October 21, 2009 Risen Savior, Indian Creek Continues Ministry through Gift to LCC
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Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Indian Creek and Rev. Andy Barkley, Pastor of Risen Savior, have decided to close their doors. Rev. Barkley presented a check to Lutheran Church Charities (accepted by K-9 Comfort Dog Howe) to further the ministry of LCC with their work of Mercy and Compassion, working through our LCMS congregations. LCC thanks Risen Savior for this gift which will continue to Make a Difference in People's Lives and God's Kingdom!
Widow Needs Assistance with Medical Insurance
Risen Savior Gift Widow Medical Need Request from Pastor Steve Lockman, Family In Need of Bed and Emanuel Lutheran Church, Flint, Michigan Chairs Family In Need of Car and I have a member who is need of assistance. Her husband was called Home last month. She was Short Term Rent just informed by his former employer that in order to maintain her health insurance she will need to Assistance pay a $442 per month premium. Before her husband died the insurance premium was $119 per month. She is not able to pay both her mortgage payment and her health insurance. Her doctor Homeless Mother and has told her that due to her own health she will need to apply for Social Security and disability. Daughter Our congregation does not have the resources to help her with ongoing expenses. Any assistance Cancer Victim Needs would be a blessing to her. Assistance Refugee Family In Need In His service, Pastor Steve Lockman Silent Auction Items To Donate, click here Needed Rev. Marky Kessa
Haiti Missions Update Your Donations Make A Difference Installation of Pete Imlah Thrivent Giving Comfort Dog Ministry Update Outreach Opportunities Kenya Mission Congregational Preparedness Training offered free Warehouse Space Needed Bilingual Bibles New Bible Study Classes Comfort Dogs available for Church Functions Thanksgiving Baskets for Mobile Alabama Lutheran Early Response Team Training Ethiopian Child Needs Specialized Medical Operation Ethiopia Seminary Ethiopia Missions Stories Still Seeking Support... Warehouse Space Needed Items Available to a Ministry Items NEEDED for a Ministry... Items Free for the Asking Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals Van Repairs Benefit Concert for Troops Spirit of Life Chorus Performance Schedule Family Fall Fest The Life of Dorothy Day 120th Anniversary Phils Friends Banquet
Chicago Family in Need of Bed and Living Room Chairs Request from Rev. Kenety Gee, Urban Mission Strategist - Chicago LCMS North America Missions I am working with a family on the south side of Chicago who is in need of living room chairs and a bed for one of their teenage sons. They have just redone their floors and widows not realizing it would cost more than they can afford. They had to take out the carpets and put in laminate floors because the house they bought three years ago had carpets everywhere except the kitchen and they have three young children in the house who would dirty the carpets and then get sick from them. They are now financially strapped and struggling even to keep up with this early wave of cold temperatures. Bills are pilling up, so if they can save on living room chairs which need to be replaced and get a bed for their teen age son, they would be greatly helped. As always, thank you and may the blessings of the Lord always be upon your ministry. If you have furniture to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org
Family in Need of Car and Short Term Rent Assistance Request from Pastor Mark Schultz, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois Dr. Samuel Mills has been leading worship and Bible study with Love Community Fellowship, a non-denominational gathering using space at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisle. Now he is returning to his home country of Ghana to teach at the University of Ghana. He will also be ministering in the area of Bible education. Trinity is giving him some support in that effort but he has an additional personal need. While he returns to Ghana to teach for 6 months, his family will be remaining here so as to not disrupt the care and schooling of his autistic son. He is in need of rent assistance of $900 per month and a car during the period he will be away in Ghana. Click here to donate If you have a car to donate or loan to this family please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org
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Homeless Mother and Daughter in Need of $1,200 for Housing Request from Pastor David Barber and Thomas Amato, Chairman Board of Elders, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Glenview, Illinois We are working with a family, Tina (about 40 years old) and her mother Carla (names changed, about 70 years old), who are living in their car at a north suburban Chicago shopping center and nearby office park parking lot. Their dog Lucky, a miniature American Eskimo, lives in the car with them.
