"Do everything in love." - 1 Corinthians 16:14
🌟 Action Team Spotlight: Okolona Buckeyes 4-H Booth
Local youth programs thrive because of caring community members who are willing to lend a hand!
This photo highlights an Action Team led by Rhonda Slee. Using Thrivent Action Team seed money, Rhonda purchased supplies for the Okolona Buckeyes 4-H Club's booth at the Henry County Fair.
The club's booth helped showcase the Okolona Buckeyes 4-H program to fair attendees and highlighted the opportunities 4-H provides for local youth. By helping fund the booth supplies, Rhonda supported the club's efforts to connect with the community and share the impact of their organization.
Thank you, Rhonda, for helping promote youth involvement and making a positive difference in our community!
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"The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation." - Psalm 118:14
🔥 Action Team Spotlight: BBQ Fundraiser for Local Families
Nothing brings a community together quite like great food and a great cause!
These photos highlight an Action Team led by Mark Hill during the Liberty Days celebration. Through a community BBQ fundraiser, volunteers came together to raise money that will help support local youth and families in need.
By turning a community event into an opportunity to give back, Mark and his team made a meaningful impact right here at home. Thank you, Mark, for your leadership and commitment to serving others through generosity and community involvement.
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Financial planning for millennials: A comprehensive guide
Does it feel like every financial goal is competing for the same dollars? This guide offers 7 ways to prioritize your money and make progress toward what matters most. ⬇️ Let’s talk about what’s competing for your attention and how we can build a financial plan to address it.
Is it time to start taking your required minimum distributions? Reach out to learn more about RMDs and how they may impact your retirement goals.
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🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Chris Ridley! 🎂🎉
Whether he's helping clients, supporting the team, or being a great sport in our latest reel, Chris always brings a positive attitude and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
We're grateful for all that he does and especially for the laughs he's helped create along the way! Please join us in wishing Chris a fantastic birthday filled with fun, celebration, and maybe a few bloopers that won't make it onto social media. 😄
Happy Birthday, Chris! 🥳🎈
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September 2026 Market Update: Healthy growth sends stocks to new highs
Markets continue to navigate a mix of opportunities and challenges. Strong earnings, AI-driven investment and a resilient labor market supported equities, while higher interest rates remain a key consideration for investors. Learn more in Thrivent's September Market Update. ⬇️
Looking back on a great day at the Rivercity Rodders Fall Festival last weekend! 🚗🍂
We had a great time catching up with our current clients, enjoying the car show, meeting new people, and being part of the event as one of the sponsors. We even had the opportunity to present a special Endeavor Award to one of the cars! 🏆
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and spun the wheel with us! 🎉 We loved getting to meet so many people from our community.
We also want to give a special shoutout to Brad for giving the prayer during the 9/11 Memorial held at the event. 🇺🇸 We’re grateful for his service to our country and thankful for the opportunity to pause and remember those we lost.
Thanks to Rivercity Rodders for putting on another great event! ❤️
No products were sold at this event. The Rivercity Rodders are not endorsed or affiliated with Thrivent. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
🌟 Have You Used a Thrivent Action Team?
You've seen us sharing Action Team Spotlights, but do you know what a Thrivent Action Team is?
Thrivent Action Teams provide eligible Thrivent clients with seed money, custom T-shirts, and promotional materials to help bring service projects, fundraisers, educational events, and community outreach activities to life.
Whether you're curious about how Action Teams work, wondering if your project might qualify, or looking for ideas for your next event, we're happy to help!
📞 Contact Taylor Bettcher or Jean Cohrs at 419-758-3600 📧 Email us at endeavorfinancialgroup@thrivent.com
Have you completed a Thrivent Action Team recently? We'd love to hear about it! If you'd like your project featured on our social media pages, send us your photos and a brief description of your event so we can highlight the impact you're making in our communities.
Together, we can continue turning generosity into action and making a difference where we live, work, and serve. 💙❤️
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"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
✨ Action Team Spotlight: Rockford United Methodist Church Building Fundraiser ✨
This week's Action Team Spotlight shines on Barb Pedroza and the volunteers at Rockford United Methodist Church! 🙌⛪💙
To help raise funds for their new church building project, the congregation organized a community garage sale fundraiser filled with great finds, fellowship, and support for a meaningful cause. Through her Thrivent Action Team, Barb received funding to purchase food and refreshments for the event, helping create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone who attended.
From planning the sale to serving guests, volunteers came together to support the future of their church and strengthen connections within the community. Thank you, Barb, and all the volunteers who helped make this fundraiser a success! 💙
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Join us on Friday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
for Shoetober, a community fundraiser dedicated to
helping provide new shoes for children in our
local schools.
Every donation collected will go toward purchasing
shoes for students in our area, helping ensure they
have the comfort and confidence they need throughout
the school year. This is a simple opportunity to come
together as a community and make a meaningful
difference in the lives of local children and families.
We’ll also have food and refreshments available for
guests. Feel free to stay and enjoy lunch with us or take
advantage of our convenient drive-through option if
you’re short on time.
Stop by between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and stay as long as
you’d like. Whether you’re making a donation, grabbing
lunch or simply learning more about the cause, your
support helps make an impact. Together, we can help
local children put their best foot forward—one pair of
shoes at a time.
No products will be sold.
🌟 Action Team Spotlight: Four County Student Food Bank 🌟
This week's Action Team Spotlight shines on Cindy Gerken for supporting students at Four County Career Center! 👏❤️
Four County provides high school students with hands-on training in a variety of trades and career fields, helping prepare them for future success. The school also operates a food bank where students can access easy-to-prepare meals and essential hygiene products when needed.
Using her Thrivent Action Team, Cindy helped purchase food and supplies for the food bank, helping ensure students have access to basic necessities that can make a big difference in their daily lives. 🥫🧴💙
Thank you, Cindy, for helping support local students and showing how small acts of generosity can have a lasting impact on our community!
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✨ The latest Endeavor Edition has arrived!
Inside, you'll find office updates and a look back at summer through the eyes of our interns. We can't wait for you to read their stories and see what they've been working on during their time with Endeavor.
📖 Read the 4th edition here: https://www.thrivent.com/library/endeavor-financial-group-newsletter