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HOPE AND HEALING IN NEW ORLEANS

1/14/2025

 
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In the wake of the tragic New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) has stepped forward with unwavering compassion, establishing 14 Hearts of Mercy & Compassion as tributes to each victim.
 
These beautiful memorials serve not only as symbols of remembrance but also as beacons of love for grieving families.

LCC's dedicated staff and volunteers engaged with the community bringing hope to the brokenhearted, offering support and solidarity to a community in need during this incredibly difficult time.
 
Their efforts, among others, included presenting Hearts of Mercy & Compassion to local officials and directly to those affected.
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During their last day in New Orleans last Tuesday, the teams presented hearts to the Orleans Parish Coroner, the director of Project NOLA, and Jeremi, one of the victims of the attack who was recovering in the hospital.
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Jeremi was badly injured, particularly from the hips down and on his forehead where he had landed face-first on the concrete. The reason he hurt in this way is because he is a quadriplegic. The local Chaplain explained that Jeremi's 300-pound wheelchair may have slowed the truck down, causing it to crash sooner – that he was a hero!
 
"We listened to him, acknowledged his pain, and prayed with him. We reassured him that God will always be with him and guide him as he goes through this healing journey," says Sarah Sekki, Director of Hearts of Mercy & Compassion.
We were honored and humbled to be present with the New Orleans community in their pain, offering comfort, compassion, and the hope of healing.
 
We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support received from our donors and volunteers, whose generosity enables us to provide comfort to those in need in New Orleans.
 
Together, we can bring light into the darkest of times and continue to be a beacon of HOPE and healing to those suffering and in need. Thank you for walking alongside us!
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"Stephanie shared that her coworkers in her restaurant community had created a makeshift memorial for a victim she knew, whom they called 'Freedom', in one of the restaurants where they worked. I offered a heart in his name to add to the memorial, and she was deeply moved, tearing up again. She thanked us, expressing how much it would mean to her and the others," shares Sarah.

Lutheran Church Charities Shares Its Expertise at the "Ready Response Conference" in Houston, Texas

4/10/2024

 
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The President/CEO of LCC, Rev. Chris Singer, and the Director of Disaster Response, Deaconess Kathy O’Day, recently shared their expertise at the Ready Response Conference in Houston, Texas.

Invited by Pastor Dan Schepmann and Stephanie Knea, Director of Serving Beyond at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas, they engaged with the congregation through insightful presentations during worship and Bible Study sessions. Rev. Singer and Deaconess O'Day led a roundtable discussion with the church's leadership team, exploring the benefits of becoming an LCC affiliate for enhanced ministry partnership and support.
 
Seventy-five participants attended a variety of training opportunities. Rev. Singer presented Spiritual First Aid, and Deaconess O’Day led Basic Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) and Assessment training. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Texas District Disaster Response Coordinator David Ricks led a Basic Chainsaw training. Gloria Dei’s Holy Smoker’s food ministry team prepared delicious meals each day as they have done in previous disasters.

Orphan Grain Train spoke of their new building and ministry plans in Pasadena, Texas.

Rev. Singer met with Mike and Marti Rathje of Orphan Grain Train to see the progress for a new Houston warehouse and to envision ways the Lord would have LCC partner in disaster preparedness as part of LCC’s Ready Response Initiative.
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We welcome 55 new LCMS LERT volunteers and a new Texas District LERT team! Gloria Dei Lutheran Church looks forward to serving its community as a new LCC affiliate. It is good to see how the disaster and crisis response ministry continues to grow with volunteers willing to share the mercy, compassion, presence, and proclamation of Jesus Christ in service to those suffering and in need.
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Your Generosity Allowed LCC to BE THERE for the Lewiston Community in Their Greatest Time of Need

11/8/2023

 
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Our time in Lewiston, Maine, was a powerful and moving experience for the LCC's K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams. God guided us to the people who needed us most. We were blessed with opportunities to extend love and compassion not only to the individuals who knew the victims of the tragedy but also to the family members of the perpetrator. We're following in Jesus' footsteps, showing that compassion knows no boundaries.
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BEING THERE with the Lewiston Community

During our visit, we had the privilege of reaching out to various corners of the community.
 
We visited schools where the presence of LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs helped children process their emotions and start the healing process. In healthcare facilities, we provided comfort to the staff who have been working tirelessly to tend to the wounded. We also spent time with the first responders who ran into danger to protect the Lewiston community.
 
The impact of your support has been felt at every turn, and we couldn't have done it without you. It's a testament to the power of love, compassion, and community coming together.

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Helping the Community Heal

Lutheran Church Charities held a Community Healing Event on Thursday in downtown Lewiston.

