SPECIAL APPEAL: Special Crisis and Disaster Response Update: Labor Day Weekend – God Doesn’t Take Off and Kick Back!

I feel like the Psalmist when he writes, “How Long O Lord, How Long!” Psalm 13:1

I ask myself – where does LCC start to respond? In the United States or Internationally, South, West, East, and between?

I know from past experience God works in the Midst of Disaster and Crisis – and He works in Mighty Ways! I know God’s Word is true and it should always be what guides us!

“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8

“Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21

“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17

“For dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations.” Psalm 22:2

Here are some of the things that LCC is currently responding to:

Fires in California

The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams were invited by Cal Fire to visit with the courageous firefighters at their base camp in Placerville, California. The Caldor Fire is threatening South Lake Tahoe.

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DONATE - LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Travel Fund

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Earthquake and Flooding in Haiti

On August 14, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti taking more than 2,100 lives, causing massive destruction across the country. On August 16, Grace also lashed Haiti as a tropical depression.

Our Mission Partners in Haiti have people on the ground doing assessments and distributing desperately needed aid.

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DONATE - Haiti Disaster Relief

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Flooding in Ethiopia

On August 17, tragic flooding hit the Mekane Yesus Theological Seminary in Ethiopia. Inundated by floodwaters from monsoon rains that destroyed nearly all the campus also resulted in the tragic loss of many lives including those of children of the staff and students.

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DONATE - Ethiopia Flooding

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Hurricane Ida and East Coast Flooding

Ida, a Category 4 hurricane, produced winds up to 150 mph, ten tornados, and historic flash flooding as it moved inland across eight states this past week. FEMA is currently reporting 65 deaths. Millions of residents and businesses are without power in multiple states. Thousands of people have lost their homes, belongings, security, and hope. LCC L.E.R.T. disaster response teams will be working with Pastor Ed Brashier, Southern District Disaster Response Coordinator when it is safe for volunteers to deploy.

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DONATE - LCC Disaster Response

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New Jersey District Pastor Home Destroyed

Pastor Dan Fenco from Camino De Fe, a newly planted Hispanic congregation in the New Jersey District, lost his home caused by remnants of Hurricane Ida. During the storm, his home was severely damaged from their neighbor’s house exploding, leaving his home inhabitable. Fortunately, everyone in both homes had already evacuated safely prior to the explosion. Impacts were felt throughout the entire street. They are currently living with family.

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DONATE - Family Lost Home- Good Shepherd, Old Bridge NJ

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Relief for Afghanistan Family

Rev. Jim Buckman, Faith Lutheran Church in Lake Forest, Illinois, and Chaplain with the United States Air Force in the Illinois National Guard, met a young lieutenant named Fahim Masoud from Afghanistan while supporting the vaccination efforts in Illinois. At the age of seventeen, Fahim volunteered to be an interpreter for our military serving three rotations. Fortunately, his family was able to escape from Afghanistan this past week. His mother, father, and two siblings have come to our country but they have nothing.

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DONATE - Afghanistan Refugee Fund - Faith Lake Forest IL

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So my friends, humanly - I DO NOT KNOW where to begin!

Spiritually and from past experience – I KNOW GOD HAS IT ALL FIGURED OUT!

We start with what God has put in front of us! One step at a time.

Each of the items above has a link to find out more!

Thank you for your faithful prayers and support for all who are suffering and in need. Help us to show them that they are NOT forgotten – God has it!

Lutheran Church Charities Disaster Response stands ready to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.

Serving Together, Serving Jesus, so we can serve others in HIS NAME!

Tim Hetzner
President/CEO
Lutheran Church Charities

LCC works in coordination with LCMS Disaster Response national and local districts of the LCMS.