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MAKE A DIFFERENCE in a Tangible Way

So many people want to help the people affected by Superstorm Sandy in a meaningful way – but are not sure what to do. Here is an opportunity to provide Mercy and Compassion and Help to an individual or family right now!
  1. Purchase a Christian greeting card.
  2. Pray for a family that has lost everything.
  3. Write them a message in the card – whatever God places on your heart!
  4. Include a gift card in the card (Visa, MasterCard, Walmart). If you so choose, include your email or phone number in the message for them to call and thank you or pray with you.
  5. Seal the gift card with the greeting card in an envelope.
  6. Place your return address on the envelope.
  7. On the back of the envelope – in the lower right hand corner, place the amount of the gift card.
  8. Mail the card to: Lutheran Church Charities – SANDY CARE CARDING; 333 W Lake Street; Addison, IL 60101.
  9. To receive a letter acknowledging your gift for tax purposes, please click here to fill out the form.
Lutheran Church Charities will then send a thank you and charitable receipt to the return address you place on the card. Lutheran Church Charities will deliver the cards unopened to Lutheran churches on the east coast for their members and staff to personally hand out to families and individuals who are in need.

This is a tangible way to show the Love of Jesus Christ to someone in need – and help them spiritually and physically! To those who already have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ – this shows them the support of the Body of Christ. To those who do not – it shows them the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ through his church – the Body of Christ.

For questions contact Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it If you are unable to do a CARE CARD but would like to contribute for the purchase of gift cards, click here.
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Click here to donate to the Superstorm Sandy Disaster Relief Fund

Reflections from God’s Word as You Create Care Cards

Thank you to all those who are responding to our call for Care Cards to be sent to families on the east coast. As you pray for those in need the following verses from Scripture can guide your thoughts and prayers. You might also consider including some of these verses as encouragement to be included in your note to the family that will receive your gift. We hope you’ll find these passages helpful as you reach out with the Mercy and Compassion of Christ through your cards and gifts.

Passages for Comfort
  • Psalm 23
  • Psalm 71:19-21
  • Psalm 119:49-50, 76
  • Isaiah 61:1-2
  • Isaiah 66:13a
  • Jeremiah 31:13
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:11
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Passages for Courage
  • Deuteronomy 31:6
  • 1 Chronicles 28:20
  • Psalm 27:14
  • Psalm 31:24
  • Isaiah 41:6
Passages for Hope & Strength
  • Psalm 16:8-11
  • Psalm 18:1-2
  • Psalm 20:5-7
  • Psalm 22:19
  • Psalm 31:23-24
  • Psalm 33:18-22
  • Psalm 39:6-7
  • Psalm 71:14
  • Jeremiah 17:17
  • Romans 15:13
  • 2 Corinthians 3:12
  • 1 Peter 1:3-5, 21
Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 November 2012 13:29
 
Deploying Volunteers

LCC deploys volunteers from across the United States on a weekly basis. If your congregation would like for LCC to help coordinate and/or recruit members for your team or announce when your congregation deploys a team, contact Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466 or email: LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org or speak to Dona Martin at 866-455-6466 or email: DonaMartin@LutheranChurchCharities.org with the information about your congregation's team.

Next Groups Deploying in Joplin, Missouri
  • 12/10/2012 - Trinity Lutheran Church - Winfield, KS
  • 1/2/2013 - Trinity Lutheran Church - Garden City, KS
  • 1/7/2013 - Chicago Area Mission Partnership
  • 3/22/2013 - Marked Tree High School - Marked Tree, AR

Thank you to these groups who have already volunteered and served in Joplin:

