LCC received a request from Pastor Bill Yonker of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in East Dundee, Illinois, to help support the school's 4th-grade teacher after her husband suffered a stroke. Recently, a tragedy happened to one of our school teachers and her family here at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in East Dundee, Illinois. Chad Pieper, 49-year-old husband of our 4th grade teacher, Shelly Pieper, had a massive stroke while at a school basketball tournament in Peoria, Illinois. For the last three weeks, Shelly and Chad have been in Peoria at the hospital. Chad‘s recovery has been very slow-going to the point where they have not even been able to transport him back to our home area hospital. Shelly and Chad have four children. Their oldest son is out of college, their second son is in college, their daughter is a senior in high school getting ready to go to college, and their third son is an eighth grader at Immanuel. Twice, Chad has been admitted to the ICU in Peoria and continues to need advanced care for his recovery and rehabilitation. Immanuel, church, and school, as well as a neighboring church are seeking funds and assistance for Chad‘s hospital stay and future care. If you are able to contribute any support to past hospital bills or future rehabilitation and healthcare, the family and our church and school would be so grateful for the blessings you could give. Please prayerfully consider this request, and I also ask that you would offer prayers of comfort, peace, and future hope for the Pieper family. Yours in Jesus, Pastor Bill Yonker Immanuel Lutheran Church and School East Dundee, Illinois Please prayerfully consider donating to help the Pieper family in their time of need. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated and would go a long way in easing their burden. Let's come together to support this family in need. LCC received a request from Vicar Nathan Linehan of First Lutheran Church in Yuba City, California, to help a devoted volunteer pay property taxes to keep his home. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ! Our small church in Northern California touches over 1,000 people each week with food. It is only possible with the sacrifice of time from our amazing volunteers from the community. One of those volunteers is a disabled gentleman who contributes a minimum of 30 hours a week to cooking and food distribution. He has had many surgeries, but the most recent is a double fusing of his back last week. It has come to our attention that he may lose his house due to back property taxes, which are around $4,000. He and his wife also provide housing to their daughter and her family. In addition, he also suffers from Guillain-Barre syndrome. His dedication to the food programs and God's work in the community is beyond description. Please help us keep his family in their home. Please prayerfully consider donating to help First Lutheran's devoted volunteer and his family keep their home. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated and would go a long way in easing their burden. Let's come together to support this family in need.
LCC received a request from Pastor Chuck Ridley of Fishers of Men Lutheran Church in Sugar Land, Texas, to help Becky, a mother of two, get back on her feet. Becky’s mother, Nancy, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2024, just ten days shy of her 76th birthday. Becky had been her mom’s full-time caregiver for the past six years, so she had not been working a regular paying job. Nancy had hip surgery a few years ago and needed surgery on the other hip, so she had been very limited in her mobility for quite some time, requiring Becky and her two daughters to move in and take care of her. Nancy was a registered nurse her whole life and always cared for everyone else, even providing for her daughter and granddaughters as they cared for her daily physical needs. Becky is now scrambling to make ends meet for herself and her daughters. In addition to cremation costs, she has regular monthly bills to take care of with no income now. $5,000 would go a long way in helping Becky in this time of unexpected loss and grief. Please help this mother of two get on her feet as soon as you are able. Peace in Christ, Pastor Chuck Ridley Fishers of Men Lutheran Church Sugar Land, Texas Please prayerfully consider donating to help Becky and her family get back on their feet. Any contributions towards helping her with current expenses would be greatly appreciated and would go a long way in easing their burden. Let's come together to support this family in need. Thanks to your generous donations, a dedicated Spanish-speaking pastor has relocated to Illinois to serve the local community. Your support will enable him to bring comfort, guidance, and hope to those in need, making a positive impact on the lives of many. LCC received an update and request from Rev. Jorge Mazariegos of Vida y Fe/Life & Faith Church in West Dundee, Illinois. Dear Friends, We wanted to give an update on Pastor Juan Aguilar and his wife Zarina, who made their move from Nebraska to Illinois the first week of February. They have been able to settle in well and are very excited to start serving the Lord at Vida y Fe Church. Unfortunately, during their move, they had issues with their only car, whose transmission had failed. Due to the financial situation of the church and the fact that they just moved, they are not able to afford to fix the car. They have been quoted the price of $3,900 to fix his transmission. Pastor Juan and his wife are people who have a humble and serving heart and deeply desire to be able to spread the love and message of God's word. Due to this, we ask that you consider our petition to help him be able to fix his car. Thank you, and may God bless you. Rev. Jorge Mazariegos Vida y Fe/Life & Faith Church West Dundee, Illinois BE THERE with LCC to support Maui families and provide hope for those who have lost everything. The wildfires in Maui in August last year caused widespread devastation, displacing approximately 12,000 people and leading to the loss of over 3,000 homes, businesses, and land. The impact of these fires goes beyond just physical damage, as they have also caused a loss of identity, heritage, and a loss of ohana (family) for the affected communities. Family Loses Everything in Maui Fires Kayanna Bayly, a disabled single mom, and her 12-year-old autistic son, Blake, lost everything in the Maui fires and have been struggling to find a stable home, moving from hotel to hotel. Thanks to our partnership with Makai Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity focused on rebuilding Maui after the deadly wildfires, Christ Lutheran Church and School, and Pastor Jeff Schrank in Phoenix, Arizona, we have the opportunity to help them get re-established in Phoenix. They have landed in an apartment and have two beds but are missing furniture, clothing, and basic needs. They are currently waiting for FEMA help for rent, which won't come until April, and will not meet their total rent expense. Let's come together to support this family in need and make their transition to a new home a bit easier. Lutheran Church Charities is partnering with Faith Lutheran Church in Carpentersville, Illinois, to open