![]() Lutheran Church Charities Human Care ministry continues to support Trinity Klein Lutheran Church in Spring, Texas, and its Restoring Hope food pantry as the Houston metro region recovers from Hurricane Beryl. Last week, the church’s food pantry distributed food to 270 families, according to Restoring Hope director Lauren McCardell. “We are still seeing a higher than usual amount of people seeking food assistance,” she said. “We are grateful for all the donations, so we can continue to help those who are hurting and in need. We know we serve a God who is faithful.” The food pantry has low supplies or is out of staple items, including cereal, peanut butter, jelly, tuna, pasta, soup, Hamburger Helper, and other goods. Earlier this month, LCC Human Care organized a resupply of the food pantry, which ran out of goods and groceries after a surge in need. In response, LCC donors and some area grocery stores have contributed $8,800 of food, said Denise Snider, director of LCC Human Care ministry. Because of impacts and delays, their usual large food shipment will not arrive until the end of summer. Due to long-term power outages, many families have lost their food, and stores have been slow to reopen and restock their shelves. Additionally, many people have lost wages because their workplaces have remained closed without electricity. “There is still a great need to provide food support to the Houston metro area as they rebuild their lives,” Snider said. “We are grateful to all those who have donated, and we ask for your continued prayers and generous support to help people recover from the hurricane.” Thanks to donors like you, LCC will continue to BE THERE to provide mercy, compassion, presence, and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are struggling and in need along the Texas Gulf Coast. Your faithful prayers and kindhearted support are greatly appreciated by the many people affected by Beryl and those responding with help. Click the button to learn more about how LCC Human Care is providing assistance to families affected by Hurricane Beryl and other efforts. We are thrilled to report that one of our Human Care appeals has made a significant impact on a family in need. Through the generosity of our donors, the Nichols family was able to repair their roof, addressing a crucial need in their household. A recent update from the pastor highlights the positive effects of this support on the family. ![]() Greetings, Mr. Nichols's health is still very fragile, but he and his wife keep God at the center of everything they do. The generosity of the saints has allowed them to have the outside of their roof repaired, which has stopped the water from leaking into the kitchen. Thank you for all the support from the family of God to the Nichols family. We continue to ask you to pray for the family. God's blessings! Pastor Bryan A. Reeves Immanuel Lutheran Church Richton Park, Illinois Lutheran Church Charities Human Care and Disaster Response ministries continue to provide cleanup and recovery efforts across the Houston metro region, almost 10 days after Hurricane Beryl left a wake of debris and damage to homes (photo credit: Nancy Beckcom, Trinity Lutheran Church Tyler, Texas). More than 40 families from Trinity Klein Lutheran Church in Spring, Texas, have requested help for chainsaw assistance and debris removal after suffering significant tree and wind damage to their homes and vehicles. Hundreds of thousands of Houston area residents are still without power. In response, LCC President/CEO, Rev. Chris Singer coordinated the mobilization of the Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) from Trinity Lutheran Church in Tyler, Texas. ![]() The Disaster Response volunteers have been on the ground in Spring, Texas, and Tomball, Texas, cutting trees and limbs and clearing debris from 15 homes — with at least 26 more families lined up for assistance in the next two to three weeks, said Deaconess Suzanne Fingerle of Trinity Klein Lutheran. Last week, LCC Human Care organized a resupply of Trinity Klein Lutheran's food pantry, which ran out of goods and groceries after a surge in need. "Orphan Grain Train and other distributors have stood up to help fill the shelves for the church and community, and we are so thankful for their donations of food and supplies," said Denise Snider, director of LCC Human Care ministry. Currently, Trinity Klein Lutheran is serving 150 families (or roughly 1,000 people) per day — a 50 percent increase from normal demand, said Lauren McCardell, director of the food pantry. "We know families are beginning the long process of cleanup. In some cases, they are rebuilding their lives," LCC’s Snider said. "At such an important moment for them, we stand ready to offer emergency assistance, tangible goods, and most importantly, the comfort and hope found only in Jesus Christ.” The cleanup and recovery work started after Dan Reimer, interim executive director at Trinity Klein Lutheran asked LCC to provide assistance to Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) congregations and families around the Houston metro area. LCC is able to provide this assistance because generous donors and volunteers are willing to serve and give. But additional assistance to provide food, logistics, and home-to-home support and care is still strongly needed, Singer emphasized. "Any financial support you can offer will go directly to helping families in the Houston area," Singer said. Thanks to donors like you, LCC will continue to BE THERE to provide mercy, compassion, presence, and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are struggling and in need along the Texas Gulf Coast. Your faithful prayers and kindhearted support are greatly appreciated by the many people affected by Beryl and those responding with help. LCC never goes where we are not invited. |
We are reaching out to our community in a time of urgent need. The final step in preparing the house for the family to move in this weekend is the installation of kitchen countertops. Unfortunately, the company that was set to donate both the countertops and the installation services experienced a devastating loss in a fire, leaving us without the necessary supplies. Gratefully, we received a donation of the countertops and Faith Lutheran Church is diligently planning to have everything ready for the family's move-in. We are now seeking assistance to raise funds to extend the family's hotel stay until their home is fully move-in ready. Your support in this crucial moment will make a significant difference in helping this family transition into the Hospitality House. |
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