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Lutheran Church Charities Leads Disaster Response Efforts in California Wildfire Recovery

3/18/2025

 
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Last week, Deaconess Kathy O'Day, Director of Disaster Response for Lutheran Church Charities (LCC), deployed to California, part of The Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, to assist Jason Johnson, LCC's California Disaster Crisis Response and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, in planning how local churches can support communities impacted by the recent wildfires.

During their visit, they met with key leaders including Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson, District President, Pacific Southwest District; Pastor Chris Schaar from Historic First Lutheran Church in Pasadena; Pastor Lew Upchurch from Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Santa Monica; and Pastor Tim Klinkenberg from St. John Lutheran Church in Orange.

Historic First Lutheran Church, located at the heart of the Altadena fire zone, is currently supporting 18 families who have lost their homes, along with six more families displaced due to smoke damage. Pastor Schaar is providing temporary housing and financial support to those affected, but he recognizes that this will be a long-term recovery effort requiring ongoing assistance as families work to relocate and rebuild.

As part of the response, Deaconess O'Day and Johnson spent time at the Disaster Recovery Center in Altadena, offering spiritual and emotional care to survivors. Johnson, along with several volunteers trained in Spiritual First Aid, will continue offering care at the Disaster Resource Hub in the Palisades this week. They also met with community leaders who are part of long-term recovery teams focused on rebuilding the affected areas.

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In addition, Deaconess O'Day and Johnson visited Mt. Calvary Lutheran School, where Jr. High Honors Students, led by teacher Joey Siekman, are organizing a fundraiser to deliver LCC's Hearts of Mercy & Compassion and care packages to five local fire departments that assisted in fighting the wildfires.

The pastors and community leaders they met with expressed deep gratitude for the ongoing support that Lutheran Church Charities is providing in the wake of this devastating disaster.

As recovery efforts continue, your support is crucial. Consider donating to Lutheran Church Charities Southern California Fire Response fund to help those affected by the wildfires. Together, we can make a lasting impact in rebuilding lives and communities.

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CALIFORNIA LCMS MEMBERS PUT SPIRITUAL FIRST AID™ TRAINING INTO PRACTICE

2/12/2025

 
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Driving to the Wildfire Resource Hub in Pasadena, California, in late January, St. John’s Lutheran Church volunteer Heather Wilkins didn’t know what to expect. She prayed, “Lord, I don’t know what I’m going to be doing or what will happen, but I know You do.”
 
Heather was among nine St. John’s members, fresh off learning Spiritual First Aid™ (SFA) at an LCC Rapid Training workshop, who volunteered at the Emotional/Spiritual Care area of the Resource Hub, which was supplementing two Disaster Recovery Centers of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
 
The Wildfire Resource Hub brought together 45 agencies from government, disaster response, medical, financial, and religious — all vetted by Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) — to provide direct services to those impacted by the Southern California wildfires: hygiene kits, an extra pair of eyeglasses, food, air purifiers, and so much more.

“I was shocked at how big it was — the line to get help was wrapped around the building, several hundred people had been waiting since 4 in the morning,” Heather said. “There is just so much need.”
 
With such great demand, the St. John’s volunteers were deployed to encourage and engage people waiting for hours, asking “How are you holding up?” or “What assistance would be most helpful to you?”
 
“So many people just wanted to talk,” said Jodi Rahn. “They showed us before and after photos on their phones. They wanted to share their stories with us as a way of releasing stress.”

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Active listening is a key aspect of Spiritual First Aid, helping those affected by trauma feel heard and process the flood of emotions, as well as assessing their true needs.
 
“They’re going through a process. It’s not a one-and-done circumstance. Their trauma is compounding,” said Jodi, who said the SFA training was a refresher from her experience as a community service officer. “SFA equipped us to ask the right questions and interact in compassionate ways — a touch on the shoulder, an offer to pray, offering to help find resources.”
 
Rev. Tim Deviler, campus pastor at Orange Lutheran High School, agreed.
 
“SFA expanded upon the training I received as a hospital chaplain,” he said. “It prepares you for encountering people with a variety of emotional states and be there for them.”
 
Ellen Koldewey, also a member at St. John's Lutheran, added that she was touched by the response she encountered.
 
"The people in line who had waited for hours were so appreciative. They were so grateful to have someone listen and express concern for them," she said. "They had so much loss, but what they hungered for was community. They really wanted to be with each other and know they were not alone."

For LCC to continue to provide training for crisis response in California and elsewhere, we need help from faithful, generous donors like YOU who are willing to support and serve.
 
Help us continue to BE THERE to bring HOPE FOR THE HURTING with your financial gift to the Southern California Fire Response fund.
 
“The support you can offer right now will go directly to helping families and LCMS congregations in Southern California affected by the fires,” said LCC CEO Rev. Chris Singer.
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MINISTRY AMID THE FLAMES

2/4/2025

 
When the Southern California Wildfires began, no one expected it would become such a large-scale disaster. The size and impact have been overwhelming, according to two LCMS pastors who are working with Lutheran Church Charities.
 
