Sheridan, 6th Grader
 
Sheridan is a very talented child, extremely funny, a very caring person always willing to help. She does very well in school and excels in playing the violin.
 
Sheridan’s mom is a hard working single mom who lost her job due to COVID-19 but was able to find another so she could continue support her family. Although she has a job, with the hardships inflicted by COVID-19, it is difficult to make ends meet for this family.
 
The experience that my daughter Sheridan had since being at Christ the King (she's been at the school since she was 4) has been one of the most rewarding experiences I could've ever asked for. The public school education system in Chicago often fails black youth and the staff at Christ the King go above and beyond for the kids, as they are their own. Sheridan has grown and continues to grow in a way that is astonishing and we owe a big part of her development to her time at Christ the King.
 
Stefanie, Sheridan's Mom

Mirahri, 4th Grader
 
Mirahri's dad, Milton, is a tailor and his business is a small shop on the Magnificent Mile where stores were looted and destroyed earlier this summer. They lost everything, even the chair and display cases along with their merchandise.
 
Mirahri has two older brothers who were Christ the King students. His brother Milan graduated this spring from Christ the King. 
 
The family is very involved at Christ the King School. Milton tailor-made the choir uniforms for each of the students, and donated them to the school.
 
My husband and I are looking forward to this upcoming school year. This year will be tougher than others dealing with the pandemic. Not only has income been cut in half in result of the shutdown order, our business was looted recently in Chicago's downtown area.
 
Our son Mirahri will be in the 4th grade attending Christ the King school this fall and is very excited about the different learning experience that is on the way. I'm writing this on behalf of my husband and I and most definitely Mirahri's much needed education. We really appreciate your benevolence and will maintain all necessary academic achievements with great success.
 
Terina, Mirahri's Mom

Your donations help children like Sheridan and Mirahri stay in the Christ-centered environment of Christ the King Lutheran Church and School in Chicago, Illinois.

Pastor John Brazeal, Principal Geri Brazeal, the school staff, and members of the congregation have been sharing the life-changing love and grace of God, in Jesus Christ and a quality education for the children of the families they serve for 47 years.
 
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, many families have lost their jobs and are unable to pay the school tuition. As COVID-19 lingers on, the future of the children staying in school at Christ the King grows bleaker.

Please prayerfully consider donating now to the scholarship program to keep children like Sheridan and Mirahri in school and Christ the King serving their community.

15 Students Needed Sponsors at $3,000 each for $45,000
Your Donations Helped to Raise $28,175
$16,825 Still Needed to Reach Goal

 Donate Today to Help Us Sponsor All of the Children

Thank You for Donations Received!

Mikel, 7th Grader
 
Mikel attended a public school for four years where he was bullied which affected his learning. He was recently diagnosed with a learning disability and is now in Christ the King's special education program with the help of Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation (CLEF).
 
Mikel's mother sent the following letter to the school:
 
Since January 2020, I was unable to work full-time and most recently returned to work on August 3rd. As a single mother and head of the household, I have done my best to keep our family up and running with food, clothing, and shelter during this time.

Constantly focusing on the happiness and safety of my children, I was forced to remove my son from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) due to bullying. He was hospitalized after being injured from an encounter with a bully, which made me understand the severity of his experiences. I decided to place him in a private school at Christ the King in order to give him a better chance of being in a safe setting while getting the best education possible.
 
Mikel is an overcomer. With the help of tutors, he is back on track academically, and he is happy at his school.
 
As a caring mother, I want to do everything possible to keep my son at his school. With your financial contribution, we can positively impact the trajectory and outcome of his emotional, mental, physical, and academic stability.

In advance, I thank you so much for considering our family when determining how to disperse funds. I can assure you that it will be used properly to keep my son in the safest and most progressive environment possible.
 
Genuine appreciation,
Latonya

Your donations help children like Morgan and Mikel stay in the Christ-centered environment of Christ the King Lutheran Church and School in Chicago, Illinois.
 
Morgan is one of the students who was helped by donations from kind people who read the need for students' tuition in the LCC Making a Difference newsletter. We are very pleased that people are reaching out to help students whom they do not even know. Morgan has grown up in the classrooms of Christ the King. She has been with us since she was twelve weeks old. Her mom teaches here in the primary grades.
 
Thank you for the help we are receiving for families of Christ the King!
 
Geri Brazeal
Principal, Christ the King Lutheran School

Many families have lost their jobs and are unable to pay the school tuition. As COVID-19 lingers on, the future of the children staying in school at Christ the King grows bleaker.
 
