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Your Donations Still Needed to Help Families Recovering from Fultondale, Alabama Tornado

2/10/2021

 
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On January 25, a 500 feet wide, 150 mph EF-3 tornado was on the ground for 9.5 miles through Fultondale, Alabama, leaving a path of destruction that killed and injured residents as well as destroyed homes, schools, and businesses. This tornado was located just a few miles from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, where Pastor Ed Brashier, Southern District Disaster Response Coordinator, serves. They are now one of the churches in this community that have committed to serving the disaster-affected residents for the long road of recovery they are currently facing.

Pastor Ed Brashier wishes to express his appreciation to Lutheran Church Charities and its donors for the financial assistance already received that was used to help with immediate needs and temporary housing costs for church members affected by the tornado. Lutheran Church Charities has been asked to help provide additional financial assistance for several families from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and community members that suffered a loss of their homes, belongings, and livelihoods. This financial assistance will help families with hotel costs, rent, and security deposits.

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Tom is a resident referred to Messiah Lutheran Church by the City of Fultondale, Alabama. He has lost his home and the cars he drove and was working on. He had no insurance and was so appreciative of the $500 Pastor Ed Brashier gave to him to extend his stay in a hotel until such time as he can purchase an RV to live in on his property. Messiah intends to continue to show the mercy and presence of Jesus Christ to this resident in need.
 
Pastor Ed Brashier and Good Shepherd’s L.E.R.T. team began assisting homeowners within hours after the tornado struck. They are helping residents sort and move the debris to the street for city pickup and are beginning to assist with the demolition of homes that were significantly damaged by the tornado and deemed uninhabitable.
 
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be serving their disaster-affected congregation, school, and community members in the name of Jesus Christ through this long-term recovery process. Please prayerfully consider donating to help Good Shepherd support these families as they recover from this devastating disaster.
DONATE — DISASTER RESPONSE FUND

Seventeen Teams of LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and Handlers Visit Virtually with Immanuel Lutheran School in Batavia, Illinois

2/10/2021

 
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The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry was invited by Immanuel Lutheran School, Batavia, Illinois, to visit with 10 classrooms from Kindergarten through 8th grade.

On Monday, February 8, seventeen teams of LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and handlers came together from all around the country to spend time with the students and teachers through Zoom:

California
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Rahab
(St. Andrews - Stockton, California)
 
Colorado
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Cubby and Devorah
(Redeemer - Fort Collins, Colorado)
 
Georgia
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Lizzie
(Trinity - Savannah, Georgia)
 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Luke
(Christ the Shepherd - Alpharetta, Georgia)
 
Illinois
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Benjamin (LCC Staff)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Hannah (LCC Staff)
 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog JoJo
(Living Christ - Arlington Heights, Illinois)
 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Levi
(Immanuel - East Dundee, Illinois)
 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Myra
(St. Andrews - Park Ridge, Illinois)
Missouri
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Boaz
(Christ the King - Lake Ozark, Missouri)
 
Ohio
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Anna
(Trinity - Toledo, Ohio)
 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Rosie
(Atonement - Columbus, Ohio)
 
Tennessee
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Job
(Christ the King - Memphis, Tennessee)
 
Texas
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Gabriel
(Messiah - Houston, Texas)
 
Virginia
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Amos
(Our Savior's Way - Ashburn, Virginia)
 
Washington
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Isaac
(Redeemer - Spokane Valley, Washington)
Even though the K-9 Comfort Dogs could not be there in person, they are still great listeners, with warm brown eyes and unconditional love for students and teachers during these unusual times. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams enjoyed visiting and making new friends with the students and staff of Immanuel Lutheran School in Batavia. We hope to visit with them again soon.
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LCC K-9 Ministry supports students and teachers and would love to set up a virtual visit.
 
