July 29, 2009
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In This Issue
Help a Lutheran Teacher Get the CCTV Magnifier Items for Ghana Hearing Aid She Needs Malaria Initiative Request from Pastor Brian Truog, Cross Lutheran Church, Yorkville Comfort Dogs Ethiopia Missions We are working with a member who needs assistance for a CCTV Magnifier specialized hearing aid. She has Meniere's disease and the hearing aid costs $3,500. Due to a lengthy recovery after a car Teen Cancer Patient accident in October, 2008 and the down turn of the economy Family in Need she lost her job as a Lutheran school teacher and her husband also lost his job. Because of their unemployment they lost their Car for Family Indiana apartment and have moved back to the Yorkville area to Hope for Tina live with her parents. Because she was let go when the Car for Bethlehem Lutheran School she worked for closed, she no longer has disability insurance to cover the cost. Cross is helping the family Fitz Family Ministries but any donations to help pay for her hearing aid would be a Your Donations Making A great blessing. Difference Click here to donate! Blind Woman Robbed Iranian Refugee in need of Car Stories Still Seeking Support... Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals Comfort Dogs available for Church Functions
Van Repairs Feed the Invisible Guest NEED MET! Communion Program Ware and Christian Materials Congregational for Lutheran Church In Ghana Preparedness Training Request from Deaconess Hannah offered free Bart-Plange, Lutheran Church in Tim's Pick of the Week Ghana New Bible Study Classes Thank you to the following churches who have Job Seekers and Employers responded to the appeal to help provide altar ware, Servant at Heart Business hymnals, books and educational materials, and resources for social ministry for the Lutheran churches in Ghana. All of the items have been Directory packed and will be returning to Ghana with Hannah. Huge Garage Sale Exodus World Service Faith Lutheran Church, Carpentersville Messiah Lutheran Church, Wauconda Huge Garage Sale Former Trinity Lutheran, Glencoe Exodus World Service Our Savior, Carol Stream St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mount Prospect Exodus World Service Immanuel Lutheran Church, Freeport Exodus World Service St John Lutheran Church, Wheaton Chicago Urban Summit Peace Lutheran Church, Lombard Hope Lutheran Church, Countryside Trinity Tinley Park 150th Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hinckley Anniversary Celebration Concordia Deaconess Program, Concordia University Chicago Northern Illinois District LWML Upcoming Events Lutheran Church Charities How To Support LCC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Working Together with God Connecting the Dots The Lutheran Church in Ghana - Pastor Paul Fynn Deaconess Hannah Bart-Plange LWML Lutheran Church Charities
The Malaria Initiative Can deadly malaria fever be treated for one third of one penny? Can a pastor fit treatment for 500 suffering people in his shirt pocket? LCC's Prayer Wall
WARNING #1: You may not believe this story. That's a normal reaction, don't worry. WARNING #2: If you do not believe this story, you will be... wrong. (Thank the Lord!) Welcome to an African adventure - right here in Northern Illinois! Hannah's temperature skyrocketed to 104 degrees last Thursday evening. After 4 days of wrangling a 'flu' with Tylenol and chicken soup, we rushed our special guest from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana to the ER Pictured: Deac. Hannah Bart-Plange (center) being interviewed by Dr. Susan Busse (right) at Central DuPage Hospital. She was so weak
that she could barely open her mouth to have her temperature taken. We were very, very scared.
and Rebekah Lifkin (left)
Click here to read how she was healed! Please Help Deaconess Hannah! YOU can participate in showing Christ's Mercy in this amazing story too! LCC connects needs with resources, working with more than 400 congregations to help Christians "Make a Difference in People's Lives and in God's Kingdom" To meet our staff, click here For more information about LCC and its human care ministry, please contact LCC staff at: LCC@LutheranChurch Charities.org More...
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$2000 = Dcs. Hannah's personal bank loan to come to America. With her teacher's salary of $4000/yr, this loan will take over a year to pay back. Let's give her a hand with that! $500 = Food and travel expenses while she's in the US for one more month.
