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Who is Jesus? - According to Jesus!

7/31/2018

 
jesus looking intently devotion
The course starts Monday, September 10! Registration is required.
 
No other person has impacted human history like Jesus. No other person has lived like Jesus, made claims like Jesus or performed miracles like Jesus. No other person has been followed in the past or present like Jesus.  No other person has been more misunderstood than Jesus! This begs the question, who is Jesus really?
 
Beginning with Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, this course will be an Investigation of Jesus, letting Jesus interpret Himself and scripture. Too often our understanding of Jesus comes from the doctrine and theology that we were taught and Christians, all reading the same Bible, come up with so many differing and conflicting views of Jesus and what the will of God is.
 
So who is Jesus really? This course will....
  • Let Jesus interpret Scripture and Himself.
  • Explore the Mind, Method, Manner and Ministry of Jesus.
  • Allow you to see the Bible as an inspired dialogue between God and Man.
  • Disarm Scripture and learn to read the Bible like Jesus did.                 
  • Help you see the "Word of God" is a person, not a manuscript.
  • Help you see that the Bible is a record of Truth, but not the source of truth....Jesus is!
  • Show you the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus.
  • Jesus asked the question "Who do you say I am?" Matthew 16:13 This course will help you answer that question!
 
The instructor is Tim Hetzner, President / CEO of Lutheran Church Charities. Tim has been teaching in-depth Bible Studies for over 35 years. His textbook is the Bible! This course is non-denominational - as Jesus was!  
 
This course is open to all people regardless of their faith background, or lack of.

It will be taught three times live on Mondays but will also be available on the internet for those registered

Register here
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With Me On The Road

7/31/2018

 
7th Annual LCC K-9 Ministries National Conference
As Christians we are called to Follow the Master – Jesus Christ. The #1 command our handlers use with our LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs is “With Me.” It is only fitting that this was our national conference theme this year.

Approximately 500 participants and almost 100 LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs, Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs, and Police Ministry Dogs came together for renewal, sharing and learning! When Jesus calls us to be “With Me … on the road,” we “Go and Follow” where He leads us. We trust His leading – to go and serve whom and where He wants us to serve – with the Mercy, Compassion, Presence, and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need.
On July 26 – 27, the 7th Annual Lutheran Church Charities K-9 National Conference was held in Northbrook, Illinois. Handlers and K-9s from across 23 states gathered for two days of inspirational worship, phenomenal keynote speakers, and engaging breakout sessions. This year’s theme, With Me On the Road, was based on the parable of the Good Samaritan found in Luke 10. Attendees explored the many opportunities to better understand the question, “who is my neighbor?”

Once again, LCC invited the public to a “Meet and Greet” to give the many supporters of the LCC K-9 Ministry a chance to meet the K-9’s and ministry teams that they follow and have come to love. The K-9 teams welcomed over 600 people who loved on the dogs.

LCC would like to thank all of the attendees for making this such a memorable conference as well as all of our dedicated volunteers who helped make the conference a success. A special thank you to our fabulous keynote speakers, worship leaders, and breakout session presenters who enriched us with their message. We are faithfully ready to heed the Master’s command – With Me ... On the Road!
Donate - LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Fund

LCC Helps Victims, Elderly, and First Responders Affected by the Northern California Fires

7/31/2018

 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs in Northern California to Bring Comfort and Hope through Jesus Christ

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." Isaiah 43:1-2
 
LCC has been invited in (we only go where we are invited and never charge those we serve) to deploy and serve the victims from the fires and the first responders as well.
Dear Ministry Friends and Partners,  
 
God will carry you through the Fire!  
 
We just finished our 2018 LCC National K-9 Conference Friday night. During the conference we were communicating several times a day with our connections in California about the fires. Each day we were getting word on how rapidly the fires were spreading, and how many people had been evacuated and were in shelters. Many of the people in the shelters have lost their homes and most of their possessions.  
 
With the generosity of our donors, Lutheran Church Charities will work closely with our churches, Trinity Lutheran, Redding and First Lutheran, Yuba City, to help relocate the victims, especially displaced elderly, who have been directly affected by the fires.

Here are the facts:  
  • We have been invited by Disaster Response Coordinator Pastor Phil Zabel, Pastor Brian Cummins of Trinity Lutheran Church, Redding, and CAL Fire.  
  • Over 110,000 acres burned, 1,400+ structures destroyed, 27% contained
  • Over 40,000 people have been evacuated with more expected.  
  • First Lutheran in Yuba City is standing by to be our support congregation. This is the home of LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Reuben, led by Top Dog James Casner.
  • Local convalescent homes in Yuba City are taking in evacuees and have requested K-9 Ministry teams.  

This year's conference theme was "With Me on the Road" - going where Jesus leads. So we are preparing to go on the road.
 
Our Mission is to Share the Mercy, Compassion, Presence, and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need, so we are deploying in shifts to serve those suffering from the devastating effects of this fire.

On Sunday, July 29, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California) began visiting first responders to thank them for their dedication and tireless service, including the Cal Fire Command Center and the National Guard soldiers. LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Aaron (St. John’s – Napa, California), Eddie (Peace Lutheran – Grand Island, Nebraska), Moses (Christ Lutheran – Cairo, Nebraska), and Priscilla (Trinity Lutheran – Lincoln, Nebraska) are on their way to join Reuben Comfort Dog’s team. Plans are to continue to visit first responders and affected families who have been relocated to shelters.

