LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
Deploy to Monterey Park, California
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LCC K-9 Ministry Teams and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry Deploy to Monterey Park, California, Following Mass Shooting Tragedy
On Saturday evening, January 21, a 72 year-old man walked into the Star Ballroom Dance Studio and began shooting, killing 11 people and wounding nine others during the start of a two-day Lunar New Year festival in Monterey Park, California. The suspect was later found dead in a van with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and the Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministries were invited by Rev. Dr. Michael Gibson, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Pacific Southwest District President, and Pastor Carl Kaye and Pastor Patrick Jow from Emmaus Lutheran Church and School in Alhambra, California, to be present this week throughout the community. Emmaus Lutheran Church and School has an English and Chinese speaking congregation.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and the Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministries were invited by Rev. Dr. Michael Gibson, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Pacific Southwest District President, and Pastor Carl Kaye and Pastor Patrick Jow from Emmaus Lutheran Church and School in Alhambra, California, to be present this week throughout the community. Emmaus Lutheran Church and School has an English and Chinese speaking congregation.
Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The LCC K-9 Ministry teams and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion continued to serve the Monterey Park, California, community after the tragic event that killed 11 people at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio on Saturday, January 21.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Lois (First Good Shepherd – Las Vegas, Nevada), Micah (Light of the Valley - Elk Grove, California), Rahab (St. Andrew – Stockton, California), Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California), and Salome (Faith Community – Las Vegas, Nevada), along with their ministry teams were present at many locations throughout the week to listen to those who are grieving, bringing them hope, comfort, and prayer.
LCC K-9 Ministry teams went to Emmaus Lutheran School and Preschool to comfort students and staff. They also returned to the memorial at City Hall to be with the grieving community there. They have seen countless faces light up and have been the highlight of many people's day.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Lois (First Good Shepherd – Las Vegas, Nevada), Micah (Light of the Valley - Elk Grove, California), Rahab (St. Andrew – Stockton, California), Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California), and Salome (Faith Community – Las Vegas, Nevada), along with their ministry teams were present at many locations throughout the week to listen to those who are grieving, bringing them hope, comfort, and prayer.
LCC K-9 Ministry teams went to Emmaus Lutheran School and Preschool to comfort students and staff. They also returned to the memorial at City Hall to be with the grieving community there. They have seen countless faces light up and have been the highlight of many people's day.
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The LCC K-9 Ministry teams also visited the Monterey Park Police Department, 911 Call Center, and Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner Office. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for these brave men and women who answer the call to serve and protect during times of tragedy like this.
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The K-9s and their handlers visited the students and staff at San Gabriel Mission Elementary School. In times of tragedy, it can be difficult to find joy in the world, but visits like this remind us that there is joy all around us and can be found in the small moments and in the connections we make with others.
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The LCC K-9 Ministry teams brought hearts/markers through our Hearts of Mercy & Compassion (HMC), Crosses for Losses Ministry. The hearts/markers were placed at the memorial site for people to sign and leave condolence messages, pray, and pay their respects to the 11 lives lost.
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Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The LCC K-9 Ministry teams brought hearts/markers through our Hearts of Mercy & Compassion (HMC), Crosses for Losses Ministry, to be present and help people who are shocked and trying to process this horrific event.
The hearts/markers were be placed at the memorial site for people to sign and leave condolence messages, pray, and pay their respects to the 11 lives lost so far.
The victims ranged in age from 57 to 76. They were six women and five men: My Nhan (65), Lilian Li (63), Xiujuan Yu (57),
Muoi Ung (67), Hong Jian (62), Yu Kao (72), Chia Yau (76), Valentino Alvero (68), Wen Yu (64), Ming Ma (72), and Diana Tom (70).
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Lois (First Good Shepherd – Las Vegas, Nevada), Rahab (St. Andrew – Stockton, California), Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California), and Salome (Faith Community – Las Vegas, Nevada), along with their ministry teams were present at the Monterey Park City Hall memorial site on Monday night to listen to those who are grieving, bringing them hope, comfort, and prayer.
The hearts/markers were be placed at the memorial site for people to sign and leave condolence messages, pray, and pay their respects to the 11 lives lost so far.
