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LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Deploy to West Freeway Church of Christ, Texas to Bring Love to Church Members Following a Tragic Shooting

12/31/2019

 
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On Sunday, December 29, midway through a church service at the West Freeway Church of Christ in the city of White Settlement near Fort Worth, Texas a man in a trench coat rose from the pews, pulled out a shotgun and opened fire, fatally shooting two people before being killed by an armed member of the congregation.
 
Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) was invited by family members from the church to bring the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs to be with the church members as well as first responders. In less than 24 hours four LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams were on their way.

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LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Elijah (Our Redeemer - Wichita Falls, Texas), Pax and Phoebe (St. Paul - Fort Worth, Texas), and Triton (Messiah - Plano, Texas) served members of the West Freeway Church of Christ Monday evening as they gathered inside the church for a vigil while another vigil was being held outside.
 
The K-9s were on hand to offer love and comfort to church members as well as first responders. One of the deceased, Richard White, who tried stopping the shooter was the best friend of Pastor Farmer.
 
Please keep the families who lost loved ones, the pastor and members of the church in your prayers.
 
LCC never goes where we are not invited and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry NEVER charges those we serve. We pick up all of our travel, hotel, and meal costs. We also always put boots and paws on the ground within 24 hours (often fewer) from the time we get the invite.

DONATE - K-9 TRAVEL FUND

Our Savior's Open House for the Homeless

12/31/2019

 
On Christmas Day, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Barnabas (Trinity Lutheran - Hobart, Indiana), Hannah (LCC Staff), and Comfort Dogs-in-Training Cyrus and Rahab along with their handlers went to Our Savior’s open house for the homeless in Carol Stream, Illinois.  The team sat and talked with women and men who,  due to different circumstances, do not have a home; some are unemployed, and most have no family or friends to spend Christmas with.

Jesus worked through LCC handlers and staff as they joined these men and women showing acceptance, respect, love, and grace. They laughed together and enjoyed each other’s company, while listening to the women and men’s stories of family, struggles, dogs, or whatever was on their mind.

The light and love of Jesus was seen as the team visited at Our Savior’s open house for the homeless through acts of love, service, and presence that Jesus has called us to do. Only God knows what their future will be, but let us serve the least of these with love, mercy, compassion, and presence of Jesus Christ.

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Matthew 25:35-40
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Volunteer at Our Savior’s open house for the homeless with LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs.
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND

Vermilion County 9-1-1 Center

12/30/2019

 
On Monday, December 23, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Bethany (Trinity - Danville, Illinois) visited the Vermilion County 9-1-1 Center to offer comfort and Christmas blessings to the Telecommunicators.
 
These first responders have a stressful job, answering emergency calls from citizens, as well as radio traffic from police and fire units. They serve 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve others.

What a blessing it is to visit with them, and thank them for their service!

DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND

Loveland Police & Fire

12/30/2019

 
On Tuesday,  December 24, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Cubby (Redeemer - Ft. Collins, Colorado) visited the Loveland Fire & Rescue Authority, and the Loveland Police Department to offer comfort and best wishes for a Merry Christmas.
 
We give thanks to God for all the first responders He has called to serve others.

DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND

Roselle Fire Department

12/30/2019

 
On Monday, December 23, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Zippy (Trinity - Roselle, Illinois) stopped by the Roselle Fire Department, Illinois to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and to make sure they know how much they are appreciated!
 
God bless all our first responders!

DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND
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Roselle Fire Department

Yuba County Sheriff's Office

12/30/2019

 
On Friday, December 20, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran - Yuba City, California) went to the Yuba County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center to visit with the Telecommunicators there.
 
They recently dealt with a call concerning a difficult situation involving an infant. Calls like that can create tremendous stress, and it's a blessing to offer comfort and support to these professionals.
 
Please remember all first responders, including public safety dispatchers, in your prayers.

