this event. And again, your team removed any tensions and made it educational, enlightening, and fun!
-Hunter Ivy, Father of 2
The seminar gave me insight into how I could better give to the Lord. I learned that giving doesn’t depend on the dollar amount but the heart’s willingness to give. Christ gave his life for me. Why do I find it hard to minimally give 10% back to Him?
-Robert Dickinson, Age 12
This seminar taught me how to balance saving and spending money. For me, these skills will become very important in the future.
-McRae Dickinson, Age 12
The seminar created a wonderful opportunity to begin or continue a dialogue as a family about stewarding and family giving. As we steward our children we need to share with them other opportunities we as believers have to steward. I would recommend this seminar to people of all ages.
-Deborah Coleman, Mother of 2
If you have a group of individuals or families that would like to have this seminar presented to them, please contact Vicki Simmons at (901) 507-7898.
Charitable Gift Annuities: Walk Securely with a Trusted Partner
GIVE a resource for the Foundation’s work and RECEIVE 4.2% or more on your gift as long as you or your spouse lives.
The Foundation is able to offer Charitable Gift Annuities for those 65 and older. As a result, many of you have an opportunity to make a charitable gift that provides an income to you and at the same time supports the ministries of the Second Presbyterian Church Foundation. Charitable Gift Annuities are an increasingly popular way to make meaningful charitable gifts, while allowing you, the donor, to enjoy income and tax benefits that can help preserve or even enhance your current and future financial well-being.
Information on CGAs can also be found in a brochure, available on the Foundation website.
Questions covered include:
• What is a Charitable Gift Annuity?
• How does a CGA help me?
• How secure are my fixed payments?
• Who might benefit from a CGA?
• How is my gift used and do I have a choice?
Make plans now to find out how to both GIVE and RECEIVE through a Charitable Gift Annuity.