“It has completely taken us by surprise. We have been unable to get back into our community,” said Rev. Dr. Martin Lee, executive pastor of Palisades Lutheran Church in Pacific Palisades.
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Palisades Lutheran remains standing, while other churches and structures have burned, yet the congregation will not be able to return there for at least six months. The church has worshipped in a joint service with Pilgrim Lutheran in Santa Monica and held services on the beach.
 
“We’ve been vanquished, so to speak. We’re exiled, refugees, without a home,” he said.
 
For Rev. Dr. John Palka of First Lutheran Church Venice, CA, the fires have been traumatic for the whole region of Southern California.
 
“We’ve heard over and over a sense of loss, dismay, and confusion,” Pastor Palka said. “It’s a trauma, a communal trauma.”
 
Both attended LCC Community Care Events in January and learned how to cope and respond in unprecedented circumstances.
 
“I had never been through a tragedy like this before. No one in my congregation had,” Pastor Palka said. “We’re so grateful that LCC is here to help us. They’ve been down this road before. They know the questions to ask. They know what we will be encountering and experiencing.”
 
Pastor Lee sees the Holy Spirit bringing the Body of Christ together.
 
“We pray for clarity of vision and purpose for our church. But not just our church. We see it as an opportunity to collaborate,” he said.
 
Palka agreed. “Darkness and tragedy are a part of life. But the light that comes to us during these tragedies is the light of Christ.”
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For LCC to bring ongoing help and care for these California LCMS churches, we need help from the faithful, generous donors who are stepping up to support and give.
 
Help us continue to stay present and BE THERE to bring HOPE FOR THE HURTING with your financial gifts to the Southern California Fire Response Fund.
 
“The support you can offer right now will go directly to helping families and LCMS congregations like First Lutheran Venice and Palisades Lutheran,” said LCC President/CEO Rev. Chris Singer.
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LCC CARE TEAMS, K-9 COMFORT DOGS CONTINUE TO BRING HOPE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

1/28/2025

 
Lutheran Church Charities Care Teams and multiple LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Teams are continuing to bring encouragement and hope to those impacted by the devastating wildfires around Los Angeles County.
 
Six Comfort Dog Teams from three states visited seventh- through 12th-grade students and teachers in the courtyard of Flintridge Preparatory School in La Cañada Flintridge, CA, on the day the academy reopened for classes. With gentle pets and cuddles, students welcomed the dogs into their laps, making the first day back calmer and less stressful.   
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Serving last week were the following LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams: Genesis with Tom and Sue Baldwin of Good Shepherd, Turlock, CA; Isaac with Julie Blyckert of Redeemer, Spokane Valley, WA, and Miriam Deuel of Christ the King, Coeur d’Alene, ID; Lois with Diana Bartholomew and Cheri Baker of First Good Shepherd, Las Vegas, NV; Micah with Marilyn Hunter and Jonna Dolinta of Light of the Valley, Elk Grove, CA; Rahab with Bobby and Laura Moore of St. Andrews, Stockton, CA; Salome with Drew Santibanez of Faith Community, Las Vegas, NV.
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The LCC Comfort Dog teams also made a stop at the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner/Coroner, where staff members relaxed with the dogs for a bit and received two Hearts of Mercy & Compassion filled with warm handwritten messages and displaying Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is near the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” The handlers listened and prayed with some of the office staff and handed out Mini Stuffed LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs for lasting comfort.
The Comfort Dogs and their dedicated handlers lifted the spirits at the Hilton Garden Inn in Marina del Rey as they presented a Heart of Mercy & Compassion to the hotel, thanking the staff for being open and caring for the community.
 
After leading four Spiritual First Aid™ workshops in Venice, Orange, and Irvine, LCC President/CEO Rev. Chris Singer and LCC Care Teams will be back in Southern California in February to provide a rapid training session at Our Savior Lutheran in Arcadia, CA.
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To provide care and assistance for the crisis response, LCC needs help from faithful, generous donors and volunteers like YOU who are willing to support and serve.
 
Help us continue to BE THERE to bring HOPE FOR THE HURTING with your financial gift to Southern California Fire Response fund.
 
“The support you can offer right now will go directly to helping families and LCMS congregations in Southern California affected by the fires,” Rev. Singer said.
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LCC CARE TEAMS, K-9 COMFORT DOGS DELIVER HOPE IN HURTING CALIFORNIA

1/22/2025

 
Lutheran Church Charities has been deeply engaged in bringing hope and compassion to those impacted by the devastating wildfires around Los Angeles. Over the weekend and into the first half of the week, LCC President/CEO Rev. Chris Singer led two Community Care Events hosted at First Lutheran Church in Venice and Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Santa Monica. These gatherings provided a safe space for individuals to share their stories, receive prayer, and experience the hope found in Christ.
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Joining Rev. Singer were six LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs from three states offering love, compassion, and a calming presence:

Genesis
(Good Shepherd Turlock - CA),
Isaac
(Redeemer - Spokane Valley, WA),
Lois (First Good Shepherd - Las Vegas, NV),
Micah
(Light of the Valley - Elk Grove, CA),
Rahab (St. Andrews Stockton - CA)
Salome
(Faith Community - Las Vegas, NV)
Additionally, Rev. Singer and his wife Jeanette Singer, a licensed psychotherapist, led two Spiritual First Aid™ Rapid Training workshops — at First Lutheran Church in Venice, and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Orange. Two more were offered at the Irvine headquarters of the Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

These trainings help attendees understand the effects of trauma during a crisis and equip them with biblically based tools to care for others.

