 Pastor Warren Schilf of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois, referred an elderly congregation member to the Palatine L.E.R.T. team for assistance with trimming overgrown shrubs, cutting hanging and dead tree limbs and weeding flower beds.
The following Palatine L.E.R.T. team members willingly served this past week: Immanuel, Palatine - Steve and Marilyn Kosmella, Steve MacKay Prince of Peace, Palatine - Jim and Karen Beckley, Richard and Bonnie Habegger, Tod and Kay Kruse St. Peter, Arlington Heights - Lois Lehman She was very grateful for their Christian care and help, as it is something she can no longer do for herself. It truly was a blessing and privilege to serve!
 On Saturday, September 10, LCC held a Basic LCMS L.E.R.T. training for new and recertifying team members at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois. The training was led by Deaconess Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response.
There were a total of 14 in attendance from the following teams or churches in Illinois: Concordia University Chicago - Church Worker Students St. John, Wheaton It is good to see how the disaster response ministry is continuing to grow with volunteers willing to share the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ in service to those suffering and in need.
This past week, Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) chainsaw volunteers Alan Holm and Ron Jones felled a split tree and trimmed dangerous hanging limbs on the grounds of their church, Shepherd of the Hills in McHenry, Illinois. Pastor Tom Rogers was very appreciative of their willing service to make the grounds safe for all.
 The St. Peter Lutheran Church, Schaumburg, Illinois Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) again was busy this weekend helping the property manager at St. Peter’s spruce up the church grounds in preparation for their upcoming 175th anniversary, scheduled for October 1. This workday provided a training opportunity for new team members. The following L.E.R.T. team members felled and cut two dead trees, trimmed low-hanging limbs in the cemetery, and disposed of all brush and limb cuttings: Marge Behrens, Christine Carlson, Missy Dieckmann, Sean Freres, Nate Graf, Ken and Vicki Kiviranta, Bob and Barb Royce, and Laurie Truedell. Their hard work is greatly appreciated for making the cemetery safe for visitors and completing ground preparations for the upcoming church anniversary celebration.
 Last week, Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, Anna Piro, St. John, Wheaton, Illinois, Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) leader, and Marty Johnson, LCC/LCMS L.E.R.T. Chainsaw Instructor, were invited to speak to graduate students of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute of Wheaton College. They presented information on LCMS disaster response, L.E.R.T. team structure and deployment, and what our faith-based response looks like as we serve those in need. The students were also able to tour St. John Wheaton’s L.E.R.T. equipment trailer.
Jamie Aten, HDI Executive Director, and Joy Lee, HDI Program Administrator expressed their appreciation to all for the information, willingness to share experiences, and knowledge, and for answering many questions. It was good to hear the students' interest and ideas as they learn how to serve those in need in a variety of ways.
 The St. Peter, Schaumburg, Illinois Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T) worked on their church grounds this past weekend.
They felled, cut, and removed four large 75-year-old trees that were diseased, showing hollow trunks and posing a danger of falling. These trees were located in the grove, where children play at recess, and the church uses for gatherings. Pastor Jerry Hays expressed his appreciation for making the grounds safe for school and in preparation for the upcoming 175th Anniversary celebration. The team will also remove damaged trees and trim hanging limbs in their cemetery in the coming weeks. Palatine (Illinois) L.E.R.T. Team Helps a Very Disabled Member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine Clean Up Her Yard  Last week, the Palatine Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) helped a very disabled member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois, clean up her yard of overgrown trees and brush. She was very grateful for all of the hard work done, but especially for the mercy and compassion of Christ shown to her. Her thank you was extended to the following L.E.R.T. volunteers: Immanuel, Palatine – Steve MacKay Prince of Peace, Palatine – Jim Beckley, Richard & Bonnie Habegger, Todd & Kay Kruse, Todd Sloan, Dede Thut Volunteers will also return this week to finish a few more projects for her.
L.E.R.T. Volunteers Make Immanuel Lutheran Church's in Dundee, Illinois, Grounds Safer  On Saturday, the following Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) volunteers cut and cleared four large, twisted, and split trees and multiple hanging limbs over a walking path from the property around Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dundee, Illinois. More importantly, the team was able to use this workday as training for newer cutters to gain some experience in cutting and felling trees that were severely storm damaged. Immanuel, Dundee - Matt Flynn, Terry Fuelling, Ginnie Goyer, Doug & Kelley Hoyt Prince of Peace, Palatine - Jim Beckley, Chris Johnson Pastor Younker from Immanuel, East Dundee, greatly appreciated their willingness to serve and hard work in making the grounds safer.
Immanuel, Belvidere, Illinois, L.E.R.T. Chainsaw Volunteers Help a Homeowner with Tree Removal After Recent Storms After church, a visitor to Immanuel, Belvidere, Illinois, asked if they knew anyone that could help with removing a tree in her yard that was damaged from recent storms, as she did not have the means to take care of it on her own.
Lutheran Early Response Team (L.E.R.T.) chainsaw volunteers Steve McElroy, Wes Johnson, Carl Jurgens, and Dick Staskal took care of cutting and removing the tree. She was very grateful for their willingness to serve, prompt response, and sharing the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ with her. The LCC Disaster Response Ministry never charges those we serve. Please donate to the LCC Disaster Response Fund so that, when invited, we may continue to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
This past weekend a disabled, elderly woman had a tree fall on her home in Rochelle, Illinois, during the high winds and storms that hit the area. The following L.E.R.T. team members were able to respond quickly to assist in its removal, along with a few neighbors.
St. Paul, Rockford – Dean and Carol Ulrich Trinity, Lisle – Chris and Kandace Elliott-Collins Mrs. E. was very thankful for all of the quick and willing assistance in removing the tree and making her home safe again. She also greatly appreciated all of the mercy and compassion shown to her. The LCC Disaster Response Ministry never charges those we serve. Please donate to the LCC Disaster Response Fund so that, when invited, we may continue to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need. |
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