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LCC K-9 Ministry "Top Dog" Training

9/26/2023

 
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Each LCC K-9 Ministry team has a leader who guides, motivates, encourages and manages the team.  This leader is known as Top Dog.  

Last week, twelve individuals traveled to Lutheran Church Charities in Northbrook, Illinois for Top Dog Training to gain understanding of their role, the Comfort Dog Ministry and to equip them as leader of their LCC K-9 Comfort Dog team.

What a blessing these teams will be as they look to provide comfort in their communities also expanding the reach of the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry nationally to bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.

Joanne August – St. Andrews, Park Ridge, Illinois
Cathy Beste - Island Lutheran, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Pastor Kevin Duff - Island Lutheran, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Lori Fuchs – St. Paul, Westlake, Ohio
Steve Fuchs - St. Paul, Westlake, Ohio
Dianna Garner - Christ the King, Memphis, Tennessee
Lori Howard – Christ Lutheran, Lincoln, Nebraska
Susan Holland - Christ Lutheran, Lincoln, Nebraska
Dan Salefski - Cornerstone, Carmel, Indiana
Faith Stephens - St. Paul’s, Janesville, Indiana
Robyn Bray - Our Savior, McKinney, Texas
Jamie Burow - Our Savior, McKinney, Texas
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In the Midst of Chaos Conference

9/25/2023

 
On Friday, September 22, Region VII Emergency Medical Services (EMS) held their In the Midst of Chaos Conference in Tinley Park, Illinois.

The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog® Ministry was on hand to meet and greet the conference attendees. Over 700 EMS personnel attended to learn and discuss how they can better serve those they encounter.

The following LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs brought comfort and compassion to all they met:  LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Eunice (LCC Staff), Levi (Immanuel - East Dundee, Illinois), Samson (Zion - Marengo, Illinois), LCC Kare 9®  Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff), and LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs In-Training Abednego, Damascus, Lazarus, Meshach, Samaria, Saul, and Zacchaeus.
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Benton Consolidated High School

9/19/2023

 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Esther & Jordan (Holy Cross - Collinsville, Illinois) visited Benton Consolidated High School to bring comfort to students and staff after three students were killed in a car accident over the weekend.

It’s so hard to comprehend the tragedy of young lives lost. We pray that our presence at BCHS provided some comfort as the students and staff are processing the deaths of the three students.
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Hillcrest High School

9/19/2023

 
On Tuesday, September 19, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Michael (LCC Staff), and LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, Illinois.

The Comfort Dogs were requested to help students and staff deal with the shooting of a freshman after the Homecoming Football game on Friday, September 15. Sadly, the student did not survive the shooting.

Staff and students gathered in the library to receive mercy and compassion from the presence of the Comfort Dogs.
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LCC K-9 Ministry Welcomes Newest Puppies: Gethsemane and Glory

9/12/2023

 
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The LCC K-9 Ministry welcomed two new puppies to our training facility at Northbrook, Illinois, last week. The puppies are named Gethsemane and Glory.
 
Gethsemane and Glory will begin their journey training to be an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog. Through time, patience, repetition, consistency, love, and guidance from the volunteers who help train them, one day, Gethsemane and Glory will serve as a bridge to reach those who are suffering or in need.
 
Gethsemane and Glory are already a delight to have as part of the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs in training. We ask that you keep the volunteer apprentice trainers and these new puppies in your prayers, asking for God’s continual guidance and encouragement as Gethsemane and Glory begin this new journey.
Gethsemane
Matthew 26:38
"Then he said to them, 'My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.'"
 
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Glory
John 1:14
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
 
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Emergency Site Visit - 1st Lutheran School, Fort Smith, Arkansas

9/11/2023

 
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Last week, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog® Ministry received an emergency site visit request from the principal at 1st Lutheran School, Fort Smith, Arkansas, after the heartbreaking and unexpected death of Rebecca Stout, a single mother of three of their elementary school students. Rebecca was also a teacher's assistant with their school's three-year-old class. The Comfort Dogs were requested for Rebecca's three sons, the staff, and the other students as they processed the shock of her loss.

Last Wednesday, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Daniel  (Immanuel - Joplin, Missouri) and his handlers traveled  to be there for Rebecca's three sons and the school. Daniel spent much time with the three boys and some 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade classes.

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On Friday, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Persis (King of Kings - Glenpool, Oklahoma), traveled to spend time with Rebecca's sons and visit the other classes. Becca's young sons made the special request to have Persis and Daniel with them on Monday for their mother's funeral. LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Persis and Daniel were right there with them, a comforting, loving, and safe presence as they said their goodbyes.

The comfort, calmness, and love that Daniel and Persis provided helped them as they processed the news of Becca's passing. It will be a long road ahead for all as the children come to understand the fullness of their mother's passing. Daniel and Persis will travel back to 1st Lutheran School to help in any way they can when needed.

