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LCC Chainsaw LERT Teams Help Residents in Mountain, Wisconsin with Tornado Recovery

8/27/2019

 
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Lutheran Church Charities was invited by Pastor Andy Weden, North Wisconsin District Disaster Response Coordinator and Pastor Paul Scheunemann from Tabor Lutheran Church in Mountain, Wisconsin to deploy chainsaw Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) and much needed heavy equipment to help the residents with tornado recovery. Mountain is a small rural town of approximately 850 people located in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin. 
 
Lutheran Church Charites LERT team members deployed August 22 through August 25 with chainsaw operators, draggers and heavy equipment, such as the boom lift, bobcats and tractors with grapples. Thirty-six LERT team members were able to complete work for 23 elderly or disabled congregation and community members that had multiple trees down or damaged surrounding their homes.
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Several LERT team members spent three days cutting and removing about 50 fallen or damaged trees that completely covered the yard of a congregation member’s home, as well as removing dangerous leaning and dangling limbs. He told the team tearfully that he was truly amazed with all that had been done and was thankful that we were willing to help him. He said that it was a pleasure to watch the team members work so hard with joy, laughter and comradery for many long hours. He felt truly blessed.
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A woman called Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, after receiving the phone number from one of our teams working in the area. The woman’s elderly mother had a tree on her roof and needed help to have it removed. Within an hour, we had a team begin working at the home. The next day, the daughter sent a message of thanks to Kathy for all who responded.
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Another team worked for two days on a congregation member’s home that had many downed trees and several dangerous limbs hanging horizontally in his yard. He never thought all of the yard would be cleared and made safe again in such a caring and professional manner.
“I just want to thank you for adding us to your busy schedule for the tree removal on my mother’s home. Words can’t express how grateful we are the tree is off the roof. Your crew did an excellent job! You are all truly angels doing God’s work on earth and are all shining examples of how we should live our lives. Thank you all so much again!”
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On Sunday, August 25, Rev. Dwayne Lueck, North Wisconsin District President traveled to Tabor Lutheran Church in Mountain. He visited the LCC LERT teams work sites with Kathy O’Day and personally thanked each team member for their willingness to serve in their district and to let them know what a blessing they are for what they do. It was very special that he took the time to come and express his appreciation to all.
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The following LERT teams from several districts were represented:
Northern Illinois District

Immanuel, Belvidere
Bob Schwarzkopf
 
Immanuel, DeKalb
Pete Springmire
 
Lord of Life, Elburn
Matt Byars, Ken Johnston, Kevin Krage, Terry and Mary Kramer, Chris Lewis, Larry  Zagorski
 
Shepherd of the Hills, McHenry
Alan Holm, Erica Jackson
 
St. John, Lena
Stuart Luedtke
 
St. John, Wheaton
Steve Chester, Palmer and Judy Goodwin, Marty Johnson, Anna Piro, Tom Prickette, Ken Rosenwinkel, Rich Wren
 
St. Paul, Rockford
Dean and Carol Ulrich
 
St. Peter, Schaumburg
Tom Amundsen
 
Trinity, Lisle
Ed and Jan Boerman, Mike Kostecki,
Barb Lehl
 
Trinity Roselle
Kristin Bilar
Central Illinois District
 
Heartland, Normal
Tony Buchberger
 
Immanuel, Shobonier
Fran Collier
 
Indiana District
 
St. John, Dillsboro
Steve Black
 
North Wisconsin District
 
Peace Lutheran Campus Center, Stevens Point
Pastor Andy Weden, LCMS North WI DDRC
 
South Wisconsin District
 
St. Paul, Grafton
Mark and Beverly Bruggeman
LCC LERT teams continue to make a difference by showing those affected by disasters LCC’s mission to share the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need as we serve in this community.
 
LCC never goes where we are not invited. We NEVER charge those we serve. We pick up all of our travel, hotel, and meals costs. We put boots on the ground within 24 hours (often fewer) from the time we get the invite.
DONATE - LCC DISASTER RESPONSE & EQUIPMENT FUND

LCC K-9 Ministries Welcomes Newest Puppies: Beloved, Dove, and Genesis!

8/27/2019

 
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Lutheran Church Charities is blessed to welcome three new Golden Retriever puppies to be trained as future LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs at our newest training center in East Dundee, Illinois. The puppies are named Beloved, Dove, and Genesis.
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Beloved
 
Ephesians 5:1-2
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
 
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Dove
 
Mark 1:10-11
Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
 
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Genesis
 
Genesis 1:4
God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness.
 
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These pups have already started to bond with their new volunteer apprentice trainers. Follow them on Facebook as they begin their journey to become LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs. 
 
Lutheran Church Charities is always recruiting new volunteers to help train these amazing animals. We will have more puppies arriving soon and need more volunteers to nurture and train them. If you are interested in joining us on this mission, please contact LCC at k9trainers@lutheranchurchcharities.org for further information or visit our website. 
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND

Parkland Preparatory Academy

8/26/2019

 
On Wednesday, August 14, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Bekah (Immanuel - Belvidere, Illinois), Chloe (Lord of Life - Elburn, Illinois), Julia (King of Glory - Elgin, Illinois), Kye (Immanuel - Belvidere, Illinois), Myra (St. Andrews - Park Ridge, Illinois), and Susie (St. Peter - Arlington Heights, Illinois) visited the Parkland Preparatory Academy in Streamwood, Illinois to comfort staff and students mourning the sudden and unexpected loss of a beloved teacher.
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND
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Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center

8/26/2019

 
On Friday, August 23, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran - Yuba City, California) visited the Sutter County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center, California to offer some comfort.

