LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry Deploy Today Following Shooting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Bringing Comfort to Employees and Community

"For the LORD comforts his people
and will have compassion on his afflicted ones." Isaiah 49:13

In the afternoon on Wednesday, February 26, five employees at Molson Coors campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin were killed and hundreds traumatized when a former employee stormed into a building targeting his co-workers. The shooter took his own life in one of the deadliest shootings in Milwaukee. This is the 11th mass shooting in Wisconsin since 2004.

Over 1,000 employees in a twenty company-owned building complex were put into immediate lock down and held for hours following this horrific tragedy while first responders secured the area and began the process of accounting for everyone who was there that day. Surrounding schools and other companies were also put on soft lock down for several hours.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were invited by Brookfield Lutheran Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin, home of LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Charity, to be present with victims, families, employees and the community who are trying to cope with this senseless tragedy.

LCC K-9 Ministry teams were invited by Principal Vickie Hall from Story Elementary School in Milwaukee this morning to be with students, staff and faculty to provide a calming presence. The school is located near the Molson Coors campus and many were terrified as they were placed on immediate lock down.

We will also be present at the Community Vigil being held tonight from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Ridge Community Church, 4500 S. 108th Street, Greenfield, Wisconsin.

17 LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Deploy Today

Following are the initial LCC K-9 Ministry teams who will be present with additional teams following to support the community:
 
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Asher (Faith Lutheran – Lake Forest, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Barnabas & Isaiah (Trinity – Hobart, Indiana)
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Blitz (LCC Squad)
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Brandy (LCC Squad)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Charity (Brookfield Lutheran – Brookfield, Wisconsin)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Dora (LHSA of Greater Milwaukee)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Emma & Ruthie (LCC Staff)
LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Eve (St. John's – Lombard, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Lila (Beautiful Savior – Mequon, Wisconsin)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Mary (St. Paul’s – Janesville, Wisconsin)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Myra (St. Andrews – Park Ridge, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Rhoda (Prince of Peace - Menonomee Falls, Wisconsin)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Sage & Zoey (Concordia University Wisconsin – Mequon, Wisconsin)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Tobias (Lord of Glory – Grayslake, Illinois)
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog-in-Training Rahab
Faith Lutheran – Appleton, Wisconsin (In Process)
 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams will remain active in Milwaukee at least through Monday, March 2, 2020.

DONATE - LCC K-9 TRAVEL EXPENSE FUND

DONATE - HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION

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Lutheran Church Charities' new Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry will be present to be with the families of the victims. Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses provides a physical and spiritual symbol through the giving of hearts and crosses to families and friends who have suffered loss or serious illness of a loved one. These symbols are provided by a caring Christian in order to share the hope of Jesus Christ in their time of need in Presence and Prayer. The Hearts allow people to write a message or signature on them to show their love and support for those grieving or suffering.

LCC never goes where we are not invited and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry NEVER charges those we serve. We pick up all of our travel, hotel, and meal costs. We always put boots and paws on the ground within 24 hours (often fewer) from the time we get the invite.

Please help LCC as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need. We know that comfort is needed to help this shocked and devastated community and the first responders who serve them.

Please support us by prayer and if you are so moved, help us with travel expenses.T

Thank you for being a part of the Mercy and Compassion ministry of Lutheran Church Charities.

DONATE - LCC K-9 TRAVEL EXPENSE FUND

DONATE - HEARTS OF MERCY & COMPASSION