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6/23/2020

Current outreach opportunities for congregations

MOOOVE THE MILK

Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) was recently contacted by the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry. The pantry was asked through one of their independent distributors to help distribute milk out to the communities and families in need. At the time of our first contact, the Aurora Pantry had 3,000 gallons and new shipments arriving every week until the end of June.

LCC would like to offer these resources to your congregation with this outreach opportunity to sponsor a MOOOVE THE MILK DAY in service to your community.

Click HERE for more information.

PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER - FOOD PANTRY REQUESTS YOUR HELP

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hillside, Illinois is hosting a special 4th of July Food Distribution on Wednesday, July 1 for families with school children in need.

They expect at least 100 families, and hope that you might be able to assist them with food purchases and donations for this day, and an upcoming mobile pantry day event on Saturday, July 11 at St. John's Country Club Hills.

Click HERE for more information.

LCC President / CEO Tim Hetzner Speaks at Prince of Peace – Palatine, Illinois

5/21/2019

On Sunday, May 19, Tim Hetzner, President / CEO of Lutheran Church Charities, did a presentation at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois, titled "Three Days and Three Nights: How Can That Be?" In the presentation, he looked at the puzzling question – If Jesus was crucified on Friday and the tomb was empty on Sunday morning, where do we get three days and three nights? He also looked at the "apparent" contradictions in the Gospels surrounding the Passion Narrative of Jesus and showed how, when understanding the historical background, the "apparent" contradictions disappear!

If you would like to schedule a presentation of "Three Days and Three Nights: How Can That Be?" call 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org.

LCC President / CEO Commencement Speaker at Concordia University St Paul and Receives Honorary Doctorate from Concordia St. Paul

5/13/2019

On Saturday, May 11, LCC President / CEO Tim Hetzner was the commencement speaker at Concordia St. Paul, Minnesota (CSP) graduation ceremony and brought a special guest on stage in LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Gideon (St. Michael’s – Bloomington, Minnesota). Tim graduated from CSP in 1978. Tim was also given the high honor of an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from CSP on Saturday by Rev. Dr. Thomas Ries, President, Concordia St. Paul.

LCC would like to extend congratulations to Tim Hetzner!

Watch the video of Tim’s speech and acceptance of the degree

Join LCC President / CEO Tim Hetzner at 7PM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Palatine, IL, for a Presentation titled “Three Days and Three Nights: How Can That Be?”

5/13/2019

If Jesus was crucified on Friday and the tomb was empty on Sunday Morning, where do we get three days and three nights?

Join Tim Hetzner, President / CEO of Lutheran Church Charities, as he answers this puzzling question May 19, 2019, 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1190 N Hicks Rd, Palatine, IL 60067. Tim also looks at the "apparent" contradictions in the Gospels surrounding the Passion Narrative of Jesus and shows how when understanding the historical background the "apparent" contradictions disappear!

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LCC President / CEO Tim Hetzner Speaks at LWML Spring Rally

5/7/2019

On Saturday, May 4, Tim Hetzner, President / CEO of Lutheran Church Charities, was invited to speak at the Zone 19 LWML Spring Rally held at Zion Lutheran Church in Beecher, Illinois. Tim’s presentation was on the role of LCC in Disaster Response. The theme of the rally was “Spring Cleaning” and the 50 women in attendance assembled 40 flood buckets for LCC with cleaning supplies to be given to those in need after a disaster. Lutheran Church Charities extends a huge thanks for their donations, support, and servant hearts.

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LCC Welcomes Volunteers to Learn How They Can Make a Difference

4/29/2019

On Wednesday, April 24, LCC President / CEO Tim Hetzner and staff welcomed individuals who came to learn more about the various LCC Ministries and ways they can volunteer their time and talents. Attendees also had an opportunity to visit each ministry area to ask questions and share ideas on ways they can make a difference serving others.

It’s Never Too Late!

Learn more about the ways in which you can become involved in a ministry with a mission of Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need.

K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry – a national ministry that engages those in need in the community
Volunteer K-9 Apprentice Trainer (training puppies)
Disaster Response
Crisis response
Serving others in need

Together We Can Make A Difference in People’s Lives!
If you were unable to attend but want more information, contact Dianna Bonfield at Lutheran Church Charities 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars® to LCC by March 31

3/5/2019

Grant funding from Thrivent Financial through its Thrivent Choice® program can help support organizations you care about - like Lutheran Church Charities. Don't let Choice Dollars expire. Eligible Thrivent Financial members who have available Choice Dollars® have until March 31, 2019 to direct them. Don't miss this opportunity to recommend that Thrivent Financial provide outreach funding to Lutheran Church Charities.

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Or call 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" after the prompt.

LCC President /CEO Tim Hetzner Speaks at Living Word – Orland Park, Illinois, for Mission of the Month

3/4/2019

On Sunday, March 3, LCC President / CEO Tim Hetzner was invited as the featured Mission of the Month speaker to Living Word in Orland Park, Illinois, to share with the congregation members the ministries of Lutheran Church Charities.

LCC Disaster Response and LCC K-9 Ministry teams greeted members before and after the worship service. LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Flex, Brutus, Brandy (LCC Squad), and Susie (St. Peter – Arlington Heights, Illinois) and their veteran handlers were there generating a lot of smiles for those in attendance.

Donate - LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Fund

The Mission of God in Times of Pain

2/26/2019

All of our congregations have people who live with chronic pain and, as individuals, all of us know someone suffering from chronic pain.

CLICK HERE for an article from Church Health Magazine that provides practical ministry ways to respond to and help people in chronic pain.

Permission to reproduce for non-commercial ministry use.

Four Categories of Desire - Four-Part Devotion Series Begins March 4th

2/26/2019

Start your day with a free devotion from Tim Hetzner, President/CEO of Lutheran Church Charities. A new four-part devotional series "Four Categories of Desire” begins Monday, March 4.

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Ministry Resources

LCC President / CEO Tim Hetzner Speaks at Prince of Peace – Palatine, Illinois

LCC President / CEO Commencement Speaker at Concordia University St Paul and Receives Honorary Doctorate from Concordia St. Paul

Join LCC President / CEO Tim Hetzner at 7PM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Palatine, IL, for a Presentation titled “Three Days and Three Nights: How Can That Be?”

LCC President / CEO Tim Hetzner Speaks at LWML Spring Rally

LCC Welcomes Volunteers to Learn How They Can Make a Difference

Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars® to LCC by March 31

LCC President /CEO Tim Hetzner Speaks at Living Word – Orland Park, Illinois, for Mission of the Month

The Mission of God in Times of Pain

Four Categories of Desire - Four-Part Devotion Series Begins March 4th

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