CHRIST THE KING STUDENTS & PARENTS ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT! In the Bronzeville community of Chicago, Christ the King Lutheran Church and School has stood for 47 years 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 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. Pastor John and Geri Brazeal are very thankful for your generosity! Your donations are making a difference by ensuring students' continued enrollment at Christ the King Lutheran School! Taniya’s mother shares: To the friends of Lutheran Church Charities, receiving a scholarship in the past has helped my family tremendously. Being a single parent, not having to worry about how I’ll find extra funds for tuition plus rent and utilities relieves a burden. Taniya and I would love for her to stay at Christ the King. The staff is wonderful. Providing hands-on teaching in a personal way Taniya grasps every concept. Taniya is an avid reader, disciplined, loves playing violin, loves her classmates, and enjoys dancing at Christ the King. Christ the King is also a safe haven for after-school. Supporting Christ the King Lutheran School is an investment in an incredible ministry where life-changing relationships are established and an incredible education is earned.
Your generous donation will enable Christ the King to continue the ministry of Christ-changing lives through their dedicated staff and provide hope for the future of their students. Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a child for a year of schooling, or donate as you are able. Any amount you’re able to give is making an investment in a great ministry where the students learn their value in Jesus, the importance of giving back to the community, and earn a great foundation of education. After the tragedy of 156-year-old St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Beecher, Illinois, burning to the ground on Sunday, September 19, God continues to bless Pastor Michael Stein and fellow members with continued prayer, well wishes, and financial support by many. LCC staff member, Tim Laabs, met with Pastor Stein last Thursday to provide continued comfort, encouragement, and prayer and to pass on 96 additional thank you letters for him to personalize and forward to donors who continue to support him and his congregation by way of LCC. "This is an opportunity for us, the body of Christ, to show the world that Christ still reigns. Even though bad things happen, He is still in control, He still has us in His care,” shared Pastor Stein. “You are the hands of God, doing His work in this small community, at this small rural church, in a place that you’ve probably never been to. Through Christ, you’re continuing His mission of bringing salvation and His comfort that we so desperately need right now, and it’s giving a message to the rest of the world; that we are the body of Christ.” LCC, working in partnership with the NID District of the LCMS, is collecting money that will be used, Dollar per Dollar (100%) to help St. Paul’s rebound and continue to grow with their mission of touching lives with the Real Presence of Jesus Christ – and Salvation only in Him!
If you are so moved, please prayerfully consider donating generously to help Pastor Stein and the members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church during this challenging time. Do you care about moms-to-be facing homelessness alone and without support? If so, Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries (RLOM) could use your good, clean rummage and/or your help for a few hours or more to prepare for a big benefit sale for RLOM at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carol Stream, Illinois. Volunteer Help Needed: October 17, 19, 20 and 21 Rummage Sale: October 22 – 23 Proceeds will help RLOM open a Christ-centered maternity home (coming soon in the Northern Illinois District) for single moms in crisis. The Maternity Home will offer them help, hope, a safe place to live, and a loving family atmosphere - all without cost to the residents to live there while they have an opportunity to finish their education, get a better job, and build life skills (budgeting, saving, and household management) for a brighter future. CLICK HERE for a flyer including a list of needed items, as well as the rummage drop-off, sale dates, and times. Help is needed for set-up, sorting, pricing, and organizing pre-sale; cashiers, baggers, and floor helpers during the sale; and end of sale box-up and tear down. Please also help us get the word out about this sale by inviting family and friends to come shop for household treasures! Contact event organizer Lois Prokosch (a member at Immanuel, Elmhurst) by phone or text at 630-935-2744 or email at lprokosch@comcast.net for questions or to sign up to volunteer. Help Put Your Hands Together Food Ministry Provide Food For Struggling Families This Holiday Season10/5/2021
