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News and updates about the projects and ministry of GoodSeed.

Grasp the Vision 2015

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As ambassadors for Christ, what is the best way to share the gospel to an increasingly biblically illiterate world? And what does the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty have to do with biblical methods? In our latest Grasp the Vision video, John Cross, general director for GoodSeed, shares the strength of the historical narrative in sharing the good news.

John also relates how the ministry has been working with partners from across the globe, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, to Northern Ireland, to Thailand and Germany.

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For a lasting legacy… consider having another child. (A Child called Charity, that is)

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Tax laws are complicated and many end up paying a substantial amount in taxes even for a modest estate. But do you know that there are ways to reduce or remove the taxes you will pay on an estate?

The example below illustrates a charitable giving option, often referred to as “A Child called Charity”, which many people are adopting to leave a lasting legacy to both their heirs and charities dear to their hearts.

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GoodSeed Canada store now in French and English

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GoodSeed Canada Store now in French and EnglishWe’re excited to announce that the GoodSeed Canada Store is now bilingual. Both English and French speakers are now able to browse the store and read information about our tools and resources in their preferred language.

While the default view is in English, any visitor can change the language by clicking on the language toggle just under the Canadian flag on any page of the store. Click on FRANÇAIS and the French version of the store will be displayed. This works both on a computer browser or a mobile device.

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GoodSeed is on the AmazonSmile charity program

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GoodSeed is on AmazonSmileAmazon has a charity program called AmazonSmile. It is a simple and automatic way for shoppers to support charities at no cost to the shoppers. One simply goes to AmazonSmile and shops as per normal. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organization of the shopper’s choice.

GoodSeed is one of the charities listed on AmazonSmile. If you are planning to shop at Amazon, you may wish to consider nominating GoodSeed as the receiving charity for this program. If so, just go to AmazonSmile to log in with your regular Amazon account. Then when prompted to select the charity you want to support, search for “GoodSeed USA.”

GoodSeed on AmazonSmile

We want to thank in advance all who choose to support us in this simple way.

The website: smile.amazon.com

Holidays, festivities and vacations: great opportunities to share the good news

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The Story that Matters SleevesWith the year-end holidays coming soon, many believers around the world are getting ready for different celebrations: Christmas, New Year’s, Thanksgiving and other celebrations. These festivities are with extended family, friends, neighbours and more.

Then there are others who will be doing some travelling. They will meet new people, make friends and have interesting conversations.

As believers, we are on the look out for God-given opportunities to share the good news. And sharing not by barrelling through the message, but with gentleness and respect. One non-threatening way is by giving away a book to let the other person take the time to investigate the gospel message in privacy and in his or her own pace.

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Will the legacy you leave reflect the life you lived?

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GoodSeed Canada has recently partnered with ADVISORS with Purpose. They are a ministry of the Canadian National Christian Foundation who are serving charities by helping their donors understand and integrate biblical stewardship into their Wills and estates.

As part of our partnership, ADVISORS with Purpose is offering Canadian supporters of GoodSeed a confidential and complimentary estate plan. Personalized for each supporter, this plan is confidential, biblically based and will help supporters align their Will with their faith, values and desires. We want to assure you that this is entirely free to our supporters and that the folks at ADVISORS with Purpose do not sell anything and none of your personal financial information is ever shared with us or anyone else.

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Mark Zook: he finished the race, he kept the faith

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Mark Zook

On October 17, our dear brother in Christ, Mark Zook went Home to be with the Lord. He was 66. Mark and his wife Gloria have spent the greater part of their lives in church planting, missionary training as well as serving as consultants for other missions organizations.

To many believers around the world, Mark and Gloria are best remembered for their work among the Mouk people of Papua New Guinea. Their time there was captured in two docudramas: “EE-TAOW!” and “EE-TAOW!”—The Next Chapter.

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New, simple online giving

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Thank you for being a partner!As a faith-based, not-for-profit ministry, GoodSeed relies on a network of financial supporters. Our supporters are partners in ministry because without each of you, our missionaries could not continue their work and the projects would stall. We thank the Lord for each one of you.

We are happy to let you know that we have a newly-launched giving system. It is just as simple to make a one-time gift as it is to set up a recurring monthly donation from your credit card or bank account. Clear menu options make it easy to select a missionary or project, and you can set up a profile account to log into and track your giving or print records as needed.

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Urgent need in the Canadian office: Business manager

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Canada Office

GoodSeed Canada is in immediate need of a Business Manager to be based in the Olds, Alberta office.

Basic Functions

  • Provide accounting support for governmental, auditorial and operational reporting.
  • Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and maintained.
  • Conduct financial analysis in such areas as forecasting, budgeting, cost reduction analysis, and operations.
  • Oversee all areas of the finance department, including its bookkeeping personnel.
  • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Maintain banking compliance and relationships.
  • Participate in the capital development program (e.g., planned giving).
  • Assist with cost accounting and pricing.
  • Create additional analyses and reports as requested by management.

Qualifications
The Finance Manager candidate should have education in finance or accounting, or equivalent business work experience. Experience in Not-for-Profit Charity accounting is a plus. Preference will be given to candidates with the CA, CMA, CGA designations and/or Not-for-Profit Charity accounting experience. Should have a working knowledge of spreadsheets such as Excel. A working knowledge of QuickBooks is also a plus. Must be a team player, able to work with others. Continue reading “Urgent need in the Canadian office: Business manager”

Photo-tour: before, during, after Idaho renovations

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We’ve been needing to renovate our Idaho office for the longest time, but because each of us were juggling multiple projects, this task had been repeatedly pushed to the bottom of our to-do list. However, we were finally able to coordinate our schedules and spent this month finishing up the renovations.

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