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Through the activities we support, the Northeast Houston Chapter of Thriven Financial services its members and Lutheran congregations from Baytown to Kingwood, helping them to care for their communities and neighbors by showing God’s love and by connecting people to life in Jesus Christ.
President Nancy Borgfeldt 281-424-2910 granan@verizon.net
Through the Care in Congregations® chapter Care program, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans provides funding for Thrivent Financial members to conduct fund-raising activities and/or hands-on services activities to benefit a congregation or its related Lutheran institutions(s), including schools. Members are encouraged to help the congregation in its ministry to the community. Funding comes directly from Thrivent Financial to the congregational service team’s congregation
Through the Care Abounds in Communities® chapter Care program, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans provides funding for members participating in community service teams, these teams are formed to conduct fund-raising activities and/or hands-on service activities. Activities can benefit 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.) Activity request for funding are directed to the chapter leadership board.
The Volunteer Recognition Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Baytown. There were around 35 in attendance. Dinner was served by Rouyer’s Catering and it was excellent. The Rouyer’s are members of St. Paul’s and Steve recently became an
All the churches in our chapter were asked to nominate an adult male and an adult female volunteer who has really stood out and made a difference not only in the congregation but also in the community. Standing ovations were needed. Honorees were:
What can I do in life to really make a difference, or how often have we seen a need and wondered what I could do about it?” Well there is an answer to your questions. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans gives you an opportunity to make a positive impact right where you live. Now there is something you can do by getting involved and helping others through the Care Abounds in Communities program. Contact a member of your chapter leadership board as noted in this newsletter for information or visit the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans website www.thrivent.com/fraternal or our chapter website http://www.lutheransonline.com/northeasthoustonchapter, about how easy it is to help others through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Bay Area Relay for Life (2 churches) Prison Angel Tree-Easter Brunch and Hunt Souper Bowl of Caring Troop 183 Brisket Sale Bay Area Memory Walk Support Your Troops Change The Babies Prison Angel Tree-Brunch and Egg Hunt Prison Angel Tree-Back to School Fall Festival Benefit “A Place for All People” Lutherhill Church Camp MD Anderson Childhood Cancer Picnic Smiles for Miles-Diabetes Christmas Toys for Girls and Boys
Watch the mail for more information on this event
Watch the mail for more information and how to get tickets
Two houses are to be built in Dickinson, TX in September for more information contact Dale Jorgensen, Thrivent Chapter Specialist 281-554-4985 sundance111@comcast.net For information on Thrivent Builds visit www.thriventbuilds.com
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