{"id":5785,"date":"2008-09-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2008-09-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2008\/09\/17\/gifts-from-the-heart-program-honors-loved-ones\/"},"modified":"2008-09-17T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2008-09-17T00:00:00","slug":"gifts-from-the-heart-program-honors-loved-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/story\/2008\/09\/17\/gifts-from-the-heart-program-honors-loved-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"Gifts from the Heart Program Honors Loved Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If finding the perfect gift in honor of a special occasion feels like a daunting task, consider a Gift from the Heart. Luther Seminary&#8217;s Gifts from the Heart is a tax-deductible gift program that will honor and\/or remember a loved one while supporting the seminary&#8217;s mission to prepare strong and effective church leaders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether in celebration of a special occasion or anniversary, or to mark the passing of a beloved friend, Gifts from the Heart are a way to honor loved ones through the continuation of God&#8217;s work.<\/p>\n<p>Gifts from the Heart acknowledges important life events. In honor of this, at Luther Seminary&#8217;s annual fall celebration, persons recognized through the Gifts from the Heart program will be acknowledged in a special print publication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sending a Gift from the Heart is simple. Contact the Office of Seminary Relations to order your free gift packet. Each packet contains a set of celebration and memorial greeting cards. Also included in the packet is a return card and envelope with which to mail your gift. Along with the option of a print or electronic greeting card, gifts may be made online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/giftsfromtheheart\">www.luthersem.edu\/giftsfromtheheart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to order a Gifts from the Heart packet, visit the Web site or contact the Office of Seminary Relations toll-free at 888-358-8437 or <a href=\"mailto:semrel@luthersem.edu\">semrel@luthersem.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Reasons to give a Gift from the Heart<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> In memory of<\/li>\n<li> Easter<\/li>\n<li> Anniversary<\/li>\n<li> Birthday<\/li>\n<li> Housewarming<\/li>\n<li> Wedding<\/li>\n<li> Retirement<\/li>\n<li> Christmas<\/li>\n<li> Ordination<\/ul>\n<p>For more information or to order a Gifts from the Heart packet, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/giftsfromtheheart\">www.luthersem.edu\/giftsfromtheheart<\/a>  or contact the Office of Seminary Relations toll-free at 888-358-8437 or <a href=\"mailto:semrel@luthersem.edu\">semrel@luthersem.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If finding the perfect gift in honor of a special occasion feels like a daunting task, consider a Gift from the Heart. 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