DONATE – K-9 POLICE MINISTRY FUND
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Nassau County 9-1-1

12/30/2019

 
On Sunday, December 22,  LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Abraham (Trinity - Hicksville, New York) visited the Nassau County 9-1-1 Center in Westbury, New York to offer comfort and blessings to everyone there for a very Merry Christmas!
DONATE – K-9 POLICE MINISTRY FUND

Great Lakes Naval Training Base

12/30/2019

 
On Christmas morning, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz, Brutus (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) greeted the Naval Recruits from Great Lakes Naval Training Base at Liberty Christian Academy in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The recruits were guests for a day of food, fellowship, and fun.

The event is sponsored by Linda and Bob Stack, whose son, James, gave his life in service to our country in 2010.
DONATE – KARE 9 MILITARY MINISTRY FUND

Your Donations Make A Difference

12/24/2019

 
Thanks to your continued support Lutheran Church Charities
is able to help families and ministries in need!

Your donations make it possible for Christ the King Graduate to Continue Advanced Counselor Degree to Serve His Community

Donations were presented to Pastor John and Geri Brazeal from Christ the King, Chicago, Illinois for former student and graduate Darrell to help pay his student loan balance for transcripts needed to obtain a Master of Social Work Degree. He is one of three full scholarship picks from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Jane Adams College of Social Work.
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Your donations help a single mom and a family in need
 
Pastor Rod Krueger from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Prospect Heights, Illinois picked up a check for a single mom they are assisting and financial assistance for another family they are ministering to.

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Your donations make it possible for Pastor Shehab and Salam Christian Fellowship to share Jesus with Muslim refugees
 
Pastor Hesham Shehab from Salam Christian Fellowship in Lombard, Illinois picked up a check to assist a family with rent and to pay for vehicle repairs for the ministry van.
 
Your donations help Pastor Shehab and volunteers to reach out to Arabic and Farsi speaking Christian refugees, and Muslim refugees who do not know Jesus as Savior with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

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LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Help De-Stress Travelers at Chicago Airports During Peak Travel Period

12/24/2019

 
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Last weekeend, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were present at Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport, Illinois to help de-stress travelers during peak travel period.
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Illinois

From Friday, December 20 through Sunday, December 22, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs helped reduce stress and delivered smiles to hundreds of travelers passing through the United Airlines Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams were invited to be part of United Holiday Paws, an United Airlines program designed to deliver smiles to passengers who are travelling this week.

Hurried travelers, including pilots and flight attendants, took the time to stop by and visit with the K-9s for some much needed comfort during the busy travel season. One passenger on her way to Spain spent more than an hour with the comfort dogs during her five-hour layover at O'Hare.


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LCC K-9 Ministries teams who participated include LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Adeena (St. John - Burlington, Illinois), Asher (Faith Lutheran - Lake Forest, Illinois), Barnabas & Isaiah (Trinity - Hobart, Indiana), Caleb (Immanuel - Valparaiso, Indiana), Charity (Brookfield Lutheran - Brookfield, Wisconsin), Chloe (Lord of Life - Elburn, Illinois), Emma, Jacob, Jeremiah & Ruthie (LCC Staff), Eve (St. John's - Lombard, Illinois), Julia (King of Glory - Elgin, Illinois), Levi (Immanuel - East Dundee, Illinois), Malachi (St. Matthew - Hawthorn Woods, Illinois), Myra (St. Andrews - Park Ridge, Illinois), Susie (St. Peter - Arlington Heights, Illinois), and Tobias (Lord of Glory - Grayslake, Illinois); LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brandy, Brutus, Flex (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff).

United's Holiday Paws brings the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs to its hubs to help weary travelers.

Click on the image below to watch video.

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Chicago Midway International Airport, Illinois

On Thursday, December 19, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Myra (St. Andrews - Park Ridge, Illinois) and LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Nigel (LCC Staff) visited Chicago Midway International Airport to bring comfort and love to travelers during the holiday season. The K-9s met and greeted hundreds of people and brought many smiles and hugs.
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