November 4, 2009 - Making A Difference Newsletter

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November 4, 2009 LCC Bag Mat Project - Sleeping Mats for Homeless Immanuel Lutheran, Palatine The new sleeping mat ministry at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois, provides another option to dispose of all those unwanted plastic bags and at the same time reach into the community with a loving act in Christ's Please e-mail your name. Each Friday, women from Immanuel's articles/photos/graphics to 50s Plus group gather to transform plastic LCC@ shopping bags into sleeping mats for the LutheranChurchCharities.org homeless. Do you have an article to submit to the LCC Newsletter?

Deadline for submission is Monday by Noon.

In This Issue

LCC Bag Mat Project Widow Medical Need Homeless Mother and Daughter Woman Facing Eviction Haiti Missions Update Congregational Preparedness Training offered free LERT Training Comfort Dog Ministry Update Silent Auction Items Needed Your Donations Make A Difference Thrivent Giving Outreach Opportunities Warehouse Space Needed Bilingual Bibles New Bible Study Classes Comfort Dogs Available for Church Functions Thanksgiving Baskets for Mobile Alabama Ethiopia Seminary Cars Needed for Immigrant Families Ethiopia Missions Stories Still Seeking Support... Items Available to a Ministry Items NEEDED for a Ministry... Items Free for the Asking Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals

Click here for the rest of the story Click here to view instructional video ABC-7 Chicago (Channel 7) recently visited Immanuel Palatine to do a story on their involvement with the Bag Mat Project for their special segment "Live Green with ABC-7". The story is set to air on Friday, November 6th during the 5PM news broadcast and will re-air during their Saturday morning broadcast on November 7th. Check the LCC website for a link to the broadcast after it airs.

Your Donations Make A Difference Thank You to everyone whose donations have helped our Ethnic Ministries. You are Making a Difference in People's Lives and God's Kingdom! LCC received the following email from Rev Jean Bingue, Haitian Ministry at Bethesda, Chicago: Dear Deaconess Bonfield, From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank you and the staff of Lutheran Church Charities for everything you have done for my community especially during this month. The members of my congregation were so happy Sunday during our celebration. My prayers go out to all of you and thank you so much again. God will be with you. Reverend Bingue

On Friday October 30th LCC picked up a corporate donation of furniture, electronics, office supplies and books from Deodandum Marketing Grace Services. The following ministries benefited from this generous donation:


Van Repairs Feed the Invisible Guest Program Tim's Pick of the Week Job Seekers and Employers Servant at Heart Business Directory Spirit of Life Chorus Performance Schedule 120th Anniversary Phils Friends Banquet Upcoming Events How To Support LCC

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Our Savior Lutheran Church, Chicago Project LARRI, Indiana Lutheran Child and Family Services/Adoptions Apple of His Eye Ministries, Woodstock, Illinois St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Chicago UKANDU, Minnesota A special thank you to LCC volunteers Gary Kessler, Jason Weber, Jay Alborn, Helmut Mueller and Sue Kessler (not pictured) who gave of their time to load and move the donation.

On Thursday October 29th Ben Gerace picked up a donation of clothing, and toys to benefit families being served in the La Salle community.

Widow Needs Assistance with Medical Insurance Request from Pastor Steve Lockman, Emanuel Lutheran Church, Flint, Michigan Partial Need Met - Thank you to those who have donated to this ongoing need. Pastor Lockman pictured (right) receiving check from LCC

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

I have a member who is need of assistance. Her husband was called Home last month. She was just informed by his former employer that in order to maintain her health insurance she will need to 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 has told her that due to her own health she will need to apply for Social Security and disability.

