Their son Nick Jr. lives with Asperger's syndrome.  He just finished his freshman year and received a science award.  Nick Jr. loves running on his school's cross country team.  Daughter Savannah also just finished her freshman year and has an infectious smile.  Daughter Jennika will be a junior next year.  She is on the honor roll and is a math wiz.  Jennika is the IT person in the family.

This family feels that the Habitat for Humanity home ownership program is an investment in themselves and their family.  They are very grateful, look forward to staying involved and partnering with other families.

Has your church volunteered to help with the build?

Contact Dale Soares 860.643.1694 or dale.soares@yahoo.com  Dale has offered to be the contact while Tracy Carlson is out on medical leave this summer.

Saturday, October 15, 6:30 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 311 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

You will not want to miss this event!  Many thanks to Knute Ogren and the Guys for helping us make this happen for such a worthy cause!

If you would like to make a donation today to get our fundraising started, please make your check out to
Hartford Habitat for Humanity and send it to

Ronald Howard, Financial Director, 5 Russell Lane, Simbsbury, CT  06070

Your donation will be tax deductible.  Thank you!

1. Voting Events: All members (age 16 and older) can vote to help direct a portion of Thrivent Financial's charitable funds among a short list of national charities one to two times per year.

2. Choice Dollars: Eligible benefit members can help direct funds all year long to thousands of Lutheran nonprofit organizations like schools, camps, colleges – or even to their Lutheran congregations. Benefit members age 16 or older are eligible to participate in Choice Dollars if they:  

Hold a Thrivent Financial volunteer leadership position; or
Have $800 or more in annual premiums of qualifying insurance products; or
Have $20,000 or more in contract value of qualifying products.
Member eligibility under current eligibility requirements is determined monthly, and these eligibility requirements are re-evaluated on an annual basis.
Participation is simple and easy, without any complicated forms to complete. You'll be able to vote or direct Choice Dollars in a way that's convenient for you. Visit www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836) and say “Thrivent Choice” for more information.

The Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Web site now has a secure page to review and update this information – with just a few clicks of the mouse.

Go to www.thrivent.com and click on MyThrivent. Enter your User ID and Password (first-time users will need to complete an easy one-time registration) to access the MyThrivent page, which provides a comprehensive financial summary of your Thrivent Financial products as well as your chapter information.

Click “Edit My Information ” and a screen will appear showing your name, address, phone number(s), email, church membership information and more. Click on the appropriate “Update” link to change any wrong or outdated information, such as where you have church membership.

You are invited to see the Rock Cats vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats!

Tickets are on a first come, first served basis and can be obtained by mailing a self address, stamped envelope to:
Susan Johnson, 7 Coppermine Rd., Farmington, CT  06032

Enjoy a day of fun in New York City, enjoying the sights and sounds of the holidays like only the Big
Apple can offer!
* Two Buses will leave Commuter Parking Lot, Route 71, South of Westfarms Mall, across from Target,
New Britain promptly at 8:00 AM.
* Friends and family of Thrivent Financial members are welcome
* Buses will leave NYC promptly at 7:00 PM.  Location of pickup will be announced on the bus
* Refreshments will be served on the bus ride home
* Bus driver tip included
* Payment must accompany reservation.  No reservations will be taken over the phone
* Make checks payable to Hartford County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and mail with the
form below
* Seating is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis, so mail your form in early
* No refunds after November 23
* Questions only – Sue Johnson at 860.677.5150

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Name ___________________________________________________________
Number of People_________   Amt. Enclosed (@$20 per person) ____________
Home Phone _____________________________________________________
Cell Phone (Required)______________________________________________
Email (for confirmation) _____________________________________________

Make checks payable to Hartford County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and mail to
Sue Johnson, 7 Coppermine Road, Farmington, CT 06032