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Haitian Mother of Three Lost Battle with Covid-19 in Miami, Florida Hospital

10/19/2021

Faithful, dedicated, and hard-working member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in North Miami, Florida

LCC received an update from Pastor Dennis Bartels of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, North Miami, Florida.

Ketchnide St. Louis lost her battle with COVID-19 and is now home with the Lord. Her husband and children are in the process of making arrangements and accessing their ongoing needs.

Please join us in holding Ketchnid’s family in prayer as they work through this difficult time.

Pastor Bartles will continue to work with the family and give updates on their needs.

CLICK HERE to read the original appeal

Please prayerfully consider a generous donation to help this family in need continue to provide for their children.

DONATE — COVID-19 Assistance Fund

L.E.R.T. Mercy in Action

10/19/2021

L.E.R.T. Volunteers Help a Widow in Naperville, Illinois, Remove Storm-Damaged Trees from Her Yard

On Saturday, October 16, L.E.R.T. volunteers, Missy Dieckman, Nate Graf, Ken and Vicki Kiviranta from St. Peter, Schaumburg, Illinois, and Kristin Bilar from Trinity, Roselle, Illinois, helped a widow in Naperville, Illinois, remove two storm-damaged trees from her yard. Her son enjoyed working with the team and appreciated the assistance given and care shown to his mom.

L.E.R.T. Chainsaw Volunteers Complete Clean-Up from June EF-3 Tornado in Illinois

This week, Jim Beckley, Marty Johnson, and Dave Mummah, Lutheran Church Charities L.E.R.T. chainsaw volunteers, completed the last two sites requesting assistance from the Woodridge-Naperville-Downers Grove, Illinois EF-3 tornado that struck on June 21.

Since the tornado, approximately 105 L.E.R.T. team members completed chainsaw work at 89 sites and helped five families sort, pack, and move out of their damaged homes.

It has been a blessing to serve in our disaster-affected communities these last few months. Our hard work has been greatly appreciated by homeowners and village representatives.

Your Donations Are Saving Lives in Haiti after Deadly Earthquake and Flooding

10/19/2021

Help LCC purchase desperately needed supplies for most vulnerable Haitians

Our Mission Partners in Haiti, Ministry in Mission and Mission:Haiti, have people on the ground and continue to purchase and distribute desperately needed supplies.

The most urgent need is still for water, food, hygiene kits, and building supplies.

Food and building supplies are in high demand. Inflation is high, and roads are still partially blocked. The political unrest and danger from gangs make it more difficult to purchase supplies and get them to those who desperately need them. Last week Mission:Haiti was able to distribute food and building supplies purchased with your donations.

Mission:Haiti was able to purchase two motorcycles for pastors in the area who need motorcycles in order to reach the people they serve. There is still a need to purchase one more motorcycle. We received the following update from Lophane Laurent in Haiti:

Blessings to you. I want to thank you for giving the motorcycles to two pastors who are really in need. I want you to know how those motorcycles will help them a lot and more people will be able to receive the gospel.

Thanks again and may God bless you abundantly.

Blessings,
Lophane

The cost of a durable bike is currently $1,900.

DONATE — HAITI MOTORCYCLE FUND

We continue to send funds through our mission partners to purchase and distribute much-needed supplies.

Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and is in desperate need of help. Our Mission Partners will use your donations to bring relief to those most affected by this latest disaster.

Please donate generously to help the people of Haiti as they once again face a devastating humanitarian crisis.

DONATE — HAITI DISASTER RELIEF

Kind Words for K-9s

10/19/2021

LCC received a thank you note from Thomas Styczynski, Chief, Alsip Fire Department, Illinois, to LCC K-9 Comfort Ministry for their presence during "Fire Prevention Week."

During "Fire Prevention Week" on Saturday, October 9, 2021, the Alsip Fire Department held our annual open house. We had the largest attendance this year with 600 people. Your attendance at our event with your K-9 therapy dogs was a huge success.

On behalf of the Alsip Fire Department, I want to express my sincere thanks to the two gentlemen who came with their dogs. Thanks again!

