The Aaron Fund

The Aaron Fund, the Endowment Fund of Redeemer Lutheran Huntington Beach, has been established to support the congregation's future work. The Fund's name remembers faithful Aaron, who supported and assisted his brother Moses as he led the children of Israel out of bondage in Egypt and to the Promised Land.

The goal of the Fund is to provide faithful support to the ministry of Redeemer Lutheran Church as it serves God's people today -- and for years to come.

By establishing the Aaron Fund, Redeemer Lutheran has created a fund to receive offerings whose use will be for the purposes of education, music, ministry, missions, evangelism and capital improvements, consistent with the purposes of the Church (and not to be used for the meeting of ordinary and necessary expenses).

Gifts to the Aaron Fund can be made upon the death of a family member or friend; those offerings are given in thanksgiving for God's work, as a testimony of His work to future generations, so that the memory of the righteous will be a blessing. The Aaron Fund has been established to receive offerings for any occasion, be it a memorial, wedding, anniversary, baptism or personal thanksgiving. The Fund can also receive gifts from wills, trusts and other estate planning documents.

For example, when a death has occurred, the family may choose to notify others that, in lieu of flowers or as a memorial, a gift to the Aaron Fund at Redeemer Lutheran Church is preferred.

Redeemer Lutheran, through the use of this Fund, desires to bring honor and glory to the Kingdom of our Lord and to support the work that our Lord has given us to do.

Materials containing the establishing documents or by-laws of the Aaron Fund may be obtained from the church office at 714-846-6330.

What happens to the Offerings entrusted to the Aaron Fund?

The intent of the Aaron Fund is to support work not usually supported through the general congregational budget. Gifts given to the Aaron Fund are professionally invested to ensure growth and safety. Interest generated by the Fund may be used for projects recommended by the Endowment Committee and approved by the Church Council. Members of the congregation may propose projects to the Endowment Committee at any time.

The Aaron Fund will also accept and honor gifts designated for a specific purpose. For example, an individual may specify that a gift from his/her estate be used for support of the pre-school or choir.

The Aaron Fund is overseen by the Endowment Committee, a committee of up to five members of the congregation, one of whom is the congregation's Treasurer.

The Treasurer of the congregation provides reports of the financial activities to the Church Council on a monthly basis and to the congregation at regular Voter's meetings, and members of the congregation always have access to the status of the congregation's stewardship.

How may a gift be made to the Aaron Fund?

Gifts to the Aaron Fund may be made in a variety of ways at the discretion of the donor including:

Outright cash, offerings, memorials
Gifts of appreciated assets
Bequests through a will, trust or other estate planning document
Life insurance
Retirement plans
Charitable annuities
Real property
Automobile, recreational vehicle or boat

or a combination of any of the above. It is recommended that donors consult with their families and qualified legal and tax counsel before completing any gift.

Gifts to the Aaron Fund will be acknowledged by an appropriate card or letter to the individual or family, noting the amount of the gift so as to serve as a receipt for the donor. The Aaron Fund will honor requests for privacy and confidentiality.

Contributions to the Aaron Fund should be sent to:

Redeemer Lutheran Church
16351 Springdale Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92649-2773

(Please make checks payable to "Redeemer Lutheran Church" and indicate on the check's memo line or with a letter of intent that the offering is for the Aaron Fund.)