Rick Rodgers,

CFP®, CRPC®, CRC®

is co-founder

and president

of Rodgers &

Associates. His

career in the

investment and financial advisory

profession began in 1984 with

one of the big six Wall Street firms.

In 1996, he co-founded Rodgers

& Associates to concentrate

on financial planning. Today,

as a leading retirement expert

and personal wealth adviser to

high-net-worth individuals, Rick

provides integrated financial,

tax and investment strategies,

retirement planning, executive

compensation, and estate and

charitable planning.

Dear Friends,It is so hard to believe that we are more than halfway through the 2017 journey around the sun, but you are receiving this in August! In this issue of our redesigned Philanthropy newsletter, you will find the listing for tribute gifts received from January through June of this year. It is an inspiring list because of both the number of gifts and the stories that lie behind them.

Each gift remembers a loved one, celebrates an event, or honors a cherished family member or friend. And for each of those celebrated relationships, there is a story of shared experience and devotion.

I continually feel moved and privileged to accompany so many of you on your journey. I love hearing your stories, knowing the places you have traveled in life and about what interests you today. Thank you for gifts that celebrate the joys and acknowledge the sorrows of life. In sharing both, we grow more and more knit together in the wonder of God’s gifts.

Blessings,

Rev. William C. Snyder

Phi•lan•thro•pyConnecting mission through generosity

Summer 2017

600 East Main StreetLititz, PA 17543-2224

(Tribute Lists Inside)

On a soggy, damp morning in April, the friends of Luther Acres and others gathered for the dedication of The Peacock Court Sensory Oasis Garden in the Healthcare Center courtyard. Hearts were warmed with prayers and singing the hymn “For the Beauty of

the Earth.” Pastor Glenn Beard, Director of Church Relations and Pastoral Care, led the dedication and Grady Daub played the keyboard while we held a tarp overhead.

The Sensory Oasis Courtyard is filled with plants and flowers that engage all of the senses, from the aroma of flowers to the vibrant colors and textures of plantings that border wheelchair-friendly paths and relaxed seating areas. Whimsical “creatures” also inhabit the garden, giving residents a place to focus and explore. It is so vital that all residents, including those with memory support needs, have the opportunity to step into the fresh air and sunshine. Mary Schreiber, Therapeutic Recreation Manager at the Luther Acres Healthcare Center, states it aptly: “The experiences provided in the sensory garden are a true blessing to our residents.”

This courtyard is truly a gift from many hearts to warm the hearts and kindle the imaginations of others.

Where Potential isAgeless!

600 East Main Street • Lititz, PA 17543 • www.luthercare.org

Join Us!Our Mission: Luthercare reflects

Christ’s love through service to others.

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This information is not intended as tax, legal or financial advice. Gift results may vary. Consult your personal financial advisor for information specific to your situation.

The names and images shown here are representative of typical donors and may or may not be actual donors to the organization. Under federal rules your benefits may be different from this example. Please contact us for your specific benefits.

Take a Turn in the Right Direction

Would you like to get involved and support our cause in exciting ways? You may be surprised to discover that there are many options available with gift planning. Let us help you make a turn in the right direction with a plan that’s customized for you and your goals so that giving to the causes you care about becomes possible today.

» CHARITABLE BEQUEST

Creating a will is an important step in your life journey. It’s your opportunity to plan how you will benefit your family, friends and charitable organizations after your lifetime. Including a gift in your will, often called a bequest, is a great way to support the future of our organization without giving away any of your assets today. A bequest is a gift that can be changed at any time if your circumstances change.

» MAKE PLANS FOR THE ROAD AHEAD!

Here are some of the ways you can support our cause with a charitable bequest:

• Make a gift of a specific dollar amount

• Gift us an asset such as a vehicle or artwork

• Make a gift of a percentage of your estate

• Leave us the remainder of your estate after you have provided for your heirs

Inspire Others with Your JourneyIt’s never too early in life’s journey to think about the future. Anyone who has property and a family should have an estate plan. A charitable gift can be an important part of that plan.