a third Hospitality House. The congregation made the decision to use their parsonage to provide housing for an out-of-state family in need. The father has severe complications from Covid and needs a double lung transplant, and the nearest hospital that can perform the procedure is in Chicago. In order to be eligible for the surgery, the family must live within 50 miles of the hospital. The family, Mr. and Mrs. Jensen and their five adopted children, are devout Christians who have always been generous and sacrificed for others. They are now in need of assistance and are relying on their Christian family to help them during this season of life. This partnership between Lutheran Church Charities and Faith Lutheran Church is a wonderful example of how communities can come together to support those in need. How You Can BE THERE for the Family Faith Lutheran Church is a very small congregation that is doing as much as possible to make the Hospitality House ready for the family. They have been working hard to make progress by connecting with local organizations for donated supplies and services and hosting fundraisers while church members contribute their own resources to make this house a welcoming home. Despite their efforts, the church is struggling with the cost of supplies needed for repairs. They are now seeking financial contributions from generous donors like you to continue their mission. Their goal is to raise $2,000 to install new flooring in the kitchen, bathrooms and living room. Please join us in supporting Faith Lutheran by making a financial contribution and be a part of this great ministry. Your support will go a long way in making the Hospitality House a welcoming home for the Jensen family. Please consider making a donation today and help Faith Lutheran Church continue their important work. Let's come together as a community and make a difference in the life of this family in need! Thank You to the Helpers
Lutheran Church Charities extends its heartfelt gratitude to Faith Lutheran Church for their unwavering commitment to answering God's call to help this family in need. We commend the pastor, church members, and Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) from Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Frankfort, and McHenry County for their hard work in restoring the home to a livable condition. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Inland Consultation for providing free mold and mildew testing services to ensure the safety of the family. Thank you for your selfless acts of kindness and generosity. LCC received a request from Pastor Bryan A. Reeves of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Richton Park, asking for help in assisting the Nichols family during their time of need
Please prayerfully consider donating to help the Nichols family. Any contributions towards repairing their roof would be greatly appreciated and would go a long way in easing their burden. Let's come together to support this family in need.
LCC received a request from Pastor Hesham Shehab of Salam Christian Fellowship Lombard, Illinois, to help provide a reliable vehicle for a refugee Sudanese family. Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
We are writing to you on behalf of a Christian Sudanese family who urgently needs your help. They are refugees who came to the United States a few months ago after fleeing Sudan for their faith. They have seven children who have witnessed unimaginable horrors and suffered great trauma. They are grateful for the opportunity to start a new life in this country, and they appreciate the assistance and support they have received from various organizations and individuals. However, they are still facing many challenges and difficulties in their resettlement process. One of the most pressing needs they have is a car. A car would make a huge difference in their lives. It would enable them to access essential services, such as health care, education, and employment. It would also allow them to participate more fully in the life of their local church and community. It would give them a sense of dignity, independence, and mobility. We hope that you will join us in this mission and help this family experience the love and grace of God through your generosity and kindness. Thank you for your consideration. May God bless you. Pastor Hesham Shehab Salam Christian Fellowship Lombard, Illinois If you have a running car to donate, please contact LCC at (866) 455-6466 or prayerfully consider donating towards the family's vehicle fund. LCC received a request from Pastor Jorge Mazariegos, Vida y Fe Evangelical Lutheran Church, West Dundee, Illinois: Dear friends, We are asking for your financial support for our dear friend and community volunteer, Sam. Sam helps provide for her mom and two younger siblings. They have come into financial trouble within the last few months and were unexpectedly evicted from their home. They are living in a hotel for now. Sam and her mother are the only ones in the family who can work, so they cannot afford the hotel long-term. At this time, her dad is seeking employment after being on long-term disability for the past year and a half. They have been looking for housing since they were displaced, but given many of the potential living options will not be available to them until early November so they are stuck with the costs of hotel rates while they try and put together money for a deposit. They are in a one-room hotel with two beds while her brother sleeps on an air mattress. They hope to find a home soon but still need $1,000 to provide safe housing for their family. Thank you for your prayers and for considering contributing to Sam’s family. In Christ, Pastor Jorge Mazariegos Vida y Fe Evangelical Lutheran Church LCC received a request for assistance from Pastor Hesham Shehab of Salam Christian Fellowship in Lombard, Illinois: Dear Friends, We need rent assistance for Mo, a new convert from Islam who was called to faith in Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, irrespective of the hostile environment to the Gospel he lives in. Mo is a Jordanian American. He was born on the south side of Chicago, home to hundreds of thousands of Palestinian and Jordanian immigrants. Many are radicalized by extremist Islamic organizations and mosques that work against the integration of Muslim immigrants into the American culture. Mo attends our Bible study that is held during the week on the south side of Chicago. A year ago, Mo had experienced a stroke, coma, and paralysis that confined him to a wheelchair. After Mo was baptized in December 2022, when he needed his family most, he was ostracized for his new faith and left to face the difficulties in life alone. Mo has two little kids whom he loves dearly and tries to be a good father who would teach them the Christian faith. Salam Christian Fellowship and the supporting local LCMS churches are the only institutions that help Mo spiritually and in other ways. Right now, Mo is behind in his rent and needs $2,000 before SSI benefits kick in and help him until he recovers from the stroke and gets a job. Please show the love of Christ to our new brother and donate generously to this cause. In Christ, Rev. Hesham Shehab |
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