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| Logan County IL Chapter, Thrivent Helps You! |
One of the main goals of Thrivent is to give back to their members and congregations. One way they do this is with the Care Abounds in Communties fund that can be used to help anyone in need in Logan County. Another way congregations are helped is through the Care in Congregations fund that each Lutheran church in Logan County gets each year. The congregational coordinators in each congregation can request the funds be used for different events and/or fundraisers. Another way the congregational coordinators can help, is by requesting baptismal and confirmation momentos that Thrivent will send to the congregation for gifts. The Logan County Chapter also purchases cups, napkins, and placemats to be used for any Thrivent function. These can be requested at any time from a chapter board member.
Thrivent works hard to give back to each and every member of their "family", plus also help the community in any way possible!
The Logan County Chapter of Thrivent sponsored two Join Hands Day events with the money provided by Thrivent. A food drive for the Logan County Food Pantry was organized by each congregation. Two large pick-up truck loads of food was collected and donated to the Logan County Food Pantry the end of May. What a great sight to see that it will benefit so many in need in our area!
The second project was to assist homebound people in Chestnut with some home improvement. Zion Lutheran, Chestnut took this on as a project and assisted 7 different families in the Chestnut area with projects they needed done and were unable to do. Again, another great way to share our blessings with others in need!
| You can help make a difference in someone's life! |
WANTED: A person with a caring heart to determine how best to distribute funds to needy people and nonprofit organizations in our community, or to help your congregation. For details about the following volunteer opportunities with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, call Dave Coers, President of the Logan County Chapter @ 217-445-2480.
CHAPTER LEADER position. Through its Care Abounds for Communities® program, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans provides funding for members who, through volunteer activities, want to aid people and nonprofit organizations needing help in the community. In 2009, your Logan County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has $9740.00 of funds available for this purpose. The chapter leadership board is responsible for reviewing funding requests and deciding on the amount of funds to provide for each request. New people are now being sought for chapter leader positions to help continue the fraternal benefit tradition of helping others.
REQUIREMENTS for volunteer positions: A Thrivent Financial member, a desire to help others, and five to 12 hours per month of volunteer time.
BENEFITS: A smile on the faces of others you've helped and a good feeling in knowing you've made a difference in someone's life.
Did you know that as a member of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, you are a part of one of nearly 1,400 groups, or chapters, of Thrivent Financial members?
The chapter system provides opportunities for members to "make a difference" by helping others through fund-raising or service activities. It also is an integral part of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' mission and vision because it helps maximize the good that we do for others.
As chapter members, we help fulfill the "caring for others" portion of Thrivent Financial's mission: "Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a faith-based membership organization called to improve the quality of life of its members, their families, and their communities by providing unparalleled solutions that focus on financial security, wellness, and caring for others."
In addition, we have the opportunity to play an important role in Thrivent Financial's vision: "Our vision is to be the organization that Lutherans, Lutheran congregations and Lutheran institutions seek first when pursuing their financial goals. More than creating financial solutions, we add the unique capability of enabling Lutherans to demonstrate their care and concern for others."
Through use of our chapter Care programs, we are able to "demonstrate care and concern for others."
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