Two page newsletter: #4 2006 Newsletter| Two page newsletter: #4 2006 Newsletter | | |
| South Pinellas County Chapter, 2006 Wrap UP |
The year 2006 was an outstanding year for the South Pinellas County Chapter. The Lutheran community came together and sucessfully built our first Habitat for Humanity Home for Celia Gibson. The dedication was a joyous occasion and well attended by her family, Habitat staff,volunteers, Lutherans, neighbors and Thrivent officials. We are greatful for the opportunity to participate in such a worthwhile event. Our chapter will not provide direct support of a home in 2007 but will assist our North Pinellas Chapter in their efforts.
Fred Olson has been elected to serve as President for the 2007 year. This will be Fred's first opportunity to serve on the South Pinellas Chapter Board. We will be assisting him in his transition. There will be a leaders training early February 2007 and we plan to schedule our 2007 Congregational Coordinator training after that date in late February. Ernie Graetz will be serving as our new Congregational Service Team Director. He will also be attending the new leaders meeting in February. We will send out post cards announcing that important Congregational Coordiantor meeting soon, so watch your mail.
Our chapter has had some great moments in 2006. As each of you plan your resolutions for 2007 look around you and pay close attention to where God is at work in your congregation, community and the world.
Your chapter will be assisting you in those events that allow the people of God to step out in faith and make a difference to others. It may be a small event to help a physically challanged friend gain access to their home. Perhaps you will participate in one of the 2007 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity projects. Others will partner with youth on Join Hands Day.
Each one of us is gifted by God to serve. We are looking forward to a new partnership with All Children's Hospital of St. Petersburg and will soon have a great story regarding that partnership. Please invite your friends and family to get involved with your congregational outreach and community service projects.
Member Benefits to enhance quality of life
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a caring organization like no other. One way Thrivent Financial shows 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 resources and discounted services. Members can view and order benefits from Thrivent Financial's Web site at www.thrivent.com >> Members/Chapters >> Benefits/Services for Members, or call 800-372-8236.
Remember to order your benefits and if you cannot use them then donate them to your Sunday School or to Missions
| Thrivent Builds Giving May Be Designated to Pinellas Habitat |
Give a gift. Make a difference.
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. Our local Pinellas Couty Habitat affiliate # is 1905
To learn more about Thrivent Builds Giving, to donate online or to get a copy of the Thrivent Builds Giving donation form, visit www.thriventbuilds.com.
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