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I’m pretty thankful for the opportunity to work hard, serve others, and then step away from it all and enjoy some time with my family.
Good views, good company, and a lot of reasons to smile. Can’t complain about that!
Action Team Spotlight
Each year, I use my Action Team to fund 600 flowers, allowing us to place a flower in remembrance of a baby.
This year, we were able to include 78 babies who had not been included in previous years. They weren’t intentionally left out, we simply didn’t know those spots were there. After last year’s event, I walked through the cemetery and noticed some gaps between the headstones that made me wonder if there should be another marker there. When I asked the office, they showed me the map, and I realized there were 78 more babies who needed to be remembered.
So this year, those spots had flowers, too.
But the flowers are about so much more than flowers. They help create a safe space for families in our community to grieve, remember, and feel seen and understood. For some, it may be a step toward healing or closure. Most importantly, it’s a place where these babies are remembered and their lives are acknowledged.
I’m incredibly thankful for the Action Team support I receive for this event. It takes a financial weight off my shoulders and allows me to focus on what matters most, creating a meaningful space for our community and the families who come together to honor these babies.
This is something I’m honored to do, but it truly takes a community to make it possible.
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There’s just something about this time of year.
Cooler mornings, changing leaves, football, good food, and more reasons to gather with the people you love.
Fall break is here, and we want to know what you’re up to! Taking a trip? Staying close to home? Enjoying some extra family time?
Share a favorite photo from your fall break in the comments and let us see what you’ve been up to! 🍁
Apparently, even talking about the toy budget can be exhausting. 😂
One minute we’re talking numbers, the next…
What’s a topic you could talk about for five minutes that would have everyone else falling asleep? 😴
ACTION TEAM SPOTLIGHT!!
Our family started More Than A Meal in 2020, during the pandemic - one week before Thanksgiving, when we realized that many people would go without a Thanksgiving meal due to the pandemic.
I decided we had to take action. I put the word out on Facebook garage sale sites and such, that if anyone needed a Thanksgiving meal, we would deliver it for free the day before Thanksgiving. I thought we might get a few requests.
But when my husband came home that day, and I told him what I did, he said, "What are we going to do if we get 100 meal requests?" And I said, "We'll deliver 100 meals. God will provide. He always does".
And man did He ever. We had over 150 meal requests come in!
We rallied the troops. Friends and family donated their time and money to help pull it off. Our kitchen was full of love and laughter, all masked and gloved up - ready to send out some love & meals. My son's hockey team even volunteered to deliver the meals!
We somehow pulled it off! And we vowed that as long as there's a need, we will continue this ministry.
The following year, we partnered with our church, The Haven at Sandy Hook UMC, to utilize their commercial kitchen to be able to serve even more of our neighbors in need. And last year, we served over 1,400 meals in Bartholomew County!
We are so thankful for the Thrivent grants, as they allow us to have seed money to get the fundraising going and to help fund this ministry and spread the word to our neighbors that they matter, they are seen, and they are loved.
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We take “serving others” pretty seriously around here. 😂
And apparently, we take serving up some pretty good wings seriously too!
Just a little behind-the-scenes look at the people who make up our Thrivent family. Good food, good people, and plenty of reasons to gather around the table.
A few other truths about life insurance:
- It can be more affordable than a lot of people think.
- Your work policy probably isn’t enough on its own.
- Some types offer other benefits and tax advantages.
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It’s not too late to strengthen your income strategyIncome, taxes, Social Security and withdrawal decisions all play a role in retirement. Understanding how these factors connect can help you feel more confident about what you can spend—and how long your money may last.
Before required minimum distributions begin, discover how your savings can turn into income to help you make the most of what you've worked hard to build. ⬇️
Through Thrivent Action Team funding, Road Map to Growth was able to support two meaningful outreach events in our community.
1. Goodie Bags for Teenagers at Valley Vista Mental Health Treatment Facility
Road Map to Growth prepared and distributed goodie bags for teenagers currently receiving treatment at Valley Vista Mental Health Treatment Facility. The bags were intended to provide encouragement, care, and a reminder that they are not alone during a difficult season. The Thrivent Action Team funds helped make it possible to purchase the items needed to create these thoughtful gifts.
2. War Wall Course at Dove Recovery House
Road Map to Growth also taught a “War Wall” course for women currently staying at Dove Recovery House in Columbus, Indiana. The course focused on learning how to take our thoughts captive and recognize the importance of addressing negative thoughts with truth and intentionality. Thanks to Thrivent Action Team funding, we were able to purchase the materials needed for the course, allowing each participant to engage in the teaching and create her own War Wall tool.
Both events gave Road Map to Growth an opportunity to serve women and young people through encouragement, practical resources, and faith-based support. We are grateful for the opportunity to use Thrivent Action Team funding to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
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Life is better when you have good people along for the ride. ❤️
We’re here to celebrate community, family, giving back, and the people who make a difference right here in our community.
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How a term-to-permanent life insurance contract conversion worksLife changes—your life insurance can, too. Discover how converting a term policy to permanent coverage can offer lifelong protection.
September 2026 Market Update: Healthy growth sends stocks to new highsMarkets 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. ⬇️
A meaningful life is made up of more than financial goals. It’s the family adventures, ordinary days, and little moments along the way.
At Thrivent, we believe your money should help support the life that matters most to you.
If you could drop everything right now and take a family day trip anywhere, where would you go? 🚙
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Basics of a financial plan: What it is & getting startedFeel like financial responsibilities are pulling you in different directions? A financial plan can help you connect the dots between where you are, where you want to go and what matters most along the way.
How the cash value of life insurance worksYour life insurance could be more than protection—it could be a financial asset. 💡 A permanent life insurance policy has the ability to accumulate cash value, which you can possibly use to help fund your retirement, college education or new home.
Take a look at this resource to learn more about the cash value feature and what type of life insurance policy may be right for you.
📚 We made it through the first month of school!
Whether your kids are thriving, surviving, or somewhere in between… we want to hear about it!
👇 Tell us:
✨ What has been your child’s favorite back-to-school moment so far?
📸 Or share your favorite back-to-school photo from this year!
Let’s celebrate the little moments, big milestones, and everything in between. 💛
👗 Thrivent Action Team Highlight: Glass Slipper 👗
We love seeing Thrivent Action Teams bring people together for a purpose that makes a lasting impact!
Shiloh used her Thrivent Action Team to help support Glass Slipper, a local ministry that provides free prom dresses to young women in need. With a donated space ready to become a dressing and shopping area, volunteers came together to help transform it into a welcoming place where young women can find a dress and feel special for an important night.
Volunteers helped paint, lay flooring, create dressing room areas, provide furniture and supplies, and even shared a meal together while serving!
What started as an empty space is becoming a place filled with hope, dignity, and the opportunity for young women to make special memories. ❤️
This is what we love about Thrivent Action Teams—bringing people together to turn generosity into action!
Want to learn how you can use a Thrivent Action Team for a project close to your heart? Send me a message!
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