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The Apple Seed of Gifting

“Anyone can count the number of apples in an apple tree, but only the Lord can count the number of apple trees in an apple.” In 1902, a gift was made to the LCMS to start a process to expand the church. From that one apple and its seed, a ministry called LCEF began.

LCEF's Gift Planning Services further addresses stewardship and desires of its thousands of investors and supporters, who wish to strengthen and expand the church. LCEF is now providing the opportunity to offer an apple—like that first gift in 1902. Your gift would also assist LCEF in providing loans at lower interest rates and making more funds available to LCMS organizations.

For more information about LCEF Gift Planning Services, fill out our contact us form or call 1-800-843-5233 any time between 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., CT, Monday through Friday.

About LCEF Gift Planning Services—The Apple Tree of LCMS
Three Gifting Options		Rate Identifier
Give the Tree (the asset) and Give the Fruit (the income from the asset). Direct Gift (cash, securities, real estate or personal property) Endowment/Memorial Fund Donor Advised Fund Life Insurance Policy, ownership transfer Ministry Beneficiary designation (partial or full) Give the Tree (the asset) and Keep the Fruit (the income or benefit from the asset). Gift Annuity Remainder Unitrust or Annuity Trust Pooled Income Fund Testamentary Remainder Trust (in an estate document) Reserved Life Estate Give the Fruit (the income from asset) and Keep the Tree (the asset). Charitable Family Lead Trust Charitable Grantor Lead Trust Testamentary Charitable Lead Trust (in an estate document) Interest donation from an LCEF investment		Joint and Survivor Annuity Rate   Recommended Annuity Rate:     Age 1 Age 2   Single Life Annuity Rate   Recommended Annuity Rate:     Your Age     Read our FAQ’s to learn more about our Gift Planning Services