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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
 Lutheran Church Charities received the following proclamation from the CCSD 21 Board of Directors last night along with the City of Prospect Heights. and Red Cross.
A Message of Thanks from the Board of Education September 20, 2018 On July 18, 2018 hundreds of residents of the River Trails Condominium Complex lost their homes when a catastrophic fire broke out. Included among the residents impacted by the tragic fire were dozens of children attending Frost Elementary and Homes Middle Schools in CCSD 21. Out of the tragedy of the fire came an amazing display of community kindness and support. Municipalities, community agencies, and individuals came together to support those affected. Donations of time, clothing, supplies, and dollars flowed into the community in an hour of great need. For the dozens of CCSD 21 students and families left homeless after this tragic event, the support from community was critical in returning to stable living environments and ensuring readiness to return to school. From rehousing to medical and mental health support, and from donations of school supplies to ensuring the basic needs of living were met, the community came together and got it done. The Board of Education therefore extends the deep appreciation and admiration to all of the municipalities, community agencies, residents, faculty, and staff who stepped forward to provide comfort and support to those impacted by the River Trails Condominium Complex Fire. The collective action and support in the days and weeks after the fire eased an unimaginable burden and supported our students and their families in their recovery. With Sincere Gratitude, Phil Pritzker, President The Board of Education of CCSD 2 LCC received the following letter from the Northbrook Police Department on July 25, 3018:
Dear Lutheran Church Charities: Thank you for thinking of the members of the Northbrook Police Department and for dropping off the food recently. It was shared with the entire department. It was a very nice gesture and enjoyed by all. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and support. We remain committed to serving the community. Sincerely, Roger L. Adkins Chief of Police Northbrook Police Department  "..and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also - not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.." 1 Peter 3:21
Praise the Lord! Zayd became God’s child through baptism this past Sunday, June 10, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. Pastor John Brazeal thanks everyone for the prayers and assistance they have been giving Grandma Kenny and Zayd. Thank you for making it possible for him to stay at Christ the King where he learns about Jesus his Savior and how to be a disciple of Christ. After the service, Zayd said, “Please thank Jacob Comfort Dog and show him that I made it into God’s family.” After being abandoned by his mentally ill mother, third grader Zayd was placed in the care of his 80 year old great grandmother. Along with Christ the King, LCC has helped to raise money to assist her with tuition and school supplies, and the cost of raising a child to pay for food, clothing, medical care, and keeping Zayd in the nurturing Christian School at Christ the King. Zayd is very excited about becoming part of God's family and so are we. Through Principal Geri Brazeal, Zayd sent the following message to Tim Hetzner, LCC President / CEO: “When I get older, I will help you with all the jobs at Lutheran Church Charities and I want you to train me to have a Comfort Dog to help other people." LCC received the following email from Geri Brazeal, Principal, Christ the King Lutheran Church & School in Chicago, Illinois:
Dear Friends of Lutheran Church Charities and Jacob, I want to thank you for helping me. Pastor B [Rev. John Brazeal, Christ the King – Chicago, Illinois] said you guys bought me new clothes and also paid my tuition. I am happy I can stay at Christ the King. I also found out you bought me a birthday present. I can do my homework on my Google docs with it. I never ever had a Chrome Book before. Thank You. I would like you to pray for my mom so she gets better. I miss her. I would like you all to come to my baptism; I will let you know when my grandma comes back. My teacher will tell you, and bring LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Jacob and the other comfort dogs. Your friend, Zayd |
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