Stewardship 2021 Continue to Give Online Giving Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3
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Denver, NC 28037 NC Denver, Forest 8433 Fairfield Rd. by Peter St. What is God calling us to do during this pandemic? Continue to love our neighbors. Continue to serve the Lord. Continue to give as we are able. - the - Lake Continue to Love God reminds us… that we are an integral part of His mission to care for each other and care for this planet using all the gifts He has given us. Continue to Serve St. Peter-by-the-Lake is doubling communication to ensure people feel connected. It’s easy to feel isolated when we cannot gather as a community in person. Until then, Fr. Ron is offering online church services along with two Sunday outdoor lawn services. There are ‘Lift Your Spirit’ worship songs on our church website, weekly email up- dates, ongoing Outreach, and countless stories of parishioners reaching out to one another. Stewardship 2021 Continue to Give Online giving is as easy as 1, 2, 3 1.Text "Give" to: (704)343-8471 The Episcopal 2.Download Tithe.ly from the Apple Store Church of or Google App. St. Peter 3.Click the "Click Here To Give" button to donate online. by-the-Lake by Tithe.ly Church Giving Gratitude Alternative Ways to Give by: Rebecca Smith As a member of our stewardship committee, I thought it might be appropriate to share some alternative ways to give. for each We are grateful & thankful and every one of you for helping meet St. Peter-by-the-Lake’s needs. Under the leadership of Fr. Ron and his caring staff we are continuing For instance, did you know that we have a brokerage account set up, so that you can donate stock to the church directly? This is a great way to give, especially if you have to love, serve, and give. Despite what is currently going on in our some stock that you’ve held for at least one year that has increased in value and you world, we have work to do, bills to pay, and ministries to support. don’t want to pay the capital gains. When you choose to do this, you not only help meet your pledge, but you also avoid paying the capital gains tax….But wait, there’s more! You are also entitled to a charitable contribution deduction for the full fair mar- Sustaining the ministries of our parish ket value of the stock that you transfer to the church if you itemize your deductions. Honoring business contracts Keep in mind that even though the IRS has increased the standard deduction, you are Paying bills also entitled to itemize on the NC return. So, even if you can’t itemize on the federal Paying staff salaries and take advantage of this deduction, you may be able to use it on your NC return. Keeping church buildings open Maintaining the grounds Another way to give tax free is through your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA for those that are age 70 ½ or older. You can set up a Qualified Charita- ble Distribution (QCD), where the funds come directly to the church from your IRA to meet all or part of your RMD. The portion that is set up for QCD will be excluded from your income when you file your return, thus lowering your taxable income. This may be an attractive way for those of you who are retired to meet your pledge, especially if you are no longer itemizing due to the increase in standard deduction. If you feel that either of these ways of giving would benefit you, I will be happy to an- Thank you for being a part of St. swer any questions you may have and can put you in touch with the people who can Peter’s mission as we continue to make this happen. serve and care during these trying ~ Rebecca Smith times. Stewardship Committee Member Stewardship Committee Members: ‘"Let hope keep you joyful; in trouble Finance Committee Member stand firm; persist in prayer. Contribute Diane Johnson Beth Lunney Phone: 704-574-0222 to the needs of God's people, and prac- Daniel Malyevac Carole Rowell Email: [email protected] Beckye Smith Tricia Wagner tice hospitality." (Romans 12: 12-13 - Pamela Weed New English Bible 1970) .