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GREETINGS FROM YOUR CHAPTER LEADERSHIP BOARD
The afternoon was perfect, the task before us much needed. The Lutheran Family Services Refugee House at St. Andrews Lutheran Church needed a little TLC in the yard department. Over 12 intrepid youth and 5 adults got their hands a little dirty as they pruned, planted, mulched, watered, and raked away. They finished up the afternoon with PIZZA! This was the work of the Midlands South Carolina Chapter of Thrivent in our first JOINHANDS DAYS of this year. Drive by and see the Chapter at work! Pastor Frank Anderson coordinated this event for the chapter.
On Monday evening, the 30th of April, the Midland's South Carolina Chapter hosted one of several events during the year. This Thrivent membership appreciation dinner was held at St. Andrews's Lutheran Church. The Forgiven band from Mt.Herman Lutheran Church entertained us with their praise and worship music. Good Shepherd's Mens group catered the dinner. Total attendance was seventy-five (75). There was plenty of room for more, so please try to come to our next dinner on July the 9th. You will be glad you did -- and so will we. It is a great time for us to get to know one another.
Are you or someone you know interested in a career where you can: • Make a difference in people’s lives? • Manage their own schedule? • Experience personal—and financial—rewards? Thrivent Financial is growing and looking for financial representatives in the Columbia area who are: • Self motivated and highly organized • Driven to excel • Willing to help others • Respected for their integrity Financial representatives are dedicated to helping Lutherans protect and provide for their families, achieve their financial goals, and give back to their communities and congregations. Learn about a career as a financial representative and be part of the nation’s leading fraternal benefit society today. The Senior Partner of the Southeast Region will be conducting informational interviews soon in Columbia. To schedule an interview, contact Cathy Griffith by e-mail at cathy.griffith@thrivent.com or call 866.616.1113.
NOW IS THE TIME to consider becoming more involved! Over the next several months your chapter will be looking for potential candidates to serve on the leadership board. Would you like to participate? Would you like to have a vote on how our chapter funds are dispersed? The Midlands Chapter of Thrivent supports outstanding activities each year and needs your input and guidance. Requirements are that you be a Midlands Chapter Thrivent member, age 16 or older, and from a different household than other elected leaders. Elected board positions are: President, Vice President, Records Director, Financial Director, Assistant Financial Director, Congregational Service Team Director, Community Service Team Director, Youth Director, Events Director, and Communications Director. A chapter leader’s term is one year (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31). Pray about this opportunity to serve on the leadership board and call to ask questions and express interest. Elections will take place in the fall.
Please check the Thrivent website and see that your Coordinator list is up to date. Each congregation needs to have 3 Coordinators listed. Also have you applied for the Care in Congregations funds available to your congregation? Each congregation is entitled to $1300 or $1600 this year, as it has been in the past, depending on the size of the congregation. It is important that you apply for this money as soon as possible and not wait until the end of the year. These funds are available for fundraising or hands on activities for the congregation.This may be applied for through any kind of supplemental funds on a 1 to 1 basis and used for any need within your congregation or for others, if you choose. If you have any questions feel free to call:
Want to make a child feel loved and cared for? Then join other members of your chapter who are busy knitting or crocheting sweaters for needy children all over the world. Don’t be intimidated by the word “sweater”. This sweater is very easy to make – two large T’s made by knitting or purling a row. Completed T’s are then hand stitched together to create the sweater. It’s that simple. They are crafted from 4-ply, washable cotton yarn and are all made from the same pattern. This is because great differences in design or materials could create problems for the kids. Using a variety of colors to mix and match make each sweater unique and original.
HOW TO HELP YOUR CONGREGATION 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.
This newsletter is written for you by volunteer leaders of your local Thrivent Financial for Lutherans chapter, and any views expressed are those of the writer. For questions, comments or to learn more about chapter activities in your area, please contact one of your chapter leaders, who are listed on our Web site at: www.thrivent.com/members. Just click on Information About My Chapter.
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