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Thanksgiving Virtual Visit

11/30/2020

 
On Friday, November 27, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Barnabas (Trinity - Hobart, Indiana) and Rahab (St. Andrews - Stockton, California) visited virtually with Susan in Alaska who was not able to be with her family over Thanksgiving. 

Susan retired in Oklahoma but has been teaching in Alaska for  five years. Susan loves dogs and lives on the Iditarod Trail known for its annual long-distance sled dog race.

“I never thought I would ZOOM with two golden retrievers, yet that is what happened on Friday. I enjoyed the human company and conversation, AND watching two nice dogs sleep... Thanks so very much LCC!” - Susan

At the end of our visit we prayed for Susan, the community she lives in, and a couple of her friends who are facing health issues.
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DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

Military Mercy Heart for Colorado K-9 Handlers

11/30/2020

 
On Friday, November 27, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Devorah (Redeemer - Fort Collins, Colorado) participated in her very first Heart of Mercy and Compassion presentation along with her handlers. 

A purple Mercy Heart was presented to Pat and Marlene Weller, very well-loved members of Devorah Comfort Dog's K-9 Ministry team where they both serve as ministry partners. They recently experienced a family crisis followed by a medical event.

The purple heart was presented to commemorate Pat's past service in the U.S. Army. The heart was signed by all of the LCC K-9 Ministry team members and pastors.

In the Wellers' own words: "With the outpouring of prayers we are finding our way back to 'normal' and looking forward to new and better things ahead."
DONATE – HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION, CROSSES FOR LOSSES
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A Mercy Heart in Remembrance of Lemuel "DJ" Bruce

11/30/2020

 
On Tuesday, November 24, a Mercy Heart was presented to Houston Fire Station 62 in Houston, Texas, in honor of Houston Fire Department's Arson Investigator, Lemuel "DJ" Bruce (44), who was killed in the line of duty on October 16, 2020. Bruce was one of six investigators on surveillance when he was murdered almost in front of the fire station.  He was married with 2 children.

A request for a Mercy Heart came from Marsha Froehlich, a member of LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Gabriel's (Messiah - Houston, Texas) Ministry team. Marsha has no connections with the Houston Fire Department, but the station that responded is down the street from her, and she felt that a Mercy Heart could be provided to that station and then on to the family. 

Thank you cards made by children from Messiah Lutheran Church and members of Messiah helped Gabriel Comfort Dog's LCC K-9 Ministry team make the presentation. 
DONATE – HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION, CROSSES FOR LOSSES

Would You Like a Furry Guest This Thanksgiving?

11/24/2020

 
Our Comfort Dogs Are Ready to Join You for a Virtual Thanksgiving Celebration!
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Friends,
 
We want to spend Thanksgiving with you. We miss seeing your smiling face. Times sure are “ruff” right now, and the holidays are not the same without you. Just because we are physically distancing doesn’t mean we cannot meet and see each other. So let’s all stay at home and Zoom!
 
Click on the button below to request an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry® Virtual Visit.
 
We love you and miss you, and hope to see you soon.
 
Love from your friends,
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and Teams

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE A VIRTUAL VISIT

A Single Mom in Dire Need of a Refrigerator

11/24/2020

 
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LCC received the following request from Pastor Karim Yaghleji, Voice of Hope Mission, Lombard, Illinois.
 
Dear Ministry Partners,
 
While I was distributing frozen meals to people outside of our church building, a single mother came and got some food. After I talked to her, she told me that she is in need of a refrigerator. She can't afford to purchase even a used one.
 
We are hoping that there is a generous donor who might be willing to help this lady, especially that the holiday season is coming, and she is in dire need of a refrigerator to keep her food.
 
May God bless your ministry,
 
Pastor Karim Yaghleji
Voice of Hope Mission
 
If you have a refrigerator to donate please contact Dianna Bonfield at Dianna@LutheranChurchCharities.org or (224) 257-4371.

Your Donations Make a Difference

11/24/2020

 
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Put Your Hands Together Food Pantry Distributes a Record Amount of Food
During Pre-Thanksgiving Food Distribution

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On Friday, November 20, Put Your Hands Together (PYHT) distributed 40 pallets of food with a retail value of $82,800!
 
The pre-Thanksgiving food distribution has surpassed the pantry's previous record from two weeks ago.
 
Among the community agencies and ministries participating in the food distribution were the following LCC Ministry partners:

  • Christ the King – Chicago
  • Chicago Hope Church – Chicago
  • Immanuel – Des Plaines
  • Immanuel – Hillside
  • Jehovah – El Buen Pastor – Chicago
  • St. John – Country Club Hills
  • St. Paul – Oak Lawn
  • Vida y Fe – West Dundee
 
A special thank you to the volunteers from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hillside, Illinois, the local Knights of Columbus and LCC volunteers who pulled the orders and had them ready to be loaded when the ministry partners arrived. Your hard work and dedication helped our ministry partners to touch the lives of people who are hurting and hungry.
 
Thank you for making a difference!