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They have been living in their car since September 2008. Right now they are living off of Carla's social security check to buy food (in rationed amounts), gas for their car and to pay for doing laundry and take daily showers and buying other necessities. Both Tina and her mom appear undernourished. They returned to their hometown of Chicago about a year ago after having lived in the Boston, Massachusetts area for eight years. They lost their home in foreclosure in 2008. Tina and her mom have been resourceful when it comes to trying to get out of their present situation. However, without a home address she is having a hard time getting a job. Prospective employers are put off when she tells them that she lives in her car.
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Initially, members of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Glenview, put some gas in their car and gave them a food gift card. Immanuel's objective in helping Tina has been to get them into housing before the weather turns much colder. Tina has found a home to share in an outlying community to the Chicago suburbs. However, Tina and Carla do not yet have the funds for a security deposit and first month's rent. They also need money for a brake job on their car. Immanuel Lutheran Church leadership has committed to fund the first month's rent ($500) for the house they want share. Tina is seeking an additional $500 for the security deposit and $450 to get the brakes on their car repaired. (They will also need tires for the car to make it through the winter.) Any assistance for Tina and Carla would be a tremendous blessing to them as they put their lives back together. Click to donate to this fund...
Cancer Victim Needs Assistance with Medical Bills Request from Pastor Galen Sollie, Peace Lutheran Church, Plainfield, Illinois We are working with a family in need of assistance with medical bills. The son is battling inoperable brain cancer and the family is being overwhelmed with bills. To Donate, click here.
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NEED MET - Refugee Family Needs Assistance with Utility Bills Because of you generous donations, this need has been met. Thank you for making a difference! Request from POBLO Missionary Hicham Chehab
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Dear Friends, I have an Iraqi refugee family of four that needs help in paying utility bills that amount to $ 250, gas and electrical bills. The cold is coming and they will not be able to make it if the services are disconnected.
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Silent Auction Items Needed for Fundraiser The Bakery House, a ministry for homeless men in Gary, Indiana is in need of items for a Silent Auction. The Auction and Fund Raiser Dinner will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Crown Point, Indiana. Rebuilding the Breach Ministries, which owns and operates the Bakery House, is an ad hoc ministry of Lutheran Churches in the Northwest Indiana area. The facility currently houses 32 men, and teaches them basic Lutheran beliefs, and lifestyle and employment skills. For information Email Dennis Hodges at wdh.2016@att.net, or call (219) 887-1351. Visit their website
LCC Announces "Send a Spoken Prayer"
Prayers for Haitian Pastor's Wife LCC received the following prayer request from Rev. Marky Kessa, President of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Haiti Please pray for my wife, we are getting very close for my wife surgery, we will have the surgery at Port-au-Prince.
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The doctor may not available for the last week of October this is what he told me, we may have it at for first week of November, May God bless all of you who are praying us and thank you once again for your support
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Pastor Marky Kessa To donate to help with her medical expenses, click here...
