Thanks to our donors, the National Institute of Marriage is serving more couples than ever through the scholarship fund. What a huge difference this is making in the lives of these couples. Whenever it’s possible I join the couples on the Friday following their Intensive for breakfast and hear about their experiences. It’s so rewarding to hear the testimonies of healing and restoration. I would love to be able to share all of the testimonies with you, but have chosen to share just one letter from an Intensive Alum which you can read in the right hand column of this page. I hope this gives you a glimpse at how families are being restored each week here at NIM. January and February were our biggest month ever in awarding scholarships. However, in the month’s ahead there are many more couples that will need assistance to get the help they so desperately need. Your gift will help families like Todd’s restore "family hugs." Thank you for being a part of what God is doing at NIM.
Gratefully,
Mark Pyatt, Co-President
March, 2008
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"I'll never be able to pass an anniversary without remembering what God did for us through you"
- Todd, Intensive Participant
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Here are some of the ways that you can contribute to our Intensive Programs:
1) CONTRIBUTE A ONE TIME GIFT ON-LINE
2) GIVING THROUGH AUTOMATIC DEDUCTION
3) DONATE BY MAIL
Make your donation check out to National Institute of Marriage and send it to:
National Institute of Marriage
250 Lakewood Drive
Hollister, MO 65671
5) DONATE BY TELEPHONE
You can authorize a contribution through your debit or credit card by calling us at 866.875.2915
6) GIFTS OF STOCK
Making a gift of securities is simple and offers a number of valuable financial benefits:
You can donate appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds
The total value of the stock upon transfer is tax-deductible
If you wish to donate stock contact:
Mark Pyatt
Co-President
866.875.2915
E-mail: mark@nationalmarriage.com
7) WILLS AND ESTATES
In recent years our ministry to strengthen marriages has received financial support from faithful donors who remembered National Institute of Marriage in their will, life insurance, trust, memorials or other planned gift. Estate and gift planning (planned giving) is an effective way for donors to perpetuate their support beyond their lifetime.
Let Us Know
We hope you'll tell us when you have named National Institute of Marriage in your will. We would very much like the opportunity to thank you for your generosity.
The official legal bequest language for National Institute of Marriage is: "I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to National Institute of Marriage [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose."
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An Intensive Testimony
Dear National Institute of Marriage,
Charlene and I celebrated 27 years together today! I couldn’t go through the day without acknowledging you guys and the phenomenal role you played in mending our relationship. Barry, our son, came up to us this morning and shouted "Family Hug!" We stood there hugging and kissing each other. (Donald Trump couldn’t come up with enough moola to pay for those kind of moments. Great stuff.) Then we exchanged anniversary cards. The card/sentiment Charlene gave me read: Loving You On Our Anniversary…Now More Than Ever. We started with little but dreams and blind faith, and over the years love grew. We learned–sometimes by making mistakes. We lived. We laughed. Time flew. And even when things weren’t going our way, somehow we found a way through…And now more than ever, I believe in our dreams, in our life, in our love, and in you. Charlene quickly said she’s not a great writer, but the sentiment was exactly the one she would have composed if she could have. Wow! Remember, this is the same woman who filed for divorce back in June. If anyone says God isn’t alive and well...tell ‘em I know a place where he works miracles everyday. And he does it through the lives of each of you. I’ll never be able to pass an anniversary without remembering what God did for us through you. What’s maddening is that I can’t begin to repay the gift, either. Just wanted to remind you how critical a role you play in restoring "family hugs."
No need to respond...
Much love, Todd
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