CLICK HERE to request a virtual visit with an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog.
DONATE — LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

Your Donations Make a Difference

2/10/2021

 
Your Donations Provide a Motorcycle to Pastor LaVenture in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to Reach Poor Haitian Congregation in Mountains
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Pictured from the left are Lophane Laurent, Field Director with Mission Haiti, and Pastor LaVenture. Pastor LaVenture lives in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, but serves an impoverished congregation high in the mountains. He travels there a couple of times a week up terrible rocky roads that could be considered wide goat paths on the back of a motorcycle taxi that may or may not be well maintained.
 
Having his own transportation will save him a great deal of money and give him more independence and flexibility to serve his congregation. He is immensely grateful and praises God for those who have shared their resources so generously.


Your Donations Continue to Make a Difference in the Lives of a Young Widow with 2 Small Children
I want to sincerely thank you so much for your hard work in the Lord. It is truly a great blessing and we praise the Lord God that He is providing amidst a deeply difficult time.
 
God's Blessings,
 
Pastor Don Love
Faith, Merrill & St. John Lutheran Church, Hamburg, Wisconsin
 
If you are so moved, please prayerfully consider continuing to support this family as they cope with the loss of their husband/father while trying to manage the many financial burdens they face. Their strong faith rests in the promises and hope of Jesus Christ.
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DONATE — FAMILY IN NEED FUND - PASTOR LOVE

Your Donations Help a Family Who Lost Their Home In a Fire
Last week, Pastor Brad Maxon from Messiah Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois, contacted Lutheran Church Charities to help provide assistance to a congregation family of four who had just lost their home and belongings in a fire. This family with two boys, ages 5 and 8, was in the house when the fire broke out and praise God for having escaped safely. Pastor Maxon was very appreciative to receive $1,000 from Lutheran Church Charities within 24 hours of the fire to give to the family to help with immediate needs.
 
According to Pastor Maxon, they are the co-trustees of Messiah and very active in serving their church and community. This family is now being blessed by their family, friends, church, and community with prayers and support.
DONATE — EMERGENCY FAMILY FUND
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Virtual Visit with Faith Lutheran Academy

2/9/2021

 
On Monday, February 8, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Aaron (St. John’s - Napa, California), Lois (First Good Shepherd - Las Vegas, Nevada), and Micah (Light of the Valley - Elk Grove, California) virtually visited the Kindergarten Class of Faith Lutheran Academy in Las Vegas after their classroom collected the most money for the Comfort Dogs  and won a virtual visit with a Comfort Dog.

Here's a comment from the teacher:

"The visit this morning was AMAZING!!! My students loved that they could ask questions, the handlers were super patient and so sweet to my class. Being in Kindergarten and most are only 5 years old, they couldn’t believe that they had met 3 dogs. Thank you again for taking time out of your busy days to make 24 students plus their teachers day, especially on a Monday!!!! "
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

Virtual Night to Shine Drive By Event

2/8/2021

 
On Saturday, February 6, Night to Shine requested the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs come to St. John Lutheran's parking lot in Indianapolis, Indiana, to wave and watch Night to Shine residents and caregivers drive-thru St. John's parking lot.
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

Cottonwood  and Robert Crown Schools

2/8/2021

 
On Friday, February 5, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs JoJo (Living Christ - Arlington Heights, Illinois), Malachi (St. Matthew - Hawthorn Woods, Illinois), and Tobias (Lord of Glory - Grayslake, Illinois) served Cottonwood  and Robert Crown Schools in Wauconda, Illinois,  to provide love, support, and comfort for students that lost a beloved friend.

"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" 
(Psalm 34:18)
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY
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Concordia College New York

2/8/2021

 
On Thursday, February 4, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Abraham (Trinity - Hicksville, New York) and Addie (Immanuel - Danbury, Connecticut) visited Concordia College New York to provide comfort for students, faculty, and staff. The college plans to close its doors when the fall 2021 semester begins.