Contact us and begin exploring customized gift planning options created just for you and your circumstances. With a little research and some planning, you will be able to leave a legacy that inspires others for years to come.

Begin Your Philanthropic Journey

Making Your Money Last a Lifetime Presented by Rick Rodgers

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 • 9:00 a.m.Luther Acres Community Room250 St. Luke Drive, Lititz

Light continental breakfast will be served.

Kindly RSVP to Beth Noll at bnoll@luthercare.org or 717.626.1171 ext. 1604.

Many people worry about running out of money during their retirement. Is there a chance that your retirement lifestyle could be negatively impacted by fluctuations in the stock market? Are you relying on some magic number for financial security? Given today's uncertainties – market risk, inflation risk, longevity risk and the murky future of Social Security and Medicare – it’s no wonder so many people are concerned.

This seminar will provide insight and perspective to guide you through the current economic landscape and beyond. Making your Money Last a Lifetime is a valuable seminar for anyone who wants to live well in retirement.

Find Luthercare on:

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from the

600 East Main Street Lititz, PA 17543

Phone 717.626.1171Fax 717.626.0815

wsnyder@luthercare.org www.luthercare.org

Honor Gifts Mary Jo Aho Marie Smith

Gloria Ashby Richard & Claire Ashby

Dottie Barr, Neighbor Bets Freas

Connie Barto Doris Adams

Millie Bechtold Bill & Marty Waldrop

Fran Brouse Donald & Helene Beck

Our Children & Grandchildren Doris & Larry Donmoyer

Our Children & Grandchildren Don & Janet Steffy

Erma Craley’s Birthday June B. Witman

Janet L. Craley Ken Craley

Evan Crawford’s High School Graduation Helen Heron, Grandmom

My Family Gwendoline Lehman

Grandchildren - Hannah, Tom, Rowan & Ryder Ken & Janet Craley

My Grandchildren Susanne Wragg

Barbara “Bonnie” Grater Bill Irvine

C. Hess Haagen Janet L. Strube

Caden, Grace & Paisley Hartlieb Kathy Long Diane Hay Vilma Seminara

Helen Heron Marie Smith

Diana & Bruce Hill's 60th Wedding Anniversary Gunter & Marlene Samuelsen

Steve & Betty Karinch Suzanne Miller

Ken & Alison Kline's Military Service in the Air Force Eleonore I. Shay

Marie B. Long Paul E. Long

Luther Acres Nursing Team Curt Evans

Luthercare Stephen & Stephanie McBride

Ethel Neus The Jens Family

Ordinations of Pam Illick, Bonnie Oplinger, Kevin Stout and Sean Titus Chaplain Dione Klepetka

Papa, Mama & Sister Martina Schmid

Betty Peckman C. Hess Haagen

Richard “Dick” Peters Ernst & Ruth Rinder

Mary Roth Annette Burwell

Marlene & Gunter Samuelsen BULC Sonshine Class

Robert Singer’s Birthday David Newall & Judy Singer

Spang Crest Dr. & Mrs. William Schaeffer

Robert D. Staller Peggy K. Staller & Daughter

Bonnie Stewart James & Marlene Whitehead

Janet Strube C. Hess Haagen

Holly Webster, Daughter Bets Freas

James D.” Jim” Weidensaul Bets Freas Ernst & Ruth Rinder

Jim Whitehead’s Birthday Kent & Lois Hagedorn Larry & Judy Meckley

June Witman Marie Smith

Memorial GiftsHomer R. Adams Homer E. Martin June B. Witman

Husband - Wilson Adams Doris Adams

Wilson Adams Kathryn Diffenderfer Eleanor L. Stauffer

Jennie C. Baker Twila Baker & the Baker Family Leta C. Fredricks Andrew W. Koch, M.D.

