Tim Hetzner, LCC President / CEO and LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Respond to Shootings in Sutherland Springs, Texas

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4

On Sunday, November 5, twenty-six people were killed and twenty others wounded during morning worship services at First Baptist Church in the small town of Sutherland Springs, Texas. This is the deadliest shooting in Texas history with victims ranging in age from approximately 5 to 72 years old.

Tim Hetzner, LCC President / CEO, is flying out on Tuesday and arriving in the afternoon to meet up with six LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs who will be on the ground serving the community, bringing comfort and compassion to the victim’s families, those present at the church, first responders and the community.

Lutheran Church Charities has been invited by Rev. Michael Newman, Mission & Ministry Facilitator, Texas District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) and Rev. Dr. Chris Kennedy, Shepherd of the Hills, San Antonio, Texas to come immediately and serve this hurting community.

Please help LCC as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and distraught because of the senseless shooting.

We know that comfort is needed at this time to help people heal from this horrific shooting! Help us be the presence of Jesus Christ to this community.

Please support us by PRAYER and if you are moved to help with travel expenses.

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

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