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Youth Camp in Guatemala

Youth Camp in Guatemala

Article submitted by Noah Bendele, Field Intern in Guatemala A team from Petra Fellowship New Holland, PA came down to the Petén to help us run a short youth camp. They were also involved in some other projects around Sayaxché during their stay here. Friday afternoon the youth arrived at La Anchura, a former jungle [...]

 

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Visiting Prisons in Zambia

Article submitted by Elizabeth Ratliff, Field Coordinator in Zambia In the past I have said what a privilege it is to serve the Lord here in Zambia and the incredible opportunities in the prisons but this mission to Northern Zambia far surpassed previous missions. It was our most distant mission, it was the hardest and [...]

 

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Heat is a Luxury

Heat is a Luxury

Article submitted by Norb & Julie Kurrle, Field Coordinators in Paraguay It’s been cold here the last few days and today we woke up to about 0 degree celcius.  We’re giving our new wood burning stove a work out; yesterday we kept it burning all day!  While we are thankful for a cozy home, the [...]

 

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Tell Me “My Story”

Article submitted by Julie Merrin, Field Coordinator in SE Asia Rachel was sitting next to me recently…chattering away, as usual.  I’m not sure how, but somehow, the conversation turned  to her asking something about “her story”.  The story of how she came to be with me.  She has heard this story many times before, but [...]

 

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Busy Time in Puerto Maldonado

Busy Time in Puerto Maldonado

Article submitted by Jim & Sue Brannan, Field Coordinators in Peru Once again, it’s been a very busy time as always here in Puerto Maldonado, Peru—and a very hot and dry month.  We have not had a good rain all month and the river is really going down.  The last time Sue and I were [...]

 

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.