Abiding Savior Lutheran Church

8211 Red Oak Drive | Mounds View MN 55112-

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Endowment Fund

What is the Mission Endowment Fund of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church?

Our church Constitution states that the Endowment exists for the purpose of enhancing the mission outreach of this congregation apart from the general operation of this congregation, and that no funds from the Endowment shall be used for the annual operation budget of this congregation.

Who benefits from the Endowment Fund?

Once a year the Endowment Fund makes grants through a granting process to individuals, ministries, or organizations inside or outside of Abiding Savior totaling 4.25% of the fund balance.  So far almost $20,000 in grants have been awarded!

How will the funds from the Endowment Fund be used for  ministry?

  1. Outreach into the community and synod, including, but not limited to, grants to ELCA seminaries, colleges, or students attending such schools.
  2. Social service agencies, institutions and agencies to which this congregation relates.
  3. Special programs designed for those persons in our parish area who are in spiritual and/or economic need.
  4. Missions of the ELCA in this continent and worldwide, including but not limited to, grants for ELCA new congregational development in North America.
  5. Grants for professional leadership, educational ministries, global mission, ecumenism, evangelism, social ministries, and capital financing.
  6. Capital improvements, debt reduction, or a building program at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church.

Why should I give to the Mission  Endowment Fund?

  • To carry on the work of God done in and through Abiding Savior for generations to come.
  • To leave a legacy of faith and generosity.
  • Your gift is secured and can only be used for ministry according to the Endowment guidelines now and in the future.
  • To claim a charitable gift income tax deduction now or for your heirs.
  • Capital gains tax may be totally or partially avoided on certain gifts.
  • Estate and gift taxes may be reduced.

How can I make a gift to the  Mission Endowment Fund of  Abiding Savior Lutheran Church?

Ways to give include, but are not limited to:

  1. Bequests made through a charitable gift provision in your will or trust.
  2. Life insurance gifts through the assignment of life insurance policies naming Abiding Savior as the beneficiary.
  3. Creating a charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, or donor advised fund naming Abiding Savior as a beneficiary.
  4. Outright gifts of cash, stock and real estate.

Giving is simple and joyful!

When you make or revise your Will or Trust to review your life insurance contracts or retirement funds, please consider Abiding Savior as one of your beneficiaries using the following language:

I bequeath__% (or $___) of my estate to Abiding Savior Lutheran Church located at 8211 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, MN, 55112, designated for the Mission Endowment Fund of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church.

How is the Mission Endowment Fund Managed?

The funds in the Abiding Savior Mission Endowment Fund are managed by the ELCA Foundation, which manages over $817,000,000 in endowment funds for churches and other non-profits. The primary responsibilities of this committee are to be the custodians of the Fund and be responsible for the solicitation of bequests.

For more information about the Mission Endowment Fund please contact the Abiding Savior church office at 763-784-5120.

 

 

Boundary Waters canoe trip – July 27th thru August 1st

Boundary Waters canoe trip – July 27th thru August 1st

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Grief support series – Tuesday evenings through May 11th

Grief support series – Tuesday evenings through May 11th

Abiding Savior is joining with several area churches to offer an excellent series of grief support called Growing Through Loss. These sessions will be on Tuesday evenings, April 6th through May 11th from 7:00— 9:00pm here at Abiding Savior. Each session begins in the Sanctuary with a speaker on an aspect of grief. Then there […]

April Adult Forum series – Wednesdays at 6:30pm via Zoom

April Adult Forum series – Wednesdays at 6:30pm via Zoom

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Our Mission Statement

Living in God’s love, Abiding Savior Lutheran Church is a welcoming and caring family that nurtures spiritual growth, shares our Christian faith, and serves all creation.

Worship with us

All Sunday morning services are open to in-person worshippers and streamed online through Facebook Live. At these worship services strict COVID compliance will be followed including mask wearing, social distancing, assigned seating areas in the pews, and a 125 maximum occupancy in the Sanctuary for worship services.

Sundays @ 10:00am
--In person worship (sign up required)
--Also available on Facebook Live (or anytime after!)

All are welcome!

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Contact Us

8211 Red Oak Drive
Mounds View, MN 55112
763-784-5120

Our current office hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - Noon

If you need to reach the church staff, please call 763-784-5120. You may also email office@abidingsavior.org.

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