Alive in Christ - Columbia, MO
Ascension Lutheran Church - Portland, OR
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church - Plymouth, MN
Bethany Luthearn - Alexandria, VA
Camp Wartburg - Waterloo, IL
Celebration Ministries - Park Forest, IL
Chicago Area Mission Partnership
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church - Brownsburg, IN
Christ Lutheran - Norfolk, NE
Christ Lutheran Church - Peoria, IL
Christ Memorial - St Louis, MO
Christ the King Chapel - Mt Pleasant, MI
Crown of Life Lutheran - Colleyville, TX
Emmanuel (Soest) Lutheran - Fort Wayne, IN
Emanuel Lutheran - Hutchinson, KS
Faith Community - Las Vegas, NV
Faith Lutheran - Bentonville, AR
Faith Lutheran - Branson, MO
Faith Lutheran - Jefferson City, MO
Faith Lutheran - Richmond, MO
Faith Lutheran - St. Louis, MO
Faith Lutheran - Troy, MI
Federated Church - Erie, KS
First Baptist Church - Texas
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church - Spencer, IA
Global Compassion - Albert City, IA
Good Shepherd - Collinsville, IL
Good Shepherd Lutheran - Tulsa, OK
Grace Lutheran - Little Rock, AR
Grace Lutheran - Menomonee Falls, WI
Grace Lutheran - Versailles, MO
Gracious Savior Lutheran - Edwards, CO
Holy Savior Lutheran - Lincoln, NE
Holy Shepherd - Haslet TX
Immanuel Lutheran - Davenport, IA
Immanuel Lutheran - Memphis, TN
Immanuel Lutheran - Palatine, IL
Immanuel Lutheran - Sweet Springs, MO
Immanuel Lutheran - Wentzville, MO
Kansas State University - Manhattan, KS
King of Kings - Chesterfield, MO
King of Kings - Kansas City, MO
Living Christ Lutheran Church - Arlington Heights, IL
Living Word Lutheran Seward, NE
Luther North College Prep - Chicago, IL
Lutheran High School - Kansas City, MO
Lutheran High School - Orange, CA
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection - St Louis, MO
Messiah Lutheran - Independence, MO
Messiah Lutheran - Midland, MI
Mt Calvary - Marysville, KS
Northridge Presbyterian Church - Dallas, TX
Our Redeemer - Bloomington, IL
Our Redeemer Lutheran - Wauwatosa, WI
Our Savior - Bettendorf, IA
Our Savior - Louisville, KY
Our Saviour - Jackson, MN
Park View Lutheran - Eldridge, IA
Peace Lutheran Church - Robbinsdale, MN
Pointe of Hope Lutheran - Blue Springs, MO
Riverbend Church - Austin, TX
Salem Lutheran - Affton, MO
Salem Lutheran - St. Louis, MO
St. David's Anglican Church (ACNA)- Durant, IA
St. James Evangelical - New Haven, MO
St James Presbyterian Mission - Jenks, OK
St. John - Arnold, MO
St. John - Ellisville, MO
St. John - Sycamore, IL
St John's Lutheran Church - Conover, NC
St John's Lutheran Church and School - Denver, CO
St. John's - Lexington, KY
St. John's - Mexico, MO
St. John's - Warrenton, MO
St. John's - Westboro, MO
St. John Lutheran - Darien, IL
St. John Lutheran - Ellisville, MO
St. John's Lutheran Church - Burlington, IL
St. John's Lutheran Church - Galveston, TX
St. John's Lutheran Church - Lombard, IL
St. Luke - Dix Hills, NY
St. Marks - Eureka, MO
St. Martin's - Winona, MN
St. Matthew Lutheran Church - Hawthorn Woods, IL
St. Matthew Lutheran - Lee's Summit, MO
St. Matthews - Mapleton, IA
St. Paul Lutheran - Batavia, NY
St. Paul Lutheran - Des Peres, MO
St. Paul Lutheran - Jackson, MO
St. Paul's Lutheran - Sedalia, MO
St Peter Lutheran - Riceville, IA
St. Peters - Humboldt, KS
The Mid-South Dist LCMS -Cordova, TN
Thrivent/Calvary Lutheran - Kansas City, MO
Suntken Family - Cedar Rapids, IA
Timothy - St. Louis, MO
Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church - Waltham, MN
Trinity Lutheran - Columbia, MO
Trinity Lutheran - Des Moines, IA
Trinity Lutheran - Garden City, KS
Trinity Lutheran - Janesville, MN
Trinity Lutheran Church - Jefferson City, MO
Trinity Lutheran - New Haven, MO
Trinity Lutheran - Utica, MI
Word of Peace Lutheran Church ELCA - Rogers, MN
Zion Lutheran - Decatur, IN
Zion Lutheran - Fremont, WI
Zion Lutheran - Grant Park, IL
Zion Lutheran - Hiawatha, IA
Zion Lutheran - Hinsdale, IL
Zion Lutheran - Rockville, MO