Presbyterian Men to
Become Self-Sufficient
The National Council of Presbyterian
Men (NCPM) has approved a plan to develop the financial
resources necessary to
support an expanded national program. The program involves
supporting staff and developing programs that will strengthen
the work of Presbyterian Men across our nation. The plan
was presented to the NCPM, Inc. Executive Committee in
October 2002 and approved for implementation at the Gathering
of Presbyterian Men in New Orleans in April 2003.
Almost 4,000 of the 11,000 Presbyterian churches in the
United States have active men’s organizations. A
revitalized national program would aim to increase the
number of churches with active men’s programs, provide
program materials for the men’s groups, increase
participation in the mission of the Presbyterian Church
(USA), and help men more effectively serve Jesus Christ
in our world today. The slogan for this work is “Serving
Christ 24/7/365.”
Levels of Giving
A planned giving program has been designed to accomplish
these goals. Presbyterian men will be asked to contribute
from a penny or a dime a day up to major gifts of $5,000
to $10,000. The NCPM, Inc. which is now incorporated as
a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization, will invest these
gifts with the Presbyterian Foundation.
There are nine levels of giving open to Presbyterian men
and each giving level will be recognized annually with
an appropriate award.
| |
Plan |
Amount |
|
Award |
| |
“Serving Christ 24/7/365” |
$36.50 |
|
Membership Card |
| |
Praying Disciple |
$100.00 |
|
Certificate/Pocket Badge |
| |
Sustaining Disciple |
$250.00 |
|
Certificate |
| |
“Serving Christ 24/7/365” |
$365.00 |
|
Life Membership Card |
| |
Missionary |
$500.00 |
|
Certificate |
| |
John Knox |
$1,000.00 |
|
Plaque |
| |
Francis Makemie |
$2,500.00 |
|
Plaque |
| |
John Witherspoon |
$5,000.00 |
|
Plaque |
| |
John Calvin |
$10,000.00 |
|
Plaque |
Checks should be made payable
to Presbyterian Men Development Endowment Fund-SE #06002
and
mailed to:
Presbyterian Men SE#06002
Special Events Remittance Processing
POB 643765
Pittsburgh PA 15264-3765
Legacy Giving
In addition to these nine cash options
of giving, there is an opportunity for “Legacy Giving” involving
estate gifts, some of which pay lifetime income while generating
current tax advantages. Information on making estate gifts
consisting of wills and bequests, life insurance, real
estate and securities is available in “A
Plan for Giving” brochure published by the NCPM,
Inc (click here to download). Additional information concerning
endowment funds may be obtained
from the Presbyterian Foundation at 1-800-858-6127.
“A single person can make a difference, and every
person should try”
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