For more information about LCC and its human care ministry, please contact LCC staff at: LCC@LutheranChurch Charities.org

Our congregation does not have the resources to help her with ongoing expenses. Any assistance would be a blessing to her. In His service, Pastor Steve Lockman

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Homeless Mother and Daughter in Need of $1,000 for Housing Request from Pastor David Barber and Thomas Amato, Chairman Board of Elders, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Glenview, Illinois UPDATED AS OF 11/1/2009:


Tina and Carla (names intentionally changed) want to thank each of the donors for contributions received so far by Immanuel Lutheran Church, on their behalf. (pictured Thomas Amato receiving check from LCC)

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These funds combined with the major portion of Carla's November social security check, will be used to get the long needed brake job done on their car this week. Once the brakes have been repaired, they will need approximately $800 to replace the tires on their car. Though Tina and Carla were in housing for the last three weeks, thanks to a gift from Immanuel Lutheran Church, they will again be in their car tonight. About three weeks ago, with the funds provided by Immanuel Lutheran Church, we were able to get Tina and her mom into a house-sharing arrangement in a northern suburb after having lived in their car for about a year. This arrangement appeared to be working out fine, until last week, when the owner notified Tina that he had decided to move back into his parents' home and rent out his entire house. So Tina and Carla will be back living in their car again unless we find them another home. If anyone in the north or northwest suburbs of Chicago has housing available that they wish to share with Tina, her mom and her small dog, he/she can contact Tom Amato at Immanuel Lutheran Church (847.724-1034). Again, any assistance for Tina and Carla would be a tremendous blessing to them as they put their lives back together, especially as the colder weather is upon us. Click to donate to this fund...

Woman Facing Eviction- Immediate Need for $1,169

LCC's "Send a Spoken Prayer" e-Card site is available. To learn more, Click Here

Request from Pastor Dave Hudak, St. Peter Lutheran Church, Schaumburg, Illinois Yolanda lives in the Schaumburg area in a rented apartment. She was working two jobs in order to make ends meet, but recently lost her part time job. As a result of this uncertainty, her son is now living with his father in Florida. She recently received information that she would be evicted from her apartment if she could not come up with $1,169 in back rent. While Yolanda is not a member of St. Peter, she does have roots in the Lutheran Church back in Puerto Rico. We are also assisting her with food from our food pantry at this time. I would appreciate any help that could be offered to Yolanda at this time. Click here to donate

Thanksgiving Greetings from the Haitian Lutheran Mission Project, Christ Lutheran Church, Orland Park LCC received the following update from Sue Gross, Haitian


Lutheran Mission Project, Christ Lutheran Church, Orland Park Although in this economy we may feel we are having to do without some of the things we consider necessities, Thanksgiving might be a good time for us to re-evaluate what is really important and what we might be able to give up permanently to give glory to GOD. I am not asking any of you to starve your families so that you can support Pastor Isaac's Ministry but there might be a little luxury in your life you can do without so that someone else can feed his child more than 5 kernels of corn a day. Does your family go out for dinner occasionally? Instead of taking them out for pizza once a month have pizza at home and sponsor an orphan for $25.00 a month with the money you save by eating at home. Let the children know that they are feeding a child that has nothing by giving up their night out. To read the entire article, click here. 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

Churches Partner With LCC To Provide Congregational Preparedness Training The last of the fall Congregational Preparedness Training sessions was hosted by St Mark Lutheran Church in St Charles on Monday, November 2nd. Thirty eight people representing St Mark and 10 other churches from the surrounding communities gathered together to look at how to help their congregations prepare for upcoming disasters. After the first of the year more workshops on Congregational Preparedness will be scheduled when requested. If your congregation would like to host such an event please contact LCC staff member Dianna Bonfield at 866-4556466.

Nine Year Old Girl with Cerebral Palsy Needs Stem Cell Treatment Request from Pastor Dan Dierks, Peace Lutheran Church Schererville, Indiana Kara is a nine year old girl with Cerebral Palsy. She lives in Dyer, Indiana and is a member of Peace Lutheran Church. She suffers from Cerebral Palsy because of a stroke that occurred prior to her birth. She is unable to walk on her own and has limited use of her left arm. She also suffers from seizure disorder, for which she takes medication daily. Kara participates in therapies in school and at a pediatric clinic, and though much progress has been made, it is slow. Surgery was offered as the only option to help Kara with her physical and orthopedic impairments, and continued therapy the best option to


help her become more independent. Because of the unavailability of other treatment programs in the United States, Kara's family has decided to take her to China for stem cell treatment. In this five-week program, Kara would receive stem cell injections, paired with a rigorous therapy program. The treatment will be given at The Wu Stem Cells Medical Center in Beijing, China (www.unistemcells.com) beginning December 14, 2009 and continuing into January 2010. Our anticipated hope is to see global improvement in Kara's abilities, physically and mentally, and the treating doctor feels very confident we will see these results. Kara is covered under insurance; however, her insurance will not cover any portion of the treatment in China (or anywhere out of the country, for that matter). Because of this, Kara's family will have to pay out-of-pocket for the treatment and all associated costs, equaling approximately $30,000. Any help financially or, even more, with prayer, would be most appreciated. Click here to donate