"What an inspiration it was to to see so many believers who gathered and gave of their time to learn how they could be more effective at ministering with the comfort and care of Jesus," Rev. Singer said.
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 "Comfort, comfort My people," says your God. (Isaiah 40:1)

All six LCC Comfort Dog teams stopped by Los Angeles Fire Station #110 in Marina Del Rey, CA, just south of Santa Monica, to uplift firefighters logging long hours day after day. They delivered a Heart of Mercy & Compassion (HMC) and greeted members of the station house on the driveway with pets and wagging tails.
 
The teams also visited the Los Angeles Emergency Operations Center, which coordinates LA’s emergency planning, training, response, and recovery efforts.
 
The teams presented another HMC to thank workers who face stress-filled days at the city’s crisis nerve center. The dogs’ calming presence brought smiles and a chance to catch their breath.
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Across town, the Comfort Dogs and their handlers made an unscheduled appearance at the third annual Pasadena Neighbor Day for residents to get to know one another better. The celebratory event went on as a means of strengthening acquaintances and getting a breather from the stress.
 
Yesterday the Comfort Dog teams visited the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office to encourage staff members working to limit insurance fraud, as well as Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA, to bring joy to service members and their families.
 
The deployment continues through the remainder of this week with visits to Flintridge Prep School, which is resuming classes today, and a pair of outings to the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner/Coroner.

To provide care and assistance for the crisis response, LCC needs help from faithful, generous donors and volunteers like YOU who are willing to support and serve.
 
Help us continue to BE THERE to bring HOPE FOR THE HURTING with your financial gift to Southern California Fire Response fund.
 
“The support you can offer right now will go directly to helping families and LCMS congregations in Southern California affected by the fires,” Rev. Singer said.
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LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG AND LCC CARE TEAMS TO DEPLOY TO CALIFORNIA

1/15/2025

 
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Photo: Los Angeles Fire Department 25 All Hands On Deck; Pacific Palisades (History in Pictures Facebook Post)
Multiple wildfires burning on the west, north, and east sides of Los Angeles County, California, have killed at least a dozen people, scorched more than 10,000 structures, and forced more than 150,000 residents to evacuate, making it one of the most destructive firestorms ever to hit the region.

Fueled by hurricane-strength Santa Ana winds, the still uncontained Palisades and Eaton Fires have engulfed entire neighborhoods along the Pacific Coast Highway and Altadena and Pasadena communities in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. 
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Six Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Teams from three states, plus LCC Care Teams from Illinois, will deploy Friday to Southern California to offer compassionate care and support for Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) congregations impacted by the devastating fires ravaging Los Angeles County.
 
LCC teams will lead two Community Care events on Saturday at First Lutheran Church in Venice, CA, and Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Santa Monica, CA. LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams from California, Nevada, and Washington will be on hand to listen to congregation members and area residents, pray with them, and offer pets and cuddles with the golden retrievers.
 
These events are designed to bring hurting community members together to process the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of a disaster, to be vulnerable in the presence of others, and, ultimately, to experience a taste of the hope found only in Jesus.
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The need is great. About 20 families from Pacifica Christian High School, which conducts classes from Pilgrim’s campus, have lost their homes. Pilgrim also has welcomed members of Pacific Palisades Lutheran Church and is conducting joint worship services together. 
 
“The devastation from these tragic and truly unprecedented fires is widespread and stunning, and it will require a multifaceted response by our entire LCC team,” said LCC President/CEO Rev. Chris Singer. “We are blessed to be partnering with our churches on the West Coast. Our first step will be to care for the hurting with a ministry of presence, administering and training with Spiritual First Aid™ and providing that golden comfort of our K-9 teams."

On Sunday after worship, LCC Care teams will lead Spiritual First Aid™ Rapid Training workshops at First Lutheran Venice, CA, and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Orange, CA, plus two more sessions at the Pacific Southwest District office in Irvine on Monday and Tuesday.
 
After training, LCC Disaster Response and Care teams will assist congregation members in engaging their communities with basic needs and the love of Christ.

“Please pray today for the families and individuals who have been impacted — so many have evacuated and are anxious about their loved ones and homes," Rev. Singer said. "Pray also for open doors as LCC meets together with Synod, District, and Church leaders to encourage, collaborate, and mobilize faith into action. Your earnest prayers and kindhearted support are greatly appreciated."
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The Palisades Fire tearing through neighborhoods (Photo: CTTO AFP, Mark Viniello )
To provide care and assistance for the crisis response, LCC will need help from faithful, generous donors and volunteers like YOU who are willing to support and serve.
 
Help us BE THERE to bring HOPE FOR THE HURTING with your financial gift to Southern California Fire Response fund.
 
“The support you can offer right now will go directly to helping families and LCMS congregations in Southern California affected by the fires,” Rev. Singer said.
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