On Tuesday, July 11, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Myra (St. Andrews – Park Ridge, Illinois) visited the Park Ridge Police Department, Illinois with her law enforcement handler to thank everyone for their service, and let them know that they are in our prayers.
 
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalm 41:1

On Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) attended the visitation and funeral for Olivia, who passed away unexpectedly. Olivia was the wife of a fallen law enforcement officer. One of her daughters, Maya, was scheduled to be at C.O.P.S. Kids Camp the week of the funeral. Instead of attending Kids Camp, Police Ministry Dog Shiloh went to be with Maya and her family. Other friends of Maya's from Kids Camp also came from Wisconsin to Illinois to be with her.
 
"I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you." John 14:18

On Monday, July 8, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) visited the Kane County Sheriff's Office in St. Charles, Illinois. New deputies, who were sworn-in were offered God's blessings by K-9 Shiloh's law enforcement handler as they begin their work in service to others.
 
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." Matthew 5:9

LCC K-9 Police Ministry teams had the honor of helping with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) Kids Camp from Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, July 11 in Wisconsin.
 
C.O.P.S. hosts the annual event to bring together surviving children and spouses of law enforcement officers, who died in the line of duty from across the country. The camp involves many activities and sharing experiences to help support the survivors as they work to rebuild their shattered lives.
 
LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dogs Candace (LCC staff), Charity (Brookfield Lutheran – Brookfield, Wisconsin), Eve (St. John – Lombard, Illinois), Julia (King of Glory – Elgin, Illinois), Nigel (LCC staff) and Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) served in various ways throughout the week. They welcomed survivors on arrival, and comforted them during counseling sessions and other activities at camp.
 
Please remember the survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, and other first responders, in your prayers.

On Tuesday, June 18, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Julia (King of Glory – Elgin, Illinois) visited the DuPage County (Illinois) Sheriff's Office to bring comfort and thank everyone for their service!

On Tuesday, June 18, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dogs Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) and Julia (King of Glory – Elgin, Illinois) responded to the Downers Grove (Illinois) Police Department for a special debriefing.

A veteran police officer there had passed away unexpectedly on June 16, and the LCC K-9 Police Ministry teams were blessed to offer comfort to everyone at the gathering. The teams also visited with those who were working in the department, and couldn't attend the meeting.

On Wednesday, June 19, K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh returned to the police department to spend some time with additional staff and friends who could not be there the previous day.

Despite their grief, these dedicated public servants continue their work in the service and protection of others. Please keep them in your prayers.

On Saturday, June 15, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Nigel (LCC Staff) visited with emergency room staff, Chicago Fire Department paramedics, private ambulance service paramedics, and Chicago police officers (10th District) at Mt. Sinai Hospital, a level 1 trauma center. The visit was part of a pilot program to help reduce stress among first responders, and it was a blessing to bring some comfort to them!

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Matthew 25:40​

On Wednesday, June 12, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Mahlah (Our Savior – Milford, Illinois) visited the Watseka Public Library for story time. The children also read books to Mahlah, and spent time making bracelets. It was a wonderful time with many new friends!

On Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior - Dixon, Illinois) attended the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) Walk Midwest in St. Charles, Illinois.
 
Friends and family members of fallen law enforcement officers gathered to walk in memory of heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service and protection of others.
 
Comfort and encouragement was offered to everyone in attendance at this emotional remembrance event.

On Wednesday, June 5, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) went to meet Illinois Special Olympics athletes in Rock Falls, Illinois.
 
Members of law enforcement gathered with the athletes to complete the torch run for the Rock Falls to Sterling leg of the torch journey, and encouragement was offered to everyone present.
 
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11