Although gifts given to a qualified organization are recognized as tax deductible by the IRS, you CANNOT deduct contributions to a SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL.
Because of this regulation, effective May 1, 2011, Christ Chapel is asking that the gifts you send for New Life and Peace Ministries (NLPM) only be noted with the ministry name or abbreviation of NLPM. Please do not write Barbella, Victor, Chici or the name of a child on any check or envelope. We realize that our envelopes currently have "Victor Barbella" on them. We will be getting those changed soon.
Christ Chapel does not have a process in place to account for non-deductible gifts to missionaries. Because of this, it is the church's policy to only receive gifts that qualify as tax deductible. Therefore, after May 1st, gifts for NLPM with individual notations will be returned to you.
For those of you who sponsor a child, we will be receiving a monthly report from Christ Chapel of all donations and will know about the giving for your child in this manner. Also, you can contact us by e-mail for any special requests: chicibarbella@conexion.com.gt. Remember, Christ Chapel can no longer accept donations that have the name of a person or your child on them.
Please communicate with us at the following e-mail address if you have any questions or concerns about your giving: victorbarella@conexion.com.gt
Thank you and God bless you,
Victor Barbella
Christ Chapel, 3051 Cloverdale Road, Florence, Al. 35633
Make all checks out to: Christ Chapel, memo NLPM
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