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Six directors for the Galveston County Board of Directors were elected on October 9, 2005 at the Election meeting held at Faith Lutheran Church in Dickinson. These directors are listed below with positions and short biographical sketches for your convenience. Still vacant are the positions of Community Service Team Director, Youth Director, Events Director and Communications Director. If you are interested in serving please contact, President, Paul Garrett at fourjs@hal-pc.org or Records Director, MaryAnn Waldon at mbwaldon@earthlink.net
Your Galveston County Board of Directors approved projects for the 2006 year thus far as follows: Memorial Game Night to benefit the Texas City Learning Center Peace Baked Potato Sale for a designated individual with cancer A Six Church Bake Sale to support the LWML Convention Hope Garage Sale to support Family Outreach Memorial Game Day to benefit four different community groups Memorial Soccer Game Sales to benefit the Texas City Citizens Police Academy Association Alumni for support of needy families. Hope Silent Auction to support The Point of Light Clinic Hope Live Auction to benefit The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Hope Barbeque to benefit Interfaith Caring Ministries Hope Craft Fair to support Christian Helping Hands Teen to Teen Christmas to benefit need youth First Loving Hands Sewing Group to provide quilts, pillows and infant clothing St. John’s Service to Seniors for Edgewater Retirement Special Care Unit. St John’s Service to Seniors # 2 for Gulf Care Health Center
The Memorial Game Day for the Texas City Learning Place on March 11 was a huge success with 600 people attending and raising approximately $20,000. Mike Lund, mayor pro-tem of Texas City and Gean Leonard, sheriff of Galveston County and Judge Barwell were also in attendance. Find the other Care In Community Projects dates on the Galveston County Chapter Website at www.lutheranonline.com/gavlestoncountychapter. Come out and support these great volunteer events.
As a member did you know that each of the twelve churches in the Galveston County Chapter have funds allocated for the projects within their own church? If you know of a special need in your own church speak to your Congregation Coordinator. Each church has three Congregation Coordinators who apply for these funds through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent encourages participation of all members at the church and chapter level. Let your voice be heard. The churches in the Galveston County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans are Christus Victor Lutheran in League City, Faith Lutheran in Dickinson, First Lutheran in Galveston, Hope Lutheran in Friendswood, Lakeside Lutheran in League City, Memorial Lutheran in Texas City, Peace Lutheran in Texas City, St. John’s Lutheran in Santa Fe, St. John’s Lutheran in Galveston, St. Paul’s Lutheran in Galveston, Trinity Lutheran in LaMarque, and Zion Lutheran in Galveston. The amount received by each congregation is dependent upon the number of baptized members in their congregation.
Memorial Lutheran Church is planning a yard sale on May 4, 5 and 6 of 2006. This is their first Care in Congregation project of the year. The profits from the yard sale this year will go to the building fund. Memorial is refurbishing a new building following the destruction of their previous building due to fire. Why not come out and support this effort?
On May 6, Galveston County Chapter will be supporting two projects for the Join Hands Day effort. The first project will be the landscaping at two different Habitat for Humanity homes. The second project will be an activity supporting the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Texas City. Come to the Galveston County Chapter Director’s Meeting on April 20 to find out how you can participate and support these activities.
Remember the fun you have at Ice Cream Socials? This year the Galveston County Chapter is going to hold the election as a social event with ice cream and hot dogs being served for the entire family. You can come to vote, meet and greet friends an enjoy that great ice cream and hot dogs all the same time. Save the date of Sunday, October 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. for this event. It won’t be complete without you. Mark the date on your calendar now.
Because publicity is vital to the success of any activity. The Galveston County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is purchasing two banners for use by the twelve members churches for any of the Care Abounds in Communities or Care in Congregation Projects. Please contact any member of the Board of Directors or come to the meetings which are planned for remainder of 2006 on the third Thursday evening of the month at 7:00 P. M. The next meeting will be on April 20, 2006 at Peace Lutheran in Texas City at 7:00 P. M. Each of the meetings will be at the same time and location unless Congregation Coordinators are notified otherwise.
Listed are the members of the chapter board with phone numbers and email addresses: President: Paul Garrick, 281-316-1508, fourjs@hal-pc.org
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