Eloise Thwing of Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry (second from right) accepts a check in the amount of $3,949.15 from the Rev. Thomas Olson (left), Eleanore Jantzen (second from left) and John Rhodes (right), on behalf of Trinity Lutheran Church. This check was the result of church mission funds, church members contributions and solicited funds from the community to qualify for a $1,600 gift from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, under their Compassionate Care in Communities program. (photo submitted)