Larry Balmer Mary Lou Balmer

Loretta A. Beahm Robert W. Beahm

Richard L. Beam, Sr. Sylvia J. Beam

Harold Bechtold Bill & Marty Waldrop

Jane A. Bee The Jens Family

Margaret M. Bemesderfer Nancy J. Kegel Betty J. Shellenberger Paul & Cherry Shellenberger

Terry A. Bergman Sarah Bergman and Jennifer & Marino Mann

Fred & Elizabeth Bodenberg Kay Watson

Althea L. Brobst John E. Brobst

John H. Brubaker Tracy L. Brundage C. Hess Haagen

Frank & Laura Bucher Gerald & Janice Styer

Husband - Jim Challenger Sarah Challenger

Richard Dicks Wife - Kay

John G. “Jack” Didyoung Jocelyn S. Kline

Parents, Charles & Bessie Elsner Robert C. Elsner

My Husband, Howard M. Eppehimer Elizabeth Eppehimer

Albert Espensen Marcia Espensen

My Mother, Doris Evans Curt Evans

My Wife, Doris Evans Jack Evans

Harold M. Evans Suzanne Fry C. Hess Haagen

Mary Jane Fassnacht Patricia S. Fry Ruth Goshert and Anne Goshert C. Hess Haagen Kathryn M. Herr Lise Lovecchio Joanne Snavely Eleanor L. Stauffer Pat Sullivan

Richard L. Fisher Karen S. Fisher

Arthur L. Freas, Jr., Husband Bets Freas

Evelyn & Charles Fritts Leta C. Fredricks

Florence & Warren Fritts Leta C. Fredricks

The Rev. Clyde I. Fry June E. Fry Dr. Charles & Joan Inners

Malinda Gage Edward L. & Ruth Coulson Jones

Beatrice R. Gantz Bob & Julie Gantz

Ira H. Gantz Bob & Julie Gantz

Edith & Martin Garman Joan & Terry Garman

Margaret Gehman June E. Fry

Willis H. Gerlach Elite Coach Stauffers of Kissel Hill The Sunday School Class of New Danville Mennonite Church Anonymous

Luke K. Grubb Carolyn Arnold Annabelle Auer Christ Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown Ruth Crum Patrick M. Donan Michael & Ann Dremock Mary Ann & Curt Franck Jack & Janet Frey Charles & Peggy Hershey Mr. & Mrs. John F. Hinkle, Jr. Miriam Horn Regina V. Kline Ruth Korman Teresa Lazo & Claire Lazo Joseph & Colleen Luzader Jean M. Romig Barbara Slotter Ellen W. Smiley Harriet Stein Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce Tom & Bonnie Swingler Chuck & Ruth Ann Williams

Marian N. Haagen C. Hess Haagen Janet L. Strube

Carl A. Haberstroh Arvilla Haberstroh, Wife

Merritt J. Hause Patricia S. Fry C. Hess Haagen Bob & Margaret Herzer Doris J. Hummel Lise Lovecchio Ernst & Ruth Rinder

Norma Haverstick Scott & Amy Selheimer

Our Parents, Margaret & Sam Hemsteger John & June Hemsteger

Robert Heron, Husband Helen Heron

James E. Herr Kathryn M. Herr

John R. Hess June M. Adams Joy Althouse Donald & Helene Beck Linda Bendel Janis & Gerald Charvala Ken & Janet Craley J. L. & Lucy DePerrot Kathryn Diffenderfer

