DONATION
INFORMATION
Since 1887, when the
Parish of Belmont first began, the Church has existed to serve the people of
the Parish and District in the name of God.
Ministry and availability to people in need, has been at the forefront of its
work. Comfort in grief, preparation for marriage, education
for life have been the goals of each generation.
Your Will....Don't Leave Life Without One!
Who needs a Will?
Everyone does! Regardless of age...whether or not there are children or other
dependents... and whether assets are great or modest! The Book of Common Prayer
directs clergy to "instruct all persons to make Wills, while they are in
health, arranging for the disposal of their temporal goods, not neglecting, if
they are able, to leave bequests for religious and charitable uses." p.
445 BCP
If you do not have a will or a trust in place your affairs are settled by the
state. The state will decide who will administer the estate, who will get any
assets and who will have custody of any minor children etc. etc. etc.
Your will is the most important document you will ever sign. Why not use this
very powerful document to bear witness to the most important thing about you —
your Christian faith? Why not make a Christian Will? You can add a Christian
testimony to your Will and/or leave a bequest that can help fund future
ministry in your local congregation. A bequest is a powerful act of faith and
thanksgiving for all the blessings of this life and for the eternal life that
lies beyond. A bequest does not have to be large to be important and deeply appreciated.
Please remember your Parish
when making your Will
The Church can benefit forever by the generosity of
benefactors.
New gifts to the
church would enable ministry and buildings, outreach and education. We are
asking you to consider leaving a Bequest for the work of God’s church.
You should speak to your solicitor with regard to making your wishes
known and the following wording is suggested by the Church.
“I bequeath to the Trustees of Church Property for the Diocese of Newcastle in
the State of New South Wales the sum of $
........................................................... to
be applied for the benefit of the Parish of
and/or
“I give devise and bequeath all that piece or parcel of
land [or building] being
[describe
legally]......................................................................to
the Trustees of Church Property for the Diocese of Newcastle in the State of
New South Wales for the general purposes of the Parish of Belmont.”
A WILL is important, however
1. you may wish to give an annual donation now for the
work of Ministry
2. in country parishes people often give the value of
a cow once or twice a year, or
3. like many, you may like to give on a weekly basis
through the envelope system which is confidential
If you would like to help God’s work in any of these ways, please contact the
Rector, Fr Colvin for assistance.
Phone in the first place on 4942 7888