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| Fort Bend-Wharton County Chapter Chatter 1st Quarter 2005 |
Already in 2005, many of our congregations have begun using their Care in Congregation funds to assist in delivering events that support ministry and fellowship. Fourteen events have been concluded with excellent attendance at each event. The Chapter approved 6 Care Abounds in Communities events so far this year.
We encourage each congregation to submit a Care Abounds in Communities activity before July 1..After July 1 projects will be approved as criteria is met. Some congregations may have more than one project approved.
Each congregation has a chapter board member assigned to assure each congregation can easily recommend a Care Abounds in Communities activity. See chapter leaders and advisors in this newsletter.
In 2004 our Chapter projects generated $175,000 in fraternal benefits through our members who contributed over 11,000 volunteer hours in addition to the dollars !! Thank You !!!
| Join Hands Day - May 7,2005 |
Do you want to improve our community, engage young people in volunteerism and have some fun?
The sixth annual Join Hands Day was on Saturday, May 7, 2005. This national day of volunteering sparks friendships among people of all generations as youth and adults come together to plan and conduct activities to improve their communities. Join Hands Day is sponsored by America’s Fraternal Benefit Societies, in partnership with the Points of Light Foundation and the Volunteer Center National Network. Events can be planned and completed by June 30 to qualify as Join Hands Day events
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a major supporter of this special day. Last year, members had a ball conducting more than 3,000 activities across the country, everything from cleaning up city parks to helping seniors. The ideas were limited only by the imagination.
Eight of the 20 activities chosen in 2004 by the Join Hands Day Foundation for Awards of Excellence were conducted by Thrivent Financial members. The planning groups received $1,000 each to be used for this year’s Join Hands Day activities and a distinctive glass award.
| Habitat for Humanity - East Wharton County |
We are pleased to announce the newly formed E Wharton County Habitat for Huminity affliate qualified for a $5000 GRANT as one of the affliates selected to receive this funding. Our chapter is committed to support the affliate with activities that assure a successful first build in 2005 !!
| Welcome our newest Members |
Already in 2005 over 60 new members have been added to our Chapter !! We want each to feel welcome and encourage each to Get Involved with your congregation and particulary in programs designed to help our congregations and our communities !! WELCOME !!!
Our goals for 2005 will build on what has been a very good start in accessing Thrivent Financal fraternal benefits to help our communities and congregations build their ministries. Each goal has been considered to achieve the very best, easiest access to the benefits of membership we enjoy. We will be holding training sessions in early June to cover the specific plans - always subject to change based on you or members input !!
| Congregations in the Chapter |
Welcome to our Roster of 20 Lutheran churches :
St Martin's Lutheran Church
1123 Burney Road
Sugar Land Texas-77478
Pastor Stephen Kelly
Tel :281-980-0695
Web Site:hppt://www.stmartinselc.org
It is a new new facilty in our community
Elected Leaders Congregation focal point
President Benjamin F Powell Living Word -Katy
20202 Chateau Bend Dr Victory of the Lamb- Katy
Katy, TX 77450-5069 All Saints - Stafford
(281) 578-1569 Resurrection - Houston
email:mkpslpmom@hotmail.com
Vice President Rev Arthur R Weiss JR
1101 Chapel Ln Christ El Campo
El Campo, TX 77437-9327 First - ElCampo
(979) 543-2309
artweiss@wcnet.net
Records Director Betty L Coates St John's Wharton
521 Tennie St St Pauls - Wharton
Wharton, TX 77488-2926
(979) 532-0848
pandmco@wcnet.net
Financial Director David Edwin Willis Joy - Richmond
1311 Woodfair Dr
Richmond, TX 77469-6650
(281) 341-9218
eqdoc@swbell.net
Congregational Service Team Director Jerrold R Lohr Faith Sugar Land
8140 Blase Rd Hope Beasley
Rosenberg, TX 77471-8590 New Hope - Missouri City
(979) 387-2329
txlohr@consolidated.net
Communications Director Ray D Lehrman New Covenant
(281) 342-3660 Trinity - Rosenberg
Assistant Financial Director Sharon Kay Voldan Faith - El Campo
702 Mable St
El Campo, TX 77437-3632 Danevang
(979) 543-4933
psalm86_11@hotmail.com
Events Director Charles J Whitacre Fishers of Men - Sugar Land
1823 E Laurel Oaks Dr St Martin's - Sugar Land
Richmond, TX 77469-0000
(281) 341-5734
whitacre@sugar-land.oilfield.slb.com
Community Service Team Director Vacant
Youth Director Vacant
Appointed Leaders
Financial Associate Advisor Suzanne Kocurek, MBA, FIC St Paul's - Rosenberg
800 Wilcrest Dr Ste 250 Peace - Rosenberg
Houston, TX 77042-1372
(713) 974-2843
suzanne.kocurek@thrivent.com
Internet Advisor Diana David
902 N Wharton St
El Campo, TX 77437-3034
(979) 543-9606
ldavid1977@sbcglobal.net
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a caring organization like no other. One way Thrivent Financial shows its concern for members and their families is by offering a wide variety of benefits designed to enhance their quality of life.
As a member, you may order complimentary books, videos and CDs—valuable resources on personal finance, healthy living, caring for others, as well as help to support you in your faith. You'll also find other helpful products and services offered at significantly discounted prices.
These value-added member benefits distinguish Thrivent Financial from other financial services organizations.
Members can view and order benefits from Thrivent Financial's Web site at www.thrivent.com/fraternal/benefits, or order by calling 1-800-372-8236.
CREATED FOR GOOD WORKS
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For members, by members:
This newsletter was written and edited by volunteer leaders of your local Thrivent Financial for Lutherans chapter to keep you informed of chapter news. If you have any questions and/or comments about the content of this newsletter or would like to learn more about chapter activities being planned in our area, please contact one of your chapter leaders. To access information about your chapter, go to www.thrivent.com;Member/Chapters; Information About My Chapter.
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