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National Alliance on Mental Illness Annual Walk

9/25/2018

 
.On Sunday, September 23, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Cook County Chapter held their annual walk on the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston, Illinois. LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ruthie (LCC Staff) was on hand to be with participants and volunteers as they gathered to support individuals and families that struggle with the complexity of mental illness and the lives it impacts.
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Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk

9/25/2018

 
On Saturday, September 22, 7,000 people participated in the “Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk” for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on a beautiful day along Chicago’s lake front.

The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were invited to be with walk participants and teams to bring comfort to those who have been directly impacted by the loss of a loved one. LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Ruthie and Emma (LCC Staff), and Angel (St. John’s – La Grange, Illinois) met with people of all ages as no segment of society is left untouched by what some call the epidemic of suicide.

We are thankful for the AFSP and all that they do.
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Special Olympics

9/25/2018

 
On Thursday, September 20, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Noah (Timothy – St. Louis, Missouri), Sheba (Immanuel – Washington, Missouri), and Tabby (St. Paul’s – Des Peres, Missouri) spent a beautiful sunny morning visiting with and cheering on athletes, helpers, their families, and the many dedicated volunteers during the Special Olympics held at Lutheran High School South in St. Louis, Missouri.
 
The LCC K-9 Ministry handlers enjoyed seeing the joy on the athletes faces (and on the high school students helpers' faces too!) when they see and interact with the dogs. The Comfort Dogs have been asked to keep coming back to this event. For Sheba Comfort Dog, this is the 5th time she has participated as Special Olympics which is held in the Fall and in the Spring each year. Since the teams are able to participate twice a year, they recognize some of the Special Olympians and high school students, and they recognize us! One of the athletes said to us, "I remember you!" Another girl said Sheba's name over and over as she smiled. 
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A favorite memory for Sheba’s handler is the first time Sheba participated in 2016. There was a boy there who had never touched an animal before, but because the Comfort Dogs are so calm and gentle, he was able to pet these dogs. Everyone was so excited for him! This has been seen other times as well that some of the children or teens who had been apprehensive about touching a dog were able to overcome their fears and pet the Comfort Dogs. It gave them such a sense of accomplishment, and the teachers and caregivers with them were so grateful and appreciative to see the students have a breakthrough like this.
 
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams are proud of these athletes for their skill, determination, and all of their accomplishments! Way to go!

Thank You from LCC

9/25/2018

 
A special thank you to Jim and Lori Wood who delivered 100 Brownies that Lori had baked for the 22 Event on Saturday, September 22nd. What a special treat to have home baked chewy chocolate brownies as dessert after dinner.
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Thank you to Jill Hofstad, teacher; Carrie Miller, School Counselor, and Karen Schultz, Administrative Assistant from Lutheran Special School in Hales Corner, Wisconsin, who came to sort and select teaching supplies for LSS. A special thank you to members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and to Bob Desiron who through their donation have helped LSS to expand to serve more children with special needs.
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Kind Words for LCC

9/25/2018

 
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Lutheran Church Charities received the following proclamation from the CCSD 21 Board of Directors last night along with the City of Prospect Heights. and Red Cross.

A Message of Thanks from the Board of Education
September 20, 2018

On July 18, 2018 hundreds of residents of the River Trails Condominium Complex lost their homes when a catastrophic fire broke out. Included among the residents impacted by the tragic fire were dozens of children attending Frost Elementary and Homes Middle Schools in CCSD 21.

Out of the tragedy of the fire came an amazing display of community kindness and support. Municipalities, community agencies, and individuals came together to support those affected. Donations of time, clothing, supplies, and dollars flowed into the community in an hour of great need.

For the dozens of CCSD 21 students and families left homeless after this tragic event, the support from community was critical in returning to stable living environments and ensuring readiness to return to school.

From rehousing to medical and mental health support, and from donations of school supplies to ensuring the basic needs of living were met, the community came together and got it done.

The Board of Education therefore extends the deep appreciation and admiration to all of the municipalities, community agencies, residents, faculty, and staff who stepped forward to provide comfort and support to those impacted by the River Trails Condominium Complex Fire. The collective action and support in the days and weeks after the fire eased an unimaginable burden and supported our students and their families in their recovery.

