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LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry Deploy Today Following Shooting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2/27/2020

 
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Bringing Comfort to Employees and Community

"For the LORD comforts his people
and will have compassion on his afflicted ones." Isaiah 49:13

In the afternoon on Wednesday, February 26, five employees at Molson Coors campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin were killed and hundreds traumatized when a former employee stormed into a building targeting his co-workers. The shooter took his own life in one of the deadliest shootings in Milwaukee. This is the 11th mass shooting in Wisconsin since 2004.
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Over 1,000 employees in a twenty company-owned building complex were put into immediate lock down and held for hours following this horrific tragedy while first responders secured the area and began the process of accounting for everyone who was there that day. Surrounding schools and other companies were also put on soft lock down for several hours.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were invited by Brookfield Lutheran Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin, home of LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Charity, to be present with victims, families, employees and the community who are trying to cope with this senseless tragedy.

LCC K-9 Ministry teams were invited by Principal Vickie Hall from Story Elementary School in Milwaukee this morning to be with students, staff and faculty to provide a calming presence. The school is located near the Molson Coors campus and many were terrified as they were placed on immediate lock down.
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We will also be present at the Community Vigil being held tonight from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Ridge Community Church, 4500 S. 108th Street, Greenfield, Wisconsin.
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17 LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Deploy Today

Following are the initial LCC K-9 Ministry teams who will be present with additional teams following to support the community:
 
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Asher (Faith Lutheran – Lake Forest, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Barnabas & Isaiah (Trinity – Hobart, Indiana)
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Blitz (LCC Squad)
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Brandy (LCC Squad)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Charity (Brookfield Lutheran – Brookfield, Wisconsin)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Dora (LHSA of Greater Milwaukee)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Emma & Ruthie (LCC Staff)
LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Eve (St. John's – Lombard, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Lila (Beautiful Savior – Mequon, Wisconsin)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Mary (St. Paul’s – Janesville, Wisconsin)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Myra (St. Andrews – Park Ridge, Illinois)

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Rhoda (Prince of Peace - Menonomee Falls, Wisconsin)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Sage & Zoey (Concordia University Wisconsin – Mequon, Wisconsin)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Tobias (Lord of Glory – Grayslake, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog-in-Training Rahab
Faith Lutheran – Appleton, Wisconsin (In Process)
 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams will remain active in Milwaukee at least through Monday, March 2, 2020.

DONATE - LCC K-9 TRAVEL EXPENSE FUND
DONATE - HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION

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Lutheran Church Charities' new Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry will be present to be with the families of the victims. Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses provides a physical and spiritual symbol through the giving of hearts and crosses to families and friends who have suffered loss or serious illness of a loved one. These symbols are provided by a caring Christian in order to share the hope of Jesus Christ in their time of need in Presence and Prayer. The Hearts allow people to write a message or signature on them to show their love and support for those grieving or suffering.

LCC never goes where we are not invited and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry NEVER charges those we serve. We pick up all of our travel, hotel, and meal costs. We always put boots and paws on the ground within 24 hours (often fewer) from the time we get the invite.

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 this shocked and devastated community and the first responders who serve them.

Please support us by prayer and if you are so moved, help us with travel expenses.T

Thank you for being a part of the Mercy and Compassion ministry of Lutheran Church Charities.

DONATE - LCC K-9 TRAVEL EXPENSE FUND
DONATE - HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION

C-WoW Health for Ghana

2/25/2020

 
Financial Assistance Needed to Provide Clean Water and
Spiritual Health through Church Without Walls Ghana
Church Without Walls Ghana (C-WoW) is a Christian organization discipling members in Christian theology in accordance to Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) teachings. Your donations are desperately needed to help C-WoW serve people in Ghana who have little to no access to clean water wells.
C-WoW serves the communities that it belongs to in various ways to promote good health, education, discipleship, and other needs. Most importantly, while people receive help for their physical needs, C-WoW has the opportunity to attend to their spiritual needs. In villages where there is no source of clean water, the infant mortality rate is 1 in 5. An improvement of 1 in 9 is achieved by either clean water or even a rainwater retention system where a borehole is not feasible. Good medical care goes hand in hand with clean water and that is why building a medical clinic is the next step.
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C-WoW’s current project is Hope Medical Clinic being built in Gomoa Kumasi, Ghana. This clinic will serve the health care needs of Goma Kumasi and the surrounding villages. When people come to Hope Medical Clinic (HMC), they will receive the Gospel message from the C-WoW members who will be staffing the clinic, as well as lab work and emergency care as needed. The clinic will include a birthing room for laboring mothers.
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Please join LCC in praying for the people of Ghana. If you are so moved, please donate to help provide clean water, medical care, and spiritual health to the people of Ghana.
DONATE - C-WoW CLEAN WATER WELLS
DONATE - C-WoW HOPE MEDICAL CLINIC
For more information on C-WoW Health for Ghana, please contact Gary Kessler at gmkessler@earthlink.net.

