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Remembering William F. Tingle MD, Air Force Veteran

7/21/2020

 
Well known friend to LCC, Bill Tingle, recently lost his father William F. Tingle MD who had distinguished service with United States Air Force.
 
Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Director, Rich Martin, presented Bill with an HMC purple heart in recognition of his father’s service to our country. Bill has been a valued partner and friend in helping set up our annual K-9 Conferences at the Hilton Chicago-Northbrook. Our prayers go up for Bill and his family.
DONATE — HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION, CROSSES FOR LOSSES
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Park Regency Loveland

7/20/2020

 
Last week, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Cubby (Redeemer - Fort Collins, Colorado) was pleasantly surprised last minute to join with Redeemer Lutheran Church Mission NOCO 2020 youth who wrote words of love and encouragement on the walking paths at Park Regency Loveland for the residents who live there.
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND

Family Fun with Chalk

7/20/2020

 
Last week, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Angel (St. John's Lutheran - La Grange, Illinois) attended the Family Fun with Chalk event. Families brought their lawn chairs, sidewalk chalk, and of course, masks.

"We gathered for a bit of chalk art in the parking lot and socially-distanced fun! It was wonderful to see everybody!"

DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND

Orange County Sheriff's Office

7/20/2020

 
Lat week, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Peace (Trinity - Orlando, Florida) visited the Orange County Sheriff's Office. These brave people serve our community, keeping us safe from harm and danger. Thank you for your service! May God continue to bless them and keep them safe!

"Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they shall by called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
DONATE – K-9 POLICE MINISTRY FUND

LCC Disaster Response Holds Annual L.E.R.T. Chainsaw Training and Service Workday at Walcamp

7/14/2020

 
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Lutheran Church Charities held the annual Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) chainsaw training and service event workday at Walcamp in Kingston, Illinois, following COVID-19 safety protocol. On Friday evening, July 10, Ed Boerman, LCC Chainsaw Instructor & ISA Certified Arborist, taught the new Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Basic Operation and Safety Chainsaw class to twenty L.E.R.T. team volunteers, of which eleven were taking this for the first time.
On Saturday, July 11, thirty-eight L.E.R.T. chainsaw volunteers came for the workday. Belvidere, Illinois, a nearby town to Walcamp, experienced strong storms the day before this LCC training. We were able to assess two homes that requested assistance and sent a team of nine L.E.R.T. chainsaw volunteers with a mini-bobcat off-site to cut and clear several downed trees in their yards. The remaining L.E.R.T. chainsaw and equipment operators and draggers stayed at Walcamp and cleared the grounds of downed or damaged trees, limbs, and brush.

The eleven first time chainsaw operators received individual instruction and guidance from advanced team leaders as they began to practice cutting trees and limbs. There was also an opportunity to instruct those with more experience in rigging techniques for safely felling trees.

The thirty-eight L.E.R.T. chainsaw volunteers came from the following nineteen churches or teams in Illinois and Wisconsin:
Illinois:
Good Shepherd – Elgin
Good Shepherd – Frankfort
Immanuel – Belvidere
Immanuel – DeKalb
Immanuel – Dundee
Immanuel – Freeport
Immanuel – Palatine
Living Word – Orland Park
Lord of Life – LaFox
Messiah – Sterling
Prince of Peace – Palatine
Shepherd of the Hills – McHenry
St. John – Wheaton
St. John – Wilmette
St. Peter – Arlington Heights
St. Peter – Schaumburg
Trinity – Lisle
Wisconsin:
St. John – Racine
St. Paul – Janesville
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Walcamp Director, Bill Indelli, expressed his thanks to all present for their willingness to serve to prepare the campgrounds for the ministry they do.

LCC never goes where we are not invited. We NEVER charge those we serve. We put boots on the ground within 24 hours (often fewer) from the time we get the invite.

LCC Disaster Response L.E.R.T. Chainsaw Teams Help Homeowners Following Northern Illinois Storms

7/14/2020

 
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Once again, some communities in the Chicagoland area near Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) experienced strong storms and straight-line winds this past week.

Deaconess Kathy O’Day, Director of Disaster Response, Lutheran Church Charities, was contacted by Deaconess Lauren Olsen who serves at St. John Lutheran Church in Union, Illinois, with a request for chainsaw assistance at her own home and her neighbor’s. Between them, they had seven trees that were either blown over or split in half by straight-line winds.

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Since LCC was having a scheduled chainsaw training and workday at Walcamp, we were able to utilize these two sites as a training location. After an assessment, a team of Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) chainsaw volunteers and a mini-bobcat were deployed to cut and clear the downed and damaged trees in their yards.

Both of the homeowners expressed their appreciation and God’s blessings to LCC for the quick response and to the following L.E.R.T. volunteers who so graciously came and served at their homes to clear the damage.

Illinois:
Immanuel, Belvidere – Carl Jurgens, Nick Shepherd, Dean Ulrich
Immanuel, DeKalb – Pete Springmire
Lord of Life, LaFox – Brad Fann, Jeff Straughn, Larry Zagorski
Messiah, Sterling – Jacob Beets

Wisconsin:
St. Paul, Janesville – Lark and Terry Sanders

LCC never goes where we are not invited. We NEVER charge those we serve. We put boots on the ground within 24 hours (often fewer) from the time we get the invite.

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Donations Needed for LCC Disaster Response Equipment Repairs

7/14/2020

 
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Lutheran Church Charities has had to take the 50’ boom lift used for disaster response in for its annual inspection. The inspection has revealed that several repairs are now needed. This includes a new control panel, hydraulic hose, and a general tune-up which totals $1,300.
 
This boom lift is utilized by advanced chainsaw operators to safely and effectively allow them to remove damaged trees that may be on a structure or limbs that are dangerously twisted and hanging after a storm, tornado, or hurricane. The LCC chainsaw teams, the boom lift, and other heavy equipment are requested for deployment within the Northern Illinois District and other states for disaster recovery due to our advanced training and capabilities.

When invited, Lutheran Church Charities Disaster Response teams depend on all of our equipment to allow them to safely volunteer in serving those affected by a disaster. Please prayerfully consider donating to help LCC keep our equipment in good working order.
donate - LCC DR Equipment Fund
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Supporting a Friend in Need

7/14/2020

 
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Friends come alongside friends during challenging times. A member from Brookfield Lutheran Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin, did just that by reaching out to a friend on her tennis team that has been going through some of her own challenges. Sandy received the signed Mercy Heart from her teammates. Hearts of Mercy & Compassion are painted blue, the color of hope. We lift up all who are going challenging times and pray for God’s comfort and strength to them in their time of need.
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Remembering a Faithful Member and Friend

7/14/2020

 
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Letha, 88 years young and a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Greeley, Colorado, died May 30, 2020. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by three daughters, their spouses, six grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. An LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Cubby (Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, Colorado) handler and family friend presented a Mercy Heart to each of Letha’s daughters. The Mercy Hearts presented to Letha’s daughters were a wonderful way of remembering a faithful sister in Christ. One of her daughters shared, "This means so much to us, thank you!"

DONATE - HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION, CROSSES FOR LOSSES

Jessy Comfort Dog Visits Court Staff

7/9/2020

 
Thursday, July 9, was such a good day! After many months, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Jessy (St. Paul’s – Concordia, Missouri) and her handler were finally able to go back to court and be a source of comfort to those who need it. They were so happy to be there and everyone there was happy to see Jessy Comfort Dog! She has been missed so much and was definitely needed.
Donate - LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Fund
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