LCC President/CEO Rev. Chris Singer was joined by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) New England District President Rev. Robert D Beinke and Rev. Timothy Sandeno (Redeemer - Gorham, Maine) at the event to offer spiritual support to the grieving community. The event also provided people with the opportunity to spend time with LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and sign the LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion (HMC).
 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams were special guests at the Maine Nordiques hockey game and asked to do the puck drop to start the game. It was a blessing for the teams to be recognized by the Lewiston community in this special way.

Thank you to the following LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams for saying, "Here am I; send me!" and answering the call to serve: LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Caleb (Immanuel – Valparaiso, Indiana), Claudia (Trinity – Toledo, Ohio), Gideon (St. Michael's – Bloomington, Minnesota), Jared (Holy Cross – Fort Wayne, Indiana), Kezia (Emmanuel – Baltimore, Maryland), Lily (Good Shepherd – Old Bridge, New Jersey), Lydia (Messiah – Lynnfield, Massachusetts), and Magdalene (Cornerstone – Carmel, Indiana). We thank Bonnie Fear, LCC K-9 Response Coordinator for managing the teams on the ground, and Jody Lockwood for being the point person for the Hearts of Mercy & Compassion and crosses.
Thank you for BEING THERE  by working through Lutheran Church Charities
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We are incredibly thankful for your support, which makes possible for us to BE THERE where we are needed most.
 
Your donations have made a tangible difference in the lives of the people we've been blessed to help during our deployment to Lewiston.
 
The love, healing, and comfort we've been able to provide are a direct result of your generosity.
DONATE — LCC K-9 TRAVEL FUND
DONATE — HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Deploy Within 24 Hours Following Mass Shooting at July Fourth Parade in Highland Park, Illinois

7/5/2022

 

7 Killed & Dozens Wounded and Traumatized

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"For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." Isaiah 41:13
The Independence Day celebrations turned to tragedy on Monday, July 4, when a gunman killed seven people and injured dozens of others at a July Fourth parade in Highland Park, Illinois, about 25 miles north of Chicago.
 
Hundreds of attendees started to flee in terror, abandoning their belongings strewn on the streets. Eyewitnesses described grabbing their children and families and running for their lives, some hiding behind dumpsters or in nearby stores for safety amid the chaos.
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The same afternoon, Lutheran Church Charities was invited by Rev. Jim Buckman, Senior Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Lake Forest, Illinois, to bring the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses, to the shocked and hurting community that has been greatly impacted by this tragic event.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs have been invited to several locations in and around Highland Park to offer comfort and support to the community.
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On Tuesday, July 5, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their ministry teams, and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion (HMC), Crosses for Losses were present at a Prayer Vigil at Highland Park Presbyterian Church to help bring comfort and hope to those grieving.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their ministry teams will continue to serve the Highland Park community as requested.
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LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Asher (Faith Lutheran - Lake Forest, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Bekah & Kye (Immanuel - Belvidere, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Emma (LCC Staff)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Eunice (LCC Staff)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Hannah (LCC Staff)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Jacob (LCC Staff)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Levi (Immanuel - East Dundee, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Malachi (St. Matthew - Hawthorn Woods, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Myra (St. Andrews - Park Ridge, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ruthie (LCC Staff)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Samson (Zion – Marengo, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Tobias (Lord of Glory - Grayslake, Illinois)
LCC's 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.
DONATE — LCC K-9 TRAVEL FUND
DONATE — HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION
Please support us by prayer and if you are so moved, help us with travel expenses.
 
Thank you for being a part of the Mercy and Compassion Ministry of Lutheran Church Charities.
 
Serving Together, Serving Others in Need, as We Serve Jesus!
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Tim Hetzner
President/CEO
Lutheran Church Charities

LCC K-9 MINISTRY TEAMS COMFORT CAL FIRE TEAMS BATTLING THE CALDOR FIRES IN CALIFORNIA

9/4/2021

 
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The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams were invited by Cal Fire to visit with the courageous fire fighters at their base camp in Placerville, California. The Caldor Fire is threatening South Lake Tahoe.
 
Several days last week, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Aaron and Gomer (St. John’s – Napa, California), Micah (Light of the Valley – Elk Grove, California), and Rahab (St. Andrews – Stockton, California), with their handlers, each spent time with these brave men and women. So many were happy to see the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams. A number of them remembered the Comfort Dogs from the Dixie Fire, as well as other fires from last year.

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The Cal Fire base camp personnel was reduced on Friday but the Comfort Dog teams still met people from Alabama, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Utah. Some have been gone for over two months, most are gone 2-6 weeks. Several Cal Fire managers went out of their way to come and thank the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams for being there.
 
Please join us in praying for God’s continued safety and protection for all these brave men and women as they continue to battle these aggressive fires.