Haiti Missions Update LCC received the following update from Sue Gross, Haitian Lutheran Mission Project, Christ Lutheran Church, Orland Park Pastor Isaac Update 2009 - There are now 24 children in Pastor's care. The last little girl to join them was found in a wooded area in one of the villages where the people dump their garbage. Pastor went there to visit one of his congregations. He was on foot with the lay pastor from that congregation when he heard a strange sound coming from the dump area. The Lay Pastor encouraged him to ignore the sound so they could get to their destination quickly but Pastor Isaac heard it again and followed the strange whimper. He then came across a little girl lying in the dump and a wild pig was eating her leg. Click here to read the rest of the update Click here to contribute to the Food For Haiti Fund Click here to contribute to the Haiti Schools Fund Click here to contribute to Isaac's Orphanage, Haiti
Your Donations Make A Difference Thanks to Your Generous Support, We Were Able to Provide Assistance to the following: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Celebration Ministries, Park Forest Family Voice of Care Ministry Fund POBLO - Iraqi Utility Fund Phil's Friends Prison Ministry Fund - NID Christ Ev. Lutheran Church, Orland Park - Isaac's Orphanage-Haiti Fund Faith Lutheran Church, Mobile, AL: ❍ Ethiopia Master Builder Center ❍ Ethiopia Lutheran Church ❍ Ethiopia Family Ministry ❍ Ethiopia Seminary ❍ Lisa Heier School Expense Fund
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A Service of Celebration! RETURNING TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Installation Service for Pete Imlah - Director of Mission and Outreach at Lutheran Church Charities On Sunday, October 25, 2009, Pete Imlah will be installed as the Director of Mission and Outreach for Lutheran Church Charities. The service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, 1100 Linneman Road, Mt Prospect, IL immediately after their 10:30AM Reformation Service. St. John is Pete's home congregation where he was baptized and went to parochial school. St. John is also where Tim Hetzner met Pete when Tim served St. John (1980-1982) - Pete was a member of the Youth Group at the time. A reception will be held after the service. All are welcome to attend the church service at 10:30AM and the installation. President Dan Gilbert of the Northern Illinois District will be doing the installation. Any correspondence or cards can be sent to Lutheran Church Charities, 333 W Lake St., Addison IL 60101
Thrivent Giving Plus being Phased Out!
Immediate Response Needed to take advantage of this Matching Program Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has a GIVING PLUS program that LCC has benefited from in the past where they will match your gift to LCC $1 for every $2 donation, up to $300. Thrivent is phasing out the program and their pot of money will be gone before the end of the year. For those Thrivent Members who have used GIVING PLUS for Lutheran Church Charities 12/31 "Remember Us Last" year end appeal, in order to get Thrivent funds, those gifts will have to be made soon while there is still matching dollars available. You can do this by downloading a Thrivent Giving Plus Form and sending it in to LCC, 333 W Lake Street, Addison IL 60101 or by calling our office at 866-455-6466
Comfort Dog Ministry Update Walk of Hope LCC Comfort Dog Darlin participated in the Walk of Hope in Homewood for the Cancer Support Center on October 4th. Darlin made new friends and sparked quite a few conversations. She walked 3 miles!
At the Pumpkin Patch
On October19th Darlin joined the preschool students from Celebration Ministries in Park Forest on a field trip to the Pumpkin Patch. A wonderful time was had by all!
LCC Comfort Dogs attend Ice Cream Social at St. John Darien Thursday night, October 15th , LCC Comfort Dogs Butter, Strudel, Magic, Tilly and Star joined the festivities at St. John Lutheran Church in Darien, Illinois. St. John held their annual Ice Cream Social and Art Fair to raise support for their pre-school. The Comfort Dogs and handlers were invited to attend and visit with the children and their parents. Everyone had a wonderful evening of fun and ice cream!
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Now That The Cold and Flu Season Has Arrived The table below can be used as a quick reference to determine if what you have is just a cold or if it's the flu.
Symptom Fever
Cold Fever is rare with a cold.
Flu Fever is usually present and characteristically high (100-102째 F) typically lasting 3 to 4 days.
A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) Coughing cough is often present, but is usually mild to moderate.
A non-productive (non-mucus producing, dry) cough is common with the flu, but can become severe.
Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
Aches and pains are common with the flu, and are often severe.
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This chart is for general educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information in this table should not be relied upon to make decisions about your health. Always consult your doctor with questions about your individual condition(s) and/or circumstances.
See the full chart on the Lutheran Church Charities Web Site
Reaching Out to Your Community with the Mercy and Compassion of Christ in Ways that Don't Cost Money! We are in hard economic times. "Times are terrible" many say. But just think what a blessing God has given us! The door is wide open for the Church to be the Church. Jesus showed us by his life that we are to be the church that "Does Feet" (John 13). People say that they would "do" evangelism, they would reach out to people in need, but their church simply does not have the money right now to do it, things are tight! Dear Christian brothers and sisters, it doesn't take money to touch those in need and pain - it takes you and your willingness to follow Jesus' example. If you would like a staff member of LCC to come out and share ways for you and your church to reach your members and community - without money - contact us at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org We would be more than happy to come and work with you! By the way, we can even bring our K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs with us. This also will NOT cost you!
