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Letters from the Thrivent mailbox
A Run for Affordable Housing
Members of Redeemer Charities, the fund-raising arm of Redeemer Lutheran Church,
are known for looking for fun and creative ways to take the gospel into our
community. We often partner with corporations and national service organizations
to raise money for those in need.
Our first event was a 5K race and family fun walk held this past September.
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we decided to give a portion of the monies
raised to Habitat for Humanity and a few other organizations that were helping
with disaster relief. As always, Thrivent Financial was ready to assist with
matching funds for the event.
Imagine our delight when we read the Winter issue of Thrivent magazine and
learned about the new alliance between Thrivent Financial and Habitat for Humanity.
We are thrilled to see Thrivent Financial taking on such a bold venture, and
invite the members of our Thrivent Financial family to join us in praying for
those involved in Habitat projects.
Mike Avey and Linda Rein
Co-Directors, Redeemer Charities
Austintown, Ohio
Also on the Run
Members of Ascension of Christ Lutheran Church are also working to make "Home
Sweet Home" (Winter 2005, p. 2) a reality here in Michigan. We plan to
work at a Habitat for Humanity build site in the next several months, but in
the meantime, we have been working to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of
Oakland County, Michigan. We recently held both a 5K "Run for Humanity"
and a one-mile fun run that attracted more than 100 runners and raised $3,000.
As a congregation, we are thankful for Thrivent Financial's commitment to Habitat.
We pray that this movement will continue to grow, and that other congregations
will also develop creative ways to add to what the larger Lutheran community
is doing.
The Rev. Thomas A. Zucconi
Beverly Hills, Michigan
The 'Eyes' Have It
Would you please consider printing all of your articles on a white or beige
background? We wanted to read the "Please Take Off Your Shoes" article
(Winter 2005, p. 12), but the dark blue background made it difficult without
straining our eyes. Have pity on us!
Tom and Connie Grau
Abington, Pennsylvania
EDITORS' NOTE: Point well taken.
We agree that type set on darker backgrounds is often difficult to read, and
we try to avoid it whenever possible. We hope you find this issue a little easier
on the eyes!
CORRECTION: The chart on p. 5 of the Winter 2005 issue contained
errors. The corrected chart appears below.
Source: Ibbotson Associates
ONLINE POLL
How did you respond to hurricane Katrina?
| I gave money. |
86% |
| I donated water, food or other necessities. |
9% |
| I gave of my time by volunteering at a collection site or
phone bank. |
6% |
This issue's question: In addition to tithing, what's the No. 1 thing you're
planning to do with your tax refund?
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