“If God has called you to lead, let nothing stand in the way of the privilege you have to serve Him and to serve His people through applying the gift, the resources and the opportunity He has provided to you.” George Barna, Leaders on Leadership Each LCC K-9 Ministry team has a leader who guides, motivates, encourages and manages the team. This leader is known as Top Dog. Last week, ten individuals traveled to Lutheran Church Charities in Northbrook, Illinois for Top Dog Training to gain understanding of their role, the Comfort Dog Ministry and to equip them as leader of their LCC K-9 Comfort Dog team.
Ten people from seven states brought together by God to lead, arrived as strangers and left as family. Lutheran Church Charities is blessed to work with these leaders who are dedicated to the fulfilling the mission of “mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need”. LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is blessed to serve with these dedicated people who will lead their teams. They heard God’s call to serve and all said, “Here am I, send me.” Carrie Broa- Bethany, Parma, OH Danielle Hiller- Prince of Peace, Palatine, IL Dave Hoppe- LHSHGW, Milwaukee, WI Deb Steckler- Immanuel, St. Charles, MO Jennifer Pollock- First Good Shepherd, Las Vegas, NV Kelly Hardt- Immanuel, Washington ,MO Laura Lewallen- St. Paul, Fort Worth, TX LuAnn Kelly- St. Paul, Fort Worth, TX Nancy Zappolo- Christ, Scituate, MA Sue Piske- Immanuel, Belvidere, IL
Kathy O’Day, Lutheran Church Charities Director of Disaster Response, received an urgent financial assistance request from Tim Richter, Director of Christian Education (DCE) at Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, to purchase basic living items needed for very low-income community members in Harlem Heights recovering from the destruction of their homes from Hurricane Ian. Debra Mathinos, Chief Programs Officer of Harlem Heights Community Center, made the initial request for assistance to Zion Lutheran Church, one of their very involved community partners for the past nine years. This area experienced the hurricane-driven flood surge. All had 4’-8’ of water throughout their homes. Families had to be rescued, and all have lost what little they had owned. Most of these families are now living in fully gutted homes, old campers, and even some tents on their property – and they will be living like this for at least the next six months to a year or more until their homes can be repaired or rebuilt. Your Donations Purchased 40 Microwaves and 50 Chairs! |
On Monday, November 14, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Nigel (LCC Staff) and his veteran handler visited the students and staff at National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois. College life can be stressful and Kare 9 Nigel is just the prescription to relieve that stress. Many students and staff found comfort in being with Nigel. The university assured us we would be asked to return for another visit. | |
On Sunday, November 13, members of the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Squad were honored to be a part of the visitation for U.S. Marine Tom Beazley. LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz (LCC Squad), Britta (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), and Flex (LCC Squad) were present to bring mercy and comfort to Tom’s wife, Georgene, and his family and friends. Tom was one of the original veteran handlers who started the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry in 2014. We thank Tom for his service to our country and his dedication to LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry. | |
Several businesses donated items to help make this event a great success. The team raised $8,800 for Kingfisher's "Meals on Wheels." Both the community and Emmanuel Lutheran Church supported the event. Many of the participants asked them do it again next year, so an annual event has been born.
The first picture below is K-9 Miriam's ministry team presenting the check to the director of Kingfisher "Meals on Wheels," and the second picture is the team on the morning of the Fun Run/Walk.
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