 St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, Illinois, has started offering piano lessons at the church in hopes of building a Parish Music Conservatory that brings together people of all ages to share in the joy of music. Pastor Bob Etheridge (pictured) contacted LCC for support in sustaining this wonderful initiative.
Our dedicated piano teacher, passionate about sharing her love for music, needs a reliable vehicle to facilitate her travel to and from lessons. A small, safe, and drivable passenger vehicle, preferably a hatchback, would greatly enhance her ability to serve our community effectively. With a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain insurance, she is eager to get started! If anyone has a vehicle they would like to donate or want to financially contribute to help her afford a vehicle, it would greatly benefit our ministry. Peace, Pastor Bob Etheridge St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Schaumburg, Illinois By donating a vehicle or contributing financially towards this cause, you can play a crucial role in supporting St. John's ministry. Your generosity will not only assist their teacher but will also have a ripple effect, allowing them to reach more families and individuals eager to experience the joy of music. Click on the button below to contribute financially or contact LCC at (866) 455-6466 if you have a running car to donate.  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 invites you to join us as we assist First Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois, and two other ministry partners, in ministering to new refugees.
The three inner-city ministries are working together to create a store where the new refugees in Chicago can shop for items they need at no cost, such as gently used clothing, shoes, backpacks, toys, small household items, and luggage. This would be an excellent opportunity for an individual, a church, or any church group to hold a drive to collect the items. We ask that you fill out a Non-Monetary Donation Available form once you have the items ready for donation. CLICK HERE to fill out a Non-Monetary Donation Available form. Please call John at 224-373-0083 or Dianna at 847-287-6624 so we can assist you with delivering the items to the store.  Kathy O’Day, Lutheran Church Charities Director of Disaster Response, received an urgent financial assistance request from Tim Richter, Director of Christian Education (DCE) at Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, to purchase basic living items needed for very low-income community members in Harlem Heights recovering from the destruction of their homes from Hurricane Ian. Debra Mathinos, Chief Programs Officer of Harlem Heights Community Center, made the initial request for assistance to Zion Lutheran Church, one of their very involved community partners for the past nine years.
Your Donations Will Help 40 – 50 Families in Need! Lutheran Church Charities is partnering with Zion Lutheran Church to use your financial donations to purchase microwaves, crockpots, hot plates, mini refrigerators, card tables, and chairs for at least 40-50 families. This will allow families to cook simple meals, have a place to sit and eat, and for children to do homework as they try to live as best they can in their gutted homes with minimal functional electrical outlets. Zion Lutheran Church will purchase the needed items from local businesses. Tim Richter and Jan Boerman, L.E.R.T. leader from Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisle, Illinois, who is still serving in Florida, will deliver these needed items to the Harlem Heights Community Center for family disbursement as soon as they can. Harlem Heights is a severely distressed community in South Fort Myers, with families living in poverty at twice the rate of the rest of Lee County in Florida. The average household income of a typical Harlem Heights family is less than $25,000/year. Demographically, this community is 71% Hispanic (from Haiti, Guatemala and El Salvador), 20% African-American, and 9% Caucasian. Within the boundaries of Harlem Heights, there are 350 single-family homes, 400 apartments, and more than 750 children. Ninety-five percent of the residents were employed in the service industry on Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island. Due to the hurricane, their jobs and means of support are now gone.  The Harlem Heights Community Center and its Foundation is a grassroots organization that works to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood by providing charitable outreach projects in the community with community partnerships. The foundation also operates the community center, early learning center, and school. They are heavily involved in serving this community and helping find resources to assist families in recovering from this devastating disaster. Beginning last week and continuing, four L.E.R.T. volunteers from Trinity Lisle are serving out of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida. Ed and Jan Boerman and Clay and Linda Arnold have been doing chainsaw work and helping homeowners salvage and pack belongings in their flooded homes.