The victims ranged in age from 57 to 76. They were six women and five men: My Nhan (65), Lilian Li (63), Xiujuan Yu (57),
Muoi Ung (67), Hong Jian (62), Yu Kao (72), Chia Yau (76), Valentino Alvero (68), Wen Yu (64), Ming Ma (72), and Diana Tom (70).
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Lois (First Good Shepherd – Las Vegas, Nevada), Rahab (St. Andrew – Stockton, California), Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California), and Salome (Faith Community – Las Vegas, Nevada), along with their ministry teams were present at the Monterey Park City Hall memorial site on Monday night to listen to those who are grieving, bringing them hope, comfort, and prayer.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Micah (Light of the Valley – Elk Grove, California) and his handlers joined the others for the vigil last night at Monterey Park City Hall.
On Tuesday, the LCC K-9 Ministry teams were invited to be with employees at Monterey Park City Hall, Monterey Park Police Officers, Monterey Park Fire Station #61, and the town library. They will also be present at a vigil that will be held at Monterey Park City Hall on Tuesday night.
On Tuesday, the LCC K-9 Ministry teams were invited to be with employees at Monterey Park City Hall, Monterey Park Police Officers, Monterey Park Fire Station #61, and the town library. They will also be present at a vigil that will be held at Monterey Park City Hall on Tuesday night.
Please join LCC as we pray for the Monterey Park community during this incredibly difficult time and for all of the first responders who heroically responded.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministry never charge those we serve as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need. We know that comfort is needed to help this shocked and devastated community and the first responders who serve them.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministry never charge those we serve as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need. We know that comfort is needed to help this shocked and devastated community and the first responders who serve them.
Posted: Monday, January 23, 2023
LCC K-9 Ministry Teams and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Crosses for Losses Ministry Deploy to Monterey Park, California, Following Mass Shooting Tragedy
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Arrive Tonight
11 Killed, 9 Critical or Injured, and Community Traumatized
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Arrive Tonight
11 Killed, 9 Critical or Injured, and Community Traumatized
"For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones." Isaiah 49:13
The LCC K-9 Ministry teams brought hearts/markers through our Hearts of Mercy & Compassion (HMC), Crosses for Losses Ministry, to be present and help people who are shocked and trying to process this horrific event.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Lois (First Good Shepherd – Las Vegas, Nevada), Rahab (St. Andrew – Stockton, California), Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California), and Salome (Faith Community – Las Vegas, Nevada), along with their ministry teams will be at the Monterey Park City Hall memorial site tonight from 7:30 – 10:00 pm Pacific Time to listen to those who are grieving, bringing them hope, comfort, and prayer.
The hearts/markers will be placed at the memorial site for people to sign and leave condolence messages, pray, and pay their respects to the 11 lives lost so far.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Micah (Light of the Valley – Elk Grove, California) and his handlers will join the others for the vigil scheduled on Tuesday, January 24, at 5:30 pm Pacific Time at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, California.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Lois (First Good Shepherd – Las Vegas, Nevada), Rahab (St. Andrew – Stockton, California), Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California), and Salome (Faith Community – Las Vegas, Nevada), along with their ministry teams will be at the Monterey Park City Hall memorial site tonight from 7:30 – 10:00 pm Pacific Time to listen to those who are grieving, bringing them hope, comfort, and prayer.
The hearts/markers will be placed at the memorial site for people to sign and leave condolence messages, pray, and pay their respects to the 11 lives lost so far.
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Micah (Light of the Valley – Elk Grove, California) and his handlers will join the others for the vigil scheduled on Tuesday, January 24, at 5:30 pm Pacific Time at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, California.
Please join LCC as we pray for the Monterey Park community during this incredibly difficult time and for all of the first responders who heroically responded.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministry never charge those we serve as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need. We know that comfort is needed to help this shocked and devastated community and the first responders who serve them.
Joyfully serving together in Christ,
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry and Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministry never charge those we serve as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need. We know that comfort is needed to help this shocked and devastated community and the first responders who serve them.
Joyfully serving together in Christ,
Lynda Streich
Interim President/CEO
Lutheran Church Charities
Interim President/CEO
Lutheran Church Charities