Beloved member Claudine Schoen, who died in 2020, made a bequest in her will of $10,000 to FELC. We have now received this gift. To honor Claudine’s memory, the church council has dedicated part of the gift to support Stephen Ministry at FELC. Claudine was a long-time part of Stephen Ministry and it was dear to her heart.
Claudine’s son, Wayne, hand delivered the check from the estate with the following note written as words from Claudine herself:
To the Congregation of First English Lutheran —
You have provided your constant love, support, strength and spiritual guidance to the Bruno and Claudine Schoen family since the early 1950’s. Thank you for all you do and for the lives you touch. May God continue to bless each of you with peace, love and joy.
My love always to you, Claudine Schoen
Bequests are a wonderful way to honor, give thanks for, and support your congregation. Please consider how you might bless FELC in the future through your estate planning.