If any L.E.R.T certified individual is interested in volunteering on their own to do muck-outs or chainsaw work, LCMS Disaster Response is still operating a base camp at Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida. It is planning to remain open until the second week of December. CLICK HERE for more information. Please prayerfully consider donating to help Lutheran Church Charities and Zion Lutheran Church help Harlem Heights families who are struggling and in need. Please continue to pray for the residents affected by Hurricane Ian as they face a long recovery process.
Posted: June 21, 2022 “How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?” 1 Thessalonians 3:9  Your faithful and generous donations have made this all possible! We are happy to share the good news that the final payment for the wheelchair-accessible van has been made. Just in time! Pastor Willig begins outpatient neuro-rehab this week and will be using the van on a consistent basis to get to his therapy sessions and many doctor appointments. CLICK HERE to watch the heartfelt message from Pastor Mark and Paula Willig – You are a blessing from God! 
The wheelchair-accessible van fund has been met. If you are so moved, please prayerfully consider donating to the Accessible Van Maintenance fund to help LCC and Friends in Christ continue to serve the Willigs. Your prayers and support are truly appreciated! Posted: May 24, 2022 $1,200 REMAINING – LET’S DO THIS! Lutheran Church Charities is assisting Friends in Christ Lutheran Church in Morris, Illinois, to help raise funds for an accessible wheelchair van for their pastor, Rev. Mark Willig. YOUR DONATIONS CAN HELP US ELIMINATE THIS FINANCIAL BURDEN!  Pastor Willig is working very hard on his rehab. The van has been a tremendous blessing to him and his wife, Paula. It will be used to travel to outpatient neuro-rehab when Pastor Willig is strong enough to consistently travel the distance to get there as well as many doctor appointments. Your donations have made a difference. We are so close to removing this financial burden for the Willigs! Posted: May 18, 2022 Accessible Van Helps Pastor Mark Willig Participate In Confirmation Sunday! $6,352 WILL PAY OFF THE VAN!   Pastor Willig was so happy to have the accessible van so that he could participate in Confirmation Sunday at Friends in Christ Lutheran Church. Pastor Willig shared, “It has been a half year of struggle to learn to talk, move, communicate and begin to walk. My involvement was limited, but I was able to be there and be a part of the confirmation for three young people this month.” Being there to bless the students he taught meant so much to him and his wife, Paula. Posted: May 10, 2022 “It means so much after spending my life as a pastor, to have the church and LCC donors support me like this. It is an amazing blessing!” Pastor Mark Willig HELP US ELIMINATE THIS FINANCIAL BURDEN!
Help LCC pay off the balance of the van for Pastor Willig, who has faithfully served others during his thirty-nine years in ministry. If you are so moved, please donate generously to help LCC and Friends in Christ serve the Willigs. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated!
 OVER THREE-FOURTHS OF THE WAY THERE – HELP US ELIMINATE THIS BURDEN! |
 | Darrell came to Christ the King Lutheran School 20 years ago as a 12-year-old student who struggled academically. He had many bad breaks in his short life that affected him in many ways. “Darrell’s dad brought him when he was in 5th grade because he was having issues in his school. The Lord worked a miracle in him while he was here and my student began to change. After a couple of months, he came around and was an honor student by the end of the year,” recalls Geri Brazeal. |
Darrell graduated with honors from eighth grade and went on to Mount Carmel High School (Chicago, Illinois) on a scholarship. After graduation, he went to Northern Illinois University to study psychology and education. His student loans and grandmother helped him with tuition. Unfortunately, while Darrell was still in college, his beloved grandmother passed away. He also lost his mom to drug overdose and witnessed his best friend get killed.
| “With your help, I can pursue my passion to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I will be able to provide group and individual therapy sessions to individuals and families in my community to help them learn how to cope with the various issues they are facing,” says Darrell. “Darrell will be a great asset to our community because he went through and understands many of the issues the families are experiencing. He has served as a mentor for many of our students. He is a blessing to the community. With your gift, he will be able to obtain the necessary training to come back and provide support for the young people in his parish,” says Pastor John Brazeal. |  |
Please prayerfully consider making a monetary donation to enable Darrell to pursue a Master of Social Work Degree and obtain his license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to serve his community.
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