Your Donations Make A Difference Throughout 2021 and Are a Shining Light During Darkness to Those in NeedAll year long, whatever need we put in front of you to help others, your donation went to those it was intended to help. It is truly pass-through, dollar-per-dollar, for what you, the donor, intended. NOTHING is taken out for our administrative costs. You are on the front lines with us making a difference in the lives of those suffering and in need! Thank you for your continued generous support of all of the LCC Ministries in 2021! MINISTRIES IN NEED |
 | Pastor John Brazeal and Principal Geri Brazeal of Christ the King Lutheran Church and School in Chicago, Illinois, are grateful for the support received by LCC’s donors for blessing their community and their ministry of sharing the love of Jesus to all people. Your generous support enables Christ the King to serve the homeless communities, provide scholarships for families in need, and perform necessary roof repairs at Christ the King. |
Your Donations Help Put Your Hands Together Food Ministry Provide Food for Families in Need
Because of your generous support, the Immanuel Hillside, Illinois, Put Your Hands Together (PYHT) Food Ministry has been blessed to serve many underserved community members and other food pantries and soup kitchens this year, far exceeding what they ever believed they would.
LCC received the following thank you letter from Jayne Siou, Immanuel Program Director, for donations received for their Food Ministry Holiday Meal Drive.
LCC received the following thank you letter from Jayne Siou, Immanuel Program Director, for donations received for their Food Ministry Holiday Meal Drive.
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for your generous donations for our Food Ministry Holiday Meal Drive.
Thanks to your fundraising in the recent newsletters and your awesome generosity we can continue to rescue food and hold distribution to fill the needs in the community and the many ministries we serve. Your staff and volunteers provide so much support, we are profoundly grateful. We served a record 500+ families over Thanksgiving & Christmas, Glory be to God!
We appreciate that you have joined us in being the hands and feet of Jesus and feeding those families in need. Thank you for blessing us with your support and participation!
Serving in Christ,
Jayne Siou
Immanuel Program Director Put Your Hands Together
Immanuel-Hillside Mobile Food Bank & Pantry
Thanks to your fundraising in the recent newsletters and your awesome generosity we can continue to rescue food and hold distribution to fill the needs in the community and the many ministries we serve. Your staff and volunteers provide so much support, we are profoundly grateful. We served a record 500+ families over Thanksgiving & Christmas, Glory be to God!
We appreciate that you have joined us in being the hands and feet of Jesus and feeding those families in need. Thank you for blessing us with your support and participation!
Serving in Christ,
Jayne Siou
Immanuel Program Director Put Your Hands Together
Immanuel-Hillside Mobile Food Bank & Pantry
Your Support of St. Matthew's Soup Kitchen, Chicago, Illinois, Continues to Bless the Community
FAMILIES IN NEED
BECAUSE OF YOUR DONATIONS LCC WAS ABLE TO HELP THESE FAMILIES IN NEED:
Your Donations Help Illinois National Guardsman Provide for His Family Who Escaped from Afghanistan
Your Donations Help Holy Cross Lutheran Church in North Miami, Florida, Assist Two Families in Need
LCC received the following note form Pastor Dennis Bartels, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, North Miami, Florida:
Once again, the Hand of God was experienced through the love of LCC. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to help two families in need.
One gift went to help a mother and her two children who were living in a shelter for the abused, and have now been relocated to a safer place where she and her children will experience a new beginning.
We also helped a second family whose firstborn daughter is 6 months old, has a very rare and incurable disease in which tumors grow rapidly, and she is experiencing seizures. The insurance company refuses to pay for the medication needed. We were able to pay for her medication which is costing more than $800 a month. Her parents work for the Humane Society and love the comfort dogs.
Thank you again for being the hands, eyes and feet of Jesus touching so many lives.
Pastor Dennis Bartels
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
North Miami, Florida
One gift went to help a mother and her two children who were living in a shelter for the abused, and have now been relocated to a safer place where she and her children will experience a new beginning.
We also helped a second family whose firstborn daughter is 6 months old, has a very rare and incurable disease in which tumors grow rapidly, and she is experiencing seizures. The insurance company refuses to pay for the medication needed. We were able to pay for her medication which is costing more than $800 a month. Her parents work for the Humane Society and love the comfort dogs.
