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Southern California Connecting - LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Aaron

1/23/2018

 
Recently, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Aaron (St. John’s – Napa, California) and his team of handlers reflected on their pastor’s message to their congregation about choosing a word or phrase to focus on for the New Year. His team, through the voice of Aaron Comfort Dog, shares how they will show the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need in 2018:
Recently our pastor was talking about New Year’s resolutions and the idea of choosing a word or phrase to focus on. Many in the congregation shared theirs, #light #focus, #shine, #bebrave, #abide, #move, and #gratitude. I realize I am just a comfort dog but I have chosen #connect. What better way to focus on sharing the mercy, compassion and presence of Jesus Christ than to be intentional about connecting to others. I just returned from a special deployment in my home state, where I was able to make several connections, some planned and a few unplanned, or as my humans say, God planned.
I started this journey on Thursday, January 11, and left my hometown of Napa and traveled to St. John’s Lutheran, Bakersfield. There I was able to #connect Andy Rathe, who was part of LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Katie (Trinity – Fremont, Nebraska) and her team in Nebraska. Andy was able to share about the LCC K-­‐9 Ministry with his students and fellow staff and pastors.
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After a great visit, I was back on the road so that I would arrive in time for a special birthday celebration of one of my ministry donors, Ruth Porter. She said I was the best birthday present ever! My handlers then took me to our hotel where I met some amazing gals at the front desk. The really enjoyed hearing about my job and the places I had been. This was one of the God planned #connections.
After a great night of rest my handlers and I were off to Concordia University Irvine. It is a beautiful college and my handlers have daughters that graduated and currently go there. I met up with Tim Jaeger, and was even announced during the chapel service. Many students learned about comfort dogs and shared how much they wanted one there at school. These #connections made my day. I was full of smiles and tail wags. I really think college is a fun place.
After spending time at college, I had a break to exercise and then I was off to #connect with Maeson Lovie, one of my helpers in Napa. She is currently student teaching at Christ Lutheran, Costa Mesa in Kindergarten (where the little humans go). She requested the visit so that I could be part of her lesson that her supervisor was critiquing. (I think she thought I would help her get a good grade). She shared with her class about compassion and comfort. They even role played how they would help as a junior helper working with me. They were amazing! When I went to check out in the office at Christ Lutheran, I met another “birthday girl” named Karen, and realized God had planned another connection for us.
Saturday’s plans changed. It was planned that I see a young lady battling cancer, but her doctor said she wasn’t strong enough to see me. Although I was unable to #connect in person, my handlers left a stuffed dog with her mom with prayers of healing. God had a different plan. My handler’s sister shared about some ladies at a beauty store that had a dear friend that passed away in the Las Vegas shootings. Since I had been to Las Vegas, I really wanted to meet them and bring some compassion and comfort. They spoke of their friend with tears in their eyes, and shared how much she would have liked me. They were so grateful to have had me #connect and visit with them. That really made my heart happy, and my handlers.
So you see, the word #connect is a great choice for the team of LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Aaron in 2018. As we connect with God’s people, we are fulfilling His mission. Thank you for supporting the ministry and allowing me to travel and deploy.
 
Aaron Comfort Dog

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Your Donations Help Hope Lutheran Preschool Teacher in Bonita Springs, Florida

1/23/2018

 
Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, visited again with Katie Bachman, a preschool teacher at Hope Lutheran Church in Bonita Springs, Florida. Katie’s family home was destroyed by Hurricane Irma and condemned by the city of Bonita Springs. Your donations enabled the Bachman family to begin demolition of their home. Even through the devastation, their faith remained strong and they trusted in God’s big plan to provide for their needs and give them peace during the long recovery process. The Bachman family shared how God has been present in their lives since the hurricane.

Katie began by sharing about her first day back after the hurricane and how her lesson plan, which was created before the school year started, was to teach her students that “God’s Got It!” Looking back, she can see how God has been present with her and her family throughout all the trials of losing their home and ongoing struggles with their insurance company. They know He is with them now as they hope to begin rebuilding their home and lives. It is a struggle living in a small motorhome, but they are grateful to be able to stay on their own property to care for their animals and work on their demolition and rebuild. There has been, and probably will continue to be, good and bad times, but Katie is reminded daily that “God’s Got It!”
 
