Lutheran Church Charities Disaster Response Continues to Serve Families Hit Hardest by Tornado in Elgin, Illinois

On Wednesday, July 12, the Northern Illinois District was struck by fourteen tornadoes within a three-hour time period. The only EF-2 tornado was in South Elgin, which heavily damaged a neighborhood.

On Friday, July 21, Kevin Krage, Bill Pietsch, and Larry Zagorski from Lord of Life, LaFox L.E.R.T. team returned to this hard-hit neighborhood to cut and remove a very large downed tree from a homeowner’s yard with a bobcat. The homeowner was very appreciative of their assistance, as he could have never cut or removed this on his own. He couldn’t believe how quickly and willingly the L.E.R.T. team completed the work.

Mr. N., a King of Glory Church member, lost 60 trees surrounding his entire property as well as his garage, shed, and some of his home’s roof.
 
Upon arrival, his home and property were not visible because of the amount of tree damage. After two days, his property was cleared of all downed and damaged trees by L.E.R.T. volunteers.

The Lord of Life, LaFox L.E.R.T. team leaders that worked at his home last week noted how devastated the owner was with the loss of all his trees and privacy.

While working on another property in this neighborhood, they returned to Mr. N.’s home and presented him with a cross and his first replacement tree. Mr. N. was overwhelmed with gratitude for these gifts, and the Christ-like mercy and compassion continued to be shown to him.
 
Lutheran Church Charities disaster response and L.E.R.T. teams are continuing to receive calls for assistance in cleaning up from these tornadoes and will respond as requested.

LCC never goes where we are not invited.
We NEVER charge those we serve!

If you are so moved, please donate to the LCC Disaster Response Fund or LCC Equipment Maintenance & Fuel Expense Fund so that we may continue to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.

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Please pray for all of the communities affected by these devastating storms, including the LCC Disaster Response volunteers and staff that help during the recovery process.
 
LCC works in coordination with LCMS Disaster Response national and local districts of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.