Lutheran Church Charities
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • Staff >
      • LCC Staff
      • Leadership
      • Disaster Response
      • Donor Relations
      • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
      • Human Care
      • K-9 Ministries
      • Communications/IT
      • Operations
    • Board of Directors >
      • LCC Board of Directors
      • Spiritual Advisors to the President/CEO
    • Employment
    • LCC In the News >
      • Recent
      • Affiliates
    • Articles
    • Social Feed
  • Ways to Give to LCC
    • Memorial / Honor Of
    • Donation Policy
    • LCC General Fund
    • Disaster Response
    • LCC K-9 Ministries
    • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
    • Human Care
    • Non-Monetary Donations
  • Memorial / In Honor of
    • Memorial / Honor Of
  • Disaster and Crisis Response
    • Disaster Response >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Training and Certification
      • Volunteer
    • Crisis Response
    • Care Carding
  • K-9 Ministries
    • Request a K-9 Comfort Dog Visit
    • K-9 Comfort Dogs >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Meet the Dogs >
        • Affiliate Ministry Members
        • Affiliate K-9s Map by State
        • LCC Staff K-9 Comfort Dogs
        • K-9 Comfort Dogs In Training
        • LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs - Permanently Deployed
      • K-9 Apprentice Trainer
      • Articles
    • Kare 9 Military Ministry >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Meet The Kare 9s
      • Meet The Kare 9 Squad
      • Articles
    • LCC K-9 Police Ministry >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Meet The K-9 Police Ministry
      • Articles
    • Partners in Comfort >
      • Veterinary Services
      • Grooming Services
    • Acquiring an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog
  • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
    • Request a Mercy Heart
    • About HMC
    • Volunteer
    • HMC Affiliate Ministry Members
  • Human Care Ministry
    • About
    • Partner with LCC Human Care
    • Hospitality House Ministry
    • Emergency Family Fund
    • Current Needs >
      • Families in Need
      • Ministries in Need
      • Vehicle Donations
      • International Missions >
        • Ukraine
        • Haiti
        • Ghana >
          • C-WoW Health for Ghana
        • Israel
    • Your Donations Make A Difference
  • Volunteer
    • Disaster Response/LERT
    • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
    • K-9 Apprentice Trainer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • WORD Bible Study
    • WORD - Live Course
    • WORD - Online Courses
    • WORD - Short Courses & Small Groups
    • WORD Classroom
    • Daily Devotions
    • Travel Opportunities
  • Contact Us
    • Request for Prayer
    • Subscribe
  • Media Center
    • In the News
    • Crisis Response
  • Shop
    • Store
    • Christianbook.com

LCC K-9 Ministry Teams Respond with Compassion to Multiple Emergency Site Visit Requests

4/12/2022

 

Tragic Deaths, Mass Shooting, Natural Disasters

The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is one of presence. When the Lord calls, we must go and serve Him. Recently, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry responded to multiple emergency site visits all over the country to provide love and comfort to all those suffering and in need following the loss of life and tragic events.
DONATE —LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

Subway Shooting in Brooklyn, New York

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry has received an invitation from Rev. Dr. David Benke, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Brooklyn, New York. We are in the process now of working out the details to deploy LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs when the situation warrants us to be there, as it is currently an active crime scene. Please keep all involved in your prayers.
Picture

Comforting the Community in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, after the Tragic Death of Eight-Year-Old Oliver Hitchcock

Picture
Picture
Sunday evening was an emotional night for the Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, community as they gathered together to remember Oliver Hitchcock, eight years old, who was tragically killed. It was a time for people to gather to support one another and Oliver’s father, brother, and family. There were tears shed as they remembered and mourned Oliver. But also, on this night, much love and encouragement were shared with each other.
 
Many people wore purple ribbons in honor of Oliver as that was his favorite color. Oliver and his eleven-year-old brother loved to play outdoors. According to his uncle, “They also enjoyed video games, playing together and doing YouTube videos. They were just best friends.”

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Charity (Brookfield - Brookfield, Wisconsin), Hagar (Faith Lutheran - Appleton, Wisconsin), Lila (Beautiful Savior - Mequon, Wisconsin), Mary (St. Paul's - Janesville, Wisconsin), Sage (Concordia University Wisconsin - Mequon, Wisconsin), Samson (Zion - Marengo, Illinois), and Tobias (Lord of Glory - Grayslake, Illinois), along with their handlers, were there to comfort the grieving community.
Picture
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog team also brought a Heart of Mercy & Compassion for people to sign with messages of hope and love. This beautiful Heart of Mercy & Compassion was given to Oliver’s father and brother by the Comfort Dog teams after they surrounded them in support, love, and prayer.
 
