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LCC K-9 Ministry Teams Help Students, Faculty, Staff and Community Begin Their Recovery

1/30/2018

 
LCC K-9 Ministry Teams Help Students, Faculty, Staff and Community Begin Their Recovery
line of golden retrievers preparing to comfort
On Monday morning, January 29, LCC received a call from the Marshall County High School after the shooting last week. Within 4 hours, 12 LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and 19 handlers were on their way to support the survivors of this tragic event. For most of the day Tuesday, the school of about 1,200 students were let out in shifts from class to greet the Comfort Dogs. Some students, traumatized by the event, were accompanied by counselors and the presence of the LCC K-9 Ministry teams was part of these students’ first steps of coping with what happened. Among the students was one girl who was wounded in the shooting, while many simply expressed their emotions of shock, grief, and disbelief. There were a lot of tears shed in these hours, but much hope and comfort given through presence and prayer.
comfort dog giving comfort following school shooting
Here are some of the comments we have already received since arriving in Benton:

“Thank you so much for allowing us to have comfort dogs. They are very comforting and make it a lot easier to be in the school. Petting the dogs makes me feel safe being in the school."

“Thank you so much for coming. It has already helped a lot of us there so much. People are laughing and smiling all around the school. They are all talking about the dogs being there.”

“My son attends Marshall County High School. This has been such a blessing. I cannot begin to express my gratitude for truly providing comfort to these kids. Absolutely amazing!”

comfort dog golden retriever at marshall county high school
Please continue to pray for the LCC K-9 Ministry teams in Benton and particularly for this community as they begin to put the pieces back together. Teams are planning visits to where the town has set up counselors to help families, as well as visits to the areas around the school who received students as they were fleeing the scene.

If you are moved to do so, please support us to help with travel expenses so that we can continue to bring the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to this hurting community.

Donate - LCC K-9 Travel Expense Fund

LCC Helps the Amigos Center Open Doors in a Grateful Community

1/30/2018

 
amigos center in florida thankful for donations following hurricane
Your Donations Continue to Make A Difference
 
On January 19, Lutheran Church Charities received the following letter from Rev. Robert Selle, CEO, Amigos Center, thanking LCC for making a difference in the lives of the Amigos Center clients:

Dear Friend in Christ,

I want to thank you, the staff and volunteers of Lutheran Church Charities for making a profound difference in the lives of the families of Southwest Florida. Hurricane Irma changed the lives of thousands of people in Southwest Florida, some for the worse, some for the better, but all for the glory of God.

LCC has been with us since the immediate aftermath of the hurricane and has walked along with us as we minister to the most vulnerable among us, all to the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. I first met Deaconess Kathy O’Day and other volunteers of LCC just days after the hurricane. We were still trying to assess the impact of the hurricane on our community, our staff and our own families. I had never heard of LCC before that but now give thanks to God for your labor of love.

For three months now LCC has worked with Amigos Center staff to identify, assess needs, provide logistics and humanitarian support to more than 92 families. The support provided by LCC has helped open doors for us to a grateful community.

Thank you Tim for the assistance that LCC gave to me, our staff, our church families and our community. All has been to the glory of God.

Blessings in Christ,
Rev. Robert V. Selle, CEO
Amigos Center

13 Amigos Center Families Still Need Beds and Appliances
 
There are thirteen families still waiting to receive beds with one family needing appliances as well. All of these are families waiting for repairs or rebuilding of their homes. They are extremely thankful that LCC and its donors are willing to help them after their repairs or rebuilding is done.
 
Please prayerfully consider donating to help complete the Amigos Center family needs!

