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Friendship Rocks

8/25/2020

 
Last fall, the caregiver for LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Hope (Faith - Marietta, Georgia), Sherri Booker, brought the idea of "friendship rocks" to Hope's K-9 Ministry team and to Faith.  Single words of encouragement like love, peace, joy, pray, believe and hope are painted on decorated rocks for people to pick up and keep or to pass on for others. 

Sherri has incorporated this concept into "love rocks" for nursing home residents and shut-ins.  Members of Hope's K-9 Ministry team have been delivering these to several locations to let people know that, even though we can't visit them in person, we love them and are thinking of them!
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DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

8/25/2020

 
On Wednesday, August 19, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Joy (Gloria Dei - Houston, Texas) and her handlers found ways to serve with love and compassion the "superheroes in scrubs" at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital. They brought lots of love, comfort and goodies for their dear friends.
LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

Operation Encourage

8/24/2020

 
This month,  LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Gideon's (St. Michael's - Bloomington, Minnesota) team decided to do something new to let people know they matter and are loved.

They decorated wooden puzzle pieces and ornaments with encouraging messages and placed them along trails and walking paths. The only rule was to remain anonymous. The team would never know who would see the pieces, but they did know that God would use them to encourage and comfort others.

"WELL..... my team started, then some of their families and neighbors joined in, and within a week, little bits of love had been placed here and there throughout 2 communities. And then... through a social media post by someone we don’t know ... God let us know ... it was good."

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12)
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

Wounded Warriors on the Water Big Bass Tournament

8/24/2020

 
During the weekend of August 15-16, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Charity (Brookfield Lutheran - Brookfield, Wisconsin) and her handlers were invited by their friends at Wisconsin Hero Outdoors to greet anglers and veterans at the Wounded Warriors on the Water Big Bass Tournament.

"I was up very early to meet and greet everyone at the registration table. I watched as they headed out for a day of bass fishing and stayed for a bit to say hi as they came in with their prized catches. After a little break, we headed over to the outdoor program honoring our veterans. They did a presentation of the colors, the bagpipes played, we sang the national anthem and there was even a perfectly timed flyover.

I was able to hang out with some more great veterans and their families as well. It was such a great day honoring our very special veterans!"

DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND

August "22" Dinner and Program

8/24/2020

 
On Saturday, August 22, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry hosted the “22” Dinner and Program. The event has been held monthly for the last five years to remember the 22 veterans who take their own lives each day in America.

Due to COVID-19, the event has not taken place since February, 2020. The August  "22" Dinner and Program was held outside LCC Headquarters and CDC guidelines were observed.
 
A highlight of the afternoon was the dedication of the Flagpole. Pastor and Air National Guard Chaplain Jim Buckman conducted the dedication ceremony.

The guest speaker was Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Director Rich Martin, who talked about how the ministry began at LCC and how many lives have been touched already with prayer and presence when presented with a mercy heart or mercy heart with a cross. Each specially painted purple heart also has a military branch emblem affixed to it. Fifteen hearts have been provided to military families who have lost loved ones in recent months.

The hearts and crosses are available at no charge. CLICK HERE to request a Mercy Heart or Cross.

"My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." (Exodus 33:14)

We pray our Lord will prepare a way for us to have a September “22” dinner and Program.

Redeemer – Fort Collins, Colorado Provides Mercy Heart for Loss of Mother

8/24/2020

 
On Tuesday, August 18, a Mercy Heart was presented by Redeemer – Fort Collins, Colorado, to Shirley Pedersen, in memory of her mom, Peggy Winter, who passed away. 

She was very touched and appreciative of us thinking of her and the loss of her mom. She shared some stories of how she feels the presence of Jesus and her mom watching over her as she grieves her loss.

She loves being a part of the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry with Cubby Comfort Dog at Redeemer and truly believes in the power of prayer. 
DONATE – HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION, CROSSES FOR LOSSES
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LCC Disaster Response Helps Homeowners Recover from Derecho Storm Tornados

8/19/2020

 
Teams Deployed Immediately After Storms and Continue to Work All Requests!
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Tim Hetzner, LCC President/CEO, meets with homeowners in Marengo, Illinois

DONATE — DISASTER RESPONSE FUND
DONATE — DISASTER RESPONSE EQUIPMENT & FUEL EXPENSE FUND
On Monday, August 10, Northern Illinois experienced a rare derecho with sustained winds of 60 – 90 mph and 15 confirmed tornados, causing widespread property damage and leaving tens of thousands without power for many days.
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Shortly after this major storm subsided, LCC Disaster Response Teams (L.E.R.T.) began to assist neighbors and then responding to call-outs to assist those affected within Northern Illinois.
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Volunteer tornado clean-up in Marengo: showing compassion with chainsaws
 
LCC Disaster Response L.E.R.T.
 