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$3600 = OUCH. Medical Bills = 1 ER Visit + 2 Blood Tests. We are filing lots of paperwork with CDH and hope to have this bill reduced. Any remaining funds will go directly to ELCG outreach efforts in the rural villages of Ghana.
Click here to donate to Hannah's medical expenses $0 - There was no charge for the new treatment LCC doctors gave Hannah to end her malaria fever. It is our fervent prayer that members of the Body of Christ across the globe may soon join us in using this new treatment as The Great Physician opens doors, bringing the gospel to new places and new faces we have not been allowed to reach before. Rebekah Litfin LWML President, St. John Wheaton Unto the Lord be the Glory for great things He has done! Unto the Lord be the Glory for great things He will do! (Ghanian Song of Praise) Click here to Help Finance and Cover the Expenses of the Malaria Initiative
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Comfort Dogs Update On Friday, July 24th LCC Comfort Dogs Howe, Zina, Tara, Shami, Magic, Olympia, Strudel and Tilly joined Butter and members of St. John Lutheran Church, Algonquin for the Algonquin Founder's Day Fest. They met and greeted visitors to the festival while Butter spent time at St. John's booth.
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LCC Announces "Send a Spoken Prayer"
Friday night LCC Comfort Dog Tara and staff member Vida Johnston attended the closing VBS service at Immanuel Lutheran, Lindenwood. Tara was presented with the weeks offerings for the Comfort Dog Ministry and had the pleasure of having her picture taken with all of the children. There was ice cream and cookies after the service, her favorite part!
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LCC's "Send a Spoken Prayer" e-Card site is available.
Thanks to Wheat Ridge Ministries for their special support for the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry!
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2010 Lenten Pilgrimage: Biblical Study Tour
Ethiopian Mekane Lutheran Conference in the Chicago area this week! Rev. Tilahun Mekonnen Mendedo from Faith Lutheran Church in Mobile, Alabama and his family are in town this week attending the Ethiopian Mekane Lutheran Conference which is July 29 August 2, 2009. Pastor Mendedo is the Pastor who is from Ethiopia and who traveled with Tim Hetzner of LCC this past June. He is also the founder of Master Builders Center orphanage in Ethiopia (see article below). The Conference is being held at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg. In the picture is Tim Hetzner, President of LCC and Rev. Mendedo and his wife and three children, aged 5, 9 and 11 (two girls and one boy).
LCMS Pastor starts Orphanage in Ethiopia Rev. Tilahun Mendedo and his family have started a Lutheran orphanage in Ethiopia - where he was born. Pastor Mendedo is currently serving at Faith Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Mobile, Alabama.
To find out how you can help the orphanage grow in helping many of the street children in Ethiopia, please watch the video here. To support a child for one month the cost is only $25 which provides food, clothing, and education for the child ($300 for a year) Donate to the orphanage through LCC. Download the Master Builders Center Newsletter Download the Master Builders Center Flyer
NEED MET: Elderly Widow of LCMS Pastor Needs CCTV Magnifier Request from Rev. Roger Keller, Assistant Pastor, Messiah Lutheran Church, Saint Charles, Missouri
Second Update: Thanks in great part to a grant from Lighthouse for the Blind, the CCTV Magnifier Unit was delivered on Wednesday, July 22 and Christine is absolutely ecstatic. She was able to read her Devotions on Thursday morning! She was also able to read a birthday card and is beginning to sort through some paperwork that has been stacking up. This has been a wonderful blessing for her. Her world is opening up once again and she is able to engage her mind. She is alert, and happy to meet the new day! To read the original request, click here...
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19 Year Old with Cancer Needs Assistance for Medical Treatment Request from Pastor Steve Maske, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Flint, Michigan
Update from Shyra's Grandmother: My Granddaughter has to have a bone marrow transplant in Detroit to sustain her life. We are in need of funds for lodging, food, transportation and medical cost if needed. We have to stay down there for some time. When she is out of the hospital we have to stay near the hospital. We live in Flint which is an hour and a half from Detroit. We will be staying in Detroit for up to 100 days after they do the transplant. It's been a hard 2 years for my family, we have had 4 deaths in the last 14 months. Shyra Voelker (19) has been diagnosed with cancer. Her family lived in a house that had been built on a toxic chemical site near Flint, Michigan. Her father Ron Voeler died from cancer March 7, 2009. The family received no life insurance. The family needs help with resources to assist with treatment for Shyra. Click here to donate...