There are many people coming to the Put Your Hands Together (PYHT) Food Ministry in Hillside, Illinois, for food relief during the holiday season. Bringing the love of our Lord Jesus, his hope, and comfort during a stressful time for many struggling families has always been PYHT's mission. PYHT has started its pre-holiday food drive for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, adding two special food distributions to meet the needs of many new struggling families. They expect to serve at least 100 families again this year with no holiday grant funding. Please prayerfully consider helping PYHT cover the cost of full turkey meal boxes or purchase the needed foods. Full Meal Box: $30
Turkey Only: $15 If you wish to donate food items, please contact PYHT to arrange a time to drop off items: Put Your Hands Together Food Outreach Old Schoolhouse Community Garden & Orchard Immanuel-Hillside Food Pantry 2317 S. Wolf Rd. Hillside, IL 60162 Cell: (708) 261-2006 (708) 562-5580 CLICK HERE for a list of needed foods $3,000 Provides a Year of School for Students in Need Your Donations Helped to Raise $30,000 In the Bronzeville community of Chicago, Christ the King Lutheran Church and School has stood for 47 years 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 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. Christ the King Lutheran School offers stability, small class sizes for additional support to the student, lessons in serving each other, and giving back.family of faith, the importance of serving others, and resources to serve the whole student’s well-being. Principal Geri shares how the scholarship is Making a Difference in the life of Donte. Donte’s father was killed this year while sitting in his car talking with someone. His mother left them both a few years ago and lives near the west coast. Donte is being raised by his grandmother and grandfather. They are extremely thankful for all the support they have received from LCC and the people who helped them to keep Donte “in a school where he not only learns his lessons but he is being trained as a child of God.” Donte says, “as an artist, I would like to make illustrations for children’s books when I am grown.” Supporting Christ the King Lutheran School is an investment in an incredible ministry where life-changing relationships are established, and an incredible education is earned.
Your generous donation will enable Christ the King to continue the ministry of Christ-changing lives through their dedicated staff and provide hope for the future of their students. Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a child for a year of schooling, or donate as you are able. When things seem darkest, Christ’s light shines brighter!
In the midst of tragedy, God’s people remain faithful servants! Founded in 186, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Beecher, Illinois, was hosting its annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 19, when the church caught fire which quickly spread throughout the historic 156-year-old building. The building is gone, but the church remains strong. Rev. Michael Stein, the Pastor, shared, “The building is gone, but the church remains. The building served the church of St. Paul’s well for our first 150 years. The church, the people of St. Paul’s, still stands. We proclaim the comfort, the forgiveness, the peace, and the joy of Jesus. We are reminded that even when things seem darkest, Christ’s light shines brighter.” In addition to the devastation of the building, St. Paul’s lost all of the church-related items and supplies, including the pastor’s computer. Working in partnership with the LCMS Northern Illinois District, Lutheran Church Charities set up a fund to help Pastor Stein and the church during the recovery process. “We are God's house of living stones, builded for His habitation; He through baptismal grace us owns, heirs of His wondrous salvation. Were we but two His name to tell, yet He would deign with us to dwell, with all His grace and His favor.” Hymn #467, Built on the Rock the Church Doth Stand, The Lutheran Hymnal. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is a special part of this close-knit community. More than 30 emergency agencies responded throughout the afternoon. On Wednesday, September 22, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) with their veteran handlers were present at a prayer vigil for St. Paul's to comfort the attendees. LCC received the following note of appreciation from Pastor Michael Stein: Thanks so much for coming to the vigil and everything y’all are doing. It does give me strength and comfort to know we’re not in this alone. My wife took this photo; the girl on the right is my daughter, and the boy on the left is scared of dogs. So it just shows the comfort they can bring.