LCC's K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry never charges those we serve. Please prayerfully consider a donation to the LCC K-9 Travel Fund so that we may continue to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
DONATE - LCC K-9 TRAVEL FUND

LCC Disaster Response Deploying on Palm Sunday to Alabama to Help Assess Tornado Damage

3/26/2021

 
7 Deaths, Multiple Injuries, Widespread Devastation

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
On Thursday, March 25, multiple catastrophic tornadoes ripped through Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee causing seven deaths, people trapped in their homes, multiple injuries, and widespread structural and tree damage. One long track super storm cell tornado was on the ground for 260 miles across three states.
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Early this morning, LCC Disaster Response received an invite from Rev. Ed Brashier, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) District Disaster Response Coordinator for the Southern District.

Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, LCC staff member Tim Laabs, and Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) chainsaw team leaders Marty Johnson and Pete Springmire will arrive in Alabama on Sunday, March 28, to help Pastor Brashier assess widespread tornado damage to help determine where L.E.R.T. teams will be needed in the coming weeks.
LCC NEEDS YOUR ASSISTANCE TO HELP FAMILIES, HELP CHURCHES, AND PREPARE FOR DEPLOYMENT!
GIVE NOW - LCC Disaster Response
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.
LCC works in coordination with LCMS Disaster Response national and local districts of the LCMS.

SPECIAL APPEAL: LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry Teams Deploy Today after shooting in Boulder, Colorado

3/23/2021

 
Donate - LCC K-9 Travel Fund
Donate - Hearts of Mercy & Compassion

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry
Teams Deploy

in less than 24 hours to
Comfort Community

Following Shooting in Boulder, Colorado

10 People Killed including Boulder Police Officer
Employees and Shoppers Flee for Life

For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. Isaiah 49:13
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On the afternoon of Monday, March 22, 10 people were killed, including a Boulder Police Officer, and employees and shoppers traumatized when an individual began randomly shooting in the store. Schools in the area were immediately put on secure lockdown and residents instructed to shelter in place during the incident and investigation.

In less than 24 hours, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were invited and will be on-site to be present throughout the community with employees, residents, and first responders who are trying to cope with this senseless tragedy.

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Tim Hetzner, LCC President/CEO, and LCC Director of K-9 Ministries, Anastasia, are working with Bonnie Fear, LCC K-9 Director of Crisis Deployment. Bonnie, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Cubby and Devorah (Redeemer – Fort Collins, Colorado) and their ministry teams were in Boulder Tuesday afternoon to help people who are shocked and trying to process this horrific event. Upon arrival, Comfort Dogs Cubby and Devorah brought much needed smiles and comfort to the Alpha Phi and Chi Omega Sorority Houses on the University of Colorado Boulder Campus, which has 35,338 students.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Eddie (Peace – Grand Island, Nebraska), Joanna (Christ – Lincoln, Nebraska), Katie (Trinity – Fremont, Nebraska), and Priscilla (Trinity – Lincoln, Nebraska), along with their ministry teams, will arrive Wednesday to help bring comfort and hope to all who are grieving.

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Boulder Police Officer Eric Talley heroically died in the line of duty and is survived by his wife and seven children. His father stated that he took his job as a police officer very seriously, loved his family more than anything, and he believed in Jesus Christ.

The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry never charges 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 in keeping the families, first responders, and the community in your prayers as they move through these extremely trying times.
Donate - LCC K-9 Travel Fund
Donate - Hearts of Mercy & Compassion

LCC K-9 COMFORT DOGS DEPLOYED TO SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA TO BRING LOVE TO STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY FOLLOWING A TRAGIC SHOOTING AT SAUGUS HIGH SCHOOL

11/20/2019

 
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Two students died, multiple injured
"For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones." Isaiah 49:13
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Thursday, November 14 started out like any other day at Saugus High School, Santa Clarita, California as students gathered in the early morning hour in the common area. The day would quickly come to an abrupt halt as a 16-year-old student opened fire taking the lives of two students and then turning the gun on himself inflicting, what turned out to be, a fatal shot.

Within an hour of the shooting, Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) was invited by Pastor Joseph Beran, Bethlehem Lutheran SCV (Santa Clarita Valley) Church in Santa Clarita, California to bring the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs to be with the students, faculty, and community that surrounds Saugus High School. In less than 24 hours LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams were on their way.
 
The first on the ground was LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Aaron (St. John - Napa Valley, California), Micah (Light of the Valley – Elk Grove, California), and Lois (First Good Shepherd - Las Vegas, Nevada) followed by LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ruthie (LCC Staff) with LCC Director of K-9 Ministries, Rich Martin. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams were also assisted by St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Stockton, California and Faith Community Church in Las Vegas, Nevada who sent ministry team partners. Both churches are in the process of starting a K-9 Ministry.