UPDATE - $3,000 raised, $1,000 still needed! Support for Mission Trip to Kenya Request from Peter Imlah, Director of Mission and Outreach, Lutheran Church Charities Dear Friends in Christ, I have been given an opportunity to join with Salem Lutheran Church, Tomball, Texas (salem4u.com) on a mission trip to provide a prescription eyeglass clinic to people in need in Kenya, Africa, November 12-22 2009. I am really excited about this opportunity to minister in Kenya. During Salem's last trip to Kenya in May they were able to serve and share the Gospel Message with more than 15,000 people at 5 different locations! The November trip will cost me just over $3,500 (not including passport and shots), with the biggest portion coming from airfare. This is a big number, but I believe our God is bigger than that hurdle. Any support would be appreciated. I would love the opportunity to partner with you in this endeavor. If I have 50-100 people partner with me I would get where I need to be quite easily (many hands make for light work). If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to email me at pete@lutheranchurchcharities.org I believe that the Lord speaks to us through our brothers and sisters in Christ and I would appreciate your input. Click here to donate...
Churches Partner With LCC To Provide Congregational Preparedness Training 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: ●
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Can You Help LCC Find Free Warehouse Storage For Our Ongoing Ministry? In order to be able to respond to disasters swiftly, it is imperative that we operate in a state of preparedness. To be able to do that, it is important that we have our vehicles and equipment stored in a location and environment that will enable us to move quickly. For the other parts of our ministry, we need: ●
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Work space for our volunteers that is a climate controlled environment Has short term storage space for donations till they can be picked up in a few days. A space large enough where we can drive in and store our Disaster response RV and trailers for immediate DEPLOYMENT. A cargo bay allowing us the ability to load semi-trailers would also be nice and useful feature.
If you know of someone who owns or has available warehouse space that isn't being currently used, please contact Tim Hetzner at Lutheran Church Charities. We understand that use of the warehouse would not be permanent and that the owner would have the full rights to regain their facility if it was to be rented or sold. LCC would carry the insurance on the space we are using. Please contact Tim Hetzner, President of LCC at (866) 455-6466 if you know of someone. This would be a tremendous Help in meeting the increased demands LCC faces. Help us to continue to - by the Grace of God - Make A Difference in People's Lives and in God's Kingdom!
Continuing Need for Bi-Lingual Bibles for Outreach to Muslim College Students Request from POBLO Missionary Hicham Chehab Dear Friends, College years are times of transformation. So we need to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the lost at such a pivotal stage in the lives of People. POBLO-Chicago's student ministry is reaching out to Muslims at Community Colleges. More Bibles and Evangelism material are needed. Please consider donating to this cause so that we can answer the call for the Mission of God. In God's Peace Hicham [ Click Here to Donate Now ]
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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"
Thanksgiving Baskets for Mobile Alabama Request from Pastor Tillahun Menedo, Faith Lutheran Church, Mobile, Alabama Again this year the Evangelism Committee at Faith Lutheran Church, Mobile is attempting to serve the needs within our own congregation and the local community, especially at this time of the year and at this critical time in our economy. We are so thankful for your past support for this project and give all the Glory and Praise to God. We are in the process of soliciting funding for our annual Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy and are seeking your help. We are planning to construct 6 baskets and anticipate the cost of each basket to be about $40.00. To God be the Glory that this project will be a success again this year and will bless each recipient of these baskets with a meal for Thanksgiving that they otherwise may not have had. We do all of this in the name of Our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. We thank God for any considerations that you may give to this request and may God continue to bless you and your effort to provide assistance to all of the needed. Click here to donate to the Mobile Alabama Baskets Fund
LCC Offers Lutheran Early Response Team Training Tim Hetzner to Lead Training Session In order to better manage these volunteers and resources, FEMA is currently finalizing a guideline on credentialing volunteers for largescale disasters. The federal guidelines are expected to indicate that volunteers responding to a disaster should be trained and certified. Over a year ago LCC began plans to establish and provide training for Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) through out our district. Should a disaster strike these teams would be put on call and may be asked to deploy in 72 hours or less to the disaster site. This training will prepare team member for credentialing and will focus on the safety, work, and ministry of Lutherans as Early Responders. Future LERT Training workshops are scheduled for these dates and locations: ●
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Saturday, Oct. 24th at Friends in Christ Lutheran Church, Morris Illinois; 9AM to NOON Tuesday, Oct. 27th at Celebration Ministries at Hope Lutheran Church, Park Forest Illinois; 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM A light meal will be provides for a $5 donation. Thursday, Oct 29th at St. Peter, Lutheran Church, Schaumburg. Illinois; 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM A light meal will be provided for a $5 donation.