The Bachman family lost most of their belongings as a result of flood waters from Hurricane Irma. Through your generosity, LCC plans on assisting them with beds, bedding and appliances. Please consider donating to help LCC share the mercy and compassion of Jesus to the Bachman family.
Donate - Hurricane Irma Disaster Response Fund

Amigos Center Families Thank   Donors for Showing the Love of Christ through Donations

1/23/2018

 
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Lutheran Church Charities and Pastor Karl Glander, Director of the Amigos Center in Immokalee, thank donors for showing mercy and compassion through their generous donations to help the Amigos Center families who are still recovering from Hurricane Irma. Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, returned from spending a week in Florida using your donations to purchase and distribute bedding and appliances to families who have or will receive their beds. Pastor Karl Glander shares how the families are filled with joy and gratitude as their brand new items were delivered.

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Maria

In December, LCC shared the story of Maria and her struggles following the hurricane. Maria lost everything but saw the hand of God putting people in her life to help her. Kathy prayed with Maria, asking God to continue His blessings in her life and give her courage and hope for the future. Last week, Kathy visited Maria who couldn’t wait to show Kathy her new bed and appliances. Maria talked about how she can cook all of her meals now, such as tortillas, rice and beans. She has gained weight because she can cook and sleep in her own home that is almost completed by volunteers and churches that have been giving and helping her generously. Maria told Kathy, “I lost everything, but to see the good in people that want to help just restores my faith.” Maria continues trusting that God will provide and bring blessings when she needs them and praising Him for all He has done.  

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Antonina

Kathy returned to the community that was hit extremely hard by Hurricane Irma to visit Antonina. In November, LCC shared what it had been like for her family whose home was severely damaged by the storm. Antonina was excited to show Kathy her new beds, sheets, and mattress protector in the bedroom that her husband had fixed. Speaking through Evelyn, case manager for Amigos Center, Antonina stated they are so comfortable to sleep on and clean. She expresses thanks to LCC for providing them for her family. Even with the language barrier, Kathy could see her smile and hear the gratitude as she showed the beds and bedding stating over and over, “Muchas gracias!”

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Brijida

Brijida was so grateful for the new beds and bedding. She can’t believe that LCC and its donors were so good to her. Brijida kept repeating “God bless you” as she held and squeezed Kathy’s hands.

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. Twelve live in an apartment building that is still waiting for a new roof to be completed by the end of February. The roof has been tarped since the hurricane, so residents are currently using air mattresses to sleep on. One Immokalee family with three children are rebuilding their home which was damaged beyond repair and then demolished. All of these families 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!
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Bloomingdale Police Department

1/22/2018

 
On Friday, January 19, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) and her law enforcement handler visited the Bloomingdale Police Department to offer comfort. One year ago, Officer Raymond Murrell died in the line of duty and LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh served at the visitation to be with his family. On this first anniversary of that tragic loss, his brothers and sisters who continue to serve were reminded that he is not forgotten, and they (and Raymond's family) remain in our prayers.
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Hines VA Hospital Memorial Service

1/22/2018

 
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On Thursday, January 18, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry was again invited to be a part of the Quarterly Memorial Service held at the chapel at Hines VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. The service is held to honor those veterans who have passed in the hospital over the past three months. Additionally, family members are present to honor their loved ones. LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus, Brandy, Blitz, and Flex (LCC Squad), Susie (St. Peter – Arlington Heights, Illinois) and Asher (Faith Lutheran – Lake Forest, Illinois), were on duty to bring the mercy and comfort of Jesus Christ to those present.

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American Legion Post 771

1/22/2018

 
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On Wednesday, January 17, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry was honored to present our mission to the members of American Legion Post 771 in Gurnee, Illinois. LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Susie (St. Peter – Arlington Heights, Illinois), Asher (Faith Lutheran – Lake Forest, Illinois), Tobias (Lord of Glory – Grayslake, Illinois), and Brutus (LCC Squad) along with their veteran handlers, greeted the men and women present and displayed their own special mercy and compassion.

