Help Us Share the Hope of Jesus Christ Lutheran Church Charities’ Hearts of Mercy and Compassion, Crosses for Losses (HMC) Ministry provides hearts and crosses to families and friends who have suffered loss or serious illness of a loved one. We rely solely on donations to cover the cost of materials to make them and shipment to get them where they are needed. Please help us continue to comfort people when they need it the most so that they know that they are loved.
LCC staff member Rich Martin presented a cross with a Mercy Heart to Rita at her home. Rita had Arthur’s school picture with her from the day he was murdered. Recalling this tragic day, Rita wept as Rich consoled her with prayer.
Illinois National Guardsman Losses Life in Motorcycle Accident 20-year-old Andrew Westfallen lost his life in a motorcycle accident on May 3, 2020. Andrew is the nephew of Northern Illinois District staff member Michelle La Velle. He was a member of the Illinois National Guard and student at McHenry County College. LCC’s Rev. James Kirschenmann presented a purple Mercy Heart to Michelle who gave the heart to the family. Please pray for the Westfallen family and friends during this time of unexpected loss and grief. Christ Lincoln Serves Member & Family Handlers of LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Joanna at Christ Lutheran in Lincoln, Nebraska signed and presented a Mercy Heart to ministry team member Jill whose brother Kevin passed away from death by suicide. The team also presented a purple Mercy Heart for Jill’s brother. Kevin is survived by his wife and two children. Please remember the Juracek family in your prayers. If you feel like you have no one to call, please call the Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Click HERE to learn read all the ways the Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry has served this year. Your Donations Make a Difference in Sharing the Hope of Jesus Christ Our hearts are made of the highest quality wood and produced with caring Christian hands. Material production and shipping costs for hearts are approximately $30 each. We need your help in sharing the mercy, compassion, presence, and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need. Help Us Reach Out with Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Are you interested in having LCC provide a Heart of Mercy & Compassion for a loved one? There is no charge for the hearts. The hearts are made by caring Christian hands and provided with presence and prayer. Is your church interested in becoming a mission partner? CLICK HERE to request information.
Click HERE to learn more about the Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry. LCC K-9 Ministry teams continue to connect with people nationally during stay-at-home orders with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry® Virtual Visits. Since its launch on April 1, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs across the states and their handlers visited virtually with countless healthcare workers, first responders, assisted living communities, and school children, to name a few. The dogs' friendly faces and their handler’s warm smile through the screen brings a calming presence and comforts those who need it. LCC K-9 Ministry Teams Are Helping Others Responding to about 4 requests per day and averaging 22 each week, LCC K-9 Ministry teams have connected over 140 times to lift you up, listen to you, pray with you, smile with you, and let you know you are loved. When not doing virtual visits, LCC K-9 Ministry teams look for ways to serve in their communities. Whether sending a meal for the healthcare workers on the front lines, doing a window visit with isolated residents from assisted living communities or delivering items to local food pantries, they are present and sharing the hope and love that can be found in Jesus Christ! We would like to share a few wonderful notes of thanks that LCC received from those benefiting from virtual visits with the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and handlers: "Thank you all, as always, for another fantastic visit for our nurses. I think it was a great way to celebrate Nurses Week – they loved the signs you made and the standing ovation from Cubby and Ezra! We are very appreciative of you for all you do!" - Virtual Visit with Amita Health COVID-19 Unit Nurses "I loved my virtual visit with Bethany Comfort Dog! It made my week better." - Virtual Visit with an individual feeling lonely Need comfort? Schedule an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry® Virtual Visit with one of the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs. We are available 24/7! Click the captions below to read about the many ways our LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers are reaching out to stay connected! Providing Comfort Through Virtual Visits Serving in Their Communities Making A Difference by Staying Connected! LCC never goes where we are not invited and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry NEVER charges those we serve.
Kathy O'Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, received a note of thanks from Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Mid-South District for the financial support LCC provided to help those affected by the tornadoes in East Tennessee.
Thank you for the witness you have made. With contributions such as yours, we will be able to help our hurting communities with emergency food, clothing, shelter and other basic necessities. We appreciate your reaching out at a critical time of need with special assistance and concern, Your generosity will impact positively so many lives that have been disrupted and will certainly be a blessing to them. May God continue to richly bless Lutheran Church Charities for the wonderful work you and your volunteers perform all over the country. Please keep our brothers and sisters in your prayers as they prepare to rebuild following this tragedy. In Christ, Angela Fowler Executive Director for Business and Finance
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