Thrivent - Galilee Lutheran Church

THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS

THRIVENT NEWS

Thrivent Financial is a national Lutheran support organization that provides insurance, financial products and counseling. In addition, Thrivent provides matching funds to local chapters for projects in their churches and communities. It is not necessary to purchase their insurance or other financial investments in order to be a member. Lutherans can become associate members for a fee of $10.00 per year. This entitles them to all benefits except scholarships for their children or a vote for national officers. Galilee is a member of Thrivent's Delmar Chapter.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has provided $8500 for Thrivent's Care Abounds in Communities program which provides funds to help Thrivent Financial members meet the needs of individuals, families or qualified non-profit organizations in their communities. For 2010 Thrivent has provided $500.00 to the Women's Guild sponsorship of a Seminary student. Thrivent has matched $1200 for a future visit from Youth International which is a big outreach for the children of our community. Other projects matched are $500.00 for Thanksgiving Baskets and $400 for support of a needy family at Christmas. The other 3 churches in the Delmar Chapter have completed similar projects.

For information, or if you have questions, contact Jim Caldwell at 410-827-7494

DelMarVa Chapter officers from Galilee for 2011 are: President - Joan Carter and Financial Director - Bob Gosselin.

Galilee held a benefit for Cliff and Ruth Stanley on Sunday, November 16. (See link "Benefit Dinner"). Thrivent matched $5000.00 of the proceeds out of their remaining funds for "Care in Communities" for 2003 (including a most generous $2000.00 transfer from the Chesapeake Bay Chapter). The Stanleys received over $13,000.00. Below is the committee for this dinner, including many Thrivent members. Committee chairperson, Vicki Spinelli is center, back row. The photo below that is of Thrivent District Financial Counselor Ray Chapman (on right) who has just presented a check to our chapter treasurer, Bob Kuebel. Galilee co-ordinator Dick Deren is on the left.