Hearts Of Mercy & Compassion Ministry Serves Others During Grief And Serious Illness

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Lutheran Church Charities’ Hearts of Mercy and Compassion, Crosses for Losses (HMC) Ministry provides hearts and crosses to families and friends who have suffered loss or serious illness of a loved one. We rely solely on donations to cover the cost of materials to make them and shipment to get them where they are needed.

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Trinity Lutheran Church in Hicksville, New York Delivers Mercy Hearts

Soon after the Governor removed restrictions, Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Hicksville, New York, home of LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Abraham, had boots and paws on the ground delivering comfort and compassion. They have been in the epicenter of the coronavirus with over 39,837 positive cases in his county of Nassau and 38,164 in the neighboring Suffolk County. Abraham Comfort Dog has been seen participating in birthday and graduation parades but he couldn't wait to go back out and thank first responders, call center operators, nurses, doctors and anyone who he could just give a hug to. Here are just a few of the visits he made with his handler this past week:

A Mercy Heart was delivered to Laura Stengl who has been a huge friend of the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. One of Abraham Comfort Dog’s favorite visits was to her father, Charlie, an NYPD retired Police officer. Charlie passed away during this pandemic, so Abraham Comfort Dog and his handler presented to Laura a Mercy Heart with a Thin Blue Line from his K-9 Police Ministry.

Abraham Comfort Dog and his handler met with Scott DiPino, Paramedic Supervisor of the Nassau County Police Department. Scott is an alumni of Trinity Lutheran School and highly regarded in Nassau County as a Paramedic. He has unselfishly served the County during the pandemic and we were blessed to present a deserving Mercy Heart with a Thin Yellow Line for Scott’s dedication and tireless service to others.

Abraham Comfort Dog and his handler took time to thank some of the men and women of the Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department. His hometown first responders have answered call after call and truly represent what it means to serve.

The last stop Abraham Comfort Dog made was to Nurse Coty. She is a nurse of 25 years working with The Visiting Nurses of New York. She sees many patients after they come home from the hospital. On her ID badge, she wears a Super Mario button in memory of her co-worker who died from COVID-19.

Please join LCC in praying for individuals, families, essential workers, and first responders as they adjust to a new normal in the hardest hit area of New York.

Thankful for Courageous Completion of Chemotherapy

A Mercy Heart was requested by Neil Sobel of Immanuel Lutheran in Palatine, Illinois, for their family to present to daughter, Jen, for her brave completion of chemotherapy and her spirit-filled heart and trust in the Lord. Neil requested Psalm 46:1 for the fish, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Continued prayers for strength for Jen and her family.

First Responders at Windsor Severance Fire Rescue Given Comfort & Prayer

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Cubby and her handler (Redeemer – Fort Collins, Colorado) were invited to Windsor Severance Fire Rescue to bring a little comfort to this crew who experienced the tragic drowning of a 13-year-old boy on May 7. The team honored them with Essential Workers are our Heroes signs at their station last week. They also signed a Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Mercy Heart in honor of Mason that will be presented to his family. Please pray for this family and continue to pray for all frontline workers and first responders as they selflessly continue to do what they have been called to do – to serve others.

Redeemer Lutheran Church Comforts Family on Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Cubby and two of her handlers (Redeemer – Fort Collins, Colorado) presented a Mercy Heart to the family of Garrett, a 28-year-old young man who is remembered for his goofy sense of humor and his big heart! His mother, Barbara, is a ministry partner with Redeemer’s in process team for their second LCC K-9 Comfort Dog. They were blessed to spend time with Barbara, her son Michael, his wife Selam and her grandson Marcus. Cubby Comfort Dog gave hugs and comfort to everyone while they talked, laughed, cried, and prayed together. Barbara remarked, "Thank you so much for this wonderful remembrance of Garrett – it means so much!" May God grant peace to his family during this time of grief and sadness.

Click HERE to read all the ways the Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry has served this year.

Your Donations Make a Difference in Sharing the Hope of Jesus Christ

Our hearts are made of the highest quality wood and produced with caring Christian hands. Material production and shipping costs for hearts are approximately $30 each. We need your help in sharing the mercy, compassion, presence, and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need.

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