Many times these projects do not raise as much as the applied for amount leaving a small amount at the end of the year to disburse.   It's not too late to form a service team and plan an activity that benefits non-profit organizations or families other than congregations.   Requests should be submitted to Kathy White
and will be considered at the monthly chapter meeting.  Request forms can be found on the lutheransonline website under "Resources".

Peter Berg, Youth Director

Many thanks to the Friends of the Carpenter for offering their facility for this annual event.

We welcome your ideas for future years for this annual celebration of volunteering.    The ideas should include things appropriate for participation of all ages.

How often have you asked yourself, “What can I do to make a difference?” How often have you seen a need and said, “I wish I could do something to help!”  Thrivent Financial for Lutherans gives you an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community by getting involved with your Thrivent Financial for Lutherans chapter.  Contact Thea Weber or any of our chapter leaders for more information.

This project has gone so well and so under budget that Evergreen Habitat for Humanity has applied for a second home to be built.  While this won't be a "Thrivent" home, it will provide a wonderful addition.  This is such good news in these times of budget cuts and other unhappy news.  

Have you checked out the "Restore"?  It's a great place to pick up items for your home remodel projects.  The inventory changes daily as donations arrive and are purchased.  Check often for anything from appliances to paint to wood.  

Address of Restore 5000 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver

Thrivent Night at the BEAVERS GAME - Friday, August 21st.  Tickets to the game and $1 coupons for a menu item will be given to the first 200 Thrivent members who RSVP.   Tickets will be distributed through your Congregation Coordinator.   Watch for an announcement in your church bulletin and a postcard mailed out a few weeks before the game with a reminder and  RSVP information   A special treat - Fireworks after the game too.  

OCTOBER 8th - ANNUAL CHAPTER  DINNER - Last year St. John hosted the dinner which is a fund-raising opportunity for the congregation.  We want to share the opportunity to host the dinner with all congregations in our chapter.  If your church is interested in hosting this October, contact Terry Hoyer.  
2010 Election Ballots will be distributed at the dinner.  Other details are in the planning stages.

COMING in the FALL: Friends of the Carpenter, a faith-based group that works with building helpful relationships with the homeless and needy, will be having their annual dinner auction fundraiser. They have been approved for a Thrivent Regional Supporting Grant. Consider attending the auction, or contributing an item for the auction.  More details will be forthcoming in the fall newsletter. The auction date is October 10, 2009.

Over the years Andy managed several restaurants in the Northwest and recently owned and operated the Battle Ground City Grill with his family.

A resident of  Clark County for the past 30 years,  he enjoyed his family, cooking and volunteering.  He was a treasured member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church and played on the Lutheran Mixed Bowling League.  He spent 3 years as the Vice President and his fourth year as President of our Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.  

He will be greatly missed by many people.