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were also there to give comfort and love to the Sheboygan Falls police officers who took the call that fateful day. It was one of those difficult calls that stay with you for a very long time.
Picture
Picture
Please keep the Hitchcock family in your prayers for God’s strength, healing, and hope. We pray for them to have peace knowing that sweet Oliver is safe in God’s arms. Please pray for the first responders; those that took the call, the police, the paramedics, the fire department, and others who responded to this tragedy. We give thanks for this community that gathered together in love and support during this difficult time of loss and mourning.
 
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3

IN THE NEWS

Picture
Family of Oliver Hitchcock brought to tears by emotional vigil in Sheboygan Falls
 
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs, LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
 
(April 10, 2022 - CBS 58 News / Alex Corradetti)
 
CLICK HERE to watch the broadcast

Helping Students and Staff of Salem High School, Indiana, Cope with Two Sudden Deaths

Picture
It was a very difficult weekend for Salem High School in Salem, Indiana, as they experienced two deaths. On Friday, Mr. Richard, their band director, died after a long illness. He was known as “Mr. T” by his beloved students. He taught for 50 years with Salem Community Schools.
Picture
This loss was compounded by the death of Konnar, a senior, who died on Saturday after his battle with cancer. He also was a member of the band at Salem High School. LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Mercy (Our Savior - Louisville, Kentucky) and Naomi (Holy Cross - Indianapolis, Indiana), and their handlers were there for the students and staff to give them time to share or say nothing at all. The comforting presence of Naomi and Mercy brought some smiles and a break from the sadness they were feeling.
 
Here's a handler’s reflection of the visit: “God was there with us. We saw him in the earnest and loving words spoken by the students about their band director and their fellow student Konnar. God was there in the silent moments too. After petting Mercy for quite some time, one sweet girl smiled and said it was as if Mercy was absorbing the sadness. She said she was able to smile again and hadn’t been able to do that at all earlier in the day.”
 
We pray for God’s love and healing to be with them all.

Picture
Picture
DONATE —LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

Bringing Comfort to Kingfisher High School in Oklahoma after a Tragic Death of a Freshman

Picture
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Miriam (Emmanuel - Kingfisher, Oklahoma) and Rufus (St. Mark - Edmond, Oklahoma) with their handlers responded with an immediate visit on Friday to Kingfisher High School in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, after the accidental shooting death of 15-year-old Luke, a freshman. Miriam and Rufus were there to catch their tears and provide some peace from all the pain and confusion the students and staff were experiencing.
 
On Monday, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Persis (King of Kings - Glenpool, Oklahoma) joined Miriam and Rufus for a follow-up visit as this has been a difficult loss for the students and staff
Picture
Picture
Picture
A Heart of Mercy & Compassion with Luke’s name was provided for everyone to sign and write messages. The Heart of Mercy & Compassion and cross will be given to Luke’s family.
 
Please keep the students and staff of Kingfisher High School and Luke’s family close in prayer for God’s peace, healing and strength during this time of grief and shock

Bringing Smiles to Students and Teachers in Jacksboro, Texas, after Devastating Tornadoes

Picture
The elementary school and the middle school of Jacksboro, Texas, were damaged in the tornados a couple of weeks ago. The students have been learning in alternate places since then. LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Elijah (Our Redeemer - Wichita Falls, Texas), Pax & Phoebe (St. Paul - Fort Worth, Texas), and Triton (Messiah - Plano, Texas) were invited to visit the students on Monday before they move back to their original school on April 19th. The K-9s brought many smiles as they spent time with students and teachers.

Providing Love and Comfort to First Responders After Mass Shooting in Sacramento, California

Picture
Last week, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Micah (Light of the Valley - Elk Grove, California) Rahab (St. Andrews - Stockton, California), and Reuben (First Lutheran - Yuba City, California), visited the Operations Manager for Sacramento Regional Fire/EMS Communications Center and Sacramento Police Department Communications Center after the Sacramento shooting that resulted in six deaths and twelve wounded.

They took those urgent calls and sent immediate police, paramedic, and firefighter assistance to the scene after the horrific shooting. These brave men and women who serve as dispatchers are with citizens in the darkest moments of their lives: death, illness, and trauma.

The K-9s and their handlers also visited the Sacramento County Coroner's Office, whose job is to process the bodies of each person whose life is taken too soon. The coroners' job is also a necessary and overwhelming as they oversee victims of all ages: children to the elderly.
 
The Comfort Dogs and their handlers are honored to serve the Sacramento Regional Fire/EMS Communication Center, Sacramento Police Department Communication Center, and Sacramento Coroner's Office with visits to provide love, comfort, and smiles during those difficult and heavy times.
 
"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day," Psalm 91:4-54
Picture
Picture
LCC never goes where we are not invited. LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry NEVER charges those we serve as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
DONATE —LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

Comments are closed.