If you are interested in serving as a LERT member but were not able to attend the first training session click here to register for one of the above sessions or for more information, call Dianna Bonfield at 866-455-6466
Ethiopian Child Needs Specialized Medical Operation Request from Rev. Tilahun Mendedo, Faith Lutheran Church, Mobile, Alabama Tamirat Berhanu is a wonderful child of Christ and one of the children in Master Builders Center project. He is 10 years old but already in 7th grade. He lost his dad to HIV and his mom has no income at all except the $25 she receives from MBC every month. She uses this fund to help Tamirat and other siblings in the house. Tamirat needs to have a pediatric cystoscopy, but there are not any doctors in Ethiopia that can perform this procedure. We are looking for help in obtaining funds so that he can be treated in South Africa or Israel. Another option is for an urologist in the US to be able to perform this operation. Please donate here to the Ethiopian Child Medical Fund
Help train a Pastor in the rapidly growing Lutheran Church in Ethiopia Interview with Bruk Ayele - Dean, Lutheran Seminary in Ethiopia With over 5.5 Million members, keeping up with trained pastors is a challenge. Consider supporting a seminary student for $1500 a year. Watch the interview Tim Hetzner did with Pastor Bruk Ayele in Ethiopia. Help Make A Difference in a open mission field! Donate now!
Cars Needed for Immigrant Families Request from POBLO Missionary, Hicham Chehab Dear Friends, We have several Iraqi refugee families that we are working with who need reliable transportation. One is a family of four, also a family of six and a single mother. They have arrived here with very little and need transportation in order to work. The donation of a car would be a tremendous blessing and witness to these families. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org if you have a vehicle to donate
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
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Voice of Care Handicapped Ministries Warm Blankets and Clothing Needed PABLO - Jeremiah Baechler Dentures for Iranian Convert Mission to Haiti - Eyeglasses Needed Family of 3 in Need of Housing - Schaumburg Shipping Costs for Ghana Supplies Family of Five in Financial Need Open Doors in Haiti - Bible Study materials Needed Orphans in Kenya
Free to a Ministry - Toys and Preschool Equipment This is to be given out as a complete lot, not individual items. Lot of preschool toys, and supplies available from Bethlehem Lutheran Church in West Dundee, IL. If interested please call the church at (847) 426-7311. Items available are: ●
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25 new various title hard cover Eric Carle children's books 75 pc new wood tinker toys multi play table (sand/water) play work bench w/tools & screws play kitchen pots & pans play dough art academy kit talking microscope 3 bins of duplos (used) 2 buckets of lincoln logs (used) 2 buckets of alphabet blocks (used) 1 bucket colored blocks (used) approx 200 various children books ages pre-k-2nd grade (gently used)
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kids big tape measure 10-12 teacher work books helping heroes dollhouse people visual explorers colored optical panels primary bucket balance energizer pooh bear flashlight 1pk 8 1/2×11 kindergarten diplomas 2pks 8 1/2 × 11 teacher letter head (for computer) 1-8 1/2 × 11 award certificates w/ alphabet border 37ft number deco trim Leap Frog junior explorer globe 4 child craft chalk/slate boards
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2532 - 1 Cassette Player, 1 remote foot switch & head phones 2531 - 2 cassette tape erasers 2530 - 343 blank cassette tapes 2529 - 20 choir robes (blue with gold sashes) 2527 - 60+ Sparton Foam Soap dispensers for bulk soap 2526 - Commercial Refrigerator 54"W x 80"Tx34"D 2382/2383 - (2) Basketball Standards - 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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Washing Machine Garage Door Opener for double-wide (2-car) single door Gas-Powered Weed Wacker