(Tuesday, August 18, 2020 - Northwest Herald / Kelli Duncan)
 
CLICK HERE to read article.
Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, and L.E.R.T. team leaders have been assessing disaster-affected sites as soon as we receive calls for assistance from pastors, congregation members, and L.E.R.T. volunteers and the community.
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The following churches are where we have received requests for assistance and the cities where we have and are currently working:

Bloomingdale, Illinois – Trinity Lutheran Church (Roselle)
Elburn, Illinois – Lord of Life Lutheran Church (Elburn)
Frankfort, Illinois – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Frankfort)
Gilberts, Illinois – Immanuel Lutheran Church (East Dundee)
Kankakee, Illinois – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Bourbonnais)
Lansing, Illinois – St. John Lutheran Church (Lansing)
Lombard, Illinois – St. John Lutheran Church (Wheaton) & DuPage County CERT
Marengo, Illinois – Immanuel Lutheran Church (East Dundee) & Zion Lutheran Church (Marengo)
McHenry, Illinois – Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (McHenry)
New Lenox, Illinois – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Frankfort)
Ottawa, Illinois – Zion Lutheran Church (Ottawa)
Rockford, Illinois – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Rockford) & Immanuel Lutheran Church (Belvidere)
Villa Park, Illinois – St. John Lutheran Church (Wheaton)
Wayne, Illinois – Trinity Lutheran Church (Roselle)
Wheaton, Illinois – St. John Lutheran Church (Wheaton)
Yorkville, Illinois – Cross Lutheran Church (Helmar & Yorkville)
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Approximately 75 LCC L.E.R.T. chainsaw certified volunteers and heavy equipment operators from 23 different LCMS churches have already responded to serve at 30 plus homes. Many of these homes had so many downed and damaged trees on their roofs and property that it has taken 2-3 days to safely cut and remove all of the destruction left behind.
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Lutheran Church Charities Disaster Response L.E.R.T. teams are continuing to respond and serve with the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
 
As one of the homeowners stated, “God sent me all these angels to do this amazing work we could have never done on our own. Saying thank you just doesn’t seem enough.” To that we say, “It is more than enough!”
LCC never goes where we are not invited. We NEVER charge those we serve. We pick up all of our travel and meal costs. We put boots on the ground within 24 hours (often fewer) from the time we get the invite.
 
Please consider a donation to the LCC Disaster Response General Fund or LCC Disaster Response Equipment Maintenance & Fuel Expense Fund so that we may continue to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
DONATE — DISASTER RESPONSE FUND
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LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Isaac Is Placed at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Spokane Valley, Washington

8/19/2020

 
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In June, Redeemer Lutheran Church in Spokane Valley, Washington, attended handler training and met their K-9 Comfort Dog Isaac. Since that time, the team has actively trained and built a relationship with K-9 Isaac. LCC is pleased to announce that Redeemer Spokane Valley has successfully completed the placement process.
 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Isaac will serve as Redeemer Lutheran Church’s bridge to show the mercy, compassion, presence, and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need. Isaac Comfort Dog's Bible verse is Galatians 4:28,“Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.”

The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is one of presence. When the Lord calls, we must go and serve Him. Isaiah 6:8 tells us, “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me.’”

The following new LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry handlers have heard that call:
Top Dog Julie Blyckert, John Blyckert, Thomas Neidhold, Gail Neidhold, Jody Panattoni, Don Smart, Carolyn Smart, Doug Weinrich.
 
LCC is honored to include the following veteran handler to the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry:
 
Babette Hess - U.S. Air Force (1969-1970)

DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

LCC Mobile Food Kitchen Viewing, Dinner and Discussion Event

8/19/2020

 
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Tim Hetzner, LCC President/CEO, speaks to the event attendees
Last week, Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) hosted a Mobile Food Kitchen viewing, dinner and discussion event with all those who had expressed an interest in LCC’s Mobile Food Service Ministry.
 
Attendees came to see how our new trailer could be used to prepare, cook, and serve food. The Trinity – Lisle, Illinois Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) prepared and served dinner to 34 attendees as its first trial run, utilizing COVID safe food service practices.
 
Their team also worked hard cleaning and preparing it for use after LCC received it from Our Savior Lutheran Church in Minot, North Dakota.
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The LCC Mobile Food Service Ministry now includes a mobile kitchen, hot dog cart and portable grill. Any of these can now provide opportunities to prep, cook and serve food for service events such as responding to a disaster to feed deployed volunteers and an affected community, and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Northern Illinois District (NID) churches to utilize for community outreach.
 
It is our goal to have certified food handler volunteers from many LCMS NID churches or L.E.R.T. teams that wish to cook and serve meals as a means to bring the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those in need.
 
If this is something your church would be interested in hosting, please complete the LCC Mobile Food Kitchen Outreach Request Form and we will contact you with further details.
LCC Mobile Food Kitchen Outreach Request
If your church would be interested in using this item, please complete the LCC Hot Dog Cart Outreach Request Form and we will contact you with further details.
LCC Hot Dog Cart Outreach Request
If your church would be interested in using this item, please complete the LCC Commercial Grill Outreach Request Form and we will contact you with further details.
LCC Commercial Grill Outreach Request
DONATE – DR EQUIPMENT & FUEL EXPENSE FUND

Bethany Lutheran School

8/18/2020

 
On Monday, August 17, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Angel (St. John's - La Grange, Illinois), Chloe (Lord of Life - Elburn, Illinois), Jeremiah (LCC Staff), and Myra (St. Andrews - Park Ridge, Illinois) stopped by at Bethany Lutheran School in Naperville, Illinois to give a stress-relief break to the teachers and staff that were  hard at work preparing for the first day of school.

We wish them God’s blessings as they begin a new school year!
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY
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