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From the Stewardship Team
In late February a surprising and extraordinarily generous gift arrived at the FCC Oskaloosa office in the form of a letter and a check from the Estate of Louise E Bass. To most this is likely an unfamiliar name, hence the surprise!
Our team feels it important to share with the congregation the information we have at this time due to the magnitude of the gift. Stewardship has already met on a couple of occasions to discuss next steps and it is clear that we should take this opportunity to establish short and long term visions for our church. A coordinated effort amongst our team leaders, elders, and pastors is in the works with outcomes to be shared when appropriate.
The details:
- Louise is the daughter of Lloyd and Leah Bass
- Leah Bass was a member of our church in the 1980s
- Louise last resided in Colorado and had reached out to Pastor Molly a couple of years ago via Dave Langkamp about doing her funeral service (a graveside service is being planned for sometime this summer)
- The gift amount is $380,000
- Funds are not be used for operational expenses, salaries, utilities, or other monthly expenses
- This gift is made in honor of Lloyd, Leah and Louise Bass
- Funds have been invested with the Christian Church Foundation
To be remembered by a family member that attended here decades ago is a true testament to the impact this church and our congregation has had for generations. As we receive this incredible blessing, we are reminded of the sacred responsibility we all have to be faithful stewards - not only of financial gifts, but of the mission and legacy entrusted to us as Christ's church. May we prayerfully and joyfully seek God's guidance as we discern how best to honor this gift and the memory of the Bass family while we continue to be a welcoming place where people feel a connection to God through Jesus Christ and a commitment to each other, our community and the world.
"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." - Peter 4:10 (ESV)
In His service,
Brock Martin, Bryan Butler, Diane Stewart, Karen Keep, Linda Cohrt, Veronica Grim, Robert and Molly Goodrich
*Any questions can be addressed by members of the Stewardship team listed above
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