Planning for the future is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones. Yet nearly two-thirds of American adults do not have a will or estate plan in place. Taking time to create or update your plan can bring peace of mind and ensure your wishes are clearly expressed.

A will allows you to make important decisions about the future, including the care of minor children, the distribution of your assets and treasured belongings, and your preferences for a memorial service or burial. To help you get started, download Thrivent's Will & Estate Planning Guide.

As you make plans for the future, you may also wish to consider including a charitable gift in your estate plan. A planned gift to Our Saviour's Endowment Fund is one way to support the mission and ministries of the church for generations to come, while still providing for the people and causes you care about most.

In the video below, Our Saviour's members Doreen and Scott Damge share why they chose to include Our Saviour's in their estate planning and how they hope their gift will continue to make a difference for future generations.