Category: Families In Need

Together We Did It! Pastor Willig's Accessible Van Is Paid Off!

6/21/2022

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!

Pastor Mark Willig and his family are grateful for you and all your help. There is so much to learn and relearn.

"When Mark first had his stroke, he couldn't walk, talk, eat or even open his eyes. He has come so far in healing. He has relearned talking, eating, seeing, and is even relearning how to walk. We have been so blessed by all that you have done to support him on this journey. Thank you for your effective prayers and financial support that have helped so much along the way."

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!

DONATE — ACCESSIBLE VAN MAINTENANCE – FRIENDS IN CHRIST – MORRIS IL

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!

DONATE — Wheelchair Accessible Van – Friends in Christ – Morris IL

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!

Your generous donations continue to help us remove this financial burden.

The van will be used to travel to outpatient neuro-rehab when Pastor Willig is strong enough to consistently travel the distance to get there.

He continues to make progress every day and hopes to attend the Friends in Christ Confirmation Service this Sunday to personally bless the kids he taught.

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!

DONATE — Wheelchair Accessible Van – Friends in Christ – Morris IL

Help an Iraqi Refugee Bring His Wife to the United States

5/10/2022

LCC received the following request from Pastor Hesham Shehab, Salam Christian Fellowship, Lombard, Illinois:

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We are helping Raheem, 68, who was baptized two years ago to petition for his wife to come to the U.S. from Iraq, as well as filing for his U.S. naturalization.

The total fees needed are $935. I hope you could donate generously to help our new brother.

For Christ and His Kingdom,

Hesham Shehab
Pastor, Salam Christian Fellowship
Lombard, Illinois

DONATE — Iraqi Refugee Immigration Fees – CLMMA – Lombard IL

Urgent Financial Assistance Needed for Family of Nurse who Suffered a Stroke

4/19/2022

Update: LCC sent a check with your donations to pastor Michael Liese, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Brimfield, Illinois, in support of this family in need.

They are grateful and humbled by your generous donations and prayers.

On January 18, LCC received a request from Pastor Michael Liese, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Brimfield, Illinois, for financial assistance for a family in need that St. Paul is assisting:

Mark is a former Lutheran School teacher and principal, and his wife, Susan, daughter of a Lutheran pastor, is a nurse. They have two children.

On Sunday, January 9, Susan suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and required emergency surgery. After surgery, Susan seemed to have lost her ability to speak and suffered a loss of movement in her right arm. Mark will be Susan’s full-time caregiver during her long road to recovery and will not be able to work until she is better.

They will need financial assistance to cover extensive medical bills and mortgage, utilities, and household expenses of approximately $3,500 a month.

Lord have Mercy!

Pastor Michael Liese
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Brimfield, Illinois

Update: Since Susan’s stroke, Mark and his family have been struggling financially. Last week Mark learned that the insurance company is cutting off payment of medical and therapeutic treatments for Susan. Mark is appealing it, but that means the coverage will only be extended to April 26.

From then on, they will be relying on Mark’s part-time income, savings, and the gifts of others. Mark has applied for Social Security permanent disability, but that will not kick in for several months.

Please continue to pray for Susan’s restoration and healing and for the family as they struggle to care for and support her.

Thank you for your donations received so far. If you feel so moved, please prayerfully consider supporting Mark, a former church worker, and his family as they care for Susan.

DONATE — Nurse Financial Assistance Fund – St. Paul – Brimfield IL

Retired Pastor and Wife Lose Everything in Tennessee Wildfires!

4/12/2022

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2

Update: LCC sent a check with your donations to Pastor Ed Maanum of First Lutheran in Knoxville, Tennessee, in support of LCMS Pastor Emeritus Larry Rockemann and his wife Jean who lost their home in Sevierville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, March 30 due to wildfires.

They are overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity, and for including them in your prayers:

"Into our lives over these weeks, the Lord has poured gold: pure gold. You, our dear brothers and sisters, are that gold that He has poured into our broken hearts. Your words and hugs, your notes and emails, your boundless kindness and generosity--your help--it was all pure gold poured out on us by God through you."

CLICK HERE to read the full letter from Pastor Larry and Jean Rockemann.

LCMS Pastor Emeritus Larry Rockemann and his wife Jean lost their home in Sevierville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, March 30. Wildfires and unrelenting winds completely destroyed their home. Fortunately, they were not at home; however, nothing remains.

Tim Hetzner, LCC President/CEO, spoke with Rev. Rockemann about what happened and LCC will be working through his church, First Lutheran in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Pastor Ed Maanum, to provide Dollar Per Dollar support to help Rev. Rockemann and his wife.

