What a powerful week of community, compassion, and leadership in Washington! 💪❤️
Alex and I had the honor of leading two incredible Thrivent Action Teams that brought people together in amazing ways.
🦸♂️ National Night Out
We joined forces with the Washington Police Department to help build community and the youth of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church to assemble 350 back-to-school kits. These kits not only support local kids but also raise awareness for the Washington Weekend Snackpac Program, which provides weekend meals for students facing food insecurity.
The community showed up in a big way—and yes, even superheroes stopped by to lend a hand! (Pro tip: 350 packed bags just barely fit in the back of an MDX 😅)
📍 Global Leadership Summit at Connect Church
Next, we partnered with Tony and Amy from the Exponent Group to help sponsor the GLS—an incredible 2-day event filled with powerful speakers and leadership insights. Through another Thrivent Action Team, attendees wrote dozens of heartfelt notes and artwork to uplift a family whose daughter was recently diagnosed with leukemia. A small gesture with the potential to make a big impact. 💛
Moments like these remind us what’s possible when we come together to serve and support others.
#ThriventActionTeam #LiveGenerously #WashingtonIL #WashingtonStrong
Come out and see Alex and I at St. Marks in Washington for the memorial day parade! Donuts, hot chocolate, water, and Thrivent merchandise! #livegenerously #thrivent
☕ Big things brewing at Reverence Coffee!
This morning, Alex and I stopped by to finalize plans for tomorrow’s big event — celebrating Reverence Coffee’s 1-Year Anniversary! 🎉
📅 Thursday, May 15th
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Reverence Coffee
This special morning will kick off an entire weekend of celebration, and we couldn’t be more excited to support the amazing owners, Kelsey and Chris, as they step into Year 2 of business.
Thanks to Thrivent, we’re offering FREE coffee tomorrow morning (while supplies last)! ☕
Come hang out, meet Alex and I, and check out one of the best local coffee shops around. We can’t wait to see you there! 💬🤝
#ReverenceCoffee #LocalLove #Thrivent #FreeCoffee #CommunityCelebration #SmallBusinessSupport #AnniversaryEvent
🎉 Join Us in Celebrating Reverence Coffee’s 1-Year Anniversary! 🎉
📍 Reverence Coffee – 409 Richland St., East Peoria, IL 61611
📅 Thursday, May 15th
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
We’re celebrating one amazing year of Reverence Coffee — a space built with love, hospitality, and the best coffee around, thanks to owners Kelsey and Chris! To mark the occasion, we (Joshua Sutter and Alex Lamprecht, local Financial Advisors with Thrivent) will be providing free coffee to anyone who stops by during the celebration.*
☕ Come grab a cup, meet some friendly faces, and help us show appreciation for a business that’s made a big impact in just one year.
🫶 At Thrivent, we believe in generosity and giving back — and supporting Reverence Coffee is just one small way we’re living that out.
*Free coffee is available while supplies last, so early birds get the brew!
!!!Update!!! Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to change the date of this event. More information and a new date to follow.
🚨 FREE HAIRCUTS FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 🚨
📅 May 17th, 2025 ⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Stay Sharp Barber Shop (104 Peoria St., Washington, IL)
Come out and get a free haircut and support W.H.I.P. Food Pantry (Washington Helps Its People), which provides non-perishable food to those in need in 61571.
🔗 Book your spot from 1 of the 3 amazing barbers @ Stay Sharp Barber Shop and, if you are able, bring a donation of either non-perishable food items &/or cash to help support W.H.I.P.
🔗 Reserve your spot here:
✂️ Larry: Book Now
✂️ Andrea: Book Now
✂️ Ale: Book Now
🚶♂️ Walk-ins may be accepted (no guarantees). Even if you don’t need a haircut, stop by, say hi, and donate—every bit helps!
💙This event is proudly sponsored by me and my partner, Alex Lamprecht. A huge thanks to Stay Sharp Barber Shop for stepping up to serve the community!
🙏 Let’s come together to make a difference—see you on May 17th!
#LiveGenerously #ThriventActionTeam #CommunityFirst #Washingtonstrong #StaySharpBarberShop
No products will be sold
🚨 FREE HAIRCUTS FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 🚨
📅 May 17th, 2025 ⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Stay Sharp Barber Shop (104 Peoria St., Washington, IL)
Come out and get a free haircut and support W.H.I.P. Food Pantry (Washington Helps Its People), which provides non-perishable food to those in need in 61571.
