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God’s Word for the Next Generation A Guide to Remembering UCB in Your Will.
Who will be there for them? UCB is a national Christian media charity which changes lives for good by the power of God’s Word. Founded in 1986 we now reach over 2 million people in the UK, young and old. We believe God has given us a vision to enable every person, every place, every moment of the day to listen, watch or read His Word in a relevant and engaging way. This will significantly impact the nation for our generation and those to come. Praise God that He has already given UCB a range of very powerful ministry tools. Together, we must ensure these continue to have maximum impact both today and tomorrow.
‘I’ve been a member of a church all my life but there has always been something missing. One evening on cable TV my daughter came across UCB. The presenter spoke about how God loves unconditionally and how He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us; explaining if we believed in Him we’ll be saved. I broke down in tears and sensed God’s love absolutely change my life. I started getting Word for Today and am now involved in UCB Prayerline. My life isn’t the same and had I not been listening that morning, I wouldn’t have heard the full gospel. It’s the best thing to happen to me, and I can’t stop thanking God.’ Margaret
Just imagine an unprecedented move of God! Every day at UCB we hear cries of desperation, fear and hopelessness within our fractured nation. Every year we hear thousands more. Britain today is one of the most secular countries in the world with many people having lost all hope for the future. Addiction, crime, broken families, abuse and a lack of respect are tolerated more and more and even accepted as normal. People are feeling trapped as they desperately try to replace God with other things.
God’s Word is needed more today than ever before…and will still be needed tomorrow.
John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. (NLT)
‘Thank you for today’s Word (Are you feeling like a victim?) I am very, very grateful because I’d tried everything and nothing was helping me inwardly. Now I’ve fully given my life to the Lord and have sooooo much peace! Praise the Lord! I am what I am today because of your daily words of encouragement, guidance and support. I would like to encourage others never to give up, no matter how dark things might seem. I was broken, at rock bottom, but because of UCB I’ve picked myself up and I’m striving forward through all the difficulties in my life. I now know that I will make it and come back with a greater testimony! God bless!’ Mike† page
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Vision Milestones
From early beginnings in a small terraced house, UCB has expanded and developed into one of the largest Christian media charities in the country. Since our vision was birthed in 1986 God has let us through these major milestones.
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But our vision holds many more milestones to come!
It is only by God’s faithfulness and the loyalty of our supporters who share our vision that we have come this far. Please read on to see how you can change more lives for good in the future.
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Diana Stacey, daughter of UCB patrons Bill and Irene Brookes.
Live, Love and leave a Legacy... Diana’s Story
‘Over many years, I’ve witnessed my parents’ passion for UCB and now see how their legacy lives on through this charity – releasing God’s transforming Word across the UK for generations to come. My love for UCB really began with my parents, Bill and Irene Brooks. In the mid 1980s, my parents were inspired by a man who was following God’s plan to establish Christian radio in the UK (Ian Mackie, UCB Founder). At the time, my father owned a building (a textile warehouse) which he believed would be a great starting point for UCB in the UK, so he gave it to be used as a base for broadcasting God’s Word. My parents worked closely with Ian and as UCB began to outgrow the building, they instigated a move to another site. This now stands as the home of the UCB Broadcast Centre today, one of the largest Christian media charities in the country – reaching millions of people with God’s transforming Word - what an amazing legacy for my parents to leave!
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”
I wanted to find a way to build on my parents’ legacy and so have remembered UCB in my Will - a continued lasting legacy. Watching UCB grow has been of real encouragement to me and leaving my own legacy felt like a natural way for me to invest in this ministry in the future. If you too want to see this hurting nation healed and future generations receive God’s transforming Word, I invite you to join me and remember UCB in your Will.’ page
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By Your Will When planning for your future we know that family and friends come first, but we ask that once you’ve provided for your loved ones, you prayerfully consider leaving a gift in your Will towards the work of UCB. In this way you will play a significant part in the lives of future generations. As a charity our vision is to reach more and more people in the UK with the life-giving Word of God. We long to reach our young people in ways which are relevant and engaging. There are thousands upon thousands of children who may never hear the Good News as the Bible is increasingly pushed out of UK schools.
Our Prayerline is fast becoming a vital life-line for those who know God and those who don’t. Our prayer is that we will be able to meet the ever-growing demand for people to hear and claim God’s word in their lives - through prayer. Calls to our Prayerline have increased by 312% since lines opened in 2004 and don’t show any signs of slowing down! If this continued to increase steadily, by 2020 Prayerline would be dealing with over 350,000 calls a year. With the support of a gift in your Will we can ensure that not one caller is left to struggle alone. Throughout history, God has used ‘the technology of the day’ to carry His Word of freedom around the world: first it was the Roman roads, then the printing press, now it is digital technology. It is through this technology that together we have the opportunity to reach every person, every place, every moment of the day with the Word of God in a relevant and engaging way. A gift in your Will offers a great opportunity to give more than you could ever afford in your lifetime. Many of us have a great deal of equity stored in various ways which simply cannot be accessed until our death. Your gift will enable us to develop new projects in the future and ensure that we can continue to do what God has called us to do.
Isaiah 54:13 All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children. (ESV)
You can be assured that UCB will continue to use every penny wisely, as good stewards of what God entrusts to us.
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What do I do now? Stand in faith with UCB and remember our work in your Will by following these three easy steps. It’s as easy as U-C-B!
U – Use our estate calculator to work out the value of what you own.
It is probably more than you think. It might also be helpful to read the other information stored in this pack or to visit our website for further useful tools. Using these will save time and money with your solicitor or legal advisor.
C - Contact a solicitor or professional will writer.
If you haven’t written a Will or need to update one, then it’s a good idea to find a solicitor or Will writer to help you. If you’re unsure of where to find a professional in your area, please see the card at the back of this pack.
B – Be sure to let us know your intentions.
We understand that the content of your Will is very private. However, if you could let us know your decision, we’d be very grateful. There’s no obligation, however knowing of your plans enables us to better plan for the future. In addition to this, we’d appreciate being able to thank you! It would be wonderful to spend time with you and show you just how big a difference your gift will make. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to visit our studios here in Stoke-on-Trent to see our ministry first hand. Please take a look at the pledge card, across, and consider getting in touch to let us know your plans. Thank you!
Will You?
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