    Categories

    All
    "22"
    Alabama
    All
    Belize
    BE THERE With LCC
    Boulder
    Cal Fire
    California
    California Wildfires
    Colorado
    Crisis Response
    Crosses For Losses
    Dayton
    Disaster Response
    Displaced Children
    El Paso
    Ethiopia
    Families In Need
    Florida
    Ghana
    Haiti
    Hearts Of Mercy & Compassion
    Hospitality House
    Human Care
    Hurricane Florence
    Hurricane Harvey
    Hurricane Helene
    Hurricane Ian
    Hurricane Ida
    Hurricane Irma
    Hurricane Maria
    Hurricane Michael
    IL Flooding
    Illinois Tornadoes
    International Missions
    In The News
    Israel
    Jefferson City
    Job Openings
    K-9 Comfort Dogs
    K-9 Court System - Ezra
    K-9 Police Ministry
    K-9 Travel Expenses
    Kansas
    Kare 9 Military Ministry
    Kentucky
    Kind Words For Disaster Response
    Kind Words For HMC
    Kind Words For K9s
    Kind Words For LCC
    Las Vegas
    LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs
    LERT
    LERT Mercy In Action
    Lewiston
    Linwood
    Madison
    Maryland Great Falls
    Maui Wildfires
    Milwaukee
    Ministries In Need
    Ministry Resources
    Mississippi
    Missouri
    Molson Coors
    Myanmar Scholarship
    Nebraska Flooding
    NE Flooding
    Ohio
    Parkland
    Perry
    Prospect Heights Fire
    Recommended Reading
    Santa Fe
    Scrub Buckets
    Southern California Fire Response
    Special Appeals
    Spiritual First Aid™
    STEM School
    Sudan
    Sutherland Springs
    Taylorville
    Texas
    Thank You From LCC
    Thousand Oaks
    Tornadoes In Tennessee
    Turkey And Syria Earthquake
    Ukraine
    UNLV
    Uvalde
    Watseka
    WI Flooding
    Wisconsin
    Your Donation Make A Difference
    Your Donations Make A Difference

    Archives

    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017

    RSS Feed

Weekly updates from lcc

Location

Contact Us

Lutheran Church Charities
3020 Milwaukee Ave.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Local: 224-257-4389
Toll Free: 866-455-6466
Fax : 866-451-1476
[email protected]

Follow Us

Lutheran Church Charities
LCC Disaster Response
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • Staff >
      • LCC Staff
      • Leadership
      • Disaster Response
      • Donor Relations
      • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
      • Human Care
      • K-9 Ministries
      • Communications/IT
      • Operations
    • Board of Directors >
      • LCC Board of Directors
      • Spiritual Advisors to the President/CEO
    • Employment
    • LCC In the News >
      • Recent
      • Affiliates
    • Articles
    • Social Feed
  • Ways to Give to LCC
    • Memorial / Honor Of
    • Donation Policy
    • LCC General Fund
    • Disaster Response
    • LCC K-9 Ministries
    • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
    • Human Care
    • Non-Monetary Donations
  • Memorial / In Honor of
    • Memorial / Honor Of
  • Disaster and Crisis Response
    • Disaster Response >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Training and Certification
      • Volunteer
    • Crisis Response
    • Care Carding
  • K-9 Ministries
    • Request a K-9 Comfort Dog Visit
    • K-9 Comfort Dogs >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Meet the Dogs >
        • Affiliate Ministry Members
        • Affiliate K-9s Map by State
        • LCC Staff K-9 Comfort Dogs
        • K-9 Comfort Dogs In Training
        • LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs - Permanently Deployed
      • K-9 Apprentice Trainer
      • Articles
    • Kare 9 Military Ministry >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Meet The Kare 9s
      • Meet The Kare 9 Squad
      • Articles
    • LCC K-9 Police Ministry >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Meet The K-9 Police Ministry
      • Articles
    • Partners in Comfort >
      • Veterinary Services
      • Grooming Services
    • Acquiring an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog
  • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
    • Request a Mercy Heart
    • About HMC
    • Volunteer
    • HMC Affiliate Ministry Members
  • Human Care Ministry
    • About
    • Partner with LCC Human Care
    • Hospitality House Ministry
    • Emergency Family Fund
    • Current Needs >
      • Families in Need
      • Ministries in Need
      • Vehicle Donations
      • International Missions >
        • Ukraine
        • Haiti
        • Ghana >
          • C-WoW Health for Ghana
        • Israel
    • Your Donations Make A Difference
  • Volunteer
    • Disaster Response/LERT
    • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
    • K-9 Apprentice Trainer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • WORD Bible Study
    • WORD - Live Course
    • WORD - Online Courses
    • WORD - Short Courses & Small Groups
    • WORD Classroom
    • Daily Devotions
    • Travel Opportunities
  • Contact Us
    • Request for Prayer
    • Subscribe
  • Media Center
    • In the News
    • Crisis Response
  • Shop
    • Store
    • Christianbook.com