The Partnership for
Preservation
Central United Methodist Church has established a special fund dedicated
to maintenance and preservation of the Sanctuary and Temple House structures
to continue to provide a setting for religious, cultural, recreational and
community service to the Lansing Metropolitan Area.
Preliminary information concerning the fund was presented to the church
leadership on March 31, 1999, with the official kickoff of the Partnership
for Preservation at noon on May 1 where complete information was provided
on opportunites to participate in this important project.
The Board of Trustees has set a goal of securing $1,000,000 in assets or
trusts. Once this goal has been achieved, income from the fund will be put
to use. The Partnership for Preservation will be funded in a number of
ways--bequests through wills, trusts providing current income for the donor,
grants from individuals and institutions and general fund raising efforts.
Further information on the advantages of related estate planning, wills,
insurance, trusts and other instruments can be obtained from:
Wayne C. Barrett, CFP
Executive Director
United Methodist Foundation of
the West Michigan Conference
11 Fuller S.E. (PO Box 6247)
Grand Rapids, Michnigan
49516-6247
Telephone (616) 459-4503
Email: wmifound@wmcumc.org
Watch for our Christmas card project! Each September, we'll be
offering beautiful Christmas cards featuring the charming archive illustration
of carolers shown here, in front of a turn of the century Central Church.
Packages of 15 cards will be available for just $8.00 at the office, or mailed
for an additional postage fee. Proceeds will go to the Partnership for
Preservation. Watch for further information!