His friend, Noelle, was very happy to see K-9 Reuben again!
DONATE – K-9 POLICE MINISTRY FUND
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Loveland Fire Department

8/26/2019

 
On Friday, August 23, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Cubby (Redeemer - Fort Collins, Colorado) stopped by the Loveland Fire Department to visit with the first responders, and thank them for the important work they do in the service of others.
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Illinois State Police District 1 & Lee County 9-1-1 Center

8/26/2019

 
During the week of August 19, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior - Dixon, Illinois) visited the Illinois State Police District 1 office and the Lee County 9-1-1 Center to thank the telecommunicators for the work they do.
 
They're such a blessing - always ready to answer a call for help!
DONATE – K-9 POLICE MINISTRY FUND
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Yellow Ribbon Event

8/26/2019

 
Over the weekend on August 24 and 25, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry attended the Post-Deployment Yellow Ribbon event of the Illinois National Guard in Bloomington, Illinois. The Guardsman has recently returned from a deployment in Djibouti, Africa.
 
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Bethany (Trinity - Danville, Illinois), Britta (LCC Squad), Esther (Holy Cross - Collinsville, Illinois),  and Nigel (LCC Staff) welcomed the soldiers home and brought love and compassion to them and their families.

To learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) visit
https://www.yellowribbon.mil/cms/about-us/.
DONATE – KARE 9 MILITARY MINISTRY FUND

Movies In the Park

8/25/2019

 
On Friday, August 23, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brandy (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), Nigel (LCC Staff), and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Julia (King of Glory - Elgin, Illinois) once again greeted people at the Optimist Club’s Movies in the Park in Des Plaines, Illinois. The setting was the beautiful Lake Opeka Park. The LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry was recognized for its support of the Optimist Club and the folks loved meeting and greeting the K-9s.
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LCC Chainsaw LERT Teams Deploy Today to Mountain, Wisconsin to Help with Tornado Recovery

8/21/2019

 
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Lutheran Church Charities has been invited by Pastor Andy Weden, Northern Wisconsin District Disaster Coordinator and Pastor Paul Scheunemann from Tabor Lutheran Church in Mountain, Wisconsin to deploy chainsaw Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) and much needed heavy equipment to help with tornado recovery. Mountain is a small rural town of approximately 850 people located in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin.

Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response has begun assessing the damage today and LCC LERT teams will be deployed to assist homeowners from August 22 through August 25 with chainsaw operators, draggers and heavy equipment, such as the boom lift, bobcats, tractors with grapples and the dump trailer.

The tornado occurred on July 20 and downed hundreds of trees on properties throughout the town. Local LERT team and community members have been working as much as they can to clear properties.
 
However, there are several congregation members that have multiple trees down or extensive damage surrounding their homes, including the elderly and a disabled veteran, all in need of advanced chainsaw assistance.

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LCC LERT teams continue to make a difference by showing those affected by disasters LCC’s mission to share the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need as we serve in this community.
 
LCC never goes where we are not invited. We NEVER charge those we serve. We pick up all of our travel, hotel, and meals costs. We put boots on the ground within 24 hours (often fewer) from the time we get the invite.

DONATE - LCC DISASTER RESPONSE & EQUIPMENT FUND

LCC LERT Teams Complete Final Flood Recovery Workday in Steger, Illinois

8/21/2019

 
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Lutheran Church Charities Disaster Response Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) completed the final flood recovery workday on Saturday, August 17 with Pastor Craig Meissner at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Steger, Illinois.
 
The following LERT teams were represented:
 
Immanuel, Steger – Pastor Craig Meissner, Paul Sengstock
Living Word, Orland Park – Pastor John Bucka, Ed Baids, Dale and Patricia Johnson
Shepherd of the Hills, McHenry – Ron Johnson
St. Paul, Rockford – Dean and Carol Ulrich
St. Peter, Hampshire – Dan and Bobbie Swyndroski

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The LERT team was able to help a 92 year-old congregation member remove very moldy furniture, walls and flooring from her basement to make her home safe again. They also cleaned the walls and floor.
 
As she watched the walls and belongings being carried out to the curb, she couldn’t believe how bad the damage was, but understood how unhealthy it was for her if it remained in her home. 

She was very appreciative for all of the willing hands and caring hearts, and enjoyed visiting with the team members as they each took time to sit and talk with her. The LERT volunteers felt it was a blessing to serve.

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The team also helped a woman remove damaged carpet and paneling from a bedroom and repair some plumbing issues. She, too, was very thankful for the Lord sending her angels to help her.
 
All of the LERT volunteers that have served over the last few weeks in this flood affected community feel it has been a privilege and a blessing to carry out LCC’s mission to share the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need.
 
"It was an honor and a privilege to work with you and LCC. I feel like we really made an important impact and difference in the lives of the people we were given the opportunity to serve." wrote Paul Sengstock in a thank you note to LCC.

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Your donations to the LCC Disaster Response Fund are greatly needed to help LCC LERT teams physically assist homeowners impacted by disasters. Please keep Immanuel Lutheran Church and their surrounding communities in your prayers during their long recovery.
 
LCC never goes where we are not invited. We NEVER charge those we serve. We pick up all of our travel, hotel, and meals costs. We put boots on the ground within 24 hours (often fewer) from the time we get the invite.

DONATE - LCC DISASTER RESPONSE FUND
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