 Last week, 12 new handlers from seven affiliate churches across six states joined the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry staff for Handler Training at LCC Headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois. These dedicated individuals immersed themselves in learning new handling skills and deepening their understanding of the ministry's mission. They diligently trained with their affiliate's comfort dog or with LCC's K-9 Comfort Dogs in training. We are thrilled to welcome these compassionate individuals who have answered the call to serve their communities, spreading the message of the mercy, compassion, and presence of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need. Cornerstone - Carmel, Indiana, with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Magdalene Kelly Howe Judy Mihalik Trinity - Toledo, Ohio, with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Claudia Debbie Fahncke Leslie Wilt First Good Shepherd - Las Vegas, Nevada, with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Lois Larry Gaugert Immanuel - St. Charles, Missouri, with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Zillah Rev. Ryan Taylor Emily Hoff King of Glory - Williamsburg, Virginia, with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Solomon Brian Kastl Christine Kastl St. Luke's - Oviedo, Florida, with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Moriah Nikki Peters St. Paul's - Des Peres, Missouri, with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Tabby Jim Linden Lynn Linden Lutheran Church Charities is honored to welcome Brian Kastl, (U.S. Army) to the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry.
 Also last week, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry conducted an intensive Top Dog Training session welcoming leaders from six LCMS affiliates. Each LCC K-9 Ministry team has a leader, known as Top Dog, who guides, motivates, encourages, and manages the team. “If God has called you to lead, let nothing stand in the way of the privilege you have to serve Him and to serve His people through applying the gift, the resources, and the opportunity He has provided to you.” George Barna, Leaders on Leadership Eight leaders traveled from California, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin to Lutheran Church Charities in Northbrook, Illinois, to enhance their skills in guiding, motivating, and managing their teams. The training equips these individuals to serve God and His people through the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry effectively. The training not only provided knowledge about their roles but also fostered a sense of unity among the leaders, turning strangers into a close-knit family bonded by their shared mission. Please welcome LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry’s new Top Dogs: Brookfield Lutheran - Brookfield, Wisconsin Abigail Bekx Becky Kilvinger Emmanuel - Clovis, California Doug Richardson Immanuel - East Dundee, Illinois Steve Harrison Our Savior - Louisville, Kentucky Amy Romines St. Luke’s - Federal Way, Washington Stephanie Pariseau St. Matthew - Hawthorn Woods, Illinois Dennis Rusch St. Michael’s - Bloomington, Minnesota Leah Cook Comments are closed.
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