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What an adventure this Thrivent Builds project has been. The home is at 1450 12th Street South. After a great deal of planning and waiting the home is well on its way. Many of the congregations in our South Pinellas chapter came out in big and small ways to make this a sucess. Gail Goepfert and Ernie Graetz from Hope Lutheran have kept us informed with the progress on our Chapter WEB site. Ken Rush and all the Congregational Coordinators have inspired and directed the work force. Each week progress has been made for Celia Gibson and her family. Stories about the "Build" have been told in our local St. Petersburg Times and on Bay News 9. A great big hug to all the volunteers who have provided money, time, sweat and tears to this worthwhile project. I thank you, as does Celia Gibson and her family. We need volunteers on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the weeks to come. The house dedication is planned for Saturday December 9th so watch for that announcement. If you want to help us please contact your Congregational Coordinator or Robert Reves our Habitat coordinator at www.phfh.org. 727-536-4755.The Habitat web site tells of current volunteer needs. Again, Thanks to everyone for making this a sucess.
President: Fred Olson Vice President: Andris Ritums Records Director: Cindy Johnson Financial Director: Lois Kabelitz Congregational Service Team Director: Ernie Graetz Assistant Financial Director: Communications Director: Gail Goepfert Community Service Team Director: Events Director: Youth Director: Tom Holdcraft Advisory Positions Financial Associate Advisor Tish Wold and Mark Howlett Internet Advisor: Thrivent Builds Chapter Specialist: Ken Rush Program Advisor: Special Advisor: Past President: Rita Sewell
As a congregational coordinator, you may have questions or need additional information related to your role. Here is a contact list to help you:
As we approach the end of another year I want to thank all the volunteers that came to us for support of their very worthwhile projects. So far we have funded 34 activities in the community and abroad. With $26,130 dollars for our Care Abounds in Communities® Funding much has been accomplished. The congregations have also taken advantage of their Care in Congregations® dollars to celebrate God's work in the local churches. Our Lutheran schools and camps have benefited through both Care in Regions® and Care Abound in Communities dollars. You have read about our Thrivent Builds project and the opportunity to participate next year in the project in Brazil or the Gulf coast. 13 congregations participated in the Care Abounds in Communities projects. Some congregations partnered with local non-profits like public schools and CASA. Other congregations raised money to send folks to build a church in Guyana, South America: feed orphans in the Ukraine and assist in rural America by helping folks build and repair homes. A group of Girl Scouts and a Boy Scout were able to tap into our funds to carry out a Join Hands Day project and an Eagle Scout project. We are greatful that Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has given so much back to our community. Because of all of you our communities and churches thrive and grow.
Adrian M. Tocklin, member of Grace Lutheran St. Petersburg has been nominated for the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans National Board of Directors. She has been endorsed for election by the board and is currently serving on the audit committee. We are proud to have Adrian Tocklin represent us and we encourage you vote for our board both locally and nationally.
Did you know that Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has a program called Care in Congregations® where funding is provided to Thrivent Financial members to conduct fund-raising and/or hands-on service activities to benefit your congregation or its related Lutheran institutions? In fact, Thrivent Financial members are encouraged to use the funds to help the congregation in its ministry to the community.
Congratulations to our South Pinellas County Chapter Communications Coordinator, Gail Goepfert, for excellence in maintaining our Web site. It has been recognized as Web site of the Month. If you are looking for information about our chapter then go tohttp://www.lutheransonline.com/southpinellascountychapter Gail and Ernie Graetz have kept us up to date on the progress of our Thrivent Builds with Habitat Project. In her spare time Gail also trained for the 3 Day Event for Breast Cancer and made the whole course in her wheelchair. Gail is one of many volunteers that make this Chapter a great sucess. Gail also worked with Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Florida in coordinating the latest Lutheran Day at the Rays event. Again a big thank you for all that you do.
Get ready for the new 2007 year. Post cards will be coming out soon announcing our 2007 Kick off Meeting. Join us to learn how you can "Thrive" as a member of this great chapter.
Are you a quilter? LOMF is looking for folks to make quilts to donate to the annual quilt auction to raise money for our camper fund. The auction will be held at the Florida Bahamas Synod Assembly in May 2007. If you are interested in making a quilt to donate our chapter will provide assistance in buying fabric for this worthwhile project. Please contact us if you are interested. If you want to make a quilt there is also a Quilting Retreat at Luther Springs Camp January 29-Feb 2. This 5 day quilting bee may be just the opportunity to get a project done. Call 813-801-9600 if you need more information on the quilting bee. LOMF also sponsors multiple golfing events to raise funds.
Bay Pines Lutheran, 7589 113th Ln, Seminole, FL 33772 727-391-1810 bpls-secretary@tampabay.rr.com WELS Christ Lutheran, 3451 30th Ave N, St. Pete, FL 33713 727-526-7853 christstpete@aol.com ELCA Christ the King Lutheran, 11220 Oakhurst Rd, Largo, FL 33774 727-595-2117 office@ctklc.org LCMS Faith Lutheran, 2601 49th St N, St. Pete, FL 33710 727-321-2472 htkclk@juno.com WELS Grace Lutheran, 4301 16th St N, St. Pete, FL 33703 727-527-1168 lindas@grace-lutheran.com LCMS Holy Comforter Lutheran, 10255 Paradise Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706 727-360-5739 holycomforter@mindspring.com ELCA Hope Lutheran, 1801 62nd Ave N, St. Pete, FL 33702 727-526-7460 hopelutheransp@verizon.net ELCA Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church, 2862 Weathersfield Ct, Clearwater, FL 33761 727-7L. L.C. of the Cross, 4545 Chancellor St NE, St. Pete, FL 33703 727-525-8364 sarah@mylcc.com ELCA L.C. of the Good Shepherd, 10891 102nd Ave, Seminole, FL 33778 727-391-4644 office@mygoodshepherd.net ELCA Our Savior Lutheran, 301 58th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33707 727-344-2684 support@oslutheran.org LCMS Prince Of Peace Lutheran, 455 Missouri Ave N, Largo, FL 33770 727-585-9969 barb@poplargo.org ELCA Rogate Lutheran, 4825 E Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764 727-531-2761 dahaase@netzero.net LCMS St Andrew Lutheran, 1901 62nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 727-864-3103 salc@tampabay.rr.com ELCA Trinity Lutheran, 401 5th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-822-3307 tlclutheran@earthlink.net ELCA
Thrivent Builds Giving offers members of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans® the opportunity to increase the impact of their donations to Habitat for Humanity® International or to a local Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Thrivent Financial contributes $1 for every $2 members donate to Habitat for Humanity, up to a maximum supplement of $300 per member annually. Plus, when members volunteer 25 or more hours to Habitat for Humanity, Thrivent Financial contributes another $25 per year to their donation.
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 your area, please contact one of your chapter leaders. To access your chapter leader contact information, go to www.thrivent.com; Members/Chapters; Information About My Chapter; View Leadership/Activities/Website; Chapter Leadership Board.
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