Family of Five in Need Request from Pastor Duane Fluechtling, St. John Lutheran Church, Lansing, Illinois
Update from Pastor Fluechtling: The father has recently found employment and is actually making more than he was. The mother is working from the home now and is gradually increasing her work load. This is the good news. However they are extremely far behind on their utilities. Their gas and electric bills came close to $4,000.00. With the help of some generous people and some quick action and with the help of LCC we were able to keep the electric turned on. The gas has been turned off for several months and still is turned off until the bill is paid in full, (almost $2000.00). They cook and heat their water with gas. Their greatest need right now would be to get the gas turned back on and caught up on their electric bill.
Click here to Donate Now Read the Original Request here.
Family of four in need of vehicle Request from Pastor Alex Duff, Lutheran Church of St. Luke, Itasca, Illinois We have a family that we have been working with who are in need of a car. The husband has been out of a job for over a year. The wife only can find part time work for minimum wage. The family needs a vehicle so they can expand their search area for full time jobs. Currently they are being evicted from their apartment because they do not have enough income to pay their rent in full. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org if you have a vehicle to donate.
Fundraiser for Woman with Leukemia Hope For Tina On February 18th, 2009 Laurene "Tina" Bartelmey wbas diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. One week later, on Ash Wednesday while still in the hospital, Tina was given the news that she had a second Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Tina is fighting two battles, but because of her FAITH, she has HOPE! Tina has already spent 46 days as an in-patient in the hospital, undergoing 14 days of 3 different kinds of Chemo Therapy as well countless days as an out-patient receiving blood and platelets. In June Tina will undergo and adult stem cell transplant from one of her siblings, once again in the HOPE of defeating both forms of Leukemia. Tina grew up, attended school and to this day lives with her husband Keith of 31 years in the southwest suburbs where they raised 2 children and now have a 1 year old granddaughter. Tina has HOPE to return to her roles of wife, mom, grandma, sis, aunt and niece. She has the Hope of returning to her church, Holy Trinity Lutheran in Bridgeview, to sing again in the choir, volunteer as one of the Thrivent coordinators, participate in all of her other church activities. Tina has Hope to return to the outdoors to do her gardening and grilling. With medical bills mounting we ask that you please join us in helping keep Tina's HOPE strong. We will hold a benefit for Tina on Sunday November 8th at 2:00 P.M. at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park at 115th St. and Kedzie you may go to www.115bourbonstreet.com for directions and further site information. There will be food, refreshments, beer wine, door prizes, raffles, live music and valet parking. Tickets and information can be obtained by contacting Rick Madal at 708403-8373 or e-mail at Richard.Madal@sbcglobal.net . Matching fraternal funds will be available from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thank you for your help, generosity and strengthening Tina's HOPE. Click here to donate to Hope for Tina
Blessed To Be A Blessing Vehicle Fundraiser for Ajyal II A Ministry to Reach the Poor and the Needy in Rural Bethlehem The Ajyal Elder Care Program , coordinated by Raeda Mansour, Parish Nurse, is an innovative program that provides a variety of care solutions to the elderly people in the Bethlehem. For active seniors, there are weekly meetings provided for recreation, fellowship, and shared meals. However, there are many elderly people in rural villages, refugee camps and urban areas surrounding Bethlehem that have little or no mobility. Nurses have been hired for home visits to these people under the ministry of Ajyal II. Ajyal II nurses have a difficult time reaching some of the neediest people, because of the road conditions in the villages. They are in desperate need of a 4 wheel drive vehicle to assist them with their visits Please consider making a donation to help those who are so very willing to help others. Click here to donate to AJYAL II Vehicle
Fitz Family Ministries - Supporting Families Through Church and School We're taking the empty nest on the road! Mother and Father Fitz will again tour nationally encouraging families in their faith walk. We're available in Illinois November and early December/09. (for full schedule check our schedule online) All programs are interactive and media rich. Available for: ●
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Churches - Intergenerational and/or Community Outreach events. Enjoyed by all ages - a great faith conversation starter in the home. Schools - a day-long experience for ❍ students (a morning assembly/chapel followed by hands-on juggling instruction with classes), ❍ faculty (after school in-service on current brain research and brain development) and ❍ families (an evening workshop for parents on brain development and faith formation in the home).
