The first is providing quilting batting to quilting groups that make quilts for Lutheran World Relief and local needy.  The chapter is aware of several congregations that are currently involved in quilting.  However, we do not have any way of knowing  or contacting quilting groups that have started recently.  If you know of a newly formed quilting group, please contact a chapter leader or call me at 206-363-8871.  The Northeast Seattle Chapter would like to support the efforts of quilters by providing batting.

The second project involves Join Hands Day.  This is a project that involves adults and youth.   Join Hands Day projects must be started no earlier than April 1st and must be completed no later than July 1st.  A Join Hands Day project may be elegible for a National Join Hands Day award if it is conducted on May 7th and has been designated as such by special application.  Our chapter had successful Join Hands Day projects last year and are looking forward to repeating that success.  There is money available for promotion and\or awards for these projects.  Contact a Northeast Seattle Chapter Leader for details.

Remember, your congregation has money available for Lutheran World Relief School Kits or other projects for Sunday School or Youth programs.  Members from six different Thrivent Financial for Lutherans households are all it takes to turn an idea into a reality.  Congregational money may be used for community outreach projects or for your own church.

Community service money is available through your local chapter to meet needs in the greater community.  Keep your eyes and ears open to community needs and again,  contact your local chapter to access those dollars.  

Thank you for your past support and keep in mind that together we can make a difference.

Sincerely,
David Munger
Chapter President