Thank you again for being the hands, eyes and feet of Jesus touching so many lives.
Pastor Dennis Bartels
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
North Miami, Florida
Your Donations Help St. Peter, Schaumburg, Illinois, Assist Two Families in Need
 | LCC staff members Nikki Deacon and Dianna Bonfield delivered your donations to Pastor Greg Hintz of St. Peter, Schaumburg, Illinois. Your donations support the Hintz family adoption fund and provide housing assistance for a family of five after their father’s battle with COVID-19 and lung transplant. The families are incredibly grateful for the support that they have received. |
Your Donations Help Salam Christian Fellowship, Lombard, Illinois, Minister to Refugees in Need
| Pastor Hesham Shehab of Salam Christian Fellowship in Lombard, Illinois, is grateful for your generous support of his ministry to the refugees. Your donations provided the financial support needed to help a disabled woman with rent and car repairs for an Afghan refugee. Both needs have been met! Your generous donations also help Salam assist the refugees in providing the medications they need and purchasing bilingual Bibles for the ministry to use as they share Jesus with new refugees. |  |
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
BECAUSE OF YOUR DONATIONS LCC WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AND THE MOST VULNERABLE IN HAITI
Your Donations Help Provide Food for Students During Christmas Break
Your generous donations were sent to Haiti to provide food for the students during their Christmas break. We received the following email from Lophane Laurent:
Good Day and God’s Blessing,
I want you to know how happy the kids and parents were on receiving the food kits. It was a special Christmas gift for them. They told me this year they didn’t expect anything because there is trouble not only in Haiti but it’s everywhere in the world. But when I told them I could feed the kids and they said "yes," God hears our prayers. You can imagine what impact each kit makes in each family who receives it.
Please never stop thanking our sponsors and donors for us. And thanks to all of the members of LCC. In the name of the students, their parents and especially in my family name, I wish you a Merry Christmas with Jesus Christ.
Thanks again for continuing to make a difference for my people with your love, generosity, compassion.
We love you so much guys and wish you a Happy New Year 2022 with God.
Blessings,
Lophane
I want you to know how happy the kids and parents were on receiving the food kits. It was a special Christmas gift for them. They told me this year they didn’t expect anything because there is trouble not only in Haiti but it’s everywhere in the world. But when I told them I could feed the kids and they said "yes," God hears our prayers. You can imagine what impact each kit makes in each family who receives it.
Please never stop thanking our sponsors and donors for us. And thanks to all of the members of LCC. In the name of the students, their parents and especially in my family name, I wish you a Merry Christmas with Jesus Christ.
Thanks again for continuing to make a difference for my people with your love, generosity, compassion.
We love you so much guys and wish you a Happy New Year 2022 with God.
Blessings,
Lophane
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Your Donations Help Provide Food for the Most Vulnerable Haitians
Your generosity made it possible for LCC to send funds to our Mission Partners in Haiti to purchase and distribute food to the most vulnerable Haitians.
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IN-KIND DONATIONS: FURNITURE & QUILTS
Your Generous Donations of Furniture Will Help Those in Need
 Pastor Jason Pankau and his son Jaden are grateful for your donation of two book shelves, sofa table and trundle bed for Chicago Hope Ministry. |  Thank you to LCC volunteers Tom Madigan (L) and Mike Calato (C) for picking up a donation of a lift chair from R. Antor and his wife. |
LCC Thanks Zion Lutheran Church, Hinsdale, Illinois, for a Donation of Seventy-Four Quilts
LCC was honored to receive 74 beautifully hand-crafted quilts from the skilled quilters from Zion Lutheran Church, Hinsdale, Illinois. The quilts were delivered by Zion member Arnie Berg and received by LCC staff member Wayne Kolweier, and will be distributed through the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog and Human Care ministries visits.
The quilters are: Lois Flood, Pat Naas, Jean Albert, Jan McMahon, Laura Shrader, and Jo Murphy.
Three quilters have passed since they completed the quilts: Eileen Madden, Carmella Miller, and Jackie Losenza. We are thankful for each of their lives and know that through the donations of their quilts, their lives will continue to make a difference.
