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Last weekend, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Southwest and Northeast Ministry teams came together for a gathering filled with training and fellowship, dedicated to enhancing their handler skills and deepening their ministry impact. These moments of connection are not just about improving techniques; they are a testament to the love, support, and divine purpose that unite us all. Each session embodies our commitment to serve those in need, as we collectively share the mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ with those who are suffering. It is truly inspiring to witness how God orchestrates these gatherings, bringing together passionate volunteers with a shared mission to offer hope and healing in our communities. Southwest Regional Gathering  Last weekend there was much fellowship, learning and growing together during the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry Southwest Regional Gathering led by the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry staff and hosted by Bethany Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas. Lutheran Church Charities thanks God for the wonderful turnout of over 60 handlers and ministry partners who came together from the following LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wichita Falls, Texas with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Elijah Messiah Lutheran Church, Houston, Texas with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Gabriel Messiah Lutheran Church, Plano, Texas with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Triton Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Houston, Texas with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Joy Bethany Lutheran Church, Austin, Texas with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Martha King of Kings Lutheran Church, Glenpool, Oklahoma with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Persis St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fort Worth, Texas with LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Pax & Phoebe Soon to be LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Teams: Bethany Lutheran Church, Austin, Texas - third Comfort Dog Ministry team Our Savior Lutheran Church, McKinney, Texas St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fort Worth, Texas - third Comfort Dog Ministry team The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams participated in Spiritual First Aid training and certification. This training will help equip the handlers and ministry partners even more as they care for others struggling with everything from mild stress to mass trauma. It is an amazing opportunity for the Comfort Dog teams as they continue to share the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need. The handlers also enjoyed some refresher training of their handling skills as they trained with the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Elijah, Gabriel, Joy, Martha, Pax, Persis and Phoebe. It was a lot of fun incorporating the ministry partners as well into the training. During the regional gathering everyone joined in Comfort Core Conditioning – Rising to Your Best with Amber Fuentes. It was a fun and energetic way for everyone to kick off the gathering. Amber did a great job emphasizing and demonstrating the importance of proper form and technique to stay healthy and flexible. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams and LCC staff members are thankful for the warm hospitality and delicious food provided by the Bethany Lutheran Church and the Southwest Region during the training. LCC looks forward to sharing Spiritual First Aid with the other LCC K-9 Comfort Dog regions across the country who will be gather at different times throughout this year for fellowship and refresher handler training as the ministry continues to learn and grow in God’s kingdom. Northeast Regional Gathering  On September 20th and 21st the Northeast LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry gathered together at Our Savior’s Way Lutheran Church in Ashburn, Virginia for K-9 Handler Training and to refresh their skills and build confidence. The attendees were excited to learn more about Spiritual First Aid and have a new tool to use in the ministry as they go out to share the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ with those who are suffering and in need. The room was filled with sharing and discussion as they broke into groups to reflect on different scenarios of the Spiritual First Aid. The gathering brought old friends and new friends together to reflect, encourage, and celebrate in fellowship and worship. Our Savior's Way Lutheran Church, Ashburn, Virginia with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Amos Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Old Bridge, New Jersey with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Lily Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Baltimore, Maryland with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Kezia Trinity Lutheran Church, Hicksville, New York with LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Abraham & Beloved King of Glory Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, Virginia with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Solomon Messiah Lutheran Church, Lynnfield, Massachusetts with Joyce Sauca and Karen Kline, former LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Team Lydia We give praise and thanks to God for this opportunity to come together to learn, grow and encourage one another. Comments are closed.
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