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LCC Disaster Response is Monitoring Strong Storms and Tornado Damage in the Southeast

3/28/2023

 
Twenty-Six People Killed and Dozens Injured
Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia
Thousands of Structures with Major Damage or Destroyed
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Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) Disaster Response actively monitored the strong storms and tornadoes moving throughout the Southeast this past week. Homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses are severely damaged. Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, and the LCC Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) volunteers are ready to respond and serve as invited.

The EF-4 tornado obliterated Silver City and Rolling Fork, Mississippi, with winds of 170 mph. “The city is gone,” shared Mayor Eldridge Walker of Rolling Fork. At least twenty-six people were killed and dozens injured after powerful storms and one long-track tornado pummeled the Southeast last Friday night, ripping roofs off homes, leveling some neighborhoods, and knocking out power for thousands, according to local officials.

Search and rescue efforts have now been completed. Due to the extensive tornado damage, specialized heavy equipment is needed to clear structural debris giving access to homeowner properties. LCC Disaster Response is on standby.

LCC Disaster Response Continues to Monitor On-Going California Atmospheric River Storms
LCC is in contact with Rev. Philip Zabell, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) District Disaster Response Coordinator for California-Nevada-Hawaii (CNH), to discuss ways in which LCC Disaster Response can provide support to churches and families in the affected areas of California who have been greatly impacted by the on-going historic atmospheric river storms.
LCC never goes where we are not invited. The LCC Disaster Response Ministry never charges those we serve. Please donate to the LCC Disaster Response General Fund so that we may show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
Donate - LCC Disaster Response Fund

Chicago Fire Department Family Day

3/28/2023

 
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On Saturday, March 25th, the Comfort Dogs visited the Chicago Public Safety Training Center to meet and greet members of the Chicago Fire Department and their families. The LCC K-9 Ministry was represented by LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Myra (St Andrews – Park Ridge, Illinois) and LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Dogs Brutus and Nigel (LCC Squad). Parents and children had a great time being with the Comfort Dogs and hearing about how they serve those in need.

Cornerstone in Carmel, Indiana, Welcomes Magdalene Comfort Dog

3/28/2023

 
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On Sunday, March 26th, 10 K-9 teams from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio gathered at Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Carmel, Indiana, to celebrate the commissioning of Magdalene Comfort Dog and her team as they officially begin their ministry as an LCC affiliate. Magdalene and her team finished their training on Tuesday  and then deployed to Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana for the tragic death of a student on Friday. The church welcomed the team at both the 8:30 and 10:45 services along with meet and greets before and after the services.

Those attending were:
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Anna and Claudia (Trinity -Toledo, Ohio)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Caleb (Immanuel - Valparaiso, Indiana)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Dove (Peace - Fremont, Indiana)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Jael (Trinity - Hobart, Indiana)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog  Jared (Holy Cross - Fort Wayne, Indiana)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Mercy (Our Savior - Louisville, Kentucky)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Naomi (Holy Cross – Indianapolis, Indiana)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Rosie (Atonement - Columbus, Ohio)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Tobias (Lord of Glory - Grayslake, Illinois)


SED MS Youth Retreat: Amos, Kezia and Solomon

3/28/2023

 
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LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Amos (Our Savior’s Way - Ashburn, Virginia), Kezia (Emmanuel - Baltimore, Maryland ), and Solomon (King of Glory - Williamsburg, Virginia) were invited to spend the weekend of March 24-26 at the LCMS Southeast District middle school youth gathering in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The comfort dogs were present to share Jesus’ love, bring smiles and furry hugs, and foster connections with nearly 250 youth and volunteers. The team handlers helped illustrate the weekend’s theme: Together: Living in Christ-Centered Community by explaining our mission of mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation through pictures of their ministry so that the youth could see what living in Christ and drawing people closer to Jesus looks like.

While together, the comfort dog teams went out into the Williamsburg community to meet and share the love of Jesus with those that God placed in their path. 

It was truly a joyous weekend being together in faith, connecting hearts and minds to Jesus.

Heart of Mercy & Compassion for Lynda Streich in Recognition of Her Service to LCC

3/26/2023

 
Lynda Streich was presented with a Heart of Mercy & Compassion (HMC) for her dedicated service as Interim President/CEO to LCC.  Lynda continues to serve as a member of the LCC Board of Directors.

The HMC included messages and best wishes from LCC staff and the Bible verse “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant!’” (Matthew 25:23) Lynda was grateful for the gift of HMC.
DONATE – HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION
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Spokane County Law Enforcement Records Division

3/24/2023

 
Last week, LCC K-9 Police Ministry® Dog Isaac (Redeemer - Spokane Valley, Washington) and his law enforcement handler Bill visited Spokane County Law Enforcement Records Division.

The records personnel appreciated their visit from Isaac Comfort Dog and his handler. Word quickly spread that Isaac was in the building. Additional requests came in from the forensic division, payroll, and the public information’s office. So Isaac and Bill did not want to disappoint and visited those offices as well. They definitely want them to come back soon.

It was a great day for LCC K-9 Police Ministry®!
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Emergency Site Visit -  Death of 5th Grade Teacher

3/24/2023

 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Bethany (Trinity - Danville, Illinois) and Rachel (Immanuel - Charleston, Illinois), and their handlers spent the day meeting and comforting staff and students at Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School in Urbana, Illinois, after the sudden loss of one of their fifth grade teachers. 

The school staff were so welcoming and accommodating for both teams.  Many silent, sad faces were brightened by Bethany and Rachel Comfort Dogs.
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY
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Your Donations Help Two Ministries Serve Their Communities

3/21/2023

 
On Tuesday, March 14, LCC volunteer Bob Morris presented checks with your donations to two LCC ministry partners.
 
He delivered a check to Pastor Cesar Sifuentes of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois, to continue providing food for those in their community.
 
He also dropped off a check to Pastor John Brazeal of Christ the King Lutheran Church & School in Chicago. Illinois, to help assist with tuition for students in need.
 
Both Pastors were grateful to receive your generous and faithful donations. Please continue to support and keep both ministries in your prayers as they serve those suffering and in need.
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Donations of Towels and Shoes Help Two Congregations Minister to Those in Need

3/21/2023

 
On Saturday, March 11 LCC staff member John Pejchl delivered towels to First St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois, to help provide for their community.
 
The church provides foot care for the homeless in their area and provides a sack lunch. Mike Caicio, who runs the foot clinic, had some extra shoes donated by Northbrook Running Store and gave John 69 pairs of almost new running shoes to pass on to those in need.

The shoes were donated to Pastor Angel Morales of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aurora, Illinois, who made a trip to Lutheran Church Charities headquarters to pick them up, along with donated socks and towels for those in need in his community.
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George Fischer Middle School

3/21/2023

 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Abraham and Beloved (Trinity - Hicksville, New York), and Leah (Immanuel - Danbury, Connecticut) were treated to story time as fifth and sixth grade students from George Fischer Middle School (Carmel, New York) read to them. They learned about the origin of April Fool’s Day and Sybil Ludington, the famous heroine of the American Revolutionary War with ties to the area. 
 
The middle school has been one of Leah’s regular school visits since 2019. Once each year, she is joined by some of her Northeast friends for this very special event. Its always a fun day, not just for the students but for the comfort dogs too.
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY
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