LCC K-9 Ministry Teams and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Deploy to Mass Shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas
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8 People Killed, Many Injured,
Shoppers & Mall Staff Traumatized "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 On Saturday, May 6, eight people were killed, and many were injured, some with critical injuries. Shoppers and mall staff were running to hide as a gunman got out of his car and began shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas. The heroic actions of a law enforcement officer present at the mall saved many lives. We pray for and grieve with the families of those killed in this latest tragedy: Kyu Song Cho (37), Cindy Cho (35), James Cho (3), Elio Cumana-Rivas (32), Christian LaCour (20), Daniela Mendoza (11), Sofia Mendoza (8), and Aishwarya Thatikonda (26). 
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LCC K-9 Ministry teams and LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministry continued to bring comfort to the hurting community of Allen, Texas, following a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday, May 6, that killed eight people and injured at least seven.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Elijah (Our Redeemer – Wichita Falls, Texas), Martha (Bethany – Austin, Texas), Miriam (Emmanuel - Kingfisher, Oklahoma), Pax and Phoebe (St. Paul – Fort Worth, Texas), Persis (King of Kings – Glenpool, Oklahoma), and Triton (Messiah – Plano, Texas) and their handlers were present to listen to those who are grieving, bringing them comfort, love, friendship, hope, and prayer.
The teams spent time with students and staff at Cheri Cox Elementary School, where Daniela and Sofia Mendoza attended. Daniela was a fourth-grade student, and Sofia was a second-grader.
The teams also brought comfort to staff and students at The Learning Experience, the preschool that James Cho, age 3, attended.
In addition, they visited with students and staff at Mary Evans Elementary School, Allen High School, McKinney Boyd High School, Lowery Freshman Center, and staff at the Allen Independent School District office.
The teams spent time with students and staff at Cheri Cox Elementary School, where Daniela and Sofia Mendoza attended. Daniela was a fourth-grade student, and Sofia was a second-grader.
The teams also brought comfort to staff and students at The Learning Experience, the preschool that James Cho, age 3, attended.
In addition, they visited with students and staff at Mary Evans Elementary School, Allen High School, McKinney Boyd High School, Lowery Freshman Center, and staff at the Allen Independent School District office.
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In the afternoon, the teams visited first responders at the Allen Police Department, Allen 911 Dispatch, Allen Central Fire Station, and the Collin County Medical Examiners Office.
James Casner, Assistant LCC K-9 Crisis Response Coordinator, presented LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion (HMC) to the Allen Police Department and Allen Central Fire Station, and Keith Leimbach, Top Dog for LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Miriam (Emmanuel – Kingfisher, Oklahoma) presented an HMC and mini stuffed dog to Allen 911 Dispatch. The scripture on the hearts is Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion and crosses were placed at the Allen Premium Outlets memorial site. Throughout the week, people signed and left condolence messages, prayed, and paid their respects in honor of the eight lives lost. The teams listened as people shared stories of being there that day.
In less than 24 hours, Lutheran Church Charities was invited by Rev. Michael Newman, President, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Texas District, to bring the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion to the shocked and hurting community that has been greatly impacted by this horrific event.
Bonnie Fear, LCC K-9 Crisis Response Coordinator, James Casner, Assistant LCC K-9 Crisis Response Coordinator, and the following LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams arrived on Sunday to be with families, survivors, and all of the first responders who serve them.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Elijah (Our Redeemer – Wichita Falls, Texas), Martha (Bethany – Austin, Texas), Miriam (Emmanuel - Kingfisher, Oklahoma), Pax and Phoebe (St. Paul – Fort Worth, Texas), Persis (King of Kings – Glenpool, Oklahoma), and Triton (Messiah – Plano, Texas) and their handlers are present this week to listen to those who are grieving, bringing them comfort, love, friendship, hope, and prayer.
On Sunday evening, the LCC K-9 Ministry teams were present for those who attended the Cottonwood Baptist Church community vigil.
On Monday, the hearts/crosses were placed at the Allen Premium Outlet memorial site for people to sign and leave condolence messages, pray, and pay their respects in honor of the eight lives lost. The teams listened as people shared stories of being there that day.
