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By Diana McKenzie Since 2015, a law has been in place to allow individuals who are age 70½+ to make tax-free gifts of up to $100,000 annually from their IRA directly to a qualified charity or charities.  The SECURE Act that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020 added some updates. Here is information to be mindful of as you consider your charitable giving this year: 1. The IRA required minimum distribution (RMD) no longer

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Week 4 ┃ Advent Peace By Sheila Sekela This year at South Elkhorn our Advent theme is Watch for the Light, and this is the Peace week of the traditional Advent Season. The last part of my drive home takes me down a narrow road that has a creek flowing right next to it; the trees create a canopy as they touch each other overhead. I love that point in my drive, and I can feel

Week 3 ┃ Advent Joy By Sheila Sekela “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” (Be honest, you sang it, didn’t you?) This year at South Elkhorn our Advent theme is Watch for the Light, and this is the Joy week of the traditional Advent Season. What fun! Laughing, excited children waiting for Santa and presents, holiday parties and open houses, family coming in from out of town to celebrate together. Festive decorations, special religious

Week 2 ┃ Advent Love By Sheila Sekela Have you ever had the power go out on a really dark evening, and had to search for a candle or a flashlight? Do you remember the relieved and almost joyful feeling when you got that little light going, and how just a little light pushed back the darkness? This advent season at South Elkhorn Christian Church our theme is “Watch for the Light,” and this week’s