Sincerely,

Thomas Styczynski
Chief

Your Donations Are Needed To Help Lutheran High School Of Greater New Orleans Damaged By Hurricane Ida Continue To Serve Its Students And Community

10/19/2021

Your generous gifts are helping to reopen the school damaged by Hurricane Ida! LCC sent your donations to Nancy Hernandez, Principal of Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans in Metairie, Louisiana. We received this update from Nancy:

UPDATE: Classes have resumed in the five classrooms they were able to restore from 5 storage areas in the building that had the least amount of damage. The need to replace the HVAC system and computer lab is still immediate.

LCC received the following note from Lutheran High School Board member Sandra Walton:

The kids are back in school! We opened with a church service, and everyone felt God’s presence. It was a joyous day, to say the least, but also quite emotional for the students and staff.

We still face many challenges as a school and as a community, but God is with us step by step.

Thank you again for your generous gifts. We are blessed beyond measure!!

Sandra Walton,

Lutheran High School
Love. Honor. Serve.

After three weeks of long, hot, physical workdays, the school welcomed our students back on Monday, October 4th. The campus came alive once again with students – even though the entire building was not opened all the way.

We are back home but have a long way to go. The heat and humidity of our city are not breaking anytime soon, so the portable AC units that were brought in are not meeting the challenge. And the rental cost on these units is mounting. We need to replace our HVAC system immediately. Another step forward will be to raise money to replace computers for our large (30) computer lab. All the computers were destroyed by the water from the destruction of our roof.

Many ask about our insurance money. As yet no settlement has been announced. But as many of you know, the insurance money does not always cover the current value of material goods and of course, we have to meet our deductible. All donations are greatly appreciated, and I can assure you that all money raised goes directly to rebuilding our school.

We are not looking to make ourselves fancy or modern, we are looking to make ourselves whole – as we were before the storm - so we can continue to offer our students a quality education in a safe environment. Thank you for all of your prayers and assistance.

Nancy Hernandez
Principal
Lutheran High School
Love. Honor. Serve.

CLICK HERE to read the original appeal.

Donations are still greatly needed! Please prayerfully consider a generous donation to keep this school serving its students and community.

DONATE — Lutheran High School, New Orleans – Hurricane Recovery Fund

Maryland Army National Guard

10/18/2021

Sergeant Antonio Gardner of the 729th Quartermaster Composite Supply Company, Maryland National Guard, 2014-2021, was killed in a motorcycle accident on October 8.

Gardner was a petroleum supply specialist, deployed last year to Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. His unit provided logistical support within the U.S. European Command area of operations. In January, he was activated to support the state of Maryland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and served on active orders until last month. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of sergeant. His fellow soldiers and leaders expressed their heartfelt sadness at the loss.

Gardner was awarded both the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal twice. He also received the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Overseas Service Ribbon for his nine-month deployment to Kuwait with the 29th Division Detachment.

LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs and their veteran handlers were asked to visit with the Maryland Army National Guard soldiers on Saturday, October 16. The soldiers spent this time together to remember and grieve the loss of their friend and fellow soldier, Sergeant Antonio Gardner.

The soldiers are experiencing Antonio’s loss deeply and are going through different emotions: shock, sadness, anger, and confusion. These brave men and women are trained to face many challenges and losses when deployed, but this loss was not one they expected.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9

Four LCC K-9 Ministry teams from New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland traveled to Maryland Army National Guard to share the mercy, compassion, and presence of Jesus Christ with the soldiers after their devastating loss.

LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Abraham (Trinity - Hicksville, New York) with handler Donna Haines and Kare 9 Ministry Partner John Haines, U.S. Army veteran
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Amos (Our Savior's Way - Ashburn, Virginia) with veteran handler George Folta, U.S. Navy Coast Guard veteran and handler Jodi Folta
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Kezia (Emmanuel - Baltimore, Maryland) with law enforcement handler Patrick Donnelly and Kare 9 Ministry Partner John Garde, U.S. Army veteran
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Lily (Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd - Old Bridge, New Jersey) with Kare 9 Ministry Partner Dan Cinquegrana – U.S. Coast Guard veteran and handler Linda Cinquegrana

The team also brought a purple Hearts of Mercy & Compassion in honor of Sergeant Gardner for the soldiers to sign and share messages. Chaplain Woolsey will give the signed heart to Antonio Gardner’s family.