In reflecting on his family's tragic loss, Rev. Rockemann shared the following while serving as a guest pastor: “'Loss.' 'Lost.' I had just preached on the Luke 15 gospel appointed for the Sunday before the fire. What the father 'lost' in the parable, Jesus told. What God lost in the beauty and preciousness of His creation, He lost us. He lost me. How did His heart feel when He experienced that loss? The answer is in a manger and upon a cross. 'In the fullness of time…' God's 'loss' is present upon the cross. The whole lot of it—the sum total of it—all of it—upon the cross. 'It is finished.'”

During his many years of ministry, Rev. Rockemann served at Concordia University Chicago, Illinois; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bristol, Connecticut; Vice-President of Student Services and Director of Placement, Concordia Seminary St. Louis, Missouri; Lutheran Life Communities, Arlington Heights, Illinois; and most recently, Director of Development and Church Relations for the Lutheran Heritage Foundation. He is well-known and well-loved for his pastoral heart and his public proclamation of God's Word.

Rev. Larry and Jean Rockemann touched thousands and thousands through the past decades, and the Holy Spirit gave the gift of faith to many through them. Now there is the opportunity to reach out to them as they put their lives back together, without any possessions, but the most important one—new life in Christ.

Please prayerfully consider donating to help these faithful servants through a difficult time of loss and rebuilding.

DONATE — ROCKEMANN WILDFIRE – FIRST LUTHERAN – KNOXVILLE TN

Only $13,525 Remaining! Your Donations Are Helping LCC to Pay off Wheelchair Accessible Van for Pastor Mark Willig

4/12/2022

OVER THREE-FOURTHS OF THE WAY THERE – HELP US ELIMINATE THIS BURDEN!

Your Donations Helped to Raise $47,475

$13,525 Still Needed to Pay Off Balance

Lutheran Church Charities is assisting Friends in Christ Lutheran Church in Morris, Illinois, to help raise funds for their pastor, Rev. Mark Willig, who had a stroke in December resulting in hemiplegia paralysis on one side of the body.

Your donations so far have helped with the down payment and greatly reduced the burden of the cost for the much-needed wheelchair accessible van with a ramp for transportation. The Willigs are financing the balance of $13,525 with an interest rate of 1.9%.

Your generous donations continue to help us remove this financial burden so that they can focus on Pastor Willig's recovery. Pastor Willig and Paula are extremely thankful to LCC donors for all of the prayers and generous donations received so far. Together, they trust in God’s healing hand, comfort, and strength during his long road to recovery.

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 during these challenging times. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated!

DONATE — Wheelchair Accessible Van – Friends in Christ – Morris IL

Your Donations Help a Grieving Family with Funeral Arrangements for Their Loved One

3/1/2022

Last week, LCC staff member, Deaconess Kathy O’Day delivered a $5,000 check for urgent funeral assistance to Pastor Duane Fluechtling at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton, Illinois, for a family that suddenly and unexpectedly lost their wife, mother, and grandmother hours after emergency surgery.

Deaconess O’Day and Pastor Fluechtling were also able to visit and minister to Mr. B. and two of their daughters at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The family is very thankful for LCC donors who willingly gave to assist with the unexpected funeral costs, as they did not have the means to pay for these on their own.

They shared many stories about their wife and mother, as well as tears, shock, and concerns for their family moving forward. All have a strong faith that God and their church families will surround them with care and carry them through this difficult time.

LCC is grateful for your donations that have come in so far. Please prayerfully consider continuing to donate to help LCC recover the urgent funeral expense assistance provided to this grieving family in need.

DONATE — Funeral Expense Assistance – St. Paul – Thornton IL

Immediate Funds Needed to Help a Grieving Family Cover Funeral Expenses after Sudden Death of Wife and Mother

2/22/2022

$5,000 Needed to Proceed with Funeral Services

LCC received an urgent request from Pastor Duane Fluechtling from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton, Illinois, for funeral expense assistance for a very active member who lost his wife suddenly and unexpectedly this week. She went to the emergency room with health concerns, had emergency surgery, and died several hours later of sepsis and organ failure.

This has been a shock and difficult loss to her husband, children, grandchildren, and congregation. The family does not have the means to pay for funeral expenses on their own. The church has helped with some of the cost, but the funeral home is postponing any services until they are paid $5,000, which will cover the balance owed.

If you are so moved, please donate generously to help LCC and St. Paul Lutheran Church assist this grieving family cover funeral expenses. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.

DONATE — Funeral Expense Assistance – St. Paul – Thornton IL

Rent Assistance Needed for an Attendee of Salam Christian Fellowship Who Has Been Homeless for a Year

2/15/2022

LCC received the following request from Pastor Hesham Shehab, Salam Christian Fellowship, Lombard, Illinois:

Dear Friends,

We have an urgent request! Ahmed, who has a mental illness, was approved for low-income housing at DuPage County through a miracle. Last week, Ahmed, still a Muslim, knelt at the cross and prayed to Jesus to intervene in his housing dilemma. This would be the end of his suffering, as he has been homeless for one year. Ahmed now sees the hand of Jesus in his life.