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Emmanuel – Faith Lutheran School

1/22/2018

 
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On Wednesday, January 17, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Eddie (Peace Lutheran – Grand Island, Nebraska), Moses (Christ Lutheran – Cairo, Nebraska), Nico (The Rock – Seward, Nebraska), and Amos (Comfort Dog in Training – Grand Island, Nebraska) were blessed to give comfort to students and staff who were saddened by the death of one of their staff members at Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School in York, Nebraska. “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble."

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Kind Words for K9s

1/22/2018

 
LCC received the following email from Chaplain Ron Marcell, American Legion Post 3, after an event for American Legion WW2 and Korean veterans held at Brookdale Senior Community in Glen Ellyn, Illinois on Wednesday, January 17, 2018:

“I want to thank the handlers and dogs (Bob Royce with Blitz, Marvin and Yoshi Hanks with Brandy, Fred Vanstrom and Flex). They did a terrific job with the WW2 Veterans and our other guests at our meeting last night. A big thank you to all involved.

Ron Marcell
Chaplain
American Legion Post 3
Glen Ellyn, Illinoi

LCC LERT Volunteers and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Levi’s Team Join C.A.M.P. Mission Trip for Hurricane Harvey Relief

1/15/2018

 
Lutheran Church Charities LERT volunteers, and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Levi (Immanuel – East Dundee, Illinois) and his handlers, set out on a very important mission last week – to restore trust, offer reassurance of God’s continued presence, and demonstrate His love and grace through actions, words, and deeds to the surrounding communities of Houston, Texas who are still recovering from Hurricane Harvey.
As part of the Chicago Area Mission Partnership (C.A.M.P.) “Sharing Houston” mission trip, LCC volunteers and Comfort Dog handlers shared mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ during their week of service. C.A.M.P. has been making an annual mission trip since Hurricane Katrina to help with construction needs in disaster affected areas.
From January 6–14, forty-one volunteers from Illinois united with sixteen friends from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas for a week filled with a variety of construction and outreach projects, nightly devotions/music, and the opportunity to get out of their comfort zones and experience “Sharing Houston” with one another and those God put in their path. Salem Lutheran Church in Tomball, Texas served as the host site for volunteers with work dispatched through Trinity Klein Lutheran Church in Spring, Texas.

Led by Pastor Phillip Baerwolf of Immanuel - East Dundee and team leaders Sarah Baerwolf, Shelly Davidson, Lark Sanders, Randy Kerkman and Bob Bowne, they  quickly witnessed the incredible need for assistance remaining for the many of the residents who were impacted by the hurricane. The homes that still need assistance with skilled construction are families who had no flood insurance. Mission team volunteers installed, taped and mud drywall; installed new electric, sub flooring, doors and door frames, walls and windows; assisted with organizing, cleaning and providing food pantry items; as well as the listened, shared and prayed with the homeowners.

 
Working with Janice Marut, Top Dog for LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Phoebe (St. Paul – Fort Worth, Texas), LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Levi and his handlers who were coordinated by Terry Sanders, gave cards of encouragement and gift cards to 9 homeowners who needed them the most. These gifts were a welcome relief, a sign of hope, a lift to weary souls and a reminder that our eternal God continues to care for them.

Thank you for your donations to help LCC continue to support families recovering from Hurricane Harvey.
Donate - Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Fund

Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, in Florida to Help Amigos Center Families in Need

1/15/2018

 
Kathy O'Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, is in Florida this week to purchase bedding for all remaining families who have or will receive their beds as part of their recovery from Hurricane Irma. Working with Pastor Selle and Pastor Glander of the Amigos Centers located in Bonita Springs and Immokalee, Florida, Kathy will be delivering these items and showing the love of Jesus to families who lost much of their belongings during the storm.

Your donations have made a difference in the lives of many Amigos Center families. LCC donors helped provide beds and appliances for 77 of the 92 Amigos Center families to date. Help LCC complete the needs for all 92 families in early 2018. Thank you for showing the love of Jesus to the Amigos Center families. 
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