We pray for God’s courage, strength, and peace for these brave men and women as they continue to serve our country with the Maryland Army National Guard.

DONATE – LCC KARE 9 MILITARY MINISTRY

URGENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED!HAITIAN MOTHER OF THREE BATTLING COVID-19 IN MIAMI, FLORIDA HOSPITAL

10/12/2021

Faithful, dedicated, and hard-working member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church
in North Miami, Florida

LCC received the following request from Pastor Dennis Bartels of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, North Miami, Florida.

Ketchnide St. Louis is a lovely, Christian, hardworking mother of 3 who currently is hospitalized with Covid-19. She has been hospitalized now for several weeks and is unable to breathe on her own at this time. She also is a type 2 diabetic which is making her recovery from covid more difficult. She is an active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in North Miami, Florida.

Ketchnide and her husband both emigrated from Haiti and are raising three beautiful children. Both she and her husband are very hard-working and work blue-collar jobs. They have committed their resources to ensure that their children had a better education and have kept them at the Christian School at Holy Cross through 8th grade and then Catholic School for high school. All of the children are excellent students and have been active in church activities and school activities while maintaining strong grades. The youngest and only boy has from a very young age shown great spiritual and emotional maturity, and no one will be surprised if he becomes a pastor.

In spite of their humble circumstances, Ketchnide is always extremely generous. Anytime the church or school has a fundraising drive for a charity such as mission Haiti or a local children's orphanage, she is one of the first to donate. When we have a food drive for our food pantry, she donates bags of food. She is a wonderful example of a Christian who lives her Christianity in her daily walk in life.

Due to the nature of her job, she has no paid sick time so every day that she misses work is unpaid. The family is a two-income family and without her income, their resources are extremely strained and there is not enough money for food, rent, utilities, and other bills. Even when she does recover, she will not be able to go back to work for many weeks.

This family has always given sacrificially of their meager means to help others and during their time of need, it is our hope that others will step up to help them in the same way.

Pastor Dennis Bartels
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
North Miami, Florida

Please prayerfully consider a generous donation to help this family in need continue to provide for their children.

DONATE — COVID-19 Assistance Fund

$11,225 STILL NEEDED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF INNER-CITY STUDENTS

10/12/2021

CHRIST THE KING STUDENTS & PARENTS ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

$3,000 Provides a Year of School for Students in Need

Your Donations Helped to Raise $42,775

In the Bronzeville community of Chicago, Christ the King Lutheran Church and School has stood for 47 years as a big beacon of hope for the people around them. Pastor John Brazeal, Principal Geri Brazeal, the school staff, and members of the congregation have been sharing the life-changing love and grace of God in Jesus Christ and a quality education for the children of the families they serve.

Pastor John and Geri Brazeal are very thankful for your generosity! Your donations are making a difference by ensuring students' continued enrollment at Christ the King Lutheran School!

Taniya’s mother shares:

To the friends of Lutheran Church Charities, receiving a scholarship in the past has helped my family tremendously. Being a single parent, not having to worry about how I’ll find extra funds for tuition plus rent and utilities relieves a burden. Taniya and I would love for her to stay at Christ the King. The staff is wonderful. Providing hands-on teaching in a personal way Taniya grasps every concept. Taniya is an avid reader, disciplined, loves playing violin, loves her classmates, and enjoys dancing at Christ the King. Christ the King is also a safe haven for after-school.

Supporting Christ the King Lutheran School is an investment in an incredible ministry where life-changing relationships are established and an incredible education is earned.

Your generous donation will enable Christ the King to continue the ministry of Christ-changing lives through their dedicated staff and provide hope for the future of their students.

Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a child for a year of schooling, or donate as you are able. Any amount you’re able to give is making an investment in a great ministry where the students learn their value in Jesus, the importance of giving back to the community, and earn a great foundation of education.