John R. Hess (cont.) James W. & Rufina Eckman Ethel C. Farrow Friendship Class of the Lititz Church of the Brethren Patricia S. Fry Suzanne Fry Mr. & Mrs. William A. Gerhart Bob & Fran Gingrich Wilma Graham C. Hess Haagen Judy & George Hansalik Don Haverstick & Rose Marie Wyneken S. Eugene Heft Helen Heron Willard & Jeanette Hershey Bob & Margaret Herzer Roy Kenneth & Joanne Hess Vera & Paul Hocker Martha Hostetter Doris J. Hummel Edward L. & Ruth Coulson Jones Lynne Keller Frank Kleponis Kathleen Leese Walter Loose Lise Lovecchio Ken & Gladys Martin M. Virginia Musser David Myers & Gail Benner Ernst & Ruth Rinder Janice A. Robinholt Gunter & Marlene Samuelsen Stanley & Carol Schade Joanne Snavely Jim & Mary Ann Snyder Eleanor L. Stauffer Pat Sullivan Susan Swavely William & Emily Troutman June B. Witman Susanne Wragg

Craig & Rita Holtslander Irene Eisele

Harriet & Ernie Hostetler Phyllis & Cleone

Arlene Hughes Barbara & Dean Fernsler Carlton & Dorothy McKinley Wayne & Linda McKinley Grace & Bernard Thompson

Ruth J. Hyland Jim & Kay Nolt

Lois Jones & Bud Coulson Edward L. & Ruth Coulson Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Kline Richard & Barbara Kline

Arlene M. Koppenhaver Dean E. Koppenhaver

Jay Kreider Bob & Julie Gantz

Jean M. Kreider Marlin I. Kreider

Katheryn Kretzmann Rose Marie Wyneken

My Husband, Kenneth E. Kulp Betty A. Kulp

Rev. Robert M. Lamparter Hildegard P. Lamparter

Judith Lampman Bob & Meryl Singer

Helen Lauderman Leta C. Fredricks

Anna T. Lavenberg Sarah Foote

Norma M. Leader Mary E. Donan Doris Eisenberger Tom & Gerry Paules

Carl E. Livingston Jake & Carolyn

Loved Ones Paul & Martha Baranek

Loved Ones Elizabeth Eppehimer

Stella Manning Leta C. Fredricks

Emma M. Mason Wade & Bonita Hartman Richard & Mary Mease

My Parents, Marion & Edwin Merrion's Wedding Anniversary Jean M. Holder

Mr. & Mrs. John Metzger Richard & Barbara Kline

Michele N. Metzler C. Hess Haagen Glenn & Phyllis Miller Susanne Wragg

Lester W. Miller Sylvia S. Miller

Ray G. Miller Emily Miller

Russell L. “Tuner” Miller, Jr. Timothy & Jo Ann Bennett Glen & Joan Cousins Bill, Toni, Andy & Jennifer Dotter Robert & Winnie Heffley Joan, Frank & Frank, Jr. Heilman Maurice & Diane Robbins Constance Simmers David & Sherry Stohler Scott & Sophie Stohler Thomas & Terry Stohler Vivian Tucker

Frederick Morrissey Audrey Kahl

Our Mothers Leslie Hopman and Dianne Kline

Vicki Patterson Myers Jean & Bill Patterson

Charles H. Neus The Jens Family

Our Parents Doris & Larry Donmoyer

Our Parents Orlando & Theresa Giordano

Our Parents Richard L. & Norma J. Hinkle

Our Parents John & Margaret Smith

Our Parents Bob & Betty Yuill

Richard R. “Dick” Peters Mary Jo Aho Jan & Frank Biagio Joanne Burg Doris & Larry Donmoyer Joseph F. & Debrah E. Giambalvo Brenda Hess Janice Hill & Stephanie Hill Richard W. Meier Family Hillary & Rick Shade

Arlene B. Pfautz Kathryn M. Herr

Jeanne H. Preisendanz Robert W. Beahm C. Hess Haagen Ernst & Ruth Rinder Harold Rovins, Marie Spinelli & Glenn Fitze Joanne Snavely Glenn & Carole Weidman

