LCC received a thank you note from Sally Hover, Immanuel Bartlett, Illinois (LCC’s ministry partner).  Thank you so much for everything you do to get food into the right hands. I thought I would share with you the extension of your ministry that perhaps isn't seen behind the scenes.
My parents are here with me from Southern District, Immanuel Lutheran, Bossier City, Louisiana. They are in their late 80s and sometimes wonder what God still has intended for them while so much has been taken away; vision, hearing, movement, and sometimes memory, etc. Mom rode with me to help pick up the boxes. She loves getting out for almost any reason. When we arrived home, both mom and dad helped package the banana muffins into individual Ziploc bags for distribution. This gave them a feeling of being useful and doing something for others. This morning we got up early and delivered them and the soup and other items to the Vineyard, where many homeless would have a chance to enjoy the bounty. Some non-perishables were saved back for February 2, which is the next day we will be providing breakfast and lunch for another 50 people. The trays will certainly be used. I will be happy to come to pick up the other case from your location if you would prefer, or of course, you are welcome at my home. Thank you so very much, Sally Hover The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Apprentice Trainers were greeted by an encouraging chalk message when they arrived at the East Dundee Training facility to get ready for a training class.  Lutheran Church Charities received a thank you note from Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans for a donation to help fulfill the high school's mission of providing a Christian education to students.  Lutheran Church Charities received a note of thanks from Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Mid-South District for the financial support LCC provided to help those affected by the tornadoes in East Tennessee. Please accept our gratitude for your gift to help those affected by the tornadoes in East Tennessee.
Sadly, several lives were lost and hundreds of structures damaged. While the LCMS congregations escaped with only minor damage, members and workers suffered significant destruction. Damage assessment is ongoing and reports are continuing to come in. Plans are currently underway to prepare for long-term recovery efforts. Thank you for the witness you have made. With contributions such as yours, we will be able to help our hurting communities with emergency food, clothing, shelter and other basic necessities. We appreciate your reaching out at a critical time of need with special assistance and concern. Your generosity will impact positively so many lives that have been disrupted and will certainly be a blessing to them. May God richly bless you for being a part of this important effort. Please keep our brothers and sisters in your prayers as they prepare to rebuild following this tragedy. In Christ, Angela Fowler Executive Director for Business and Finance The Mid-South District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Kathy O'Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, received a note of thanks from Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Mid-South District for the financial support LCC provided to help those affected by the tornadoes in East Tennessee.
Thank you for the witness you have made. With contributions such as yours, we will be able to help our hurting communities with emergency food, clothing, shelter and other basic necessities. We appreciate your reaching out at a critical time of need with special assistance and concern, Your generosity will impact positively so many lives that have been disrupted and will certainly be a blessing to them. May God continue to richly bless Lutheran Church Charities for the wonderful work you and your volunteers perform all over the country. Please keep our brothers and sisters in your prayers as they prepare to rebuild following this tragedy. In Christ, Angela Fowler Executive Director for Business and Finance LCC received a lovely note from a family who was a recipient of an LCC Heart of Mercy & Compassion. My mom died late last month and, subsequently, our family received a lovely plaque with notes from people involved in various ministries at Holy Cross (Collinsville, Illinois). This was such a kind gesture.
It really did mean a lot to my siblings, my dad and me that Holy Cross members would reach out to us and to Good Shepherd. I know my mom had a strong connection with the Comfort Dog Ministry and enjoyed following LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Esther (Holy Cross – Collinsville, Illinois) service to the community as chronicled on Facebook. Again, thanks to you all for reaching out to our family as Brothers and Sisters in Christ at a really tough time in our lives.
Ms. O’Day and the wonderful men on the Disaster Response team came to the house and were just wonderful in how they worked so hard and transformed it all beautifully. Ms. O’Day gave me the lovely quilt from the ladies in the church and I am so pleased from the moment she handed it to me. Larry [Zagorski] told me the ladies “sew and pray.” I can picture that in my mind. It makes for a nice picture, too – the ladies sewing and praying.
I want to thank the ladies and to again thank Larry and each one on the team. You did a splendid job. They came here through my niece’s church, Messiah Lutheran Church in Wilmington, North Carolina. May God bless you always! Trinity Lutheran Church – Taylorville, Illinois
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