DONATE — CHRIST THE KING, CHICAGO, TUITION FUND

Pastor Michael Stein of St. Paul's, Beecher, Illinois, is Grateful for Your Continued Prayers and Support

10/12/2021

After the tragedy of 156-year-old St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Beecher, Illinois, burning to the ground on Sunday, September 19, God continues to bless Pastor Michael Stein and fellow members with continued prayer, well wishes, and financial support by many.

LCC staff member, Tim Laabs, met with Pastor Stein last Thursday to provide continued comfort, encouragement, and prayer and to pass on 96 additional thank you letters for him to personalize and forward to donors who continue to support him and his congregation by way of LCC.

"This is an opportunity for us, the body of Christ, to show the world that Christ still reigns. Even though bad things happen, He is still in control, He still has us in His care,” shared Pastor Stein. “You are the hands of God, doing His work in this small community, at this small rural church, in a place that you’ve probably never been to. Through Christ, you’re continuing His mission of bringing salvation and His comfort that we so desperately need right now, and it’s giving a message to the rest of the world; that we are the body of Christ.”

LCC, working in partnership with the NID District of the LCMS, is collecting money that will be used, Dollar per Dollar (100%) to help St. Paul’s rebound and continue to grow with their mission of touching lives with the Real Presence of Jesus Christ – and Salvation only in Him!

If you are so moved, please prayerfully consider donating generously to help Pastor Stein and the members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church during this challenging time.

DONATE — St. Paul Beecher IL – Fire Recovery Fund

Your Donations Help a Single Mother Provide a Healthy and Safe Environment for an Ill Family Member

10/12/2021

Because of your generous donations, this need has been met! The single mom was able to pay the full fee for the Nicor gas meter to be moved, which was causing the daughter's health problems.

A check with your donations was delivered to the mom by Barb Boge, a member of Prince of Peace, Palatine, Illinois.

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Haitian Mother of Three Lost Battle with Covid-19 in Miami, Florida Hospital

Faithful, dedicated, and hard-working member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in North Miami, Florida

L.E.R.T. Mercy in Action

L.E.R.T. Volunteers Help a Widow in Naperville, Illinois, Remove Storm-Damaged Trees from Her Yard

L.E.R.T. Chainsaw Volunteers Complete Clean-Up from June EF-3 Tornado in Illinois

Your Donations Are Saving Lives in Haiti after Deadly Earthquake and Flooding

Help LCC purchase desperately needed supplies for most vulnerable Haitians

Kind Words for K-9s

Your Donations Are Needed To Help Lutheran High School Of Greater New Orleans Damaged By Hurricane Ida Continue To Serve Its Students And Community

Maryland Army National Guard

URGENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED!HAITIAN MOTHER OF THREE BATTLING COVID-19 IN MIAMI, FLORIDA HOSPITAL

Faithful, dedicated, and hard-working member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church
in North Miami, Florida

$11,225 STILL NEEDED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF INNER-CITY STUDENTS

CHRIST THE KING STUDENTS & PARENTS ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

$3,000 Provides a Year of School for Students in Need

Your Donations Helped to Raise $42,775

Pastor Michael Stein of St. Paul's, Beecher, Illinois, is Grateful for Your Continued Prayers and Support

Your Donations Help a Single Mother Provide a Healthy and Safe Environment for an Ill Family Member

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L.E.R.T. Volunteers Help a Widow in Naperville, Illinois, Remove Storm-Damaged Trees from Her Yard

L.E.R.T. Chainsaw Volunteers Complete Clean-Up from June EF-3 Tornado in Illinois

Help LCC purchase desperately needed supplies for most vulnerable Haitians

Faithful, dedicated, and hard-working member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in North Miami, Florida

CHRIST THE KING STUDENTS & PARENTS ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!$3,000 Provides a Year of School for Students in Need Your Donations Helped to Raise $42,775

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Faithful, dedicated, and hard-working member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church
in North Miami, Florida

CHRIST THE KING STUDENTS & PARENTS ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

$3,000 Provides a Year of School for Students in Need

Your Donations Helped to Raise $42,775