The quilters are: Lois Flood, Pat Naas, Jean Albert, Jan McMahon, Laura Shrader, and Jo Murphy.
Three quilters have passed since they completed the quilts: Eileen Madden, Carmella Miller, and Jackie Losenza. We are thankful for each of their lives and know that through the donations of their quilts, their lives will continue to make a difference.
ON-GOING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO HELP FAMILIES
The week before Christmas, Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, Jamie Miller, LCC Staff, and LCC Disaster Response teams arrived at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Paducah, Kentucky to begin work in surrounding tornado affected towns. They have returned with a second deployment team this week to continue to assess damages and serve in hard hit communities. A third LCC Disaster Response team will deploy the first week of January to continue helping homeowners with their recovery.
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Last week, the LCC Lutheran Early Response Teams (L.E.R.T.) volunteers worked in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. This community was in the direct path of the EF-3 & EF-4, 270 mile long tornado which at times was 1-1/2 miles wide.
The damage is devastating with many of the homes completely leveled or severely damaged. There are many uprooted trees everywhere, landing on property, homes, and cars. The tornado was so fierce that some trees literally pierced through homes.
The damage is devastating with many of the homes completely leveled or severely damaged. There are many uprooted trees everywhere, landing on property, homes, and cars. The tornado was so fierce that some trees literally pierced through homes.
Helping Eight Neighbors on Decimated Street
The first LCC L.E.R.T. team completed chainsaw work at eight homes on the same street. All of these homeowners had accepted help from someone who offered to clear trees for a fee, but this person cut and took only the sections of trees he could sell to make money and left a huge mess for those homeowners to deal with on top of the tornado damage. Several of these property sites were large two-day projects.
LCC Disaster Response teams were able to show the mercy and presence of Jesus Christ and that we could be trusted to do what we said we would at no cost to the homeowner.
The first LCC L.E.R.T. team completed chainsaw work at eight homes on the same street. All of these homeowners had accepted help from someone who offered to clear trees for a fee, but this person cut and took only the sections of trees he could sell to make money and left a huge mess for those homeowners to deal with on top of the tornado damage. Several of these property sites were large two-day projects.
LCC Disaster Response teams were able to show the mercy and presence of Jesus Christ and that we could be trusted to do what we said we would at no cost to the homeowner.
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Serving Elderly Couple with Extensive Property Damage
 | Mr. and Mrs. Harold are an elderly couple that had many downed and damaged trees on their large property. As the tornado came through their neighborhood, they took shelter in their bathroom and held each other. They could hear trees falling on the ground, hitting their roof, and feel the house shake. When it was all over, they went outside to see all of the damage. Their long driveway was totally impassable and the destruction was overwhelming. We spent two days clearing their property, but more importantly listening to their stories and sharing the love of Christ with them. |
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Each of the homeowners were so thankful that the following LCC Disaster Response team volunteers had come from so far to help them in their time of need:
Illinois
Immanuel, Belvidere – Karyn Salgado
Lord of Life, LaFox – Larry Zagorski
Prince of Peace, Palatine – Jim Beckley
St. John, Wheaton – Marty Johnson, Dave Mummah, Roy and Pat Rose, Rich Wren
St. Peter, Arlington Heights – Lois Lehman
St. Peter, Schaumburg – Ken Kiviranta
Trinity, Bloomington - Keith Marshall
Trinity, Lisle – Mike Kostecki
Zion, Ottawa – Dave and Cindy Reif
Indiana
St. John, Dillsboro – Steve Black, Ruth Weisbrod
Illinois
Immanuel, Belvidere – Karyn Salgado
Lord of Life, LaFox – Larry Zagorski
Prince of Peace, Palatine – Jim Beckley
St. John, Wheaton – Marty Johnson, Dave Mummah, Roy and Pat Rose, Rich Wren
St. Peter, Arlington Heights – Lois Lehman
St. Peter, Schaumburg – Ken Kiviranta
Trinity, Bloomington - Keith Marshall
Trinity, Lisle – Mike Kostecki
Zion, Ottawa – Dave and Cindy Reif
Indiana
St. John, Dillsboro – Steve Black, Ruth Weisbrod
The LCC Disaster Response Lutheran Early Response Teams (L.E.R.T.) will be returning to Kentucky the first week of January to continue to serve those in need.