The security deposit for that apartment is $525, which is a one-time fee.

Please show the love of God to this neighbor who is very close to the waters of baptism.

In Christ,

Pastor Hesham Shehab
Salam Christian Fellowship
Lombard, Illinois

DONATE — Homeless Man Rent Assistance – CLMMA – Lombard IL

Your Donations Help Husband Care for His Wife Who Suffered a Stroke

2/8/2022

Last week, Pastor Michael Liese, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Brimfield, Illinois, and the church treasurer Brianna Hartley received a check with your generous donations that are making a difference in the life of a nurse who suffered a stroke. Susan is making some progress, but it is slow going and she will be moving to a long-term care facility to continue with her recovery. Her husband Mark will be unable to work while caring for her full-time.

Their need for help is great and ongoing. If you feel so moved, please prayerfully consider donating to help Mark provide for his family while he cares for his wife.

DONATE — Nurse Financial Assistance Fund – St. Paul Brimfield IL

Your Donations Help Four Siblings of Damari, Tragically Found Dead, Who Are Being Raised By Single Aunt

2/8/2022

Last week, LCC delivered a check of your donations to Rev. Jim Buckman, pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Lake Forest, Illinois. Faith Lutheran is supporting Damari's aunt, Delonya, by helping raise funds to care for Damari’s four siblings. Her brother is the children’s father. She is a single mother of two, ages 3 and 15, and a foster mother through Lutheran Social Services. Delonya has a strong faith and compassion for children who need a loving, caring home.

Pastor Jim Buckman shared with the church the story of Delonya and how, through the generosity of LCC's donors, they can provide the help she needs.

Jeff Chang, President of the Congregation, presented the check to Delonya on behalf of the congregation. He thanked LCC for their help and said Pastor Jeffrey Howell of St. Paul, Chicago, Illinois, has been in contact with Delonya, and all involved, to help with their continuing needs. Delonya thanked all for their support. Her cousin, Janice, and three of the Damari's siblings, Unique (age 5), Daniyah (age 3), and Josalind (age 8), were present to accept the generous gift.

After the service, LCC staff member Dianna Bonfield transferred boxes of food from Put Your Hands Together Food Distribution Ministry of Immanuel, Elmhurst, Illinois, to Delonya's car.

Arrangements are being made by LCC to deliver beds and dressers that Delonya needs for the children.

Thank you for your donations received so far to help Delonya. If you feel so moved, please prayerfully consider donating to continue to support Damari's aunt as she raises his four siblings.

DONATE — Single Foster Mom Fund – Faith Lake Forest IL

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Together We Did It! Pastor Willig's Accessible Van Is Paid Off!

$1,200 REMAINING – LET’S DO THIS!

YOUR DONATIONS CAN HELP US ELIMINATE THIS FINANCIAL BURDEN!

Accessible Van Helps Pastor Mark Willig Participate In Confirmation Sunday!

$6,352 WILL PAY OFF THE VAN!

“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.

Help an Iraqi Refugee Bring His Wife to the United States

Urgent Financial Assistance Needed for Family of Nurse who Suffered a Stroke

Retired Pastor and Wife Lose Everything in Tennessee Wildfires!

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2

Only $13,525 Remaining! Your Donations Are Helping LCC to Pay off Wheelchair Accessible Van for Pastor Mark Willig

OVER THREE-FOURTHS OF THE WAY THERE – HELP US ELIMINATE THIS BURDEN!

Your Donations Helped to Raise $47,475

$13,525 Still Needed to Pay Off Balance

Your Donations Help a Grieving Family with Funeral Arrangements for Their Loved One

Immediate Funds Needed to Help a Grieving Family Cover Funeral Expenses after Sudden Death of Wife and Mother

Rent Assistance Needed for an Attendee of Salam Christian Fellowship Who Has Been Homeless for a Year

Your Donations Help Husband Care for His Wife Who Suffered a Stroke

Your Donations Help Four Siblings of Damari, Tragically Found Dead, Who Are Being Raised By Single Aunt

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YOUR DONATIONS CAN HELP US ELIMINATE THIS FINANCIAL BURDEN!

Accessible Van Helps Pastor Mark Willig Participate In Confirmation Sunday!

$6,352 WILL PAY OFF THE VAN!

“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.

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2

OVER THREE-FOURTHS OF THE WAY THERE – HELP US ELIMINATE THIS BURDEN! Your Donations Helped to Raise $47,475$13,525 Still Needed to Pay Off Balance

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$1,200 REMAINING – LET’S DO THIS!

OVER THREE-FOURTHS OF THE WAY THERE – HELP US ELIMINATE THIS BURDEN!

Your Donations Helped to Raise $47,475

$13,525 Still Needed to Pay Off Balance