Donate - Amigos Center

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ezra Greets Visitors at Toledo / Lucas County Open House

1/30/2018

 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ezra (LCC Staff), placed in the primary role of bringing a calming presence to those in the Lucas County Court System, is on his second month working with those involved in the Toledo, Ohio courts. He and his handlers are doing fantastic work in cooperation with the Lucas County Prosecutor’s office, the sheriff’s office, and victim advocates. While the stories of the comfort they are bringing during court cases is confidential, the effect Ezra Comfort Dog and his handlers are having has made an incredible impact in the lives of those facing difficult circumstances, which includes children testifying in situations of abuse, their families, the workers of the court system, and others. These are chilling, harrowing stories that are hard to hear, but the team is in the middle of it all bringing mercy and compassion to those who are suffering and in need. 
On Friday, January 26, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ezra greeted visitors during an Open House Event at the new satellite office of the Toledo / Lucas County Victim Witness Assistance Program. This event was held for the Latino community to meet lawyers, prosecutors, and victim advocates who specialize in their cases and to learn about the services they provide.

Prayerfully consider supporting this wonderful ministry as this team continues to make a difference in the lives of so many who feel hopeless or are in distress.
Donate - LCC K-9 Court System Fund

LCC K-9 Ministry Welcomes New Handlers

1/30/2018

 
golden retriever comfort dogs and their new handlers
golden comfort dogs being pet
God continues to open doors for the LCC K-9 Ministry and because of those opportunities He has provided, more people have been recruited to spread the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. This past weekend, twelve LCC K-9 Ministry affiliates from around the country came together at LCC in Northbrook, Illinois to have new people trained as Comfort Dog handlers:
 
Christ Our Savior – Loudon, Tennessee
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Jewel
 
Christ the King – Memphis, Tennessee
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Job
 
Christ the Shepherd – Alpharetta, Georgia
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Luke
 
Concordia University Wisconsin – Mequon, Wisconsin
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Zoey
 
Lutheran High School Association – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Dora
 
Our Redeemer – Wichita Falls, Texas
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Elijah
 
Our Savior – Louisville, Kentucky
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Mercy
 
Our Savior – Milford, Illinois
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Mahlah
 
Redeemer – Fort Collins, Colorado
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Cubby
 
St. John – Napa, California
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Aaron
 
St. Michael’s – Bloomington, Minnesota
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Gideon
 
St. Peter – Arlington Heights, Illinois
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Susie
 
LCC had twenty-one Comfort Dogs at the training to work with the new handlers. The handlers also learned the importance of grooming, massage, play, and health maintenance of the dog. Most importantly, they learned that this is a ministry. As handlers and ministry partners, we are to see people as Jesus sees them, and to love and care for others as Jesus loves and cares for us.
 
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”  Matthew 25:40
 
LCC was honored to train and certify 3 new veteran handlers to represent the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry:
 
Duane Misener, US Army Veteran, 1960-1964 (Christ Our Savior – Loudon, Tennessee)
David Nelson, US Air Force Veteran, 1982-2012 (Our Redeemer – Wichita Falls, Texas)
Brandon Legan, Army National Guard Veteran, 2001-2007 (Our Savior – Milford, Illinois)
 
Brandon Legan is also a law enforcement handler for the new LCC K-9 Police Ministry. He is an Iroquois County Sheriff Deputy and also works part-time as a police officer in the Milford, Illinois community.

Donate - LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Fund

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Deploy to Marshall County High School to Comfort Students Following Shooting

1/29/2018

 
" ... to comfort all who mourn," Isaiah 61:2

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147
On Monday, January 29, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were invited by Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky, to bring comfort and compassion to students and their families, faculty, staff and first responders in this small, close-knit community in southwestern Kentucky.

Within 3 Hours of the invite, 12 LCC K-9 Ministry Dogs have been immediately deployed to arrive Monday evening and will be working through Immanuel Lutheran Church - Murray, Kentucky to bring comfort throughout the community tonight.