The LCC Disaster Response Ministry never charges those we serve. Please donate to the LCC Disaster Response General Fund or LCC Equipment Maintenance & Fuel Expense Fund so that we may continue to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
Please keep the church and the families affected by the tornadoes in your prayers, including all of the LCC Disaster Response volunteers and staff as we deploy to the hardest-hit areas of Kentucky to help during the long recovery process.
The LCC Disaster Response Ministry never charges those we serve. Please donate to the LCC Disaster Response General Fund or LCC Equipment Maintenance & Fuel Expense Fund so that we may continue to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
Please keep the church and the families affected by the tornadoes in your prayers, including all of the LCC Disaster Response volunteers and staff as we deploy to the hardest-hit areas of Kentucky to help during the long recovery process.
After a long battle with cancer, long-time LCC friend Wilmer Dreyer received healing on Saturday, December 18, as he passed into the arms of Jesus. His friends and family celebrated his life at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Palatine, Illinois.
To honor Wilmer’s service in the United States Army, a purple Heart of Mercy & Compassion was presented to his family with notes of love and support.
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) with his veteran handler Gene Weisbecker and Nigel (LCC Staff) with his veteran handler Jim Morrison, and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Eunice (LCC Staff) and her handlers Ray and Jan Pemoller were present to bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence, and Proclamation of Jesus to those who were hurting.
To honor Wilmer’s service in the United States Army, a purple Heart of Mercy & Compassion was presented to his family with notes of love and support.
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) with his veteran handler Gene Weisbecker and Nigel (LCC Staff) with his veteran handler Jim Morrison, and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Eunice (LCC Staff) and her handlers Ray and Jan Pemoller were present to bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence, and Proclamation of Jesus to those who were hurting.
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LCC Disaster Response Helping Homeowners this Week in Kentucky Following Devastating Tornadoes
12/22/2021
LCC NEEDS YOUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP FAMILIES
The afternoon of Sunday, December 19, Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, Jamie Miller, LCC Staff, and LCC Disaster Response teams arrived at St. Paul Lutheran Church to begin work in surrounding tornado-affected towns. LCC Lutheran Early Response Teams (L.E.R.T.) volunteers immediately began working in Gilbertsville, Kentucky.
God Leads Us To Those In Need
As Kathy and Jamie were driving through neighborhoods to do assessments, Mr. M’s eyes connected with Jamie’s as they began to pass by his home. Mr. M started waving his arms and asked if they could help him, and of course, they immediately stopped to meet with him. Jamie and Kathy felt God led them to his home. Mr. M was in tears as soon as he heard they were willing to help him this week.
Mr. M and his wife told their story of how they waited out the devastating storm huddled in their bathroom with their two dogs, praying that God would take them quickly without pain. Their ears were popping, the house was shaking as they heard trees snapping and the roof being lifted off the house. They feared they would not survive. They described it as “20 seconds of hell!” Then there was dead silence. When they walked out of their home, they couldn’t believe the damage surrounding them and all of their neighbors’ homes that were gone. Mr. M and his wife praised God that they survived. Their faith sustained them and is now stronger than ever. Mr. M. said 'they are true believers that God listens to their prayers!”
God Leads Us To Those In Need
As Kathy and Jamie were driving through neighborhoods to do assessments, Mr. M’s eyes connected with Jamie’s as they began to pass by his home. Mr. M started waving his arms and asked if they could help him, and of course, they immediately stopped to meet with him. Jamie and Kathy felt God led them to his home. Mr. M was in tears as soon as he heard they were willing to help him this week.
Mr. M and his wife told their story of how they waited out the devastating storm huddled in their bathroom with their two dogs, praying that God would take them quickly without pain. Their ears were popping, the house was shaking as they heard trees snapping and the roof being lifted off the house. They feared they would not survive. They described it as “20 seconds of hell!” Then there was dead silence. When they walked out of their home, they couldn’t believe the damage surrounding them and all of their neighbors’ homes that were gone. Mr. M and his wife praised God that they survived. Their faith sustained them and is now stronger than ever. Mr. M. said 'they are true believers that God listens to their prayers!”
