Exciting things at Work in Batesville

The Oktoberfest Classic is drawing closer! October 2nd is not too far off!

A Big Thank You to Thrivent Financial!  We are pleased to announce that They have agreed to be Eagle Sponsors for the tournament that all proceeds will benefit the Family Life Pantry.

Thrivent Financial is a Fortune 500, member-owned fraternal benefit society and diversified financial services company headquartered primarily in Minneapolis, Minnesota (with operations in Appleton, Wisconsin). Approximately 2.4 Million clients utilize Thrivent. One of those reasons is that they have been recognized multiple times as one of Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies.

It emphasizes “purpose-based” or values-driven financial advice, helping clients build, grow, and protect their financial well-being while supporting generosity and community impact. Its tagline centers on the idea that “money is a tool, not a goal.”

Thrivent is a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society owned by its members/policyholders (not publicly traded shareholders). This structure allows it to return value through dividends, product enhancements, and charitable programs rather than shareholder profits. It is distinct from stock insurers or traditional mutual companies in its fraternal requirements and common-bond heritage.

Besides the normal services of insurance, investment, retirement planning, and banking they also have very unique offerings.  These include Thrivent Action Teams (volunteer projects with funding support) and Thrivent Choice® (directing funds to nonprofits and congregations). In 2025 alone, Thrivent, clients, and others raised/donated over $464 million, with significant volunteer hours mobilized.  They have supported the Family Life Pantry with Thrivent Action Teams and we are so excited that they are sponsoring the tournament with such generosity as well.

Want to meet the Thrivent team?  Contact their local Batesville office at 870-698-1551, stop by at 440 Barnett Drive, or go to https://connect.thrivent.com/firm-foundation-financial-group for more information.

The Family Life Pantry has seen great growth in the last three months.

During the July pantry distributions alone, the Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry served 153 families, including 264 babies and toddlers, and welcomed 29 new families. A dedicated team of 31 volunteers assisted with the two distribution events. The pantry distributed 5,370 diapers, 720 pull-ups, 58 containers of formula, 127 baby food items, 70 boxes of cereal, and 264 packages of wipes. In support of early childhood literacy, families received 133 English books, 71 Spanish books, and 17 coloring books.

With that comes great challenges.  If you are reading this and would like to help we definitely need your help.  Any of the above resources are needed, especially diapers, size 4-7.  We unfortunately have had to cut back on the number of diapers given away till after the fundraiser because we are running out of funds.  You can help in a wide variety of ways.

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Also join us as sponsor for the Family Life Pantry.  See the levels of sponsorships and fill out a registration form to be a sponsor. If you have any questions please ask.  Drop us an email or give us a call at 870-793-3078.