News from the Foundation
June 2008
New Booklet!
Donor Insight: A guide for
Christian Stewards is a must read for members of every church,
stewardship and planned giving committee. It is scripturally based and
in keeping with John Wesley's "Earn all you can, save all you can, give
all you can." The booklet will guide you through the many options
available to help individual make gifts to the church and its agencies.
It covers items such as:
- When should I give?
- What kinds of things can I give?
- Can I give and still receive income from my gift?
- How can I give so that my pledge lives forever?
- How can I give to United Methodist causes that are close to my heart?
April 2008:
The Foundation is very much aware of the status and difficulties facing the Bear Stearns parent company. We are constantly assessing the situation. Rest assured that your funds are safe and secure in the Bear Stearns Securities Corporation, a subdivision of the Bear Stearns Companies Inc. BSSC is the custodian of your funds. They are separate from the control of the parent company, and the funds are in the Foundation's name, and not BSSC's name. They are also protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) as well as the Customer Asset Protection Company (CAPCO), a licensed insurance company. Clients of the Foundation have received notice of changes made to date. Prospective clients are invited to contact Celeste Maia Cron for additional information.