The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were there greeting students, staff, and vendors to bring the mercy, compassion, and presence of Jesus Christ to everyone they came in contact with. Throughout the two days, hundreds of people interacted with LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Eve (St. John’s – Lombard, Illinois), Hannah (LCC Staff), Levi (Immanuel – East Dundee, Illinois), Tobias (Lord of Glory – Grayslake, Illinois), Zillah (Comfort Dog in Training), and LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Brutus (LCC Squad). Many hugs and much love was shared by all.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Katie (Trinity – Fremont, Nebraska), Priscilla (Trinity – Lincoln, Nebraska), Nicodemus (The Rock – Seward, Nebraska), and Eddie (Peace Lutheran – Grand Island, Nebraska) and their team members attended the service to support this new ministry. Also attending the service were team members from Peace Lutheran Church – Columbus, Nebraska, who are in the process of acquiring a Comfort Dog. Joanna Comfort Dog is the North Central region's seventh Comfort Dog which now makes 28 paws placed in Colorado and Nebraska.
We welcome Joanna Comfort Dog and her team to the LCC K-9 Ministry as they share the mercy, compassion, presence, and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need.
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This team was able to return to a homeowner’s property that they had started on our team’s last trip a few weeks ago. They were very happy to be able to return and finish. Almost every home and business has been affected in some way in Panama City and surrounding towns. The destruction is widespread, especially the tree damage. According to Pastor Ed Brashier, this has been the worst tree damage he has seen in 13 years of disaster response. He is very appreciative that we are willing to travel to assist in this area again for the third time since the hurricane hit. Our LERT teams are very willing to share the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those in need wherever we are invited to serve. Please pray for the safety of the LERT volunteers deploying and keep the residents affected by Hurricane Michael in your prayers as they will continue to face a long recovery.
The Southwest Region Kare 9 teams accepted the invitation without really knowing what to expect but were truly not disappointed. The evening began with a VIP reception during which four veterans explained their own personal challenge coin experiences. They in turn presented all veterans and attendees with coins designed for the occasion to thank veterans for their service to our country as well as thank attendees for their help with veterans.
Guest speakers included Captain Molly Mae Potter who told of her military training and experiences that resulted in her serving in the Middle East. Upon her return home, she credits her dog Bella with helping her to have the will to reconnect as she overcame obstacles. The Kare 9 teams witnessed the Veteran Service Award being presented to the Honorable Mike Denton. Judge Denton presides over the Travis County Veterans Court. He told of the formation of the special court to help veterans who have difficulties because of alleged crimes, but often also have underlying issues that cause problems with the law. A very tender part of the evening was the pinning of veterans who served during the Vietnam Era. Three LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry team members were pinned: Chuck Wendt, veteran handler for Kare 9s Phoebe and Pax, and David Layland and Ken Wehmeyer, veteran handlers for Kare 9s Abner and Martha. They also received personal comments as the pinning occurred. It was a very special time for the veterans assembled as well as those who watched. As the first part of the evening concluded, music and games followed. The Kare 9 teams all agreed they had a wonderful time, met some wonderful people, and were so honored to be included in the evening.
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