Serving Thirty-Three Homeowner Sites with Chainsaws and Heavy Equipment On Wednesday, February 22, the Northern Illinois area experienced a freezing rain storm that left a quarter to a half inch of ice on roads, homes, trees, and power lines, causing widespread power outages. It also caused a lot of damaged and downed trees and limbs on roofs, yards, and roads. Kathy O’Day, Director of Disaster Response, and LCC Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) volunteers have continued to respond to multiple requests for chainsaw assistance in several towns, including Palatine, Inverness, Crystal Lake, Huntley, Campton Hills, Elburn, La Fox, Marengo, Belvidere, McHenry, South Elgin, and West Dundee. Currently, we have completed work at thirty-three homeowner sites, with a few more requests for L.E.R.T. volunteers to complete when the ground can dry so equipment will not sink in the yards. Last week, L.E.R.T. volunteers completed work at several different congregation members’ homes using the lift and/or bobcat. Each homeowner was very appreciative of the assistance and care shown to them. This local ice storm was an opportunity to demonstrate how L.E.R.T. volunteers can serve in our own communities. LCC never goes where we are not invited. |
On Wednesday, March 1, Anna Piro presented an informative program of what the Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) is and does, both locally and out of state to the St. John Wheaton Women’s Afternoon Circle group. Anna belongs to the St. John Wheaton L.E.R.T. team and often deploys as a cook. She also prepared and served a typical meal that is served to deployed L.E.R.T. volunteers. The meal and program were enjoyed by all in attendance. |
The handlers spent a lot of time learning new handling skills and building their knowledge about the ministry. Each handler worked with either their affiliate’s dog or with a LCC K-9 Comfort Dog in training.
LCC welcomes the following new handlers to the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog® Ministry:
Diane Fager, King of Kings, Glenpool, Oklahoma with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Persis
Kim Gastler, Gloria Dei, Houston, Texas with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Joy
Heidi Gustin, Immanuel, Joplin, Missouri with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Daniel
Cami Hamer, Peace, Columbus, Nebraska with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Eden
Gerry Lafergola, King of Glory, Williamsburg, Virginia with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Solomon
Jan Slack, King of Glory, Williamsburg, Virginia with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Solomon
Bill Schiller, Christ the King, Lake Ozark, Missouri with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Boaz
John Snow, St. Andrew, Park Ridge, Illinois with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Myra
Debora Jackubcin, St Luke, Oviedo, Florida with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Moriah
Kevin Buckley, Good Shepherd, Las Vegas, Nevada with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Lois
Tom Pinzl, The Lutheran Church of Prince of Peace, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Rhoda
Lutheran Church Charities is honored to welcome Navy veteran Kim Gastler to the LCC Kare-9 Military Ministry.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs continue to respond to calls in Orlando, Florida, following multiple shootings. On February 28, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Moriah (St. Luke’s – Oviedo, Florida), Peace (Trinity – Orlando, Florida) and Grace (LCC Staff) visited WKMG News 6 (CBS). The news community is hurting after the death of one of their media colleagues, Spectrum News 13 reporter Dylan Lyons. The Comfort Dogs brought a calm presence, warmth, and love which was much appreciated by the newsroom staff. With so much loss and violence in the world, we are proud to bring Jesus’ love, light and comfort in this great time of need. | |
Kare 9s Abraham and Beloved attend these events to help provide some level of comfort to what can be a stressful day. During pre-deployments the families are encouraged to attend to know what to expect during deployment and what resources are available to them. During the introduction of the dogs and Lutheran Church Charities, John Haines (Kare-9 handler) assured the attendees that both dogs had top level clearance and would not divulge any secrets shared with them.
While attendees were in session many of the children were brought over from the daycare to meet the dogs. One young man, Steven ( 2 years old) shared with the team that he had one golden retriever named Grace and couldn't believe he was seeing two more golden retrievers.
We made our way through, visiting the 911 center, police dispatch, sheriff's dispatch, fire dispatch and finished off with the administration. Isaac was well loved by all. One of the dispatchers just recently came back to work after losing her spouse to a tragic event. Being able to spend some time with Isaac made her day.
It also turns out that the Sheriff's chaplain, who was with us, was the same chaplain who was called out to that dispatchers home the night her spouse died. They have not spoken in a long time. The chaplains response to today's encounter was God used Isaac today to help them both reconnect and heal.
Dear Lord help me keep safe those who depend on me.
Give me healthy ears for the are my link with those who need me.
Help me remember that I make a difference, however small it might seem some days and that I matter.
I am a dispatcher, Lord grant me peace.
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