Put Your Hands Together (PYHT) is a Food Distribution Ministry started by Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hillside, Illinois, to assist Community Service Organizations and Ministry Partners. CLICK HERE to learn more about PYHT.

A Mercy Heart in Remembrance of Harry Noice

11/23/2020

 
Tim Hetzner, LCC President/CEO, and LCC volunteer, Bob Morris, presented a Mercy Heart to the family of Harry Noice. One scripture verse was written on each side (1 Timothy 2:4 & Isaiah 40;31) of the heart, which family and friends were able to sign with comforting comments. 

Harry Noice, a good friend of Tim Hetzner, died in his sleep at the age of 70 on November 16.  Harry and his wife, Jean Gohl-Noice, were faithful supporters of LCC and Tim’s WORD Bible Study, and went on many of Tim’s trips.  A funeral service was held on Saturday November 21st at his home town of Champaign, Illinois.  Tim was asked by family to speak at Harry’s funeral. 

The family asked that memorial donations be made in Harry’s name to Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Ministry, and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry.
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Tim Hetzner, LCC President/CEO, presents a Mercy Heart to Jean Gohl-Noice
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Visitation for Sergeant Ivan Messersmith

11/23/2020

 
On Monday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 17, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Joanna (Christ Lutheran - Lincoln, Nebraska), Katie (Trinity - Fremont, Nebraska), Moses (Christ Lutheran - Cairo, Nebraska), and LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Eddie (Peace Lutheran - Grand Island, Nebraska), Nicodemus (The Rock - Seward, Nebraska), and Priscilla (Trinity - Lincoln, Nebraska) shared their comfort with family and friends of 21-year-old Sgt. Ivan Messersmith, who died tragically when a weapon he was working with accidentally discharged. 

Ivan was a member of  the Army National Guard, served in Afghanistan, and was a student at the University of Nebraska studying Civil Engineering. He graduated from Heartland Lutheran in 2018. At the time of his death, he was a member of Grand Island-based Company B (Bravo Company), 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment.

He was also a crew chief for a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. It was a “high honor” for Messersmith to be selected for a flight crew so early in his career, said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brandon Bennett, who served with Messersmith in Afghanistan. The Heartland Lutheran graduate was selected for the flight crew “because of his motivation and determination,” Bennett said. People who knew him said he was unselfish, a great teammate and a leader. They talk about his work ethic and his ever-ready smile.

Please pray for Ivan’s family and friends as they mourn his loss.

”And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)

CLICK HERE to read more.
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LCC Welcomes St. Andrews, Stockton, California, to the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry

11/17/2020

 
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In October, St. Andrews, Stockton, California, LCC K-9 Ministry team attended handler training and met their LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Rahab. Since that time, the team has actively trained and built a relationship with Rahab Comfort Dog. LCC is pleased to announce that the St. Andrews Stockton team has successful completed the placement process.
 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Rahab will serve as a bridge for St. Andrews to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need. Rahab Comfort Dog's Bible verse is Joshua 2:11: "When we heard of it, our hearts melted in fear and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the Lord your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below."
St. Andrews Introduces Rahab Comfort Dog

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?’" St. Andrews team has heard the call and has said "Here am I. Send me."
The following new LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry handlers have heard the call:
 
Top Dog Deb Rider, Bonnie Centers, Pastor Dan Deuel, Miriam Deuel, Brianna Kleinert, Amy Lapointe, Phillip Lapointe, Bobby Moore, Marybeth Muldowney, Ann Marie Rehbein, and Michael Rehbein
 
LCC is honored to include the following veteran handlers to the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry:
 
Bobby Moore - U.S. Navy (1994-1998)
Michael Rehbein - U.S. Air Force (1982-1989)
 
God is with them as they begin this new journey as part of the LCC K-9 Ministry. Please pray for God’s guidance for this new team as they go out to share the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those that are suffering and need.
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LCC Partners with LCMS Church to Reconnect a Single Mother to God's Kingdom

11/17/2020

 
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On October 19, LCC received an email requesting assistance for a car from Tamisha, a single mom of two children (ages 2 and under), who lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
 
Because of Tamisha's location, our car ministry at LCC in Illinois would not be a feasible match for her. After speaking to Tamisha and hearing about her struggles, we learned that she was a Christian but did not belong to any church. LCC referred Tamisha to Pastor Allen Stuckwisch at Messiah Lutheran Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, who said that he would meet with Tamisha.
 
Three weeks later, LCC received a photo of Tamisha with the car Messiah Lutheran Church was able to provide for her and her family. Together we make a difference, sharing the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need.
 
Many thanks to the people of Messiah who welcomed Tamisha into their community, and were Jesus' hands and feet to make an impact on her and her family's lives.
 
Vehicle Donations
​Do you have a car or van that still has some life left in it? Consider donating it to LCC. There is a constant need for reliable transportation. Your donation of a car or van can help families to get back on the road to financial stability. Your donation can Make A Difference in someone’s life. If you have a running vehicle to donate contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.

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