We keep Rebecca's sons and their aunt in our prayers, who will now care for them, for God's love, protection, and guidance as they move forward.
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Visitation for Rolling Meadows Firefighter Jacek Brylewski

9/11/2023

 
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Rolling Meadows Firefighter Jacek Brylewski, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 24, 2023. He was the loving father of five young children: Owen, Myles, Archer, Violet, and Emma.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog® Ministry was asked to be at Firefighter Brylewski's visitation to share much-needed comfort and love for the first responders and their families who attended. LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Tobias (Lord of Glory - Grayslake, Illinois) and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog In Training Galilee were there to offer a safe, quiet, and comforting place for those who attended the visitation.

Jacek's light shone brightly in the lives of all who knew him, and his legacy as a dedicated and caring Firefighter/Paramedic with the Rolling Meadows Fire Department will remain in their hearts.

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Elmhurst University

9/11/2023

 
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LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Jael (Trinity - Hobart, Indiana), Michael (LCC Staff), Samson (Zion - Marengo, Illinois), and Tobias (Lord of Glory - Grayslake, Illinois) along with their compassionate handlers spent time at Elmhurst University last week following the sudden death of a student. Dylan was an accomplished scholar and an elite runner. Most of all, he was kind, respectful, and fun. May God comfort all who mourn his loss.
 
This is a moment shared by Michael’s handlers:
"A young man came up to us and asked if he needed an appointment. We said no, we are here for you.  He sat down and I had Michael go to him. He looked troubled and Mary asked, how he was doing? The tears flowed and he said, he was angry. We talked for a while. He had come in with three other guys who moved off to the side. I love that they knew he needed time alone.

He cried, told his story, shared stories of Dylan, and petted Michael. One of the things he said multiple times was 'Why him? Why not me?' After a while he had calmed down and seemed to be less stressful. We reminded him to be gentle with himself and allow himself to mourn."


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LCC K-9 Ministry Responds with Compassion Following Shooting at Choctaw High School Football Game in Oklahoma

8/29/2023

 
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On Friday, August 25, a horrible tragedy took place at Choctaw High School's football game against Del City in Choctaw, Oklahoma. A 16-year-old student from Del City High School, Cordae Carter, was killed in a shooting, and four people were injured. So many young people, families, and school staff were there when the shooting happened.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs from Oklahoma and Texas responded after an invite from the Principal at Choctaw High School to help the students as they process the shock, fear, and loss of Friday’s shooting.

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LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Miriam (Emmanuel - Kingfisher, Oklahoma), Persis (King of Kings - Glenpool, Oklahoma), and Rufus (St. Mark - Edmond, Oklahoma) were at Choctaw High School on Monday and were joined on Tuesday by LCC K-9 Dogs Joy (Gloria Dei - Houston, Texas) and Triton (Messiah - Plano, Texas) to provide additional assistance and comfort to the students.
 
The responding LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers greeted the students as they arrived in the morning and spent time with the students, counselors, and staff throughout the day, providing a calming, loving, and comforting presence wherever they were needed. The teams also spent time visiting with the ROTC students, who were a great help during the tragedy on Friday.

The teams carried with them the hope and love of Jesus to share with the students and staff. We are thankful that they could “Be There” for this hurting community.

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After the visit today at Choctaw High School, the Comfort Dogs spent time with the hardworking and dedicated first responders at the Choctaw Fire Department, who had responded with care and skill to the shooting on Friday.
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We lift up in prayer the family of Cordae Carter who is suffering his loss and for all the students, family, and community who are processing their grief and shock. May God’s light, love, and hope guide them through.
LCC's 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.
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Emergency Site Visit - Visitation for Joe Wetherell

8/29/2023

 
Last week, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog® Ministry received an Emergency Site Visit request to be at the visitation for Joe Wetherell, father of three young children who died unexpectedly a week ago on Sunday. He was only 34 years old. LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Charity (Brookfield - Brookfield, Wisconsin), Dora (Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee - Milwaukee, Wisconsin), Mary (St. Paul's - Janesville, Wisconsin), and Rhoda (Prince of Peace - Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin) were present in Jefferson, Wisconsin, to be with Joe Wetherell’s family and friends as they said goodbye.

A few years ago, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Eve (Permanently Deployed Serving the Saints), Jacob (Permanently Deployed Serving the Saints), Hannah (LCCS Staff), and Rhoda were at the funeral of another family member who lost her son. She kept and carries Hannah’s business card in her wallet. When her nephew Joe passed away, she remembered how much having the Comfort Dogs at her son’s visitation meant to her and her family. She used the contact information on Hannh’s card to reach out to the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. She helped the family to arrange this request for Joe Wetherell’s family.

Please keep Joe’s wife, three children, family, and friends in your prayers as they continue to grieve his loss in their lives. We pray for God’s light, strength, and reassurance to guide them through.
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