Third Group Completes LERT Training Twenty three new individuals completed the LERT training course hosted by St. Peter Lutheran Church, Schaumburg Illinois on Thursday, October 29th. These 23 participants, along with the 82 who completed earlier training sessions, will be certified by LCMS World Relief and Human Care Services and will be allowed to respond in the event of a state or federally declared emergency.

Comfort Dog Ministry Update Comfort Dogs attend Chapel and Visit School LCC Comfort Dogs Star, Butter, Tilly and Olympia attended the Chapel Service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School on Wednesday, October 28th. Pete Imlah gave the chapel talk and then the Comfort Dogs visited with the students and teachers.

Donate to the K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry

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

Your Donations Make A Difference Thanks to Your Generous Support, We Were Able to Provide Assistance to the following: Trinity, Bloomington - Kenya Mission Trip Fund Peace Lutheran Church, Schererville, IN - Kara Stem Cell Treatment Fund POBLO Ministries - Iranian Denture Fund Peace Lutheran Church, Plainfield - L. Sanchez Fund Emanuel Lutheran Church, Flint, MI - Widow Medical Fund

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

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 866-4556466 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!


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: 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 BiLingual 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

Looking to be in a Bible Study? This Fall, Does Your Church Want to Host a Study? Your Small Group? Indicate Your Interest Here

Classes Forming Now! Cover to Cover Year 1 St. Matthew, Hawthorn Woods St. John, Country Club Hills


Register Online - Click Here Looking to Host a Bible Study? WORD AMONG US Bible Studies Lutheran Church Charities InDepth Bible Studies - WORD AMONG US - May be your Solution!

Free for Congregations! 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

Short-Format Courses

St. Paul, Matteson Cover to Cover Year 2 Trinity, Lansing The Gospel of John St. Paul, Thornton Philippians Lord of Life, LaFox St. Paul, Winfield James Trinity, Huntley Pueblo, Colorado Jonah Shepherd of the Hills, Onalaska, Wisconsin Proverbs St. Luke, Itasca

Long-Format Courses

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

Cover To Cover: A Journey Through The Bible 60-week course The Gospel of John 31-week course Apocalypsis Jesu Christus: The Book of Revelation 30-week course

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

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

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

Other Stories Still Seeking Support Family in Need of Car and Short Term Rent Assistance Ethiopian Child Needs Specialized Medical Operation Voice of Care Handicapped Ministries POBLO - Jeremiah Baechler Mission to Haiti - Eyeglasses Needed Shipping Costs for Ghana Supplies Open Doors in Haiti - Bible Study materials Needed

Items Available to a Ministry Lutheran Books of Worship (copyright 1978) 10 bin sorter with stapler Collator series 300/400 with corner stapler 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) For More items, click here to view the latest updates on our DONATE Web Page...

Items NEEDED for a Ministry


A larger lawn tractor or ATV with a plow blade or snow blower equipment in working or repairable condition A heavy duty pickup truck with or with out plow equipment, in working or repairable condition 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. 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 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... Family of Four in Need of a Vehicle in Itasca Minivan needed for Hispanic Ministry in California Single Mother 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 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

Tim's Pick of the Week Bible Tabs Bible Tabs make learning easy and enhance your study time. Tabs are precut, self-adhesive, permanent and are printed on both sides. LCC's bookstore has a wide range of styles to choose from!

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: 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!

