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Destination Imagination Competition

5/29/2018

 
In March, students from St. John Lutheran School in Lombard, Illinois, competed at the Regional Destination Imagination Competition. Their subject matter, along with fundraising, was centered on LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Eve (St. John – Lombard, Illinois). They were awarded first place at that competition, advanced to the State Level, and advanced to the National Competition.

During the week of May 23, the students arrived at the Global Designation Imagination competition in Knoxville, Tennessee, where they will share their Comfort Dog presentation and bring awareness to the ministry on a global level. Other attendees and competitors are from Mexico, China, Columbia, Poland, Canada, and Turkey to name a few. The best part? LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Jewel (Christ Our Savior – Louden, Tennessee) met up with the students to show support for them and the Comfort Dog ministry.
Donate - LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Fund
Congratulations to the Destination Imagination students at St. John Lutheran School for your continued advancement in this competition and for your support of the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry.

American Legion Post 3

5/29/2018

 
American Legion Post 3 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, held a Memorial Day ceremony and invited the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry to be part of it. The ceremony was held at the Lake Ellyn Boat House and hosted by American Legion Chaplain Ron Marcell. Kare 9 Brutus and Veteran handler Gene (LCC Squad) greeted those in attendance with love and comfort.
Donate - Kare 9 Military Ministry Fund

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Return to Santa Fe High School to be with Students, Faculty and Staff

5/29/2018

 
After an intense week of being with the students, faculty, and the community of Santa Fe, Texas, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were invited back to be with the Santa Fe High School students on Tuesday, May 29, when they returned to their first day back after the shooting tragedy that took 10 lives and wounded many others.

Six LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams returned to Santa Fe, Texas: Abner (Bethany Lutheran - Austin, Texas), Damaris (Memorial Lutheran - Katy, Texas), Gabriel (Messiah - Houston, Texas), Martha (Bethany Lutheran - Austin, Texas), Pax (St. Paul - Fort Worth, Texas), and Rufus (St. Mark - Edmond, Oklahoma).
Last week, sixteen LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams from seven states came along side those who were grieving and in need, including:
  • Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) teams from Galveston County Texas
  • The Red Cross stationed in the Family Assistance Center
  • Santa Fe Independent School District teachers
  • At a private event for over a thousand students of Santa Fe schools
  • A hospital visit to an injured student
  • Days at the high school vigil
  • Visits with first responders

The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers made a difference by offering prayers and comfort during a time of shock and tremendous sorrow for everyone in the Santa Fe community. Please continue to remember students and their families, staff, faculty, first responders and the Santa Fe community in your prayers.
LCC never charges those we serve. Your gifts to the K-9 Travel Fund are greatly appreciated. LCC also hands out stuffed dogs to those most affected by the shooting. That is made possible by your generous gifts. Thank you for your prayers and all of your support!
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Travel Expenses - Santa Fe, Texas
Golden Retriever Stuffed Animal

Vietnam Traveling Wall

5/29/2018

 
From May 24 through May 28, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs and their veteran handlers visited the Vietnam Traveling Wall at the McHenry Moose Lodge in Johnsburg, Illinois. The Vietnam Traveling Wall is a project of the Vietnam Veterans of America. It has 140 panels with over 58,000 names. Its purpose is to allow veterans and civilians who are unable to visit The Wall in Washington, D.C. a chance to see the wall. On Sunday, May 27, a ceremony was held to honor Vietnam veterans. The highlight was the keynote speech by Capt. (Ret) James Lovell. Capt. Lovell is best remembered as commander of Apollo 13. The day, even though extremely hot, was an inspiration to all in attendance
Donate - Kare 9 Military Ministry Fund

Marian Catholic High School

5/29/2018

 
To wrap up the school year at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Brutus and Veteran Gene (LCC Squad) were in the library to greet students and staff. The purpose was to help the students relieve their stress during final exams. Additionally, this was a chance for the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry to wish a happy retirement to librarian, Sue Silander. Sue has been a great friend of the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry and will be missed by all
Donate - Kare 9 Military Ministry Fund

Cicero Military Appreciation Ceremony

5/29/2018

 
For the second year, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry was invited to the Cicero Military Appreciation Ceremony. The town of Cicero, Illinois, has held this event for ten years to kick off the Memorial weekend celebrations in the town. Kare 9s Blitz and Brutus (LCC Squad) brought love and comfort to the many veterans and their families in attendance.
Donate - Kare 9 Military Ministry Fund

Run for the Wall

5/29/2018

 
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Spike with Veteran Raleigh and Britta with Veteran Dale (LCC Squad) were in Mount Vernon, Illinois, on Tuesday, May 22, to greet bikers who participated in the “Run for the Wall.” Over 500 bikers are riding their motorcycles from California to Washington D.C. with plans to arrive in time for Memorial Day. They stopped in Mount Vernon where a hot lunch was provided. The majority of the group are military veterans or family members with a goal of recognizing and giving tribute to all who serve.    
Donate - Kare 9 Military Ministry Fund

Kind Words for K9s

5/29/2018

 
The following card was given to an LCC K-9 Ministry team member who was deployed to Sante Fe, Texas:

To the Comforting Animal Team,

Your whole pack made healing more possible for all of us. Thank you for following God’s call and becoming flying dogs.