With Sincere Gratitude,

Phil Pritzker, President
The Board of Education of CCSD 2


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Keys to Bible Study Three-Part Devotion Series Begins October 2nd

9/25/2018

 
Start your day with a free devotion from Tim Hetzner, President/CEO of Lutheran Church Charities. A new three-part devotional series "Keys to Bible Study" begins Tuesday, October 2nd.  
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Dignity4Girls needs to collect 4,000 pairs of girl’s underwear by November 1st!

9/25/2018

 
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NEEDED:
Girls underwear, sizes 10-16
100% cotton BRIEF style
No pictures of animals, words or pop culture icons

Dignity4Girls, a ministry that seeks to support women and girls globally, has found themselves in a unique situation. One very important branch of the ministry is coordinating the sewing of reusable feminine pads in the U.S. by volunteers (using the daysforgirls.org pattern), shipping them to Kenya and Liberia, and funding programs for distribution that also provide health education and education on the dangers of the tribal practice of FGM (Female Genital Mutilation).

Dignity4Girl has many U.S. based LCMS churches who are currently sewing for these girls in Kenya and Liberia. Our contact in Kenya is Robert Gutwa, who is the Executive Director of the Sacred Center for Orphans and Widows, which is associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya. In Liberia the contact is Joe Boway, a Liberian who graduated from Taylor University, has taken classes at the Fort Wayne seminary, worked with Lutheran bible translators to translate the bible and currently overseas 14 schools that he began in the rural jungles of Liberia

Our abundant blessing is that we were recently blessed by the Iowa sewers with 2,000 feminine hygiene kits! This represents hundreds of hours of work by probably a hundred volunteers. Our need is that these kits do not contain the two pairs of girl’s underwear that each kit is expected to contain. We, at Dignity4Girls, need to collect over 4,000 pairs of girl’s underwear. Orphan Grain Train is sending a shipment to Liberia on October 1st but a second shipment will be going out the first week of November.

This shipment is extra special because a small team of volunteers from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Elmhurst, will be traveling to Liberia in January to help with the distribution of these feminine hygiene kits!

Please join us in collecting the needed items which will provide for girls who are currently missing school and falling behind because they do not have the resources to purchase feminine pads each month. The two pairs of underwear included in each kit are important components for encouraging healthy hygiene and supporting these precious girls.

For more information or to donate items, please contact Sandi Helm, Dignity4Girls Program Director, at dignity4girls@gmail.com.

Illinois Valley Central District 321 Meeting

9/18/2018

 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs are no strangers to schools in central Illinois as they have visited many in the last five years. Counselor’s and principals from District 321 had invited K-9 Ministries Director Rich Martin to meet with each group to tell them more about the benefits of having the Comfort Dogs visiting in their schools in all circumstances. LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Ruthie (LCC Staff) and Dinah (Trinity Lutheran – Auburn, Illinois) were there to aide with their comfort as they also visited with special needs and behavioral classes.
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LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Visit Students After Gas Explosions in Andover, Massachusetts

9/18/2018

 
On Monday, September 17, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Addie and Leah (Immanuel Lutheran – Danbury, Connecticut), Lydia (Messiah Lutheran – Lynnfield, Massachusetts), and Obadiah (Christ Lutheran – Scituate, Massachusetts) were invited by the Andover public schools to be with students after gas explosions rocked neighborhoods. Working with school clinicians and counselors, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs helped anxious students return to school, put smiles on their faces, and process the insecurities of evacuating their houses and living in a shelter following this sudden event last week.
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C.O.P.S. Walk Midwest

9/18/2018

 
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) held their C.O.P.S. Walk Midwest in St. Charles, Illinois, on September 15 & 16. The event was held in memory of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Surviving family members, friends, law enforcement officers, and other supporters participated.

The LCC K-9 Police Ministry was invited to attend, and Police Ministry Dogs Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois), Julia (King of Glory – Elgin, Illinois), and Eve (St. John – Lombard, Illinois) were there to offer comfort at the finish line.

Police Ministry Dogs Julia and Shiloh were also present to offer comfort during the evening tribute to fallen officers, as lotus flowers with candles were placed in a pond.

Please remember to pray for all law enforcement officers and their families.
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