May IEF Newsletter

May 2023

Kurtis Kissell was awarded the 2023 Excellence in Mission Award for his generous spirit and hard work in serving St. Luke’s in Weiser. The Rev. Blake Coats provided the introduction and The Rt. Rev. Jos Tharakan presented the award and spoke fondly of Kissell’s work for the Diocese of Idaho.

Over 80 guests gathered with the Rt. Rev. Jos Tharakan for Idaho Episcopal Foundation’s Annual Bishop’s Reception. The reception, held April 22 at the Arid Club, gave IEF’s supporters the opportunity to enjoy food, fun, and fellowship while celebrating the impact of IEF’s grant program.

IEF Board President, Amie Bruggeman spoke on the mission and origins of IEF, which first began with a generous donation from Dr. John Moser. Moser asked that the donation be invested to provide for annual grants to support mission outreach projects across the diocese. Thanks to Moser’s gift, as well as continued contributions from generous donors, this grant program has awarded over $1.3 million to mission projects since its founding in 1984.

If you would like to contribute to IEF’s grant program, please visit idahoepiscopalfoundation.org/donate.

The Idaho Episcopal Foundation would like to welcome Diane Nelson, Sue Reents and Shawna Eddy Kissell to its Board of Directors! And thank you to John Held for his faithful service to IEF.

We'd also like to welcome all those who have volunteered to serve as representatives for their parish. Here's to another year of making a positive impact in our communities!

Life is unpredictable, and our relationships and preferences can change over

time. If your will was written some years ago, it is crucial to inspect this and other

estate-planning documents and ensure the contents still reflect your wishes. Many

legal authorities in the field recommend reviewing and updating your will at least

every five years.

Here are some reasons to update your will:

Upon the birth or adoption of a child, grandchildren, or other family member.
Following a marriage or divorce.
When someone named in your will passes away.
When children, grandchildren, or other heirs reach adulthood.
Upon changes in your executor, guardian, and/or trustee’s circumstances.
When the value of your estate significantly increased or decreases.
Upon starting a business.
Following changes in tax laws.
When you are approaching the age of 70½ (when you are required to begin taking distributions from your IRA, 401(k) or other qualified plan).
Following a move to a different state.
Following a diagnosis of a chronic or terminal illness.

After reviewing your will if questions arise or revisions are needed, then it is time to make an appointment with your attorney. They will recommend either drafting a signed and witnessed codicil that is added to the original document or officially revoking previous versions of your will and drafting a new signed and witnessed will.

Finally, your will is arguably the most important document you will ever sign. Why not use this very powerful and important document to bear witness to the most important thing about you – your Christian faith! As an act of faith and thanksgiving for all the blessings of your life consider remembering your parish church in your will.

www.foundation.idahodiocese.com