Contact us to schedule an event. father@fitzfamily.org 888-569-7062 Check out the web site for more info and to follow two informational blogs. www.fitzfamily.org Fitz Family also serves as Extended Staff for Wheat Ridge Ministries. www.wheatridge.org
Your Donations Make A Difference Here are just some of the many ways your donations are meeting the needs in the Body of Christ...
Your Donations Make a Difference in Louisiana Lisa George, member of St. John Lutheran Church, New Orleans donated a Jeep Grand Cherokee through LCC to Pastor Dave Loftus, Faith Lutheran Church, Harrahan, LA. Pastor Loftus was in need of a vehicle to help him with his continuing outreach work to those in need.
Thank You for Making A Difference Thanks to Your Generous Support, We Were Able to Provide Assistance to the following: â—?
First Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Chicago Hunger Walk
Grooming Services LCC would like to thank Denise Goelitz of Kitten KaPoodle Mobile Pet Grooming for grooming services for LCC Comfort Dogs Magic, Olympia, Strudel and Tilly. Denise services clients in a 20 mile radius of Elgin. Call 224-678-8767 or e-mail KittenKapoodle@live. com for more information.
Update and New Request: Iranian Refugee Family of Four in Need of Car - Car Need MET! Need assistance for registration and Insurance Request from POBLO Missionary, Hicham Chehab Because of the generous donation of a car by Pastor Doug Swanson of St. John Lutheran Church, Darien (pictured) this family's need for transportation has been met. However the family is still in need of $200 to transfer the title and insure the car. Click here to donate to help them get moving in their new car!
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Family of Seven in Palatine in Need of $6620 Single Immigrant Mother needs $300 for car repairs Assistance Needed for Member at Celebration Ministries (Hope Lutheran), Park Forest Open Doors in Haiti - Bible Study materials Needed Orphans in Kenya Bibles Needed for Arabic Student Outreach to Muslims Former LCMS Mission Teaching Couple in Need LCMS Missionary Raising Funds to go to Thailand
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2452 - 27 Red 1941 hymnals + lectionary 2382/2383 - (2) Basketball Standards (picture at right is an example - NOT actual available) One needs minor repair (welding) work. 2384/2385 - (2) Christmas Trees approx. 15-18 feet tall 2328 - 150 LW (1941) Hymnals 2311 - 8 drums & 10 bottles of ink for a Savin #3360 Duplicator 2300 - Wooden teacher's desk, formica top; 59.5"wide; 29.5"deep, 30.5" high 2296 - 6 ft tall, very narrow standing shelf unit for VCR storage; imitation walnut HYMNALS AVAILABLE... check the web site listing for the latest updates... For More items, click here to view the latest updates on our DONATE Web Page...