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78 Confirmed Dead in Kentucky
Entire Cities Flattened, Widespread Devastation, 1,000 Homes Demolished
LCC DR L.E.R.T. Teams Will Be Returning to Kentucky after Christmas to Continue to Serve Those in Need
On Friday, December 10 – Saturday, December 11, at least fifty-two massive tornadoes paved an unimaginable destructive path across seven states with 270 mph wind and 20 hail reports. Kentucky was considered the hardest state hit; eighteen counties were impacted by tornadic activity, with some areas completely devastated. Buildings, homes, and complete neighborhoods leveled, power lines down, large trees uprooted, and dangerous debris scattered.
LCC Disaster Response received an invite from Rev. Ross Johnson, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Disaster Response Director, and Mid-South District President Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola to go to Kentucky and are now serving out of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Paducah, Kentucky, with Pastor David Appold.
LCC Disaster Response received an invite from Rev. Ross Johnson, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Disaster Response Director, and Mid-South District President Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola to go to Kentucky and are now serving out of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Paducah, Kentucky, with Pastor David Appold.
The Gilbertsville community was in the direct path of the EF-3 & EF-4, 270-mile long tornado, which at times was 1-1/2 miles wide. The damage is devastating, with many homes completely leveled or severely damaged. There are many uprooted trees everywhere, landing on property, homes, and cars. The tornado was so fierce that some trees literally pierced through homes.
The LCC L.E.R.T. team has already completed chainsaw work at five homes on the same street. Each of the homeowners are so thankful that LCC Disaster Response teams have come from so far to help them in their time of need. LCC Disaster Response will continue working in this area all week.
The LCC L.E.R.T. team has already completed chainsaw work at five homes on the same street. Each of the homeowners are so thankful that LCC Disaster Response teams have come from so far to help them in their time of need. LCC Disaster Response will continue working in this area all week.
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Bringing Comfort to Employees at Amazon Edwardsville, Illinois
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Esther (Holy Cross – Collinsville, Illinois) and her handlers were invited to be present with those impacted by the tornado that hit the Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois.
On Wednesday, December 15, they visited the fire station of the first responders who were on-site that night. They also attended a memorial service on Friday, December 17, to share love and compassion to the victims and first responders who are grieving the lives lost.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Esther (Holy Cross – Collinsville, Illinois) and her handlers were invited to be present with those impacted by the tornado that hit the Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois.
On Wednesday, December 15, they visited the fire station of the first responders who were on-site that night. They also attended a memorial service on Friday, December 17, to share love and compassion to the victims and first responders who are grieving the lives lost.
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The LCC Disaster Response Lutheran Early Response Teams (L.E.R.T.) will be returning to Kentucky after Christmas and early January to continue to serve those in need.
The LCC Disaster Response Ministry never charges those we serve. Please donate to the LCC Disaster Response General Fund or LCC Equipment Maintenance & Fuel Expense Fund so that we may continue to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
Please keep the church and the families affected by the tornadoes in your prayers, including all of the LCC Disaster Response volunteers and staff as we deploy to the hardest-hit areas of Kentucky to help during the long recovery process.
The LCC Disaster Response Ministry never charges those we serve. Please donate to the LCC Disaster Response General Fund or LCC Equipment Maintenance & Fuel Expense Fund so that we may continue to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
Please keep the church and the families affected by the tornadoes in your prayers, including all of the LCC Disaster Response volunteers and staff as we deploy to the hardest-hit areas of Kentucky to help during the long recovery process.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their dedicated handlers have had a busy time the last two months. God has guided the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry and the teams from different parts of the country to share His love, mercy, compassion, and presence with the hurting during some of their darkest moments.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry felt God’s direction as He led us to His people in Waukesha, Wisconsin, after the horrific tragedy during their Christmas parade on November 21. Then a couple of weeks later, God opened the way to share His love in Oxford, Michigan, after the tragic shooting at the Oxford High School on November 30.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry felt God’s direction as He led us to His people in Waukesha, Wisconsin, after the horrific tragedy during their Christmas parade on November 21. Then a couple of weeks later, God opened the way to share His love in Oxford, Michigan, after the tragic shooting at the Oxford High School on November 30.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers and ministry partners brought a distraction to the confusion and loss that the people in these communities were feeling. The Comfort Dogs were able to bring calm during a chaotic time and a smile in the midst of their sadness.
