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A Large Donation of Family-Size Boxes of Cereal Stocks Put Your Hands Together Food Pantry

5/31/2023

 
LCC was contacted by a donor who was looking to donate a pallet of family-size boxes of cereal.
 
We immediately thought of Jayne Siou of Put Your Hands Together (PYHT) Food Ministry of Immanuel, Hillside. Jayne is thankful to the donor and LCC volunteers for a quick delivery to Immanuel.
 
Thank you for making it possible to help feed families in need.
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Furniture and Household Items Donations Will Help Furnish New Hospitality House

5/31/2023

 
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We thank the donor for donating jewelry, furniture, and household items to help furnish a new Hospitality House that will serve families in crisis and help fund schools and orphanages in Africa.
 
Thank you to LCC volunteers Werner Calder, Bob Desiron, and Richard Habegger for helping with the pickup and delivery

Donations of Food, Clothing, and Furniture Will Help Refugee Families

5/31/2023

 
Thank you to Steve Kowbel, an Elder of Tabor Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois, for picking up three full-size mattresses, winter coats, towels, and non-perishable food items for the ministry of Tabor.
 
We thank the donor whose donations will help provide food, clothing and furnish a home for refugee families.
 
Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus to people in need.
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Donations of Quilts and Towels Will Help Tabor Lutheran Church Minister to Those in Need

5/31/2023

 
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This past Friday, Pastors Phil Robarge and Walter Ramirez of Tabor Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois, stopped by the LCC office to pick up twenty handmade quilts from the Cut & Sew Quilters of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Lemont, Illinois, five handmade quilts from the Galloping Horses Quilters of St. John Lutheran Church in Huntley, Illinois, and fifty three-piece sets of towels from the Habitat Restore of Arlington Heights, Illinois.
 
All these donations will be handed out to Hispanic migrants from South America coming to the United States, fleeing crime, poverty, and persecution and yearning to be free. Tabor is demonstrating Christian love and compassion and sharing with these folks the true source of freedom and peace found only in Jesus Christ.
 
Thank you all for being the hands and feet of Jesus and making this ministry possible.

UPDATE: Young Widowed Mom Welcomes Sixth Child Thank you for Your Generous Support of This Family in Need

5/31/2023

 
LCC received the following update from Pastor Doug Warmann of Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle, Illinois, on the young widowed mom of six children that the congregation has been assisting.
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Dear Christian friends:
 
God is so good! We asked for your prayers as the widowed mother of five children gave birth to her sixth child. Although the mother initially had some health concerns herself, she did well with the delivery of her child and had a healthy baby boy in March. The other five kids have warmly welcomed their new baby brother and are adjusting to his presence in their home. He is a happy baby and growing up very quickly. We look forward to his baptism in July. 
 
Thank you for your generous support for her family as their family finances continue to be a challenge! The mother has been on maternity leave from work but will need to return soon. She has applied for social security assistance but is waiting to receive benefits for her children. God has brought many wonderful people to help her through this time, including a nanny who comes in the morning several days each week to provide assistance with her children. Please pray that the nanny will be able to continue with the family for the long term. 
 
While most of the children have been healthy, the oldest boy has had tests and gone into the hospital several times for a medical issue that may eventually require surgery. The mother is also trying to find a van or SUV that will make it easier to transport the children and remains on the lookout for a new home to accommodate her new addition. 
 
Your prayers and financial support have been a tremendous encouragement to this young family! Thank you so much for your generosity!  As the Lord leads, we invite your continued prayers and support for them. 
 
Pastor Doug Warmann,
Trinity Lutheran Church, Roselle, Illinois

DONATE — Widowed Mom of Five - Trinity Roselle

Memorial Day Remembrance

5/30/2023

 
On Monday, May 29, LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad), Flex (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) attended the Memorial Day Remembrance at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Hundreds of people gathered to remember and honor those men and women who gave their last best measure to ensure out freedoms.

We must never forget the sacrifices made to allow us to live the lives we do.
DONATE – LCC KARE 9 MILITARY MINISTRY

EMS Week – Saint Joseph Hospital, Joliet, Illinois

5/29/2023

 
On Thursday, May 25, LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) attended the EMS Week recognition at Saint Joseph Hospital in Joliet, Illinois. 

They greeted the hospital emergency staff members and local EMS teams. We are always inspired by the humility of these men and women as they serve those suffering and in need.

As always Kare 9s Brutus and Nigel brought love and peace to these heroes.
DONATE – LCC KARE 9 MILITARY MINISTRY
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Run for the Wall

5/29/2023

 
LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Dog Britta (LCC Squad) and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Dinah (Trinity - Auburn, Illinois) were in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, when the “Run for the Wall” bikers came rolling in for lunch.  These men and woman bring so much honor to those who serve. 