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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2557 - Baldwin Model Electronic Organ Model 3ET, 2 manuals, 35 note keyboards, 25 note foot pedal kayboard Amplification 130 watts total 2553 - Brother MFC 7150C or MFC7160C Multi-Function Fax Machine, Color Printer, Scanner 2551 - Window air conditioner 2550 - Olympic weight set with bench 2548 - Kraft Bubble Mailer 12.25 x 17.125 EZ-2 open Teare Strim, Self Sealing Closure 25 envelopes per box 2532 - 1 Cassette Player, 1 remote foot switch & head phones 2531 - 2 cassette tape erasers 2530 - 343 blank cassette tapes 2527 - 60+ sparton Foam Soap dispensers for bulk soap 2526 - Commercial Refrigerator 54"W x 80"Tx34"D
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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... ● ● ● ● ●
Family of Four in Need of a Vehicle in Itasca Minivan needed for Hispanic Ministry in California 15 Passenger Van needed for Salam Arabic Church Single Mother Needs Car for Work Egyptian Refugee Family in need of Transportation
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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
Tim's Pick of the Week The Qur'an and The Bible - A Comparison Islam is a rising tsunami wave in the world of which we need to be informed. In 1973, the followers of Islam numbered 460 million in the world. By 2009 they tripled to 1.6 billion.For a culture to maintain itself it must have a fertility rate of 2.1 1%. The European Union of 31 nations has a fertility rate of 1.38%. Since 1990.90% of immigrants to Europe have been 1slamic.Within four decades Europe may become a predominately Muslim continent. In America estimations run as high as 9 million Muslims. It is known that there are more than 400,000 Muslims in the Chicago area alone.
Muslims are people whom I may meet in my school, shopping mall, place of work,and neighborhood. Do I understand them? What do they believe? How can I share Christ with them? The First Section in "The Qur'an and the Bible - A Comparison" examines the primary sources of the Qur'an and the Bible on the subjects of: God/Allah, Jesus, Abraham, Angels/Jinn, Jihad, God's Will, Rebirth, Godly Life, Women, Marriage, Divorce, Suicide, Homosexuality, Judgment, Paradise, etc. Passages from the Qur'an and the Bible appear in parallel columns. A clear, concise summary concludes each topic. The Second Section in "A Personal Word" explores the basic questions of life. Rev. Richter compares Biblical and Islamic beliefs on: How can I have the certainty of eternal life? What meaning does my life have with God? Who is the God of Abraham? etc. The Third Section motivates us to "have a heart" for the Muslim! By research and his own personal experience, Rev.Richter presents "How to Share the Good News with Muslims." The Final Section gives the life of Muhammad, an understanding of Shi'ites and Sunnis, and background to the present radical fundamentalist movement to help you understand the present conflicts.
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!
Benefit Concert to Assist the Families of Our Armed Forces Concert to be held Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM Immanuel Lutheran Church 200 N. Plum Grove Road Palatine, Illinois 60067 A benefit concert is being given to raise funds to support the families of the military on Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 200 N. Plum Grove, in Palatine. The RejoiceSingers will present the musical "Our Flag Was Still There" - a multimedia presentation along with a children's choir and Immanuel's adult choir. A chaplain, recently returned from service in Iraq, will be participating as well. This powerful program is open to the public. For information contact: Lutheran Church Charities or Immanuel Lutheran Church, Palatine (847) 359-0139.