It seems that everywhere we turn, people need hope. It is hard to see the light when we are surrounded by darkness at times. God is there, no matter where we find ourselves. God follows us into the darkness, and in His presence, we see compassion, faithfulness, and hope.
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Psalm 139:11-12
There are so many encounters that the Comfort Dogs and their handlers had, where you could see God’s hand in the moment.
It seems that everywhere we turn, people need hope. It is hard to see the light when we are surrounded by darkness at times. God is there, no matter where we find ourselves. God follows us into the darkness, and in His presence, we see compassion, faithfulness, and hope.
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Psalm 139:11-12
There are so many encounters that the Comfort Dogs and their handlers had, where you could see God’s hand in the moment.
Oxford, Michigan
The mother the LCC K-9 Ministry team met in the Meijer’s parking lot in Oxford, Michigan, is just one of those moments. One of the handlers saw a woman heading toward her car wearing an Oxford sweatshirt and stopped to ask if she had children who attended the high school. The woman shared that she has two children who attend Oxford High School and that one of her children had been sitting next to the shooter in class just before they had changed classes. The handler prayed with this mother, who is grateful to have her children alive and well and yet is grieving for the families who lost their son or daughter. This mother shared what a comfort it has been to the kids to have the Comfort Dogs in their community.
The principals from the schools in the surrounding Oxford communities were so grateful to see the students smiling and talking while spending time with the Comfort Dogs at their schools. The Comfort Dog Ministry is about sharing the hope and light that God provides during our darkest times.
The mother the LCC K-9 Ministry team met in the Meijer’s parking lot in Oxford, Michigan, is just one of those moments. One of the handlers saw a woman heading toward her car wearing an Oxford sweatshirt and stopped to ask if she had children who attended the high school. The woman shared that she has two children who attend Oxford High School and that one of her children had been sitting next to the shooter in class just before they had changed classes. The handler prayed with this mother, who is grateful to have her children alive and well and yet is grieving for the families who lost their son or daughter. This mother shared what a comfort it has been to the kids to have the Comfort Dogs in their community.
The principals from the schools in the surrounding Oxford communities were so grateful to see the students smiling and talking while spending time with the Comfort Dogs at their schools. The Comfort Dog Ministry is about sharing the hope and light that God provides during our darkest times.
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The LCC K-9 Ministry teams met Kristin, who has followed the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs for years and finally got to meet them at Meijers with her children after they saw a post on Facebook that the team would be there with LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Gideon (St. Michael's - Bloomington, Minnesota), Malachi (St. Matthew - Hawthorn Woods, Illinois), Mary (St. Paul's - Janesville, Wisconsin), Tobias (Lord of Glory - Grayslake, Illinois), and Beloved Comfort Dog in training.
When she found out the Comfort Dogs were coming to "her town," it brought the tragedy home to her. She was very grateful that the Comfort Dogs and their handlers were there for her community of Oxford, Michigan.
When she found out the Comfort Dogs were coming to "her town," it brought the tragedy home to her. She was very grateful that the Comfort Dogs and their handlers were there for her community of Oxford, Michigan.
I just wanted to thank you again for taking the time to talk with me yesterday at Meijer. I am amazed by your teams' compassion and dedication to helping the communities affected by such horrific events. Being in a position like you are, constantly surrounded by tragedy and heartbreak, is an extremely heavy job.
I just want you to know that the impact our visit had on me and the kids cannot be described. So thank you again for everything you do! My kids loved the stuffies, and both fell asleep holding them last night. They are both quiet when we are out and about, but that night and on the way home, all they could talk about was the dogs!
Kristin
LCC K-9 and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion (HMC) Ministry teams are serving with open hearts to listen to the hurting, bringing them hope, comfort, and prayer. The hearts/crosses were placed at the memorial at Oxford High School for people to sign and leave condolence messages, pray, and pay their respects to the four lives lost so far.
