Legacy Endowment Ministry

Why does Winder First United Methodist Church have an Endowment?

• To allow persons to leave a legacy for future generations to assure that making disciples will go on forever.

• To provide permanent, financial gifts that will help support the future ministry of our church.

  • The principal of these gifts is held in perpetuity with the income made available as needed for ministries of the church.

Legacy Ministry Partners

• The Legacy Ministry Partners is composed of church members and friends of the Church who have worked with the Legacy Endowment Committee to include Winder First United Methodist Church in their will or estate plan.    In addition, the Legacy Ministry Partners includes those individuals who have already made a gift to the Endowment. 

• An annual appreciation event recognizes their commitment to the future ministry of the church, and invites members to join the Legacy Ministry Partners.

• Contributors wanting to remain anonymous will have their wishes respected.

 Who serves on the Legacy Endowment Committee?

• The committee is currently comprised of:

  • Bob Anderson – Co-Chair

  • Doug Colley

  • Rich Faglier

  • Dale Jacobs

  • Dick Mitchell

  • Jennie Mitchell

  • Steven Smith

How can I make a gift?

• There are a variety of options to make a gift to the Endowment.  Click the link below to go to the Georgia United Methodist Foundation website for an easy chart that describes your options.

  • http://www.gumf.org/planned-giving/planned-giving-guide/

• Your gift may support any of the funds listed below as either an Endowment or Non-Endowment gift option:  

  • Current Funds:

    • General Endowment Fund - For ongoing ministry needs as determined by the elected leadership of the church.

  • Designated Funds that can be established as donations reach the minimum investment level of $20,000

    • Capital Improvements and Unbudgeted Property Maintenance –

      • Maintenance, care, improvement and construction of physical facilities (including furnishings and/or equipment)

      • Purchase of additional property.

    • Missions

      • For Ministries/Mission programs supporting the local community or the world missions of the United Methodist Church

    • Music Ministries

      • For development and maintenance of Music Ministries supporting presentations and programs within the Church’s Traditional and Modern services programs

    • Children’s Ministries

      • Church programs supporting pre-school through elementary school age children

    • Youth Ministries

      • Church programs supporting Middle School and High School Youth programs

    • Named Fund in Memory or Honor of a specific individual/family

      • With a minimum gift of $20,000, you may name an endowment fund in memory or honor of a loved one.

  • Note:  Additional funds may be established from time to time upon review and approval of the following:

    • Legacy Endowment Committee

    • Church Council

    • Board of Trustees

Where can I get answers to my questions?

• A list of frequently asked questions can be found here:

How can I get more information or schedule a meeting with a representative of the Church?

• Feel free to speak to one of the Legacy Endowment Committee members or send your questions or meeting request via email to legacyendowment@winderfumc.com.   A member of the WFUMC Legacy Endowment Committee will contact you to address your questions and schedule a meeting as desired.

• Please click the button below to fill out a form to hear from our Legacy for more information

Wills Planning Guide, Planned Giving Resources and Free Consultation

• An excellent resource is the Georgia United Methodist Foundation. A Wills Planner and resources about planned giving with examples and videos is available on the website at www.gumf.org under the Planned Giving tab.  The Foundation staff is also available to meet with you free of charge.