The teams observed the dedication to a POW/MIA. At each stop on their trip from California to Washington D.C., the bikers dedicate the next portion of the run to a POW/MIA.

Veteran Dale also visited briefly with a relative that shared his relative's story including survival as a POW from WW II.
DONATE – LCC KARE 9 MILITARY MINISTRY

LCC K-9 Ministry Teams Deploy to Uvalde, Texas, to Be Present for One-Year Anniversary of Robb Elementary School Mass Shooting

5/23/2023

 
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A Week of Remembrance and Healing

On Sunday, May 21, Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog® Ministry arrived in Uvalde, Texas, to be present for the one-year anniversary of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting that occurred on May 24, 2022, killing nineteen students and two teachers.

LCC was invited by Rev. Michael W. Newman, President, Texas District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), and Rev. Mark W. Tews of Trinity Lutheran Church in Uvalde. Also present in Uvalde is Rev. Chris Singer, LCC President & CEO, and Bonnie Fear, LCC K-9 Crisis Response Coordinator.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Abner (Bethany – Austin, Texas), Damaris (Memorial – Katy, Texas), Gabriel (Messiah – Houston, Texas), Gideon (St. Michael – Bloomington, Minnesota), Jael (Trinity – Hobart, Indiana), Joanna (Christ – Lincoln, Nebraska), Joy (Gloria Dei – Houston, Texas), Martha (Bethany – Austin, Texas), Peace (Trinity – Orlando, Florida), Persis (King of Kings – Glenpool, Oklahoma), and Triton (Messiah – Plano, Texas) will be present in Uvalde until Friday, May 26 for a week of remembrance and healing.
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In May and June 2022, Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion (HMC) Ministry responded to the Robb Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas. In September 2022, the LCC K-9 Ministry teams returned to Uvalde for the first three weeks to help students, teachers, and staff as they returned to school.
 
A Week of Remembrance and Healing

On Sunday, the teams were present at Uvalde Town Square Memorial Site, where they met several teachers from the Uvalde schools who remembered the Comfort Dogs from their previous visit in September.
On Monday, eleven of the returning LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams spent time with the students at eight of the Uvalde schools. It was their last day of school. The students and staff were so happy and touched to see the Comfort Dogs and handlers as they had become friends.
On Tuesday, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs visited with the staff at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. We remember them as they cared for the wounded and the families.
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During their week in Uvalde, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams will also spend time in the community in different locations sharing the presence of comfort and love on the anniversary date of May 24.
 
On Friday, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Abner, Gideon, Jael, Martha, Peace, and Persis will visit with the teachers and staff at each of the Uvalde schools. On Friday evening, those LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and handlers will celebrate with families and friends of the seniors graduating from Uvalde High School. It is an honor to be invited to attend as a support to them on this very special occasion.
 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams look forward to continuing to build on the relationships they started in the Uvalde community last year and help process many painful memories and emotions brought up as we honor the 21 lives lost last year.
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Rev. Chris Singer, LCC President & CEO by LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion at Uvalde Town Square Memorial Site
Please join us in praying for Uvalde and our teams as we bring God's love and comfort to those in need.
 
LCC's K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministry never charge those we serve as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
 
Please support us by prayer, and if you are so moved, help us with travel expenses.
 
Thank you for being a part of the Mercy and Compassion Ministry of Lutheran Church Charities.

WE REMEMBER

Nevaeh Bravo, 10
Jacklyn Cazares, 9
Makenna Elrod, 10
Jose Flores Jr., 10
Eliahna Garcia, 9
Irma Garcia, 48
Uziyah Garcia, 10
Amerie Garza, 10
Xavier Lopez, 10
Jayce Luevanos, 10
Tess Mata, 10
Maranda Mathis, 11
Eva Mireles, 44
Alithia Ramirez, 10
Annabell Rodriguez, 10
Maite Rodriguez, 10
Alexandria Rubio, 10
Layla Salazar, 11
Jailah Silguero, 10
Eliahna Torres, 10
Rojelio Torres, 10
DONATE — LCC K-9 TRAVEL FUND
DONATE — HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION

Hill Crest Elementary School - Death of a Student

5/23/2023

 
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On Monday. May 22 LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Emma (LCC Staff), Julia (King of Glory - Elgin, Illinois), LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs in training  Galilee and Samaria were invited for an emergency site visit to Hill Crest Elementary School following the tragic death of Angel,  1st grade student.

The Comfort Dogs and their handlers spent time with the students and staff, helping them process the devastating news and listening to stories about Angel. Some students shared that he gave the best hugs to his lunch room buddy. At the end of our visit we saw smiles at the students' faces.

Please pray for Angel's family and friends as they grieve his sudden passing.

DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY
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