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Refrigerator/Freezer Patio Set Beds with box springs and frames- all sizes needed
If you have items to donate contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities. org
New Items Free for the Asking LCC works THROUGH churches and is not a Direct Service Ministry. To request an item on our "Free for the Asking" list please contact your Church and ask that they call us (866-455-6466) requesting an item. Arrangements will then be made to connect the item with you. If you are not a member of a Christian Church then please call LCC to place you in contact with one of our LCMS churches who can assist you. ●
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2498 - 2 of 2 Matching white lamp shades (Brass & Glass ceiling fixtures - 12"H x 8" diameter) 2497 - 1 of 2 Matching white lamp shades (Brass & Glass ceiling fixtures - 12"H x 8" diameter) 2485 - Dining room table that could easily seat six people, but only has 3 padded arm chairs (dark wood) 2479 - Flat Screen Monitor (Older) 2478 - Flat Screen Monitor (Older) 2477 - Flat Screen Monitor (Older) 2476 - Flat Screen Monitor (Older) 2475 - Flat Screen Monitor (Older) 2474 - Flat Screen Monitor (Older) 2473 - Flat Screen Monitor (Older) 2472 - 2 Compaq Deskpro EN/1 Gateway 2471 - 2 Compaq Deskpro EN/1 Gateway 2469 - Pentium III - Dell 2468 - Pentium III - Dell 2467 - 1 Compaq Deskpro - Pentium Pro 2466 - HP Brio (Celeron) 2465 - HP Brio (Celeron) 2463 - Gateway - Celeron - 64 MB RAM/4 GB HD 2462 - Gateway - Celeron - 64 MB RAM/4 GB HD 2461 - Gateway - Celeron - 64 MB RAM/4 GB HD 2460 - Gateway - Celeron - 64 MB RAM/4 GB HD 2459 - Gateway - Celeron - 64 MB RAM/4 GB HD 2458 - Gateway - Celeron - 64 MB RAM/4 GB HD 2457 - Gateway - Celeron - 64 MB RAM/4 GB HD 2456 - Gateway - Celeron - 64 MB RAM/4 GB HD For More Items Available, click here to view the list on our DONATE page...
To OFFER an item for this section, or to get a Receipt for an item you have donated, CLICK HERE for the NON-MONETARY DONATION FORM
Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals and Ministries All vehicles that are donated to LCC go directly out to families or individuals through our congregations. NO vehicles are sold. Photo: Jennifer's daughter had medical needs that required a vehicle with a Lift. This donated van helped to meet that need Here are some of the most recent requests, but we have others are are still waiting for some word... ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Minivan needed for Hispanic Ministry in California 15 Passenger Van needed for Salam Arabic Church Refugee Family Needs Car Single Mother Needs Car for Work Cargo Van Needed for Haitian Immigrant Ministry Couple from Bulgaria in Need of Car Single Mother of Four Needs Car for Work Walther Student Needs Car for Work Egyptian Refugee Family in need of Transportation
Click here for the complete page listing the needs
If you have a vehicle to donate, please contact LCC@LutheranChurchCharities. org or call 866-455-6466
LCC Staff and Comfort Dogs available for Church Functions and School Chapels! For more information on scheduling LCC and the K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs for an event or chapel at your church, contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org To help support the growing Ministry of the Comfort Dogs click here... To find out information on how your congregation can get one of the LCC K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs Click here Click here for some Photo Albums showing some of the many places the dogs have brought comfort.... And click here for the Dog Blog, featuring "Tara's Twitter"
LCC uses only Donated Vehicles to do our pick ups and deliveries of food, clothing and other items. Consequently, they have a tendency to break down more often. Would you consider helping us get the needed repairs to our vehicles? If so - please click here to make a donation.
STOP is not a word LCC uses often... But sometimes we have to COME to a STOP! Thank you for helping us so that Together with You, We Can Continue Making A Difference!
COME LORD JESUS, BE OUR GUEST ... You recognize this prayer written by Martin Luther ...
Come Lord Jesus, be our guest And let thy gifts to us be blessed. Amen If we really mean this prayer and want Jesus to be our Guest - wouldn't we feed him also? Consider becoming a part of LCC's individual challenge and FEED THE INVISIBLE GUEST AND MAKE HIM VISIBLE program to help feed the hungry. Click here for more details | Click here to donate now | Click here for a Bulletin Insert
50 Congregational Leaders from 6 Churches Attended the July 23rd Preparedness Training Held at Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville. Leaders from Friends In Christ, Morris; New Song, Aurora; St. Mark, St Charles; St. Luke's, Montgomery; Immanuel, Batavia and Cross, Yorkville came together to help prepare their congregations and develop disaster plans to help them proclaim Christ during times of crisis.
Churches Partner With LCC To Provide Congregational Preparedness Training - NEW DATES SCHEDULED!
