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Sharing the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ

Hearts of Mercy & Compassion (HMC) provides a physical and spiritual symbol through the giving of hearts and crosses to families and friends who have suffered a loss or are experiencing the illness of a loved one. An HMC can also be given to celebrate a victory, honor service, as an expression of love, or to be an encouragement in the face of adversity. Given as a gift, each HMC provides the love and hope of Jesus through presence and prayer.

As we journey together, we can share in each other’s sorrows and celebrations. The heart itself is universal and conveys love. The color blue is the color of hope and the fish a symbol of God’s saving grace. To request a Mercy Heart click on the "Request a Mercy Heart" button on this page.

Specialized Hearts of Mercy & Compassion can be provided for:
  • Hearts for Military Service: This heart is purple, which is a combination of the six military branch colors. It includes a decal from the appropriate military branch (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force).

  • Hearts for First Responders: The blue heart will have the appropriate Thin Line decal (Law Enforcement-blue, Firefighters-red, Public Safety Service-yellow, EMS/Paramedic - white).

For more information on the Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministry:
Email: [email protected]
Call:  866-455-6466

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Ninety-two Hearts of Mercy & Compassion are placed on white crosses honoring the 137 lives lost in the tragic July 4 flood, standing solemnly at the Coming King Foundation Sculpture & Prayer Garden in Kerrville, TX.


Bringing HOPE for the Hurting in New Orleans, Louisiana, after New Year's Day attack.
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President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in front of LCC's Hearts of Mercy & Compassion set up at the site of the deadly New Year’s truck attack, in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Bringing HOPE for the Hurting  in Louisville, KY, after United Parcel Service’s (UPS) Flight 2976

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Bringing Compassion to a Hurting Community after Champlain Towers South Collapse in Surfside, Florida
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Lutheran Church Charities
3020 Milwaukee Ave.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Local: 224-257-4389
Toll Free: 866-455-6466
Fax : 866-451-1476
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • Staff >
      • LCC Staff
      • Office of the President
      • Disaster Response
      • Donor Relations
      • Discipleship
      • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
      • Cares Ministry
      • K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry
      • Communications
      • Operations
    • Board of Directors >
      • LCC Board of Directors
    • Employment
    • LCC In the News >
      • Recent
      • Affiliates
    • Articles
    • Social Feed
  • 12/31- Give Now
  • Ways to Give to LCC
    • Memorial / Honor Of
    • Discipleship Ministries Support
    • Donation Policy
    • LCC General Fund
    • Disaster Response
    • LCC K-9 Ministries
    • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
    • Cares Ministry
    • Non-Monetary Donations
  • Memorial / In Honor of
    • Memorial / Honor Of
  • Disaster Response
    • Disaster Response >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Training and Certification
      • Volunteer
    • Crisis/Disaster 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
  • Cares Ministry
    • About
    • Partner with LCC Cares Ministry
    • 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
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