The teams have also visited with students, teachers, and staff at Allen High School, Mary Evans Elementary School, Cheri Cox Elementary School, and The Learning Experience to help calm fears and comfort the sadness they are experiencing. Pastor Will Kemp from Tangible Grace Lutheran Fellowship partnered with the teams for the Allen High School visit.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers also spent time with first responders at the Allen Police Department, Allen Central Fire Station, Allen 911 Dispatch, and other schools in the Allen Independent School District this week as invited.
Please join LCC as we pray for Allen, Texas community during this incredibly difficult time and for all of the first responders who heroically responded to a very difficult scene.
Bonnie Fear, LCC K-9 Crisis Response Coordinator, James Casner, Assistant LCC K-9 Crisis Response Coordinator, and the following LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams arrived on Sunday to be with families, survivors, and all of the first responders who serve them.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Elijah (Our Redeemer – Wichita Falls, Texas), Martha (Bethany – Austin, Texas), Miriam (Emmanuel - Kingfisher, Oklahoma), Pax and Phoebe (St. Paul – Fort Worth, Texas), Persis (King of Kings – Glenpool, Oklahoma), and Triton (Messiah – Plano, Texas) and their handlers are present this week to listen to those who are grieving, bringing them comfort, love, friendship, hope, and prayer.
On Sunday evening, the LCC K-9 Ministry teams were present for those who attended the Cottonwood Baptist Church community vigil.
On Monday, the hearts/crosses were placed at the Allen Premium Outlet memorial site for people to sign and leave condolence messages, pray, and pay their respects in honor of the eight lives lost. The teams listened as people shared stories of being there that day.
The teams have also visited with students, teachers, and staff at Allen High School, Mary Evans Elementary School, Cheri Cox Elementary School, and The Learning Experience to help calm fears and comfort the sadness they are experiencing. Pastor Will Kemp from Tangible Grace Lutheran Fellowship partnered with the teams for the Allen High School visit.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers also spent time with first responders at the Allen Police Department, Allen Central Fire Station, Allen 911 Dispatch, and other schools in the Allen Independent School District this week as invited.
Please join LCC as we pray for Allen, Texas community during this incredibly difficult time and for all of the first responders who heroically responded to a very difficult scene.
I am greatly saddened that we are responding to another mass shooting. Yet, I am also reminded in Scripture that the love of Jesus is intended for these very moments. Galatians 6:9 encourages us, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." We will continue to work to bring good into times like these. Now, more than ever, we need and count on your support, prayers, and encouragement as we work to push back the darkness with the Light of Jesus.
Lutheran Church Charities was invited by Rev. Michael Newman, President, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Texas District, to bring the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses, to the shocked and hurting community that has been greatly impacted by this horrific event.
Lutheran Church Charities was invited by Rev. Michael Newman, President, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Texas District, to bring the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses, to the shocked and hurting community that has been greatly impacted by this horrific event.
Bonnie Fear, LCC K-9 Crisis Response Coordinator, James Casner, Assistant LCC K-9 Crisis Response Coordinator, and the following LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams will arrive today to be with families, survivors, and all of the first responders who serve them. LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Elijah (Our Redeemer – Wichita Falls, Texas), Martha (Bethany – Austin, Texas), Miriam (Emmanuel - Kingfisher, Oklahoma), Pax and Phoebe (St. Paul – Fort Worth, Texas), Persis (King of Kings – Glenpool, Oklahoma), and Triton (Messiah – Plano, Texas) and their handlers will be present to listen to those who are grieving, bringing them comfort, love, friendship, hope, and prayer.
The hearts/crosses will be placed at the designated memorial site for people to sign and leave condolence messages, pray, and pay their respects in honor of the nine lives lost. The LCC K-9 Ministry teams will attend a Vigil tonight at 5:00 pm at Cottonwood Baptist Church in Allen.
The hearts/crosses will be placed at the designated memorial site for people to sign and leave condolence messages, pray, and pay their respects in honor of the nine lives lost. The LCC K-9 Ministry teams will attend a Vigil tonight at 5:00 pm at Cottonwood Baptist Church in Allen.
Please support us by prayer and if you are so moved, help us with travel expenses.
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Serving Together in the Comfort of Jesus!
Thank you for being a part of the Mercy and Compassion Ministry of Lutheran Church Charities.
Serving Together in the Comfort of Jesus!
Rev. Chris Singer
President/CEO
Lutheran Church Charities
President/CEO
Lutheran Church Charities