Concordia requested an in-person visit on the campus every other Thursday, starting on February 18, 2021, until they close. The LCC K-9 Ministry teams in the Northeast area will be covering those visits.

DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

Holt Lutheran School

2/8/2021

 
On Thursday, January 28, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Jude (St Peter's - Three Rivers, Michigan) visited Holt Lutheran School and met some awesome new friends and loved their "Crazy Hair Day" styles. All the students and teachers were wonderful.

"It was great! The kids were excited to see Jude again. The handlers were wonderful with the kids and very understanding of the young kids. Thank you again for letting this happen! We raised over $300 in our coin war for LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs!"

In HIS Name,
Chelsea Speers 
Principal
Holt Lutheran School

DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

Your Donations Needed to Help Four Families with Homes Severely Damaged from Fultondale, Alabama Tornado

2/2/2021

 
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On January 25, a 500 feet wide, 150 mph EF-3 tornado was on the ground for 9.5 miles through Fultondale, Alabama, leaving a path of destruction that killed and injured residents as well as destroyed homes, schools, and businesses. This tornado was located just a few miles from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, where Pastor Ed Brashier, Southern District Disaster Response Coordinator, serves. He and his church’s L.E.R.T. team began assisting homeowners within hours after the tornado struck.

Lutheran Church Charities immediately contacted Pastor Brashier to offer assistance. LCC provided some immediate financial aid for families as he was doing the initial assessments. Pastor Ed Brashier was very appreciative of the $1,000 that was received initially.
 
Lutheran Church Charities has been asked to help provide additional financial assistance for families from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church who were directly impacted by the tornado and have significant damage to their homes. This includes four families that need to relocate and purchase housing and personal items as they deal with the long-term recovery process. Several other congregation member families have tree and yard damage only.
 
Mr. and Mrs. L. and family had just recently moved into the community. They were all in bed when they heard the warning siren and were able to take cover just before the tornado struck. They are very thankful that they were not hurt. They are in the process of packing everything they can save and taking inventory. They know they will be out of their home for a long time as repairs are made, but trust that God will continue to care for them.
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The Georgetown Parc subdivision was hard hit and where the other three affected families live. The first family with two teenage children had major damage to the roof and the back half of their home, which will require them to live elsewhere for some time. They are currently in a hotel and seeking a place to live as repairs will be done.
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The second family is a teacher for the Spring Valley School System with two young children who attend school at Good Shepherd. His home with all of their belongings was destroyed. He will need to rebuild and find alternative housing for quite some time, as well as purchase everything to start a home again.
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The last family is a retired couple who serves as an elder, plays in the praise band, and helps run the church food pantry. They had extensive damage to their roof, home interior, and yard damage.
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be serving their disaster-affected congregation, school, and community members in the name of Jesus Christ, as all begin the long-term recovery process. Please prayerfully consider donating to help Good Shepherd support these families as they recover from the horrific disaster.
DONATE — LCC DISASTER RESPONSE FUND

Volunteer Apprentice Trainers Needed! Time, Love, and Energy Required

2/2/2021

 
New Training Class Forming this Spring at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Barrington, Illinois
Explore becoming a volunteer Apprentice Trainer with Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry.

Being an Apprentice Trainer is an unforgettable and rewarding experience. Many of our Apprentice Trainers choose to participate in the training program for many years because of the community of volunteers, their own spiritual growth, the staff they work with, and because they know that the dogs have a greater purpose.
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Responsibilities include:

•   Fostering
•   Socializing
•   Weekly Training Classes
•   Training
•   Exercising

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Training Classes are held in Barrington (new location), Northbrook, and East Dundee. Lutheran Church Charities pays all food, supplies, and veterinary care expenses. Please note: You must be at least 18 years old to be a volunteer Apprentice Trainer.
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For more information about becoming an Apprentice Trainer, please email k9trainers@LutheranChurchCharities.org, call 866-455-6466 ext. 118 or visit our website https://luthcc.org/traink9s.
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