LCMS Human Care and World relief has put together the training and tools needed for a congregation to develop a plan for being prepared if a disaster hits. Not only that - LCC and the District Disaster Response Team are trained and willing to take your congregation through the plan. This takes about 3 hours with key leaders of your church. Members of LCC and the District Disaster Response team will continue to consult with you congregation, helping you through each of the various aspects to have a plan in place. LOCATIONS: â—?
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Good Shepherd - Elgin - Saturday - August 29th from 9 AM to Noon Good Shepherd - Frankfort - Thursday evening - October 1st 5:30 a light supper. The workshop is 6 to 9PM
To schedule a training Register Now, or for more information contact Tim Hetzner or Dianna Bonfield at LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org
Tim's Pick of the Week Sparkling Gems From The Greek By Renner Rick 365 Greek Word Studies for every day of the year to sharpen your understanding of God's Word.
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Looking to Host a Bible Study? WORD AMONG US Bible Studies Lutheran Church Charities In-Depth Bible Studies - WORD AMONG US - May be your Solution!
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If you would like to be a host site click here IF you would like to join an existing class - click here If you would like to take a course by internet - Click here
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James: 5-week course Philippians: 5-week course Jude: 1-week course Jonah::3-week course Proverbs: 10-week course Know that God Exists: 1-week course Esther: 5-week course
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For more information and registration, Click Here... To Find out more information contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or email at WAU@LutheranChurchCharities.org
Job Seekers and Employers - Connect Online! Christians contact us frequently who are looking for employment - either because the company they are with has downsized, closed or has had layoffs. If you are looking for people to hire and would like to consider a fellow Christian for a position, please check here www.servantatheart.org. Job seekers can post their resumes, and employers can post job openings. Access to Expanded Job Listings through National Labor Exchange...
Servant at Heart Lutheran Church Charities' On-Line Christian Business Directory Looking for a Christian business? Lutheran Church Charities has an on-line Christian Business Directory called Servant@Heart. This on-line directory allows: â—? â—?
Christians businesses to advertise their services without cost. Others to seek out Christian businesses.
Each member of the directory has their church and pastor identified in their listing. Search at ServantAtHeart.org to find Christian businesses or to have your business listed. You can also go to www.LutheranChurchCharities.org or call (866) 455-6466. It is the people of God working together that fully allows God to build for His Kingdom!
Huge Garage Sale July 30 - August 1 Lutheran Church of Saint Luke - Itasca, IL The Lutheran Church of St. Luke Gymnasium 410 S. Rush St., Itasca, IL FREE ADMISSION Thursday, July 30th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, July 31st 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, August 1st 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Items for sale include furniture, sports equipment, toys, knick-knacks, kitchen items and much more! Proceeds of this sale will benefit the Medical Mission Trip to Mexico on October 10-17, 2009 To make a donation to the sale or the Mission Trip, or for more information, please call the parish office at 630773-0396
2nd Annual Feed My Starving Children 5K Run and 3K Walk Saturday, August 8 Did you know 1,280 Children die every hour from starvation? Come Make a Difference! Join us for the 2nd Annual Feed My Starving Children 5K Run and 3K Walk on August 8th. Our goal is to raise $40,000 to feed 600 starving Children for one year!
Logistics: Date: Saturday August 8, 2009 Location: Saint Paul Lutheran Church & School - 100 S School St, Mt Prospect, IL Start Time: 8am Packet Pickup: August 6th and 7th - 10am to 7pm at Runners High and Tri - 121 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights, 847-670-9255 Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup: 6:30am to 7:45am Go to http://www.saint-paul.org/5K/ for more information!
19th Annual Pig and Corn Roast! August 16 St. Matthew Lutheran Church 24500 North Old McHenry Road Hawthorn Woods St. Matthew Lutheran Church (Old McHenry Road between Quentin and Midlothian Roads), Hawthorn Woods will sponsor its 19TH ANNUAL PIG ROAST on Sunday, August 16th. Food will be served from 12:00 to 5:00 P.M. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 4 thru 10. Children under 4-free. For additional information visit www.stmatts.net For ticket purchase or ticket information, please call the Church office (847) 438-7709.
