 On Tuesday, December 15, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Cubby (Redeemer - Fort Collins, Colorado) had a wonderful virtual visit with Sarah. Sarah has been a volunteer during the Boston Marathon for several years, and was in that role in 2013 - the year of the bombing.
She was introduced to LCC and the comfort dogs at that time and has followed them ever since. Sarah shared her experiences with the comfort dogs during 2013, and in the following years. Joni Heiden, Cubby Comfort Dog's handler, said, "I had re-read the chapter, 'The Furry Little Counselors' in the book, If Not for the Perfect Stranger, prior to our visit and asked if Sarah had read the book. She had not, so I shared a bit about the book. She mentioned she gave LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ruthie (LCC Staff) a Red Sox bandana when they were in Boston, and there was a sentence about that in the chapter, which I read to her. She was so excited to hear that. It was definitely a God moment. Sarah had a virtual visit in June with LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Emma and Ruthie (LCC Staff)." Sarah shared several prayer requests. Cubby's handler was able to pray with her before ending their virtual visit. Sarah was very thankful for the visit and sent the following message: "Oh my goodness, thank you for your time today. That was so wonderful. Please give a hug and kiss to Cubby cause that's what I would've done. Thank you so much Joni. You, LCC handlers are the best of our country." LCC donors brighten Christmas for four Christ the King, Chicago, Illinois families from their school with Christmas gifts under the tree after a year in which each of these families were impacted by tragedies.  Photo: LCC donors meet the students from four Christ the King families; second from the left: 13-year-old Taniya; 4th person from the left: 11-year-old Zayd; then: 12-year-old Mikel. Not present: 7-year-old Mila and 13-year-old Micaylah.  LCC received a thank you note from Pastor Don Love for additional donations received to help support a young widow with two small children. Merry Christmas to You Tim, and all your staff. I just wanted to say thank you once again for all your help! They are all deeply appreciated and are a very big blessings in a deeply difficult time. Thank you for all your hard work for the Lord. God's Blessings, Pastor Don Love Faith, Merrill & St. John Lutheran Church, Hamburg, Wisconsin  The Friday before Christmas, the Put Your Hand Together Food Distribution Ministry of Immanuel, Hillside, Illinois served more LCC ministry partners than ever before.
The following ministry partners received cases of frozen meals and sandwiches; cases of shelf stable food supplies, snacks and blankets that they could give away to families in need this Christmas season:
Don't know what to give someone for Christmas? Don't want to fight the shoppers at the mall? Don't want to wrap a present? Don't know what to give someone who has everything they need?  Consider giving a JESUS GIFT this CHRISTmas by gifting someone a donation in their name that helps someone in need! A $25 donation to the Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry allows Lutheran Church Charities to provide a Mercy Heart to an individual or family during a time of loss. In times of grief, people look for comfort, hope and reassurance. Psalm 23:4, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” A Heart of Mercy & Compassion reminds them that friends and family will walk with them during these difficult times. It also lets them know that LCC and the LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry is with them through presence and prayer. CLICK HERE to learn more about all of the LCC Christmas Gifting to Make A Difference opportunities.
Help to touch the life of someone who is hurting with our Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Click HERE to learn more about the Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry or how your church can be involved.  Here’s how the CARES Act changes deducting charitable contributions made in 2020:
Previously, charitable contributions could only be deducted if taxpayers itemized their deductions. However, taxpayers who don't itemize deductions may take a charitable deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made in 2020 to qualifying organizations such as Lutheran Church Charities. The law changed in this area due to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. For people who do itemize their deductions, the new law allows for cash contributions to qualified charities to be deducted up to 100% of their adjusted gross income (up from 60%) for the 2020 calendar year. CLICK HERE for more information about these changes. Thank you for your compassionate hearts and generous donations. YOU are making a difference in the lives of the people who are suffering and in need. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus!
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