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St. Patrick Prayed

St. Patrick Prayed

Article submitted by Eric and Lyndsey D’Ericco, Field Coordinators in Ireland

“But after I reached Ireland I used to pasture the flock each day and I used to pray many times a day.” (from The Confession of St. Patrick 450AD)

With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching and people here and all over the world preparing how they [...]

 

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Things I Have Learned from My Little Girl

Submitted by Julie Merrin, Field Coordinator in SE Asia
After three months in the United States where Rachel (my daughter) never heard anyone conversing in Indonesian, her own Indonesian language skills were a bit rusty to say the least. (Her Indonesian language skills, that is. Her English had plenty of nearly non-stop practice.)  I was amused [...]

 

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Melbourne to Brisbane – a long way to go for water!

Melbourne to Brisbane – a long way to go for water!

Missionary Ventures’ supporters Cliff & Julie are currently cycling from Melbourne to Brisbane via Sydney (Australia) – taking four weeks to cover an estimated distance of 2,300Km! The proceeds from this sponsored ride will help to provide filtered water systems in Indonesia. Follow their journey here.

 

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Audio Technicians needed in Mexico

Audio Technicians needed in Mexico

Article submitted by Ellie and Lila Quezada, Field Coordinators in Mexico
Thank you for praying for our family this month because during the 15th-23rd of February, I was out in the villages helping to record a New Testament in Nahuatl in SE Puebla state and dubbing a Jesus movie in Mazateco of Ixcatlan in the north [...]

 

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The Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands

Article submitted by Steve and Shawn Clark, Field Coordinators in the Marshall Islands
Last week a lot of things were happening. Lei Momie the one we asked you to pray for is doing great. They put stitches in her wounds yesterday and all is well. We hope that she will be home in the next couple [...]

 

Planned Giving

How to benefit from Planned Giving

Planned Giving

There are several creative ways to support Missionary Ventures’ efforts to reach the unreached.

Gift Annuities

Gift annuities enable you to provide a gift of $1,000 or more and reap the tax benefits of a charitable donation and still receive steady income from the interest on the gift.

The benefits of donating appreciated stock and mutual funds are very appealing. By doing so, you are able to avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation, and are also able to claim a charitable deduction for the full market value of the security on the date of the gift.

If you desire to make a gift of appreciated securities to Missionary Ventures, click here for useful instructions.

Gifts of Closely Held Stock and Assets

Owners of closely held corporations can have a problem getting money out of their businesses for personal use. However, owners can receive a substantial benefit from their companies, avoid paying taxes, and help reach the unreached for the Lord in the process.

Gifts of Real Estate

Gifts of appreciated real property such as undeveloped land, farms, or personal residences may be transferred by deed with no liability for income or estate taxes on the appreciation.

Gifts of Personal Property or Other Assets

Collectibles, paintings and antiques are valuable assets that can serve as excellent donations to Missionary Ventures.

Life Insurance Gifts

Making Missionary Ventures the beneficiary of a life policy is simple. The owner continues to pay the premiums, as if it were a gift. Some policies premiums have been completely paid, making these a great way to give to Missionary Ventures without affecting current cash flow.

Temporary Gifts

You can temporarily contribute income from securities or other property and benefit from substantial income tax or estate tax benefits.

Gift by Will, Annuity or Living Trust

A bequest is a traditional way to provide help for Missionary Ventures. With a gift through your will or living trust, you retain full use of your gift property during your life.

Benefits from IRAs and Pensions

Your estate can save both income taxes and estate taxes if you make Missionary Ventures the death beneficiary of your individual retirement account, pension, 401(k) or other retirement savings plan.