Joyce E. Pretz Leroy & Grace Macmurtrie

Jane R. Rannels Joy Althouse Kathryn Diffenderfer Bertie Erb Leta C. Fredricks Patricia S. Fry Jeffrey & Linda Gabriel Bob & Fran Gingrich Kathryn M. Herr Willard & Jeanette Hershey Doris J. Hummel Ella Mae Ibach Lise Lovecchio James & Beverly Maddox Betty Miller Joanne Snavely Pat Sullivan Rose Marie Wyneken

Barry L. Ravegum (Husband) Lorna K. Ravegum

Jill D. Ravegum (Daughter) Lorna K. Ravegum

Our Parents, Amelia & Carl Richter John & June Hemsteger

Lillian M. Ristenbatt George & Grace Brubaker Albert & Judith Hoke Richard & Karen Mohn

Cora Rodkey Julie & Demuth Rodkey

Ed Ruoff Ingrid Ruoff

Husband, Robert J. Rutt Florence Rutt

Ken Samara Carol Samara

Catherine A. Savant Nina Lefever Rita & Lee Savant

John J. Schmidt II & Nora M. Schmidt Melissa Wells

Elsie Singer Tom & Linda Sullivan

The Slavik Family Charles & Krystina Slavik

Oliver G. Smiley, Husband Ellen W. Smiley

Melvin H. “Mel” Snyder Doris & Larry Donmoyer Doris J. Hummel Frank Kleponis Kathleen Leese M. Virginia Musser Joanne Snavely Rose Marie Wyneken

Dorothy Souder Karen & Doug Souder

Scott D. Spangenburg Anonymous

Shirley M. Spangenburg Anonymous

Roy & Catherine Spangler Don & Jean Cohn

Meryl’s Former Pastor, Rev. Louis Springsteen Bob & Meryl Singer

Ethel Stephan Julianne Stephan Lindsay

Rev. John L. Strube C. Hess Haagen Janet L. Strube

Ruth Swope Julie & Demuth Rodkey

H. Clay Sylvis Marjorie N. Sylvis

Henry Tancke Ellen W. Smiley

My Wife, Carol J. Taylor Ken Taylor

Bob Thomas Jan Thomas

Anna Laura N. Thompson Bets Freas Edward L. & Ruth Coulson Jones James & Beverly Maddox David Myers & Gail Benner Ruth L. Rhoads Gunter & Marlene Samuelsen

Mr. & Mrs. Philip D. Tice Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Sattazahn

Manuel G. Tomaz Angelina Ferreira Carol & Bob Gray Regina Pilkington The Vizzini Family

Robert K. Tritt – Brother Marjorie Lehman

Glenn D. Trostle Edna & Randy Trostle

Charles L. Van Gorden Kathleen S. Van Gorden

Richard & Ruth Vogt Chuck & Ruth Ann Williams

Virginia “Ginny” Wagner Dan & Anne Stuart Jack (& Ginny) Wagner

Sandra J. Wanner E. Larry Wanner

James D. “Jim” Weidensaul Robert W. Beahm Ken & Janet Craley Jerry & June Downing Patricia S. Fry Suzanne Fry Bob & Fran Gingrich C. Hess Haagen Martha Hostetter Bill Irvine & Bonnie Grater Edward L. & Ruth Coulson Jones Richard & Barbara Kline Daisy Kuhfeldt James & Beverly Maddox Alice L. Murray Doris G. Rittenhouse Barbara A. Sangster Phyllis S. Singer Joanne Snavely Jim & Mary Ann Snyder Nancy & John Spangler Audrey & Ed Thoms Phillip A. & Carol Velez David & Carol Weidensaul Herb Weidensaul William Weidensaul Family Miss Margaret R. Whitcraft Susanne Wragg

Tammy Whitehead James & Marlene Whitehead

Mrs. Dale (Shelva) Witmer Barry & Nancy Noll

The Wojnar Family Charles & Krystina Slavik

Gerald Wyneken Rose Marie Wyneken

Esther Zug Bob & Meryl Singer

Tribute Gifts January 1 - June 30, 2017