Students who have come through Christ the King School have had their lives significantly changed by the love of Christ showered on them through Pastor John and Geri Brazeal, and the staff. The Christ-centered environment has a major impact on their lives and is a counterbalance to the environment many of them live in.
 
Read the stories below to learn how Christ the King is changing lives of children who otherwise would have no hope for their future.

Zayd, 6th Grader
 
Zayd is extremely smart but struggles with issues of abandonment. Three years ago he was abandoned by his mother at Chicago O’Hare airport. Since that incident, Zayd’s great-grandmother has had custody of him but with the pandemic, she has been having financial difficulties. As a retired great-grandmother battling some health issues she is not able to pay the full tuition for her great-grandson's school.
 
“I am so thankful that Zayd has become a baptized member of Christ the King. Zayd has been battling many mental issues since his mother abandoned him. Christ the King has become his family. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so glad that he now sees himself as a child of God.”
 
After his baptism and becoming part of God's family, Zyad left the following message for 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."

Jeremiah, 7th Grader
 
Jeremiah came to Christ the King in grade 6. He was three years behind other students his age. Since then, he has been working very hard to catch up. He is improving in his schoolwork, and he is excited to learn about God and be a part of His family.
 
Jeremiah's mom lost her job due to COVID-19. His dad is a veteran who works with the Veteran’s Group on the south side. Both parents are helpful members of Christ the King.
 

Due to COVID-19, many families have lost their jobs and are unable to pay the school tuition. Other families are behind in their tuition from the last school year but are struggling to pay a little at a time. As COVID-19 lingers on the future of the children staying in school at Christ the King grows bleaker.

In the Bronzeville community of Chicago, Christ the King Lutheran Church and School, as small as they are, has stood for 47 years and still stands as a big beacon of hope for the people around them. Pastor John Brazeal, Principal Geri Brazeal, the school staff, and members of the congregation for 47 years have been sharing the life-changing love and grace of God, in Jesus Christ and a quality education for the children of the families they serve.

Students who have come through Christ the King School have had their lives drastically changed by the love of Christ showered on them through Pastor John and Geri Brazeal, and the staff.

Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries, a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, is expanding its MATERNITY HOME ministry into Chicagoland! 

How can you help? 

We are looking for a home! The ideal maternity home would have five or six bedrooms, three to four bathrooms, a large family room, and a roomy kitchen. With faith, family and education as the foundation for all we do, the home would be situated adjacent to an LCMS congregation that desires to serve as the “church family” for our residents. Also, easy access to public transportation and a community college would best serve the needs of our mothers.

Pastor Mazariegos and Vida y Fe are requesting financial support of $3000 to bring their audio and visual needs up to a standard that can reach the masses more effectively. This equipment includes a new camera, tripod, cables, a video switch, and cases to house the equipment safely.

Accessing this equipment will help further Vida y Fe’s ministry to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Hispanic communities in the far west suburbs of Chicago and to individuals thirsting for the message of Christ in their own native tongue throughout the world. This is truly seeking to embody Acts 1:8, to be Christ’s witness in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and even to the ends of the earth.

Please prayerfully consider donating to support this growing, Christ-centered ministry as they continue to share the Gospel to a hurting world desperate, now more than ever, to hear the hope of Christ.

Christ the King provides continued support to its community during COVID-19 pandemic. Pastor John is seeing connections being made with people who have never set foot inside the building, and those relationships are growing stronger through this crisis.

Family in Faith Neighborhood Food Pantry in Glendale Heights, Illinois is a local food pantry that continues to operate following the necessary guidelines due to COVID-19. The pantry serves anyone living in DuPage County and is open one day a week providing essentials, non-perishable food items, and pet food.

The pantry is open on the following days in May:
 
Saturday, May 23; 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Wednesday, May 27; 3:00 – 6:00 pm
 
The coronavirus has brought a greater need for food because of the loss of income for families. Family in Faith asks and is grateful for food donations or financial support to continue to serve the community in the current times of greater need.
 
If you wish to donate food, there are some specific instructions to follow. Please contact the pantry at 630-903-8173 for instructions and to arrange delivery times.
 
CLICK HERE for a list of needed items.

Your financial assistance is needed to help Pastor John Brazeal with funding teachers' salaries and providing assistance to the families in need in his community.
 
Please prayerfully consider donating generously so that LCC can support Christ the King in helping Pastor Brazeal during these challenging times.