In September, BST took part in Safewill’s ‘Free Wills Fortnight’ for the first time—and we’ve been blown away by the result!
Why did we take part?
There are a couple of reasons BST got involved in this great campaign this year.
First, we know that around 60% of Australian adults do not have a Will. We believe it’s important to leave behind clear instructions on how you want to take care of your family and friends, how you might want to support God’s work in the world, and how you want to impact future generations through your legacy. We were delighted that nearly 40 people took up the opportunity to create a legally secure Will during the campaign.
Second, we recognise that many of our friends would love to give generously in support of BST, but right now, their circumstances don’t allow them to do so. For many, leaving a bequest (a portion of their estate to be passed on to BST when they have gone to glory) simply makes sense, and is a powerful way of supporting God’s kingdom-building work into the future.
For those who took the time to create their Will, we hope it was a rewarding and beneficial exercise; and for those who also left a bequest to BST—thank you! We feel truly blessed and encouraged by those who chose to give so generously to this college. We know that most of us here now will never see how those funds are put to work, but we are excited to know that future students, and the church, will benefit in a significant way from your gifts.
* Safewill runs Free Wills Fortnight in September each year, and there may be further opportunities throughout the year to take advantage of this offer. You can also write your Will at 50% off full price ($80 down from $160) at any time by visiting safewill.com/bst.
