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Growing Up With Awana - A Bequest Story
The word seems to describe Chuck and Hope Sampson. Chuck began his involvement with what would become Awana back in 1937 at the North Side Gospel Center under Doc Latham. There he accepted Christ as his Savior, memorized scripture and hid God's Word in his heart. More on Growing Up With Awana - A Bequest Story >>.
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Keep Doing the Lord's Work - Revocable Living Trust
For almost 30 years, Faye was a faithful servant of Christ - working in her Awana club, listening to verses, hugging little kids, and just being God's visible expression of love to boys and girls. Her church's Awana program averaged 240 to 250 kids per week. More on Keep Doing the Lord's Work - Revocable Living Trust >>.
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Open Hearts ... Open Home
Even before the Hogstroms had children of their own, Matt and Belinda believed God was leading them to a special ministry of caring for children in need with no place to go and no one to help. More on Open Hearts ... Open Home >>.
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Living Life Abundantly - Gift Annuity
Children have always been a part of Dave and Connie's lives. First there were the seven children of their own - named in alphabetical order so no one would forget who came first. More on Living Life Abundantly - Gift Annuity >>.
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I Needed to Do Something Better - Deferred Gift Annuity
Ann has always chosen the path less traveled. When she received her teaching certificate almost 50 years ago, she volunteered to teach boys and girls in Alaska. More on I Needed to Do Something Better - Deferred Gift Annuity >>.
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Serving the Same Lord - Bequest
If you ever visit the home of Kim and Kimberly, you will notice there is a map of the world in their family room. "As a family, we wanted to have a global mindset," explains Kimberly. More on Serving the Same Lord - Bequest >>.
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Lesson #1 - Do It! - Estate Planning
Many years ago as I began ministering for the Lord, I served as the pastor of a small church in California. One of the church's most faithful members was a lovely lady named Mae, who was over 80 years of age and lived in the house behind the church. More on Lesson #1 - Do It! - Estate Planning >>.
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I Can't Imagine Living Life Without Christ - Bequest
Susan Perry did not grow up in a Christian home, so she knows the loneliness and emptiness of a life without Christ. "I can't imagine living my whole life without Christ." More on I Can't Imagine Living Life Without Christ - Bequest >>.
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Mr. Jordan's Table - Revocable Living Trust
Behind Drue Jordan's desk hang three Citation Awards, one recognizing each of his kids: Jesse, Kasey, and Caleb. More on Mr. Jordan's Table - Revocable Living Trust >>.
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I'll Never Smile Again - Revocable Living Trust
Twenty years ago, Steve and Pam Schenk's lives changed forever. As Pam held their tiny 6-month-old infant in her arms, she heard the words, "Your son has cerebral palsy. More on I'll Never Smile Again - Revocable Living Trust >>.
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God Did It! - A Bequest Story
For over 60 years, Art and Winnie Rorheim have served the Lord together sharing the Good News of the gospel with boys and girls across the country and around the globe.
Spending time with the couple today, you immediately sense the love they have for one another. More on God Did It! - A Bequest Story >>.
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Sharing Their Blessings with Awana - A Stock Story
In 1955, while studying nursing in Chicago, one of Edith "Edie" Sheeldo's friends invited her to a party at the North Side Gospel Center. She began attending the church and continued even after she married her husband, Ronald. More on Sharing Their Blessings with Awana - A Stock Story >>.
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On the Road Again? - A Bequest story
Rick and Barb Swetman are no strangers to moving. In fact, in the last few years, they have lived in Seattle, Denver and Sacramento. But their last move was different. This time there was seven-year-old Amanda to consider. More on On the Road Again? - A Bequest story >>.
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I had Never Worked with Kids - A Gift Annuity Story
Why would anyone without kids want to volunteer to work with Awana? "It just seemed the thing to do." The church Mr. Adkins attended was just starting an Awana program and looking for volunteers. Mr. Adkins had recently retired, so he had time to get involved. More on I had Never Worked with Kids - A Gift Annuity Story >>.
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I Simply Collapsed - A Bequest Story
Fifteen years ago, Norma was diagnosed with cancer. She had two small children and a husband who often traveled on business. More on I Simply Collapsed - A Bequest Story >>.
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Blessed for a Reason! - A Revocable Living Trust Story
Have you ever stopped to consider: "Why has God blessed me? What am I supposed to do with the resources He has given?" Businessman Tommy Harris and his wife, Terrie, have. More on Blessed for a Reason! - A Revocable Living Trust Story >>.
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Awana is my Family - A Charitable Trust Story
In comparison to others, Lois Andre could be considered an Awana late starter. She was 35 when she first joined Awana - not the usual age of most of our clubbers. More on Awana is my Family - A Charitable Trust Story >>.
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The Gift That Goes On and On - A Gift Annuity Story
Why would anyone who finally retired want to work in Awana... serve as a co-commander... or join the local school board? The answer is simple. Ken Frizane wants to make a difference! More on The Gift That Goes On and On - A Gift Annuity Story >>.
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Everything We Have is a Gift From God - A Revocable Living Trust Story
Otto Melby was only 13 years old when his father died. After the immediate shock and numbness passed, the loss of his father began to weigh upon Otto's heart and mind. As his mother observed her young son, her concern grew. She understood Otto was confused and angry. More on Everything We Have is a Gift From God - A Revocable Living Trust Story >>.
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Major IRA Gift
Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>.
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Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with Awana Clubs International. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.
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* These donor stories are for illustrative purposes. Each story is based on an actual gift case or a combination of cases. The pictures and names may be representative of the actual donors who were involved in either the cases or the combination of cases.
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