Central Park in Santa Clarita located less than a mile from Saugus High School soon became a gathering place that was also used as the reunification center for students and their families. There, at the flagpole, a vigil was set up for remembrances where the flag displayed at half-staff.


The K-9s and their handlers met with many students, their families, and the community at Central Park, Mountain View Park, and Bethlehem Lutheran SVC. They also met with first responders to thank them for their services. One evening, the teams had a chance encounter with a Cal Fire Strike Team that was staging for the upcoming Santa Ana winds. The command station for the recent fires in the area served as the same one for the shooting.

There were many “divine” appointments where God had led individuals into the presence of the teams to share their stories.
 
Please keep the Santa Clarita community in your prayers as they continue to move forward after the tragic event.
 
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.

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LCC K-9 COMFORT DOGS DEPLOY IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO SAUGUS HIGH SCHOOL - SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA IN RESPONSE TO MASS SHOOTING

11/14/2019

 
Two students died, multiple injured, some critical
 
"For the LORD comforts his people
and will have compassion on his afflicted ones." Isaiah 49:13

On Thursday, November 14, as the school day was getting started, another horrific mass shooting has occurred. At approximately 7:30am at Saugus High School, Santa Clarita, California campus, gunshots were heard, students were injured, and everyone was placed on lockdown during an active shooter event.
 
At this time, of the reported shot, there are 2 students dead, some in critical condition, and several others injured. Countless number of students, faculty, and staff have been traumatized as well as their families who once again stand in fear of their child’s safety.
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Early Thursday morning, within hours of the shooting, Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) has been invited by Pastor Joseph Beran, Bethlehem Lutheran SCV (Santa Clarita Valley) Church in Santa Clarita, California to bring the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs to be with those devastated by the tragic event.
 
Arriving on Friday, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Aaron (St. John’s – Napa, California), Micah (Light of the Valley – Elk Grove, California), Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California), Lois (First Good Shepherd – Las Vegas, Nevada), and Ruthie (LCC Staff) and their teams will be present throughout the community to bring comfort and compassion to students, faculty, families, and the first responders who serve them.

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.
 
Please help LCC as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need. We know that comfort is needed to help this devastated community and the first responders who serve them.
 
Please support us by prayer and if you are so moved, help us with travel expenses.

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LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Deployed to Fort Dodge Iowa to Bring Comfort to the Community After a Tragic Death of LCMS Pastor Allen Henderson

10/8/2019

 
Following an invitation after the tragic passing of Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Pastor Allen Henderson last week in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams deployed on Friday, October 4 to St. Paul Lutheran School to comfort the grieving staff, students, and community.
 
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were invited by Principal Barbara Kozisek and Rev. Keith Haney, Assistant to the President, Missions, Human Care and Stewardship in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Iowa District West.

 

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Pastor Henderson was described as not only a pastor to his congregation but also a friend to many. He was also the chaplain for the Fort Dodge Police, Webster County Sheriff’s Department, District 7 Iowa State Patrol, and the Fort Dodge Fire Department.
 
On Friday morning a convoy of police cars, ambulances and fire trucks with lights flashing traveled to St. Paul Lutheran School where a chapel service about Pastor Henderson was held for the students and faculty along with a special half-staff flag ceremony in his honor. Throughout the day, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs visited the classrooms and met the staff and parents. The K-9s also visited the local fire station and first responders.The following LCC K-9 teams served in Fort Dodge: Eddie (Peace Lutheran - Grand Island, Nebraska), Gideon (St. Michaels – Bloomington, Minnesota), Joanna (Christ Lutheran – Lincoln, Nebraska), Katie (Trinity Lutheran – Fremont, Nebraska), and Nicodemus (The Rock – Seward, Nebraska).

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Late afternoon, the K-9s were stationed at the visitation for Pastor Henderson. It was evident that Pastor Henderson was very well thought of and had benefited many people in and near the community of Fort Dodge. In addition to the congregation and general public, many police, fire department personnel and first responders came to give their respects to Pastor Henderson and his family. The K-9s greeted the attendees as they moved through the visitation line.
 
On Saturday morning, the K-9s were present at the church for Pastor Henderson's funeral service planned for one thousand people. More than 60 pastors from the district were in attendance, as were large groups of police and first responders. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers were on-site offering compassion and presence to all.  
 
Please join LCC in praying for Pastor Henderson’s family, the congregation and students, first responders, and all those within the community who grieve the passing of their beloved pastor and friend.

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LCC never goes where we are not invited and the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs NEVER charge those we serve. We pick up all of our travel, hotel, and meals costs. We also always put boots and paws on the ground within 24 hours (often fewer) from the time we get the invite.
DONATE – LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG FUND
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