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Developing a Wish List & Brochure

Getting Started

With the input from Memorial Committee, trustees and staff (or other appropriate group in your church), develop a list

of things that would be useful to further the church’s ministry and/or “spruce up” the building. Before circulating the

list be sure to follow your church’s policies regarding approval of such items. Some churches require approval from the

Administrative Council or Trustees before such a list is circulated. Often churches confer with the honoree or their

family before the actual purchase is made.

The idea of a Wish List is to help people begin to dream about the kind of gift to the church that would best honor their

loved one or their love for the church- and to give them some idea about the cost of the item. The Wish List could be

formatted into a simple brochure for ongoing use. Just be sure to update the list at least annually! Some ideas of items

for a Wish List are listed below just to get you thinking. Anything circulated should say that gifts of any size are

welcomed, and that the dollar amounts are for information purposes only.

Though frequently used for donations to the Memorial Fund I remembrance of a loved on, the list can also be used for

gift ideas when people have received an inheritance, recently retired, or other special circumstance that rings them one-

time funds. The list should be reviewed in concert with the current vision and strategic plan of the church.

Suggestions for a Brochure

Honor, Memorial and Special Gift Fund

Wish List

Here are some ideas of items that will enhance our ministry and recognize and honor your loved one. If you have an

idea of a fitting memorial gift that is not on the list, please contact (insert name of contact) to discuss the possibilities.

Gifts of any amount are welcomed, and the gift does not need to cover the full dollar amount of these “wishes”. Some

families may wish to make additional contributions until a “wish” is fully funded so that it can be obtained for the church

in honor of their loved one.

Some Ideas for Gifts

Sponsor a youth outing

$100 - $1,000

Music for the choir

$100 - $500

Sponsor one person on the annual church mission trip

$1,000

Sponsor a Concert

$1,000

Sponsor a Celebration Meal for the annual stewardship campaign

$2,000

Computer equipment upgrades for the office

$5,000

Fund a mass mailing to our neighborhood

$2,000 each

Contemporary Worship Equipment

$20,000

Attendance pads and holders

$1,000

Updated furniture for meeting room

$2,000 - $5,000

Update church restrooms

$15,000

Worship space carpeting

$20,000

Paint for education rooms

$100 - $500 per room

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