As part of our protocol, LCC never goes where we are not invited and LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs NEVER charge those we serve and pick up all of our travel, hotel, and meal costs.  We also always put Boots and Paws on the ground with 24 hours (this case 4 hours) from the time we get the invite.
Those deploying are:

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ruthie - Rich Martin (Staff)
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Flex - Fred Vanstrom (Squad)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Hannah - Barb Granado (Staff)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Tobias (Lord of Glory - Grayslake, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Mercy (Our Savior - Louisville, Kentucky)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Job (Christ the King - Memphis, Tennessee)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Noah (Timothy - St. Louis, Missouri)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Tabby (St. Paul - De Peres, Missouri)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Anna (Trinity - Toledo, Ohio)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Rosie (Atonement - Columbus, Ohio)
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Bethany (Trinity - Danville, Illinois)
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Dinah (Trinity - Auburn, Illinois)
Joshua Gale - LCC Executive Director
group of comfort and kare 9 dogs leaving for marshall county high school
Last Tuesday, January 23, a student entered the high school's common area and began randomly shooting, leaving two dead, almost 20 wounded, and everyone involved shocked at yet another horrific event.

Please help LCC as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need. We know that comfort is needed to help students, faculty and staff who will need a lot of support as they return to the school where it happened.

Please support us by prayer and if you are moved, to help with travel expenses.
Donate - LCC K-9 Travel Dog Expenses
Thank you for being a part of the Mercy and Compassion Ministry of Lutheran Church Charities.
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Our Savior – Milford, Illinois Welcomes Law Enforcement Handler

1/29/2018

 
police officer dog handler with golden retriever comfort dog
The LCC K-9 Police Ministry welcomes Brandon Legan as law enforcement handler for LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Mahlah (Our Savior – Milford, Illinois). Brandon is an Iroquois County Sheriff Deputy and also works part-time as a police officer in the Milford, Illinois community. Brandon completed his handler training at LCC on January 28 and will begin serving the law enforcement community and their family members.

Donate - K-9 Police Ministry Fund

Sacramento California Dispatch

1/29/2018

 
LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California) stopped by to visit his friends at the Sacramento California Dispatch Center. Lots of love, comfort, and appreciation was shared.
Donate - K-9 Police Ministry Fund

Immanuel Chapel Service

1/29/2018

 
On Friday, January 26, Pastor Roger Pollock (LCC staff member) presented the Parable of the Good Samaritan to the students and staff of Immanuel Lutheran School in Elmhurst, Illinois. He was joined by LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Brutus (Squad) and Comfort Dog In-Training Julia. The students and staff had a great time meeting and greeting the Comfort Dogs and enjoyed Pastor Pollock's talk.
Donate - Kare 9 Military Ministry

Austin Police Department

1/29/2018

 
On Saturday, January 20, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Abner (Bethany – Austin, Texas) visited the Austin Police Department's Victims Services. They work to help those who are hurting, just like Abner Comfort Dog and his handlers. Following the visit, his handlers received the following thank you email:

“It was a pleasure meeting you both and Abner. I really appreciate you taking the time to come visit with APD and allowing all of us the opportunity to love on Abner. I’m attaching pictures for your scrapbook. If you need anything in the future please don’t hesitate to ask. Have a blessed weekend.”

Take care,

Lt. Gena Curtis #2170
Investigations 2
(Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence & C.R.A.S.H. Units

Donate - LCC Comfort Dog Fund

Kind Words for K-9's

1/29/2018

 
The following email was sent to LCC from Immanuel – Sheboygan, Wisconsin following a visit on January 22 from LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Rhoda (Prince of Peace – Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin)

Thank you again for coming to our school. It was a wonderful visit and Rhoda Comfort Dog was just beautiful and amazing! It was a very thorough presentation. The information was good and appropriate for the 2 different levels of age groups with great visuals so the kids could fully understand Rhoda Comfort Dogs job. The interaction with Rhoda Comfort Dog was fun for the students (and teachers) and also helped the students understand the difference between Rhoda Comfort Dog as a working dog and when she is a playful puppy.
The students gained understanding of the difference between a service dog, comfort dog and a pet which was a good lesson for the students. The speakers were comfortable and relaxed with the kids as if they were teachers themselves! They allowed for questions with means a lot to the students. We look forward to having the Comfort Dog Ministry coming back to Immanuel again and we are also looking ways we can help support your mission. You will be hearing from us again soon! Thank you so very much and God bless your ministry!

Blessings,

Jana Rosenstein
Immanuel Lutheran
First/Second Grade Teacher
Athletic Director

Donate - LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Fund
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