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Mid Willamette Chapter |
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Happenings in the Mid Willamette Valley |
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2009 Congregational Coordinator Training |
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The Mid Willamette Valley Chapter held 2 congregational coordinator training sessions at Peace Lutheran in Philomath and St. John Lutheran in McMinnville. Approximately 70 people attended and learned about the work done in the Chapter in 2008 and about the new programs and funding allocation plans for 2009.
Each session started with signup and receiving of materials needed for 2009. Those congregations who sent all 3 coordinators received a $100 bonus. If 3 additional people attended, the congregation will be given a quilt batting. |
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A major part of any Thrivent activity is food. The ladies of Philomath provided a wonderful selection of homemade cinnamon rolls, fruits and juices. |
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Congregational coordinators were assigned to plan an activity and fill in all application paperwork required by the Board. Board members then role played a typical Board meeting and assessed the Requests for Funding for appropriate type of event, recipient and required paperwork before "voting" on whether to provide the requested funding. |
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church Lebanon, OR |
A selection of yummy, hot toppings were available to add to the fluffy potatoes. Eleven Thrivent members were actively involved in the project. |
A Potato Bake was held after church on February 8, 2009. A free-will offering was given to Good Shepherd Homes of Portland,OR. Thrivent provided an additional $300. |
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Thrivent Helps Feed 265 families in Yamhill County |
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90 people from around Yamhill County gathered together to fill boxes with Thanksgiving food items for feed 265 families. With the help of Thrivent food was purchased from local grocery stores and the dollars were stretched even further through purchasing many items through the local food bank. National Honor Society Students also volunteered by carrying the overloaded boxes to client cars. Thrivent members from St John Lutheran Church helped to coordinate volunteers and setting up the fellowship hall to hold the many boxes of food. |
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A stuffed animal and handmade card
created by students of St. John
Lutheran Church and Little Lambs
Preschool were added to each box. |
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