Crossroads Church Presents: "I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST" Seminar with Dr. Frank Turek November 6 & 7, 2009 Crossroads Church 1350 State Route 137 Grayslake, Illinois 60030 Dr. Frank Turek, President of CrossExamined.org and co-author of the book "I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST", will hold a public forum, present arguments and conduct teaching at two venues on November 6th and 7th, 2009. These events are sponsored by Crossroads Church and are free of charge. Lunch and refreshments will be provided at a nominal cost. Click here for more details

Support Voice of Hope Behind the Wall at Raise the Bar A Holiday Bazaar & Vendor Show Fundraiser Saturday, November 7, 2009 St. John's Lutheran Church 505 S. Park Road


LaGrange, Illinois 60525 A day to celebrate and support Voice of Hope - Behind the Wall, the correctional ministry of Deaconess Lori Wilbert in Northern Illinois, will take place on Saturday, November 7 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 505 S. Park Road, LaGrange. Raise the Bar - A Holiday Bazaar & Vendor Show Fundraiser from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. will offer one-stop holiday shopping with 25-plus vendors, door prizes & giveaways. Admission and parking are free. The day will also include a Meet & Greet Reception with Lori from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at 3:15 to celebrate her 25th Anniversary of Deaconess Ministry in the Northern Illinois District. Voice of Hope is a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod, is the only Lutheran ministry of its kind in the NID, and relies solely on donations and fundraising for its financial support. For further information: 630-901-7031.

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: HUNTLEY - Sunday, November 8th St. Mary Catholic Church 10307 Dundee Road; 60142 Concert time: 3:30 p.m. DES PLAINES - Sunday, November 15th Christ Church 1492 Henry Avenue; 60016 Concert time: 4:00 p.m. WOOD DALE - Sunday, November 22nd


Holy Ghost Catholic Church 254 Wood Dale Road Concert time: 4:00 p.m. CAROL STREAM - Sunday, November 29th Lutheran Church of the Master 580 North Kuhn Road ; 60188 Concert time: 4:30 p.m. ROSELLE - Sunday, December 6th St. Walter Catholic Church 201 West Maple Avenue ; 60172 Concert time: 4:30 p.m.

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

ENOUGH Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty - Community Forum


Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 3:00 PM Faith Lutheran Church 680 W. Deerpath Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 For more than forty years, humankind has had the knowledge, tools, and resources to end chronic hunger worldwide. Yet at the start of the twenty-first century, 25,000 people a day - and nearly six million children a year - die of hunger, malnutrition, and related diseases. Malnutrition kills more Africans than AIDS and malaria combined. Hear the story of world hunger from Roger Thurow. Hear what we could do to address this issue, join us and participate in a community forum. Click here for more information or call (847)234-1868.

A German Christmas "Liederfest" (Hymnfest) Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM St. John Lutheran Church 4939 E. Montrose Chicago, Illinois 60641 St John Lutheran Church, 4939 W Montrose in Chicago, will be conducting an all German Christmas "Liederfest" (Hymnfest) December 6, at 7:00 p.m. The program will begin with familiar Christmas folk music and then move into the Christmas celebration with readings and hymns to celebrate our Savior's birth. St John is conveniently located on the northside, in the heart of Chicago, three blocks west of highway 90/94 and has good parking facilities. Everyone is welcome, but especially people of German descent who wish to revive a rich, old tradition with their family. Refreshments will be served after the program. For additional information, call 773-736-1112

Upcoming Events - Click Here for a complete listing of Upcoming Events "I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHIEST" Fundraiser: Voice of Hope - Behind the Wall Benefit Concert: Families of Armed Forces Fundraiser: Hope for Tina Spirit of Life Chorus 120th Anniversary Concert Phil's Friends Dinner ENOUGH Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty - Community Forum A German Christmas "Liederfest" (Hymnfest)

November 6 & 7, 2009 November 7, 2009 November 7 - 7 pm November 8 -2 pm Various dates, Nov 8 through Dec 6 November 15, 2009 November 20, 2009 November 22 - 3 pm December 6, 2009

How To Support Lutheran Church Charities All contributions go dollar per dollar to the causes listed in this newsletter.

Crossroads Church, Grayslake St. John's, LaGrange Immanuel, Palatine Merionette Park - Chicago See Schedule First Immanuel, Chicago Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace Faith Lutheran, Lake Forest St. John, Chicago


If you would like more information on how to help or if you have items to share please contact TimHetzner@LutheranChurchCharities.org or send contributions to LCC, 333 West Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101 or contribute at our web site at http://LCC.LutheranChurchCharities.org or call us for credit card donations at LCC's office at (866) 455- 6466


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