🔗 Book your spot from 1 of the 3 amazing barbers @ Stay Sharp Barber Shop and, if you are able, bring a donation of either non-perishable food items &/or cash to help support W.H.I.P.
🔗 Reserve your spot here:
✂️ Larry: Book Now
✂️ Andrea: Book Now
✂️ Ale: Book Now
🚶♂️ Walk-ins may be accepted (no guarantees). Even if you don’t need a haircut, stop by, say hi, and donate—every bit helps!
💙This event is proudly sponsored by me and my partner, Alex Lamprecht. A huge thanks to Stay Sharp Barber Shop for stepping up to serve the community!
🙏 Let’s come together to make a difference—see you on May 17th!
#LiveGenerously #ThriventActionTeam #CommunityFirst #Washingtonstrong #StaySharpBarberShop
No products will be sold
This past Sunday my hockey team won our championship for the 4th year in a row! I managed to score the first goal of the game and set the tone for our 5-0 shut out victory! Blessed to be able to keep playing hockey in my 40s, although I'm definitely half the speed I was when I was a kid.
I had the pleasure of chaperoning the youth group from my church to Wisconsin Dells for Quake. It was a great experience for the kids as they worshiped together with around 1000 other youth from all over and made lasting friendship! Rylan and I stayed an extra day and went snowboarding for some father/son bonding time.
Morton LibraryCalling all Parents and Grandparents! Come join Amy Herring and Myself as we help you navigate planning for college at the Morton Public Library on Wednesday, March 12th from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. The event is free, but registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.
Visit the Morton Public Library website to learn more: https://www.mortonlibrary.org/
Reserve your seat at: https://connect.thrivent.com/joshua-sutter/events.
No products will be sold
15 years of marriage today! So blessed to have such a wonderful wife and an amazing family. Good news is Laura and I look exactly the same as we do in our wedding photos! (I can't back that up for myself)
Events & Financial Workshops in Peoria, IL With Joshua Sutter, Financial Advisor | ThriventINFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP: College Planning 101
Join Amy Herring and I at the Morton Public Library on Wednesday, March 12th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM as we discuss planning for college at all ages. Whether you are a new parent, a parent with teenagers about to go to college, or a grandparent looking to help the grandchildren with college, we will help you understand the ins and outs of college planning. Light refreshments will be served and seats are limited.
Sign up today: https://connect.thrivent.com/joshua-sutter/events
No products will be sold.
Are you the parent of a college-bound student who is nervous about where to start when it comes to applying to and paying for college? It's not too late to have a plan. Join us for a free College Planning 101 workshop on March 12th, from 6:30 - 7:30 PM at the Morton Public Library.
Sign up today: https://connect.thrivent.com/joshua-sutter/events
No products will be sold.
Thrivent Market & Economic updateGet Thrivent’s take on the post-election market, the future of artificial intelligence, inflation, employment and more during this quarter’s Market & Economic Update.
Great news! Thrivent will provide a record $564 million payout of dividends and nonguaranteed policy enhancements to clients in 2025.
Dividends are one way we show our continued commitment to helping clients build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3As887D
Dividends are not guaranteed and are exclusively available on eligible Thrivent products. Policy enhancements refer to improvements in nonguaranteed policy features such as future credited rates or fees. These enhancements are not guaranteed in the future.
Had an amazing free Christmas photo event on Saturday. Many families came and took advantage of Tara Picken's expert photography. It was such a great time meeting new people and helping them prepare for the holiday season. Thanks again to So Chic Boutique for generously donating their space to allow this event to be such a success! Hoping to be able to make next year even bigger!
(Behind the scenes photo of Tara photographing my family during the test run before the event started)
Laura and I spent last night at the CASAblanca dancing with the local stars event. What a fun event where they pair members of the community with professional dancers. CASA serves to help neglected/abused children through volunteer advocacy which helps change their lives and increase their chances of living a happy and prosperous life.
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Please join me for a free Mini Photo Session on Saturday, November 9th between 12PM - 4 PM at So Chic Boutique (111 W Washington St, Morton, IL). Bring your family and get your free Christmas photos that you can use for your Christmas cards or to decorate your home. Photos will be sent to your email a couple of days after the event. Spots are limited, so reserve your spot early!
Reserve your time here: http://bit.ly/Sutterphoto
A big thank you to:
-Tara Picken of Pickture This Photography for providing the professional photo experience.
-Sara O'Shea of So Chic Boutique for providing the venue for this event.