HELP LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL DAMAGED BY HURRICANE IDA CONTINUE TO SERVE ITS STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY9/29/2021
For over fifty years, Lutheran High School of Greater New Orleans (LCMS) has been providing education for high school students while emphasizing the values and teachings of our Lord and Savior. We are a stand-alone high school that serves the greater New Orleans area. Our school is founded on the teachings of the Lutheran Church, but throughout the years, we have shared the message of Jesus Christ to those of other faiths and fellow Lutherans, with a very diverse student body, which includes students from two city parishes of various socioeconomic statuses. Our mission at LHS exists solely by God’s grace …here to provide a quality body, mind, and spirit education to all of its students, enabling them to succeed in college and be exemplary citizens who go forth to Love, Honor, Serve. Last school year, our school population declined due to the impact of Covid-19. After a hopeful and successful start to our new school year, Hurricane Ida struck. This storm dealt us another blow - one that severely impacted our school building! We have roof damage that is so extensive that most of our classrooms were flooded or received water infiltration. Our HVAC systems were destroyed, and our gas line had to be removed due to a leak. We are determined to open our doors for this school year! Our plan is to close off the 3/4 of the school building that needs major repairs and operate out of the remaining space of the school. We can and will make this work! As steadfast and dedicated as our school population is, we still need assistance from our faith community and friends. How can you help us? First and foremost, you can pray for our school and us. Secondly, any monetary donation that you can send our way would be greatly appreciated. Donations will be used to replace damaged textbooks and smart boards for the classrooms, school uniforms lost by students, computers, teacher salaries, and tuition subsidies.
Thank you for any assistance you can give us. God’s continued blessings to you. In His Service, Nancy Hernandez Principal, The Students and Staff of Lutheran High School Donations Received: $30,000 |
Supporting Christ the King Lutheran School is an investment in an incredible ministry where life-changing relationships are established, and an incredible education is earned. Your generous donation will enable Christ the King to continue the ministry of Christ-changing lives through their dedicated staff and provide hope for the future of their students. Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a child, $3000 for a year of schooling, or donate as you are able. |
HELP LCC PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN SCHOOL STUDENTS
Scholarship Goal: $54,000
to Support 18 of the School's Total and Growing Enrollment through the 2021-2022 School Year
Donations Received: $29,630
With a proven track record of students who have learned their worth in Jesus, keeping them on the straight path, focused on making a difference in the lives of others, and staying away from an inner-city life that could be easy to fall into.
Christ the King School provides small class sizes, a family of faith, the importance of serving others, and resources to serve the whole student’s well-being.
Your Donations Make a Difference in Magic's and Micaylah's Lives
Micaylah’s mom shares that Micaylah’s love for animals has fostered and developed during her time at Christ the King School. She wants to become a zoologist. “No one can speak their language as she can. Her school is allowing her to make something of her life. Please help us keep her there so she can achieve her dreams. Thank you in advance for your consideration.” |
Your generous donation will enable Christ the King to continue the ministry of Christ-changing lives through their dedicated staff and provide hope for the future of their students. Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a child, $3000 for a year of schooling, or donate as you are able. |
Scholarship Goal: $54,000
to Support 18 of the School's Total and Growing Enrollment through the 2021-2022 School Year
Donations Received: $27,000
We are halfway there!
Principal Geri and the teachers at Christ the King pour themselves into each student. Often bringing students who were falling behind in public schools, back up to speed and on track with their peers. After being 2 years behind, a recent Christ the King graduate earned a scholarship to a private high school.
Offering small enrollment, providing the opportunity for more individual attention, violin class, dance class, a community garden, and an emphasis on serving others, Christ the King is an anchor of hope and light in their Chicago neighborhood.
As the church's finances changed, Pastor John and Geri, out of their love of the students and commitment to their community, do not take a salary.
Supporting Christ the King Lutheran School is an investment in an incredible ministry where life-changing relationships are established, and an incredible education is earned.
Your Donations Make a Difference in Latreveon's and Cayman’s Lives
Latreveon’s mom shares that she is prayerful that he will continue his education at Christ the King. The small class size, Christian education, and family atmosphere bring structure and support to Latreveon and their family. Cayman’s mom shares that she is grateful for all the help that your donations provide to her son. It’s important for Cayman to remain at Christ the King Lutheran School this year. The Christian education Cayman receives is so important for his future. |
Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a child, $3000 for a year of schooling, or donate as you are able, that they may have hope for their future! Your generous donation will enable Christ the King to continue the ministry of Christ-changing lives through their dedicated staff. |
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