Spirit of Life Chorus Performance Schedule The Spirit of Life Chorus is a 100+ member ecumenical Christian concert chorus performing in church sanctories and auditoriums throughout the northern Illinois area. Our concert series this fall is entitled "A Baby Changes Everything". Imagine Mary and Joseph as their baby was born. Do you think their son changed their lives? History tells us the answer, and what a change He has made....in all our lives. With music and the spoken word, our concert this year is filled with the wonderful and glorious sounds of Christmas! We hope to see you at one or more of our 2009 Fall Concert Series. The schedule is listed below: NILES Sunday, October 25th St. John Lutheran Church 7429 Milwaukee Avenue; 60714 Concert time 4:00 p.m. BATAVIA Sunday, November 1 Immanuel Lutheran Church 950 Hart Road; 60510
Concert time: 4:00 p.m. HUNTLEY Sunday, November 8th St. Mary Catholic Church 10307 Dundee Road; 60142 Concert time: 3:30 p.m. DES PLAINES - Sunday, November 15th WOOD DALE - Sunday, November 22nd CAROL STREAM - Sunday, November 29th ROSELLE - Sunday, December 6th
St. Luke Family Fall Fest Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 Lutheran Church of St. Luke 410 S. Rush Street, Itasca, IL 6 - 8:30 p.m. Get in the Spirit & join us for an evening of Fun and Fellowship! Admission is free*! The night will include free Games (with prizes), a Trick or Treat Trail, Hayrides, and a Bonfire for all ages. Concessions including Hot Apple Cider, Hot Chocolate, Hot Dogs, Nachos & Delicious Homemade Baked Goods will be available for purchase. Wear your costume and experience a great night with family and friends! *Although admission is free, a free-will donation will be appreciated to help cover the cost of the event and help to support our National Youth Gathering Trip this summer.
Haunted by God: The Life of Dorothy Day Grace Lutheran Church in Evanston has recently started the "Courage Fund" - they are opening up in faith to raise $75,000 for people who are hurting during this economic crisis. In conjunction with the COURAGE FUND, I will be doing HAUNTED BY GOD: THE LIFE OF DOROTHY DAY at Grace Lutheran. PLEASE COME ! Thank you! Lisa Wagner-Carollo, Still Point Theatre Collective WHEN: Sunday, October 25, 2009 WHAT: A Project to Raise Funds for Protein for Food Pantries --- in conjunction the COURAGE FUND of Grace Lutheran Church. Haunted by God: The Life of Dorothy Day http://www.stillpointtheatrecollective.org/haunted.html Question and Answer Session with Lisa Wagner-Carollo follows WHERE: Grace Lutheran Church, 1430 South Boulevard, Evanston, IL
TIME: 7:00 pm seating - No reservations, first come, first served, doors open at 6:30 pm SUGGESTED DONATION: $12 or "pay what you can"
120th Anniversary Concert Sunday, November 15, 2009 3:00 PM First Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1649 W. LeMoyne, Chicago In celebration of the 120th anniversary of its building and the 138th anniversary of the congregation, First Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Chicago will hold a special concert and hymn sing on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 3 p.m. Michael Waal, organist at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, will be the organist and Laura Schmuldt, director of music at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Cary, will be the vocalist. The theme will be "Through the Church Year," and will feature works from every season of the church year, including works by Bach, Buxtehude, Bender, and Bunjes. A free will offering will be collected. Proceeds from the concert will go towards capital improvements. First Bethlehem Lutheran Church is located at 1649 W. Le Moyne, the corner of Le Moyne and Paulina Streets, in the East Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is located approximately five blocks from the North Avenue exit of the Kennedy Expressway. Please note that the posters sent out to many of the Chicagoland congregations incorrectly give the date as November 13; it should read November 15.
Phil's Friends 2nd Annual Celebration of Hope Dinner November 20, 2009 6:30 PM Reception 7:15 Dinner Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace www.PhilsFriends.org
Upcoming Events - Click Here for a complete listing of Upcoming Events Family Fun Fest Haunted By God Apologetics Seminar Fundraiser:Hope for Tina 120th Anniversary Concert Phil's Friends Dinner
October 23, 2009 October 25, 2009 Oct 26-30, 2009 November 8 -2 pm November 15, 2009 November 20, 2009
St. Luke, Itasca, Illinois Grace, Evanston Jacksonville, Arkansas Merionette Park - Chicago First Immanuel, Chicago Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace
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