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The LCC K-9 ministry teams will continue to serve this hurting community after the Christmas break as invited.
Please join LCC as we pray for the Oxford High School community during this incredibly difficult time.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministry NEVER charge those we serve as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need. We know that comfort is needed to help this shocked and devastated community and the first responders who serve them.
Please join LCC as we pray for the Oxford High School community during this incredibly difficult time.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministry NEVER charge those we serve as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need. We know that comfort is needed to help this shocked and devastated community and the first responders who serve them.
Waukesha, Wisconsin
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their ministry teams continued to serve throughout the Waukesha community, and first responders as invited to help them continue to process their grief following the Christmas parade tragedy. The LCC K-9 Ministry teams will return for more visits as invited.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their ministry teams continued to serve throughout the Waukesha community, and first responders as invited to help them continue to process their grief following the Christmas parade tragedy. The LCC K-9 Ministry teams will return for more visits as invited.
On Sunday, December 19, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Charity (Brookfield Lutheran - Brookfield, Wisconsin) and her ministry team visited Waukesha Fire Station 2 and Station 5. These brave gentlemen were working the evening of the Christmas parade tragedy.
The team presented them with an LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion filled with signatures and words of encouragement from congregation members of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and Brookfield Lutheran Church. When they see this heart in their station they will know how loved and appreciated they are. "We are so blessed by these guys and can’t wait to go back for more visits to continue to support our awesome first responders!"
The team presented them with an LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion filled with signatures and words of encouragement from congregation members of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and Brookfield Lutheran Church. When they see this heart in their station they will know how loved and appreciated they are. "We are so blessed by these guys and can’t wait to go back for more visits to continue to support our awesome first responders!"
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LCC received this heartfelt thank you note for the support provided to the Waukesha community:
We sincerely appreciate your participation in Waukesha's Friends and Family Resource Center that was established to provide support to Waukesha Community after the Christmas Parade tragedy. Please pass along our thanks to all of the handlers that responded.
Thank you!
Waukesha County Emergency Management
Waukesha County Health & Human Services
| After a visit at Clarendon Elementary School, Mukwonago, Wisconsin, last week, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their teams received thoughtfully and beautifully written cards filled with appreciation from the students. The students thanked the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their teams for visiting them after the Christmas parade tragedy. |  |
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The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is one of presence. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams are always amazed how God directs their paths and places before them the people He wants them to love and comfort.
"It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you ... yes, it is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand." Mother Teresa
"It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you ... yes, it is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand." Mother Teresa
| LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry placed hearts/crosses at the Veterans Park memorial site for people to sign and leave condolence messages, pray, and pay their respects to the six lives lost. |  |
LCC never goes where we are not invited. LCC’s K-9 Comfort Dog and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministries NEVER charge those we serve as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need. Please keep the Waukesha, Wisconsin community in your prayers following the devastating tragedy.
| On Monday, December 20, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited the Lockport Public Library in Lockport, Illinois. The visit offered library patrons the chance to meet and love the Comfort Dogs. The library has become a destination for students to study for final exams. The compassion and peace of Christ was shared with many students and staff. | |
| On Friday, December 17, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff), with their veteran handlers, visited the students and staff of Reavis High School in Burbank, Illinois. The visit took place in a section of the school library called the “Calm Room.” The library at Reavis is the only High School library in Illinois with a fireplace. Pretty neat! After many hugs and pets, the students and staff had one question,” When can you come back?” We assured them we would return whenever invited. | |
| On Thursday, December 16, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Jeremiah (LCC Staff) and Myra (St. Andrews - Park Ridge, Illinois), and LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited students and staff at Lisle High School in Lisle, Illinois to offer love and comfort as the school prepares for final exams. Many were happy to get some love from the comfort dogs. Both students and staff said their visit was just what they needed during these challenging times. | |
On Tuesday, December 14, the students and staff at Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, Illinois, were visited by LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Eve (St. John’s - Lombard, Illinois) and LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Blitz (LCC Squad). Those most in need of the love and compassion these Comfort Dogs provide were thrilled to spend time with the Dogs.
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