WORD PLAY Find the answers to the crossword clues in this issue of The Banner. See the solution in the next issue! Down 2. ‘Twas the Season of Advent presents 25 __________ for children 3. Our faith is not defined by the __________ parts 6. Where Window Rock CRC is 7. What Padma Lakshmi’s character Neela likes to cook 9. The Kingdom __________ focuses on multiplying disciples and planting churches 10. An Ontario church’s grief group released these 12. A boy from Gerewah, Sudan 14. A word almost, but not exactly, synonymous with “faith formation” Across 1. The church is not this 4. Benjamin’s __________ has an all-abilities church 5. A popular Chinese social media platform 8. In 1951, a family moving into this town was terrorized until they left 11. The official name for helicopter seeds 13. At a __________ refrigerator, people may take what they need and donate what they can 15. George McGuire writes about his journey with this 16. There are dangers to domesticating this 17. East Martin CRC’s church bell was rung with these 18. Seafarer ministries are helping crews to access these
Answers to the October 2021 puzzle
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A simple and tax-wise way to support CRC ministry. Benefits to you. . .
• It is an easy and tax-wise way to make a gift • Charitable gifts from your IRA can fulfill your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) • You benefit even if you don’t itemize deductions on your tax returns since distributions made directly to the CRC and its ministries are not treated as taxable income • IRA gifts can fulfill any charitable giving pledge you have already made
IRA Charitable Gift conditions. . . • • • • •
IRA holder must be age 70 1/2 or older Gifts must be made directly to a charity Gifts may be made from traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs You can give up to $100,000 per year tax-free Your gift must be received before December 31 to qualify
Do you have questions about supporting the CRC ministries by giving from your IRA? We’re here to help! Call 1-800-272-5125 or email advancement@crcna.org
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