Kentucky River Chapter

Two page newsletter: Kentucky River Chapter News

Two page newsletter: Kentucky River Chapter News

Kentucky River Chapter, Newsletter

Working Hard

The Kentucky River Chapter has been very busy lately. Both Chapter Lutheran churches, Grace and St. Thomas, joined for the annual day at the Lexington Legends baseball game. The food and fireworks were very good. The day was very warm but everyone had fun.

Both churches also joined to help with the Special Olympics. The group helps with the standing long jump. This is one of the most fun "work" activities we do!! We catch up with the athletes and each other. Plan to join us on the first Saturday in June!!! You not forget the experience.

Kentucky River Chapter Picnic

Members of the Kentucky RIver Chapter of Thrivent met on September 12th for their annual picnic. This year we held it at College Park in Winchester. The food was good and the company was even better. Instead of an educational program, the group packed 25 health kits for the Orphan Train group. These health kits included things like a towel and washcloth, toothpaste and toothbrush, a comb, soap, and bandaids. The kits will now be shipped to an area of the world where they are needed. Thanks to everyone for their hard work.

St. Thomas Oktoberfest

St. Thomas will hold their annual Oktoberfest and Christmas Craft Auction on October 23rd at 5:30PM in the multipurpose room at the church. There will be a small fee for the dinner which will include bratwurst, potato salad, and dessert. It is all you can eat!!! Any craft may be donated. Some people donate dinners that they will make for you at a later date. Other people will donate home baked goods or services. Use your imagination if you would ike to participate with a donation!! Even if you do not want to donate anything, join us for all of the fun!! The money raised will be donated to a charitable organization in the area. Watch for a postcard with more specifics.

Who Wants to Help Determine Funding for Those in Need?

WANTED: A person with a caring heart to determine how best to distribute funds to needy people and nonprofit organizations in our community, or to help your congregation. For details about the following volunteer opportunities with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, call (chapter leader).

Through its Care Abounds for Communities® program, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans provides funding for members who, through volunteer activities, want to aid people and nonprofit organizations needing help in the community. The chapter leadership board is responsible for reviewing funding requests and deciding on the amount of funds to provide for each request. New people are now being sought for chapter leader positions to help continue the fraternal benefit tradition of helping others.

REQUIREMENTS for volunteer positions: A Thrivent Financial member, a desire to help others, and five to 12 hours per month of volunteer time.
BENEFITS: A smile on the faces of others you've helped.

Who are eligible recipients for the Care Abounds in Communities® program?

Eligible recipients for the Care Abounds in Communities® program are individuals, families, local communities or organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, excluding congregations. (This includes charitable, educational and religious organizations, excluding congregations.)

Although congregations are not eligible recipients for the Care Abounds in Communities® program, remember that service teams still can use the program to help an eligible recipient.

For more information on this program, please visit www.thrivent.com > Thrivent Community > Programs & Outreach > Volunteering Programs > Care Abounds in Communities.