Please keep everyone who has been affected by the fires in your prayers as well as all the first responders who put their own lives in jeopardy to serve their communities. Please also pray for the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams as they begin deploying. We have some Comfort Dogs already on the ground serving as I write this. God ALWAYS provides, caring for His people in the midst of tragedy - and He will this time as well.  
 
Thank you for all of your support in touching lives with the Presence of Jesus Christ - our only hope!
Peace in Jesus Christ,
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Tim Hetzner
President/CEO
Lutheran Church Charities

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LCC Partners with Prospect Heights to Help Families Affected by Fire

7/31/2018

 
Lutheran Church Charities is partnering with the City of Prospect Heights (Illinois) case management team as they identify needs of those affected by the Prospects Heights fire. They have expressed their appreciation for caring about and assisting their residents – our neighbors. The greatest need is to assist families in securing new housing. Those affected by the fire had been staying in hotels which were funded by the Red Cross or local churches for a designated period of time, but now many do not have the funds to stay longer and have become homeless.  

The Prospect Heights case managers called Lutheran Church Charities this week to assist with move in fees and rent for a family that left the hotel and for two nights had slept in their car. Kathy O'Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, met with the family and this need was met. After receiving financial assistance, the mother expressed many thanks and said,
Donate - Prospect Heights Fire Fund
"Tonight my husband and I, and our two daughters, will be in a new apartment. We will have to sleep on the floor, but that is okay. We will start new again. And tomorrow we will celebrate my daughter's 5th birthday in our new house. So many people have been so kind to everyone needing help. We have many new clothes and items that have been donated. This is good."
 
LCC also assisted a family, with 5 year and 3 month old children, to help them secure housing so they can move in to a new apartment tomorrow. They were very surprised and happy that we were able to offer them rental assistance. Tim Hetzner and Kathy O'Day met and prayed with the family. The father told us, “You have no idea what a blessing this is and you are to my family. We cannot thank you enough!”
 
LCC will continue to respond to requests for assistance by the City of Prospect Heights. Local LCMS churches and their members have also responded with many types of donations to assist these families. Mayor Nicholas Helmer of the City of Prospect Heights continues to express his appreciation to LCC and its donors for all of the assistance that has been and will be provided to these families to aid in their recovery process.
 
Please continue to pray for everyone impacted by this tragic fire. LCC will continue to provide Disaster and Crisis Response to our neighbors, bringing the Mercy, Compassion, Presence, and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need.

Northern California Fire

7/31/2018

 
LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran - Yuba City, California) and his ministry team, led by Top Dog James Casner, worked on Sunday, July 29, with CAL Fire at their base camps. Police Ministry Dog Reuben and his ministry team will continue to work with CAL Fire and other first responders while they respond to the fires in Northern California.
Donate - K-9 Police Ministry Fund

Ride for Hope

7/31/2018

 
The Ride for Hope Ovarian Cancer Awareness Ride at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, Illinois, invited the LCC K-9 Ministries to this year's ride held on Sunday, July 29. This major fundraiser helps fund the effort to serve those dealing with ovarian cancer. Over 300 motorcycle riders gathered with supporters to have fellowship and financially support the charity.

The K-9s stationed themselves at the Survivors Tent and greeted many people who loved seeing them. LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Asher (Faith Lutheran – Lake Forest, Illinois), Caleb (Comfort Dog in Training), Levi (Immanuel – East Dundee, Illinois), Susie (St. Peter – Arlington Heights, Illinois), Tobias (Lord of Glory – Grayslake, Illinois) and LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Britta, Brandy, Brutus, and Flex (LCC Squad) provided a welcomed relief from everyday stress of the cancer survivors
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Olivet Nazarene University

7/31/2018

 
On Saturday, July 28, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Brutus (LCC Squad) and LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Tobias (Lord of Glory – Grayslake, Illinois) and Mahlah (Our Savior – Milford, Illinois) were part of the Back to School Fair at Olivet Nazarene University. The fair was sponsored by the Chicago Bears and Catholic Charities of Joliet. The Chicago Bears hold their pre-season training camp at Olivet, so players visited the fair throughout the day. Thousands of children and adults stopped by to see the LCC K-9s and get some merciful comfort from them
Donate - Kare 9 Military Ministry Fund

Western Springs Recreation Center

7/31/2018

 
On Wednesday, July 25, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Angel (St. John’s – La Grange, Illinois) and LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Brutus (LCC Squad) visited the children and staff at the Western Springs Recreation Center Summer Camp. The children and staff loved meeting the LCC K-9s and getting mercy and compassion from them.
Donate - Kare 9 Military Ministry Fund

Prayer Vigil for Fallen Officer Michael Michalski

7/31/2018

 
On Wednesday, July 25, Officer Michael Michalski of the Milwaukee Police Department was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a wanted subject. On Saturday, July 28, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Charity (Brookfield Lutheran - Brookfield, Wisconsin) visited the site of the memorial squad car to offer comfort to citizens who stopped there to mourn. On Monday, July 30, Police Ministry Dogs Dora (LHSA of Greater Milwaukee) and Charity (Brookfield Lutheran - Brookfield, Wisconsin), Comfort Dogs Zoey (Concordia University Wisconsin - Mequon, Wisconsin) and Rhoda (Prince of Peace - Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin) attended a prayer vigil and offered comfort to everyone who came out to honor the memory of Officer Michalaki. "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." -John 15:1
Donate - LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Fund

Vacation Bible School

7/31/2018

 
On Friday, July 20, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Levi (Immanuel – East Dundee – Illinois) and Eunice (LCC Staff) visited St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dundee, Illinois, for their Vacation Bible School. They met about 130 students who were attending and learning about Jesus’ love for all and how the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs are part of that love
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