St. John's, LaGrange Premieres Family Theater August 22, 2009 6:30 PM St. John's Lutheran Church 505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525 A new musical venture has begun at St. John's Lutheran, LaGrange. An intergenerational group of twenty-five performers from the church and school will present "Once Upon A Parable" by Allen Pote and Tom Long, on Sat., Aug. 22 at 6:30 with refreshments to follow, and during the education hour on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 9:30 to 10:30. The performances will be held in the school gym. New stage curtains were given in memory of Pastor David Smith. The musical is dedicated to the glory of God and in memory of Pastor Smith. A short media presentation will be shown, based on Pastor's theatrical pursuits. The play is humorous with catchy tunes, but the strong message of God's love and forgiveness in Christ is the theme. Family members have enjoyed going to practices together and it is hoped that this will be the first of many plays with a Christian message. All are invited to attend.
Rummage Sale, St. Matthew, Lemont August 22, 2009 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM St. Matthew Lutheran Church Rummage and Bake Sale will be held at the Lemont Township Building 1115 Warner Ave, Lemont Il. on Saturday August 22, 2009 from 9:00am to 3:00 pm. There will be clothing, furniture, kitchen items and lots more. For more information please call the church office (630) 257-5000.
Long Grove, Illinois Saturday, September 12 Refugees walk hundreds of miles to find peace and safety. Their strength and courage are amazing! You can use your feet to help these incredible people. Join the Exodus World Service Run/Walk for Refugees on Saturday, September 12 in Historic Long Grove. Registration is from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and the event starts at 8:30 a.m. Register on-line at www.e-w-s.org. You can even create a personal fundraising page to help welcome refugees from Bhutan, Burma, Iraq and other countries. If you have questions please call 630/307-1400 x100.
Chicago Urban Summit Concordia University - Chicago, River Forest October 2, 2009 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. ... and let the discussion begin as together we talk about The Nature of Urban Lutheranism & The Revival of Urban Lutheranism. Keynote Speaker: Rev. Mark Junkans (pictured) is the executive director of Lutheran Intercity Network Coalition (LINC)-Houston. Speakers include: ● ● ●
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Rev. Dan Gilbert, President, Northern Illinois District -LCMS Rev. David Stechholz, President, English District - LCMS Dr. John F. Johnson, President, Concordia University Chicago Veteran Chicago Pastors on panel discussion.
Registration Fee: Before August 30th, $20 per person; groups of three or more pay $15 per person. After August 30th, $25 per person and groups of 3 or more pay $20 per person. Lunch and materials included. Download the brochure here...
Trinity Tinley Park 150th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, October 18, 2009 Trinity Lutheran Church of Tinley Park Illinois will be celebrating its 150th anniversary on Sunday, October 18, 2009. Celebration worship services will be held on the 18th at 8:00 A.M., 9:30 and 11:00. Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Klaus, speaker of the radio broadcast, the "Lutheran Hour" will officiate. Trinity is located at 6850 W. 159th Street, Tinley Park, IL, 708-532-9395. Displays of the congregation's history will be available for viewing. Following the service, dinner and entertainment will be held at the Holiday Inn Select Convention Center located at 18501 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, (use 183rd St. exit, as there is no entrance at 185th) beginning at 12:30 until 4:30 P.M. A beef and chicken dinner will be served at a cost of $25.00 and the cost for children will be $20.00. Contact Donna Beran at 708-532-9108 for further information or reservations. Reservation deadline is September 20. Please specify is you wish to reserve a table for a group. There will be a limited number available. A reservation form is available on Trinity's website www.tlcs.org
Upcoming Events - Click Here for a complete listing of Upcoming Events Huge Garage Sale Chicago Urban Summit Trinity 150th Anniversary Celebration Apologetics Seminar Oberammergau Passion Play -Study Trip
July 30 - Aug 1 October 2, 2009 October 18, 2009 Oct 26-30, 2009 Taking Reservations Now
St. Luke Gymnasium, Itasca, Illinois Concordia Univ. - Chicago Trinity Lutheran Church, Tinley Park, Illinois Jacksonville, Arkansas Germany
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