Keep the faith and stay safe!


smiling golden retriever card after deployment to santa fe texas

Financial Assistance Still Needed to Help LCC Purchase a Boom Lift for Disaster Response

5/29/2018

 
When disasters strike, Lutheran Church Charities has 382 LERT certified chainsaw operators in the Northern Illinois District to respond quickly to serve those affected and to deploy to other districts as called upon after a disaster. Currently, they bring chainsaws, wedges, spring poles, rigging equipment, safety harnesses, and miscellaneous power and heavy equipment. All of these trained LERT team volunteers respond with the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those affected with extensive tree damage from a storm, tornado, or hurricane. While helping clear the property of a homeowner so that they will have no further concerns or safety issues, they also share the love of Christ and support of the church.
In order to provide a much safer and efficient way to clear damage following disasters, it is becoming increasingly apparent that a boom lift is greatly needed for extensive tree removal. It would allow the LERT chainsaw operator to control their workspace in tight or hard-to-reach areas, and to cross over or around obstacles and work hazards when removing damaged limbs or trees that are high above the ground. It would complete the process of providing a safe and well done job for a homeowner.  

Ed Boerman, Lutheran Church Charities Chainsaw Instructor and ISA Certified Arborist, has proposed the purchase of a new Boom Lift at a cost of $33,400. It comes with hydraulic outriggers and automatic leveling to allow operation in under 30 seconds. It can be towed by anyone with a standard half-ton pickup truck. It will come with the necessary safety harnesses and upon delivery training will be provided. This investment will benefit many churches and homeowners as LCC LERT teams continue to offer a professional and safe means of providing disaster response services to those in need.
 
Please prayerful consider donating to help LCC Disaster Response support homeowners following a disaster.
Donate - Disaster Response Boom Lift Fund

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Bring Prayer and Comfort to Santa Fe High School and Community

5/22/2018

 
In the early morning hours of school on Friday, May 18, a gunman entered Santa Fe High School in Texas and shot and killed 10 people, wounding many others before he was taken into custody.
 
As the families learned of the news, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were being invited by Pastor Dan Schumann of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Houston to come to Texas and be with the families and friends of the victims.
 
LCC currently has seven affiliates in Texas and by Friday night's vigil, four were by the sides of families and students: LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Damaris (Memorial - Katy, Texas), Gabriel (Messiah - Houston, Texas), and Abner and Martha (Bethany - Austin, Texas). Gloria Dei is also in the process of getting an LCC K-9 Ministry. Additional LCC K-9 Ministry teams from seven states arrived Saturday and Sunday making available sixteen LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs to be present with those suffering and in need.

Since Friday, the teams have been working with families and others affected by this tragedy at the Family Assistance Center set up by the Red Cross. They have also been working with first responders who bravely and without hesitation came to the aide of students, faculty, and staff.
 
Attending vigils and visiting other schools in the area, the comfort dogs have added much to comfort a devastated community. With prayer, the LCC K-9 Ministry handlers have consoled those grieving everywhere they go. After one encounter, a woman and her daughter remarked, “thank you so much; that was the best thing that happened to me today.”

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs in Santa Fe, Texas:
Abner (Bethany Lutheran - Austin, Texas)
Barnabas (Trinity – Hobart, Indiana)
Bekah (Immanuel – Belvidere, Illinois)
Cubby (Redeemer – Fort Collins, Colorado)
Damaris (Memorial Lutheran - Katy, Texas)
Eddie (Peace – Grand Island, Nebraska)
Elijah (Our Redeemer - Wichita Falls, Texas)
Gabriel (Messiah - Houston, Texas)
Comfort Dog in Training Joy
Lydia (Messiah – Lynnfield, Massachusetts)
Mahlah (Our Savior – Milford, Illinois)
Martha (Bethany Lutheran - Austin, Texas)
Moses (Christ Lutheran – Cairo, Nebraska)
Pax (St. Paul - Fort Worth, Texas)
Rufus (St. Mark – Edmond, Oklahoma)
Ruthie (LCC Staff)
 
Please continue to remember students and their families, staff, faculty, first responders and the Santa Fe community in your prayers.
 
LCC never charges those we serve. Your gifts to the K-9 Travel Fund are greatly appreciated. LCC also hands out stuffed dogs to those most affected by the shooting. That is made possible by your generous gifts.
 
Thank you for your prayers and all of your support!

Donate - LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Travel Expenses - Santa Fe, Texas
Donate - Golden Retriever Stuffed Animal
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