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Exciting news! Thrivent has been named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for the first time. Honored to be part of an organization recognized for its innovation, quality of management, financial soundness and commitment to long-term value. Learn more about this recognition here: https://bit.ly/466lt23

Insurance Office Professional

Now Hiring: Insurance Office Professional – Van Wert Office We are seeking a motivated and dependable insurance office professional to support daily operations in our Van Wert location. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real impact. 📍 Van Wert, OH 🔗 Apply here: https://thrivent.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/OH---Van-Wert/Insurance-Office-Professional_REQ-45768-1

Weather update ❄️ Due to continued inclement weather, our office will remain closed for the remainder of today (1/26/26). Thank you for your understanding—stay safe!

📢 Office Closure Alert: Due to inclement weather, both our Napoleon and Van Wert offices will be closed until at least 12 PM tomorrow, 1/26/26. If the weather does not improve by late morning, we may stay closed for the rest of the day. We want to ensure the safety of both our clients and staff, so we appreciate your understanding during this time. If you have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow, your advisor will call you to reschedule. Stay safe and warm! ❄️

Thrivent’s Head of Equity Investments, Jim Tinucci, shares what he’s watching most closely as we head into 2026, given market volatility and mixed economic signals: https://bit.ly/3LM213M

Thrivent investment leaders gathered on Jan. 13 to discuss their perspectives on the health of the markets and economy. Their conversation included a number of insights to help you navigate the shifting environment. Hear them review inflation, the labor market, AI and more: https://bit.ly/4sIMLFz

At Endeavor Financial Group, we are grateful for the chance to recognize those who serve our community with unwavering dedication. 💙 Our Member Engagement and Community Director, Jean Cohrs, recently had the honor of addressing the leadership team of the Henry County Sheriff’s Department to share heartfelt gratitude for their steadfast leadership and commitment to keeping Henry County safe 24/7, 365. Their professionalism, courage, and dedication do not go unnoticed. We deeply appreciate the personal sacrifices they make and the commitment they demonstrate every single day in service to our community. Thank you for all that you do. 🚓🙏

Should you expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year? Hear projections from Thrivent’s Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe: https://bit.ly/4qBuKr2

🎬 Double the showings, double the impact! We’re excited to host two special movie showings of I Can Only Imagine 2, continuing the powerful true story behind MercyMe’s music. The film follows Bart Millard as he navigates newfound success, deep personal struggles, and a journey of faith, forgiveness, and redemption that shapes both his life and his message of hope. 🍿 Tickets, popcorn, and snacks are provided. Just come and enjoy! 🎥 Showing #1 Van Wert Cinemas (Van Wert, OH) February 28 | 10:00 AM Capacity: 75 🎥 Showing #2 Skye Cinemas (Wauseon, OH) February 28 | 2:00 PM Capacity: 100 RSVP required Please contact Jean Cohrs jean.cohrs@thrivent.com 419-758-3600 Seats are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early. We look forward to sharing this inspiring experience with you! Products will not be sold at this event.

End-of-week construction update 👷‍♂️🏗️ Our office addition continues to take shape, and this week brought solid progress on the build. Each step gets us closer to the finished space, and it’s great to see the momentum as the project moves forward. Stay tuned for more updates as construction continues.

Big thanks to Isaiah Irving of L.J. Irving Demolition for these great drone photos of our office 📸🚁 The images capture the progress on our office addition as of the end of last week. It’s exciting to see the build taking shape, and we appreciate the teamwork that helps move this project forward.

🎄✨ Christmas Open House Recap ✨🎄 On December 16th, we were happy to host our Christmas Open House at our Van Wert office. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season together and to recognize Carl and Jean Etzler, whose presence made the day even more special. We truly enjoyed welcoming everyone who stopped by to share in the holiday spirit, conversation, and celebration. We hope everyone had a joyful holiday season. No products were sold at this event.

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Michael! 🎂🎉 Please join us in celebrating Michael Etter on his birthday! We’re so glad to have you on our team and truly appreciate the energy, dedication, and positivity you bring every day. Wishing you a year ahead filled with success, great moments, and plenty of reasons to celebrate—starting today! 🎈 Enjoy your special day, Michael! 🎈

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Jean! 🎂🎉 Please join us in wishing Jean Cohrs a very happy birthday! We’re grateful for all you do and the positive spirit you bring to our team. Wishing you a year filled with happiness, success, and many moments worth celebrating. Hope your day is wonderful, Jean! 🎈✨

Action Team Spotlight: Rooted in Redemption 🎄🍬 St. Paul Lutheran Church hosted a joyful Action Team event on December 7th, “Rooted in Redemption: The Candy Cane & the Nativity Story,” for Preschool–2nd Grade families. This special morning gave families the opportunity to experience the message of Christmas through the story of the Candy Cane and engaging, hands-on activities that pointed everyone to the true meaning of the season—the birth of Jesus. ✨ Action Team funds were used to provide food and supplies, including a free brunch that families enjoyed together, adding to the spirit of celebration and community. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

📖✨ Thrivent Action Team Spotlight ✨📖 Clients James and Sara Rode hosted a wonderful Action Team event to support the PH LifeWise 5th grade religious school release class this Christmas. Together, 23 Application Bibles were purchased and given as gifts to the students. The Thrivent Action Team covered a little over half of the cost, with James and Sara covering the rest to make sure every child received a Bible. ❤️ As Jim shared, “Thanks for access to a wonderful program to assist others.” See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

🚧 Groundbreaking Has Begun! 🚧 We’re excited to share that construction is officially underway on our office building expansion! A huge thank-you to Becks Construction for leading the work and helping bring this project to life. This expansion will add more offices, a new conference room, and additional bathrooms, giving us more space to collaborate and better serve our team and clients. We can’t wait to see it come together!

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Carl Etzler! 🎂 We appreciate all you do for our team and our clients, and we hope the year ahead brings new opportunities, great memories, and lots of reasons to smile.

Looking for a simple, meaningful way to make a lasting impact? The Thrivent Cause Kit™️ is a prepackaged volunteer experience delivered right to your door. Support children and families living in energy poverty by assembling solar lights. If you’re a Thrivent client with membership, learn more or request a kit today: https://bit.ly/3HKZ1CJ

Thrivent Action Team Highlight: Honoring Veterans 🎖️ The Men of God at St. Paul’s proudly sponsored the placement of wreaths at each veteran’s grave in their church cemetery. This heartfelt ceremony was held in conjunction with the national Wreaths Across America program, joining thousands across the country in remembering and honoring those who served. 🌟 Impact: Using a Thrivent Action Team, they purchased over 100 wreaths to honor the brave men and women who defended our freedom. For every wreath purchased, Wreaths Across America provided a $5 payback, which was donated to an organization supporting veterans and current armed forces members. 💡 This event gave the congregation a meaningful opportunity to remember those who served and helped educate the youth about the sacrifices made by military members. Thank you to everyone who helped make this mission possible and for joining in honoring these heroes! See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.