We are taught at the time of confirmation that the Church is of God and will be preserved to the end of time. The Church is an organization that is committed to responsible long-range planning. An ideal way for this institution to think, talk and plan in terms of permanency is through the establishment of the Permanent Endowment Fund. The Permanent Endowment Fund is a guaranteed way of ensuring the permanence of the First United Methodist Church of Chatham. Through charitable gifts both during life and after, a secure source of funding will be established enabling ministry at Chatham Methodist to prosper.
Several options exist for use of endowments fund gift earnings.
The money will be used for projects and programs above and beyond the operating budget. For missions in the local community and beyond. There are many ways to make charitable gifts to the Fund, both during life and at death. As our tax laws change, new ideas continue to be developed. In whatever manner you might decide to contribute, the key element is planning.