Make a bequest
Thank you for considering a bequest to Wycliffe Australia. For over 60 years the Lord has provided through the gifts of his people like you. With over 2000 Bible translation projects in progress and many new projects still to start, we continue to trust the Lord to provide into the future. Your generosity could make all the difference to funding a crucial aspect of a Bible translation project. Leaving Wycliffe a gift in your will is greatly appreciated. You can be part of his provision for the Bible translation ministry and the vision of Wycliffe Australia through your bequest in Wycliffe’s favour.
The following is suggested as the text for inclusion in your Will
“I,…………………………………give, devise and bequeath to Wycliffe Bible Translators Australia (ABN 44 004 705 953) to be paid free of all duty and applied for the purpose of Wycliffe Bible Translators Australia, the following: (whichever is applicable)
- ……………% of my estate
- The sum of $…………….
- The residue, or………………% of the residue of my estate
- Life insurance policy number…………………………………
- Property situated at……………………………………………
- ………….Shares in……………………………………………
- Other (details)………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………
and I direct that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer, or other proper officer of Wycliffe Bible Translators Australia shall be sufficient discharge to my executor for the bequest.”
If you are unsure about the process, we recommend consulting a professional advisor for guidance, especially if the bequest involves stock or property that may require more involved planning.
If you have any questions regarding a bequest to Wycliffe please contact the Finance office:
EMAIL FINANCE
ADDRESS: Finance Office, 70 Graham Road, Kangaroo Ground VIC 3097
PHONE: (03) 9712 2777
FAX: (03) 9712 2799
ABN: 22 004 705 953
If you live in Brisbane or Melbourne, then we would like to recommend Bethel Funerals. Established by Wycliffe in 1996, Bethel Funerals is a Christian not-for-profit funeral director putting funds back into mission work.