"22" Monthly Dinners Raise Awareness of Veteran Suicide

2/25/2020

 
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According to a Department of Veterans Affairs study each day over 20 veterans take their own lives.

Trinity Lutheran, Auburn, Illinois and Lutheran Church Charities hold a monthly "22" dinner to raise awareness of veteran suicide, and to remember the 20-plus veterans who choose to end their lives each day. We must never abandon the effort to bring this number to zero!

Here are two important resources for those who need help: Veterans Crisis line, 1-800-273-8255; www.MakeTheConnection.net.

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Trinity Lutheran - Auburn, Illinois
 
On Saturday, February 22, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Dinah (Trinity - Auburn, Illinois) was joined by Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Bethany (Trinity - Danville, Illinois) at the Trinity Lutheran's monthly "22" dinner.
 
The Black Tigers Honor Guard did a special presentation of certificates to all veterans in attendance. The certificates highlighted the veterans' branch of service, years of service, and all honors received while in service. They also did a presentation of arms and solemn memorial in honor of Active Duty military members, as well as Gold Star families. It was a very moving service for all in attendance, complete with the playing of bagpipes and Taps.
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Lutheran Church Charities - Northbrook, Illinois

On Saturday, February 22, the
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry hosted its monthly “22” Dinner & Program. The evening began with the Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, and the Missing Man Table Ceremony, followed by a delicious dinner of chili, tex-mex salad, cornbread casserole, desserts and beverages. 
 
After dinner, the guests were treated to a presentation by Pastor Jim Buckman, who serves as a Chaplain in the Air National Guard. Jim recently completed a deployment to serve the U.S. personnel in Antarctica and shared his experiences living at the bottom of the world.

The "22" monthly dinners have come to mean so much to many of the veterans that attend, from the meal that is served to the time spent with their comrades.

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DONATE - KARE 9 MILITARY MINISTRY

Regional Emergency Dispatch (RED) Center

2/24/2020

 
On Saturday, February 22, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Malachi (St. Matthew - Hawthorn Woods, Illinois) visited for the first time the telecommunicators at Regional Emergency Dispatch (RED) Center in Northbrook, Illinois. The Center handles dispatch calls for 17 fire departments. Malachi Comfort Dog provided love and stress relief for all and is looking forward to his next visit!
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND

St. Peter's Elementary

2/24/2020

 
On Wednesday, February 19, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Kezia (Emmanuel Lutheran - Baltimore, Maryland) visited St. Peter's Elementary School in Nottingham, Maryland.

The school loves when Kezia Comfort Dog comes to visit! According to the school's Principal, Kezia loves the tennis balls on the bottom of the chairs and always gets a fresh one when her visit is over! Kezia seems to always have a smile on her face and puts one on everyone in the school.

This year, during Lutheran Schools Week, St. Peter's will be collecting pennies during their “Penny War” with all money collected going to the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry.

DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND

Reavis High School Meet & Greet

2/24/2020

 
On Friday, February  21, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Jeremiah (LCC Staff) and LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Brutus (LCC Squad) were guest of Reavis High School in Burbank, Illinois to meet and greet the students and staff. During the visit, the K-9s shared love, mercy and compassion with everyone they met. The sentiments were returned on behalf of the students and staff.
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND

Troy Heritage Elementary

2/24/2020

 
On Thursday, February 20, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited their friends at Troy Heritage Elementary School in Joliet, Illinois. The Kare 9s spent time listening to the 1st grade students read their books. The teacher welcomed the Kare 9s and their handlers. The students loved seeing the Kare 9s again and sharing love and compassion with them.
DONATE – KARE 9 MILITARY MINISTRY FUND

Chamberlain College of Nursing

2/24/2020

 
On Wednesday, February 19, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Nigel (LCC Staff) visited the nursing students and staff at Chamberlain College of Nursing in Tinley Park, Illinois. Studying to be a nurse can be at times quite stressful. Kare 9 Nigel did his best to help relieve that stress. The students and staff loved the visit and can’t wait until Kare 9 Nigel can visit again.
DONATE – KARE 9 MILITARY MINISTRY FUND

Southwest Special Recreation Association

2/24/2020

 
On Tuesday, February 18, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited the Southwest Special Recreation Association's (SWSRA) Oasis program in Worth, Illinois. The program serves adults with special needs ages 18 and up.

The Kare 9s had an opportunity to spend time with each person and bring the mercy and compassion of Jesus to them. The staff and participants loved meeting the Kare 9s and hearing about how they comfort and help others in need.

DONATE – KARE 9 MILITARY MINISTRY FUND

Exchange Club of Marysville Banquet

2/24/2020

 
On Saturday, February 22, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran - Yuba City, California) was blessed to attend the Exchange Club of Marysville 43rd Annual Law Enforcement Officers of the Year banquet.
 
Peace Officers from agencies in Yuba and Sutter Counties, as well as from Beale Air Force Base, were honored for outstanding service.
 
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." Matthew 5:9

DONATE – K-9 POLICE MINISTRY FUND
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