An invitation from the Anoka County Chapter of Thrivent

The following educational workshop is being presented by Thrivent Financial, and hosted by Kevin Schwartz, Financial Consultant. 

We will discuss the ins and outs of why it is important to prearrange your funeral, how pre-paying for a funeral is different than having life insurance, and how it relates to estate planning overall. Spots are limited, so registration is required. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Jane Mellas is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. The views expressed in this presentation by Jane Mellas are his/her own and not necessarily those of Thrivent Financial or its affiliates. Neither Thrivent Financial nor its affiliates or representatives provide legal or tax advice. You should consult with an attorney or tax advisor for specific advice.

Presented by:
 Jane Mellas, Funeral Director, Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels
 Kevin Schwartz, Financial Consultant, FIC
Date: April 25th, 2012
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m
Location: Tournament Players Club, 11444 Tournament Players Parkway, Blaine, MN 55449
Contact: Contact: Kevin Schwartz, kevin.schwartz@thrivent.com 

Click here to Register

Please, feel free to pass this along and invite family or friends to join you to take advantage of the information about pre-arranged funeral planning.

Don’t forget to direct Thrivent Choice Dollars^SM

Thrivent Choice Dollars grant funds can help support Lutheran organizations you care about. Don’t let your designated Choice Dollars^SM expire. 

Eligible members of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans who have been designated Choice Dollars have until March 31, 2012 to direct any remaining 2011 Choice Dollars. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-THRIVENT and state “Thrivent Choice.”

The Thrivent Choice^SM program offers two ways members can help choose where to direct some of Thrivent Financial's charitable outreach funds. Some members can participate in both, based on eligibility. See program details.

Anoka County Chapter 30099 of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Donates Money and Food to food shelves in Anoka County: ACBC in Anoka, SACA in Columbia Heights, and NACE in East Bethel

The Anoka County Chapter of Thrivent Financial earned The Chapter of Excellence for 2011 Award for its outstanding work in addressing local community and was honored with an additional $250 which has been to donated to the food shelves in Anoka County. This chapter also held a fundraiser movie event, which raised money and collected food donations that was also donated to the local food shelves in Anoka County.

Additionally, the chapter made 67 grants totaling $70,275 to Anoka County area individuals and non-profit groups to be used for humanitarian or community development purposes, including Free2B, Lee Carlson Center, and Family Promise.

The Anoka Chapter members held more than 15 events in the area to bring people together for fun, education and helping others. For example, the chapter gave supplemental funds to over 39 benefits, hosted a trip the a Twins’ game, held financial workshops, hosted a night at the theatre, and much more.