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Looking for a career where you can be your unique, authentic self? Market Vice President Josh Duesterbeck found it at Thrivent. You could, too. Explore the opportunity 👉 thriventcareers.com/authenticself
Looking for a career where you can be your unique, authentic self? Market Vice President Josh Duesterbeck found it at Thrivent. You could, too. Explore the opportunity 👉 thriventcareers.com/authenticself


We are collecting items for the DeWitt Referral Center Christmas Boxes soon to be distributed by the Center to families in need. There are two ways you can help by donating items: PAPER PRODUCTS: toilet paper, facial tissues, paper towels FOOD: 1-2 cans cream of mushroom soup, 1-2 cans green beans or corn, 1 box stuffing, 1 box instant mashed potatoes, 1 packet gravy mix, 1 can fruit cocktail or sliced pineapple, 1 box brownie mix, 1 box pancake mix, 1 bottle syrup Items are being collected NOW through Wed., Dec. 13, M-F 9-4 at our DeWitt office: 908 6th Ave. Stop by our office during DeWitt's Hometown Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 5-7 PM for a treat, something warm to drink, and pick up a bag to fill and return with your grocery donations. Thank you for generously supporting our community's outreach during this season and throughout the year! "Every good and perfect gift is from above..." (James 1:17). No products will be sold. For additional disclosures, see Thrivent.com/disclosures.

We are collecting items for the DeWitt Referral Center Christmas Boxes soon to be distributed by the Center to families in need. There are two ways you can help by donating items: PAPER PRODUCTS: toilet paper, facial tissues, paper towels FOOD: 1-2 cans cream of mushroom soup, 1-2 cans green beans or corn, 1 box stuffing, 1 box instant mashed potatoes, 1 packet gravy mix, 1 can fruit cocktail or sliced pineapple, 1 box brownie mix, 1 box pancake mix, 1 bottle syrup Items are being collected NOW through Wed., Dec. 13, M-F 9-4 at our DeWitt office: 908 6th Ave. Stop by our office during DeWitt's Hometown Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 5-7 PM for a treat, something warm to drink, and pick up a bag to fill and return with your grocery donations. Thank you for generously supporting our community's outreach during this season and throughout the year! "Every good and perfect gift is from above..." (James 1:17). No products will be sold. For additional disclosures, see Thrivent.com/disclosures.


Let's be merry together! Stop by our CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE at our Cedar Rapids office on Thursday, Dec. 14, 5-7 PM for treats, cheer, and activities for all ages. Santa will be waiting for a visit and photo with you and the wee ones in your life. We'll be streaming a special Christmas concert featuring Grammy®️ Award-winning artist, Chris Tomlin, to put a song in your heart as we share the blessing of our Savior's birth. In this season of giving, you can join with American Legion Post 298 as they offer caring support to residents at the Iowa Veterans Home by bringing donations: men's size 10 tennis shoes, XL & up undershirts & sweatshirts/pants, deodorant, individually-wrapped snacks and candy, and large-print adult coloring books. Another option for supporting American Legion Post 298 is to donate funds for their American Legion Boys State civics leadership program. Thrivent will match monetary donations given to Post 298 during our open house 1:1 up to $1,000! Our Thrivent Mississippi Valley Associates office is located at 3349 Southgate Ct. SW, Suite 101, Cedar Rapids. No reservations needed, but call (319) 366-2991 if you have questions. We would love to welcome you, your family, and your friends! "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:15 No products will be sold. For additional disclosures, see thrivent.com/disclosures.

Let's be merry together! Stop by our CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE at our Cedar Rapids office on Thursday, Dec. 14, 5-7 PM for treats, cheer, and activities for all ages. Santa will be waiting for a visit and photo with you and the wee ones in your life. We'll be streaming a special Christmas concert featuring Grammy®️ Award-winning artist, Chris Tomlin, to put a song in your heart as we share the blessing of our Savior's birth. In this season of giving, you can join with American Legion Post 298 as they offer caring support to residents at the Iowa Veterans Home by bringing donations: men's size 10 tennis shoes, XL & up undershirts & sweatshirts/pants, deodorant, individually-wrapped snacks and candy, and large-print adult coloring books. Another option for supporting American Legion Post 298 is to donate funds for their American Legion Boys State civics leadership program. Thrivent will match monetary donations given to Post 298 during our open house 1:1 up to $1,000! Our Thrivent Mississippi Valley Associates office is located at 3349 Southgate Ct. SW, Suite 101, Cedar Rapids. No reservations needed, but call (319) 366-2991 if you have questions. We would love to welcome you, your family, and your friends! "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:15 No products will be sold. For additional disclosures, see thrivent.com/disclosures.


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In this season of gratitude, it was such a joy to join with great volunteers from Faith Lutheran Church in Marion to package 5,000 meals for Take Away Hunger! Please check out the great photos to view the fun and the many helping hands. Contact us at (319) 366-2991 if you would like information about your group or congregation participating in a food packaging event or other Thrivent Community service project with us in 2024. "And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him" (Colossians 3:17).

In this season of gratitude, it was such a joy to join with great volunteers from Faith Lutheran Church in Marion to package 5,000 meals for Take Away Hunger! Please check out the great photos to view the fun and the many helping hands. Contact us at (319) 366-2991 if you would like information about your group or congregation participating in a food packaging event or other Thrivent Community service project with us in 2024. "And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him" (Colossians 3:17).


On Wednesday we were able to witness and celebrate the homecoming of 152 United States Army 411th Engineer Company Soldiers who deployed overseas before Christmas 2022. What a joyous occasion! Together with the help of community donors and volunteers, including American Legion Post 298 of Marion, Trinity Lutheran School Summer Academy, churches, and individuals, we were able to give each soldier a care package during their deployment to remind them of support back home and to thank them for their service. Welcome home!

On Wednesday we were able to witness and celebrate the homecoming of 152 United States Army 411th Engineer Company Soldiers who deployed overseas before Christmas 2022. What a joyous occasion! Together with the help of community donors and volunteers, including American Legion Post 298 of Marion, Trinity Lutheran School Summer Academy, churches, and individuals, we were able to give each soldier a care package during their deployment to remind them of support back home and to thank them for their service. Welcome home!


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As a Thrivent market vice president, Josh integrates his faith into his work. He’s built a career serving clients who value the purpose-based advice he gives that helps them reach their financial goals. Explore the opportunity to work with purpose as a Thrivent financial advisor: thriventcareers.com/3sQPHFN


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