(Versailles, IN) – For over 150 years, the Tanglewood Baptist Church has been a committed and faithful servant of the greater Ripley County community.
The imprint left by the decades of faithful members and attendees of this congregation is immeasurable, with ties to families all throughout the country and abroad. Christian values, servant leadership, and faithful giving have made this local church a truly resilient influence in our area.
The consistent and overwhelming generosity of Tanglewood’s members and supporters has never faltered.
The tithing that so many families and individuals have faithfully committed over the years is truly remarkable.
Due to this unique and wonderful blessing, current members and church leadership agreed more needed to be done to not only serve the community from a financial perspective but preserve the legacy of Tanglewood in perpetuity. Henceforth, Tanglewood Baptist Legacy Fund was formed.
For the past year or more, many hours have gone into the planning and infrastructure of the non-for-profit legacy fund.
Board members all share a deep love and appreciation for Tanglewood Baptist as well as our community. Members include: Tom Finney (President), Owen Menchhofer (Treasurer), Amber May (Secretary), Kevin Thompson, and Holly Wehr, along with Mindy Greene Barbe and Becky Pohle serving as non-voting advisors.
This founding body has been dedicated to creating a grant-based fund that is focused on utilizing the existing assets to support local projects, events, and organizations consistent with the beliefs of a Christian mindset.
Members are also optimistic that with tax-deductible donations, the Legacy Fund will continue to grow in wealth and influence for years to come.
Grant applications for the inaugural giving cycle can be found on Tanglewood Baptist Legacy Fund’s Facebook page. Applications will be due by Midnight on March 31. Accepted applicants will be notified prior to June 1st and awarded funds accordingly.
To make tax-deductible donations, or any other questions, email [email protected] or call/text (812) 655-2164. All are also invited to attend worship services at Tanglewood Baptist Church, Sundays at 10 a.m.
(Tanglewood Baptist Church press release)
