1208 Rose Creek Dr, Woodstock, GA office@gslutheran.org +1 770-924-7286

Gift & Reward Programs

Kroger Rewards

Kroger offers community reward dollars for non-profit organizations. All you need to do is associate your Kroger Plus number with our church and Kroger will send us a check based on what you purchase. It is so easy, just follow the steps below! Need help? Contact our Media Coordinator and she can walk you through the process.

How to link your Kroger Plus account:

Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up. If you do not yet have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger. 

  • Click on Sign In (www.kroger.com) or if you are a new online customer click on Create an Account and follow the instructions to create an online account.
    • Use the email and password connected to your Kroger Plus Card.
    • If you don’t have an account yet, click Create an Account and link your Plus Card/alt ID (phone number).
  • Find Community Rewards
    • On the website:
      • Hover over “Savings & Rewards” in the top menu.
      • Find & Click “Kroger Community Rewards.”
    • In the app:
      • Tap the menu (☰), scroll down, and select Rewards → Community Rewards.
  • Search for your organization
  • In search box, type in the name of the church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Woodstock. Good Shepherd’s NPO # is 84490
  • Click the Enroll button next to the organization’s name.
  • You’ll then see it listed as your selected organization.

Good Shepherd receives a quarterly check as a percentage of all enrolled Kroger Plus purchases. Last quarter we received $59.

Purchases will not count until after you register your card. All cards must be registered online to link to Good Shepherd. Once your card is registered, simply swipe your Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card every time you shop. Money earned through the Kroger Plus program will help support Good Shepherd’s outreach and mission programs.

Thrivent Choice Dollars

The Thrivent Choice® program encourages benefit members to recommend where Thrivent Financial distributes an amount of its charitable grant funds. Members make this recommendation by directing Choice Dollars to enrolled nonprofit organizations, including churches.

Thrivent Choice Dollars (These are different from Action Team Grants)

Step 1: Verify eligibility and enroll in membership 

  • You must be a Thrivent member with benefit membership.
  • To be eligible, you must have a qualifying Thrivent products with either:
  • A minimum of $750 in annual billed premiums for qualifying life and health insurance.
  • At least $20,000 in contract value for qualifying life insurance and annuity products.
  • A qualifying Thrivent volunteer leadership position.
  • If you are eligible and not already a member, you can join by completing the membership application on Thrivent.com

Step 2: Direct your Choice Dollars

  • Visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to get started.
  • Log in to your account using your user ID and password.
  • If you are a first-time user, select “register” to create your account.
  • Search the catalog of enrolled organizations and select the one you want to receive your donation. Choose Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Woodstock,GA.
  • Click “Direct Now” on the organization’s page to direct your Choice Dollars. 

Step 3: Meet the deadline

You must direct your Choice Dollars by March 31st of the following year, or they will expire.