November 25, 2009
In This Issue
PABLO Thank You Pete Returns from Kenya Special Appeal - Fort Hood Van Repairs Your Donations Make A Difference Twin Bed Needed Widow and Five Children Need Assistance Family in Need of Medicinal and Utility Assistance Refugee Family Widow Medical Need Single Mother of Two Facing Eviction Life Saving Education for Orphans in Kenya Thanksgiving Dinner Invitation Car Needed for Ministry Homeless Mother and Daughter Haiti Missions Update Thrivent Giving Warehouse Space Needed Bilingual Bibles New Bible Study Classes Comfort Dogs Available for Church Functions Cars Needed for Immigrant Families Stories Still Seeking Support... Items Available to a Ministry Items NEEDED for a Ministry... Items Free for the Asking Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals Feed the Invisible Guest Program Tim's Pick of the Week Job Seekers and Employers Servant at Heart Business Directory
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A Thanksgiving Thank You Hicham Chehab, POBLO-Chicago Missionary thanks LCC and All Who Support the Arabic Outreach Ministry Dear Friends at Lutheran Church Charities, This Thanksgiving marks the third anniversary of my mission in Chicagoland. Since my first meeting with Lutheran Church Charities' President Tim Hetzner, almost three years ago, God has used LCC mightily for His Kingdom. One of the most important of LCC's contributions to the mission is support in providing and advertising the needs of the Arab community. In coordination with LCC, POBLOChicago, assisted by a number of volunteers from local congregations, has collected donations and helped refugees get provisions, clothing, blankets, and furniture. · Since the mission started, we have given out 150 pieces of furniture, 200 coats and blankets, and helped 30 families with food. · In coordination with LCC, the mission gave out 11 cars donated to the refugee community by Lutherans nationwide. · In coordination with LCC, the mission helped 25 families financially who were going through hardships. · More than two hundred bibles, 1500 prayer guides, and hundreds of tracts were distributed on campuses and other venues over the past three years. Most of the money that was used to purchase those Bibles was raised through LCC. On behalf of POBLO-Chicago, I would like, in this Thanksgiving week, to seize this opportunity and thank Mr. Hetzner and all the LCC staff for their hard and diligent work for the Kingdom. Hicham Chehab POBLO-Chicago Missionary Click here to read the entire email
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LCC Staff Member Pete Imlah Returns from Kenya and thanks ALL who supported this OUTREACH Mission Trip - You Made A Difference Pete Writes:
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I am back from my mission trip to Kenya. What a life changing experience! I was on a team which served in Kiandai, Kenya which is about 2 hours outside of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Each team was hosted by a congregation in Kenya and the pastors of those churches personally connected every day with each individual who came to the clinic. At Kiandai we serviced over 1800 individuals in 5 days. Many walked for hours to attend the free eye clinic (pictured below). Over 300 people, by the power of the Holy Spirit,heard about and came to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The people where very appreciative as we shared the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ with them. We truly sensed that God was making a difference through us in serving the people of Kenya - and the people of God's Kingdom. The Lutheran Church in Kenya is working hard to share the Mercy and Compassion and PRESENCE of Jesus Christ to those who do not know him! The pastors are eager to continue to try new ways to reach people and train people with the unchanging message of Salvation in Jesus Christ. The new Lutheran Study Bible seemed to be a popular request of the pastors I worked with. The team is going back in May. If you are interested in going or would like more information please contact me at pete@lutheranchurchcharities.org or LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org or call LCC at 866-455-6466 Thank you for your support, which made this trip possible, and for being used by God to touch and change lives by the Holy Spirit - and see God's Kingdom Expand. The Lutheran Pastors there also share their THANKSGIVING for all of you. Your support demonstrates to them that the Body of Christ cares for one another - no matter what country we serve. Humbly in Christ, Pete Imlah Director of Mission and Outreach
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LCC K-9 Crisis Response to Ft. Hood Shootings Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry Responds LCC Sends initial check for $3,000 to Grace Lutheran Church, Kileen, Texas LCC will be working through Grace Lutheran Church in Kileen Texas, which has an ongoing ministry to our Armed Services Families. Please join us in praying for everyone touched by the shooting incident at Fort Hood Army Base on Thursday, November 5, 2009. We are currently monitoring the situation closely to determine how we can best respond with our LCC Parish K-9 Comfort Dog teams. At this point, our tentative plan is to put a team together that will respond as the aftermath sets in. Your financial and prayer support is necessary if we are to make this response a reality. Funds are needed for travel and lodging of the handlers and LCC Comfort Dogs and to support the Armed Services families. Supplemental Funding is provided through the Texas Regions® program of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. They will match $1 for every $3 raised, up to $1,500.
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Thank you for helping to Make A Difference to the families and Armed Service men and women! Serving Together, Serving Christ, so we can serve others IN HIS NAME, Tim Hetzner President, LCC Click here to donate
Need Met!
LCC Van Repair We're Back On The Road! $400 needed for repairs
Because of the generous donation of parts from O'Reilly Auto Parts (32 W. Lake St. Addison, Illinois) and labor from Addison Auto Clinic (23 W Fullerton Ave, Addison, Illinois) the van has been repaired! Our special thanks to Scott Painter, owner of Addison Auto Clinic for arranging the donation of the parts and for the repair of the van.
Your Donations Make A Difference Thank you to LCC Volunteers Ray Bogaert and Chuck Schild who picked up a donation of food and clothing from Zion Lutheran Church in Beecher, Illinois. In their food drive the children of Zion's school collected a total of $2,450 cans of food. The 26 boxes of food & 60 boxes and bags of clothing benefited Zion Lutheran Church at 99th and Winston in Chicago, Christ the King Lutheran Church and School in Chicago and Open Doors Rescue Mission in Chicago.
Thank you, Zion, Beecher members for reaching out to these communities with the Compassion of Christ. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Early Saturday morning, November 21st LCC Staff member Dianna Bonfield, Kim Spindler and her daughter Ruth Spindler, members of Faith Lutheran in Carpentersville, picked up a donation of Idaho potatoes from Gleaners for the Lord. Monday morning fellow members of Faith Carol Solinski & Laverne Schreiner, delivered the potatoes to the FISH Community Food Pantry which the church helps support. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Keep the Bells Ringing! LCC staff member Dianna Bonfield became aware that Janice needed a warmer winter coat and hat. Within a day Dianna secured a donation that met Janice's need!
------------------------------------------------------------------------Penny Burgess, from Grace Lutheran Church in Streamwood, stopped by the LCC offices in Addison to pick up a donation of Christmas decorations, a large box of Legos and a fax machine/scanner/printer.
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Joan Kusnierz, member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Addison, dropped off stuffed turtles made by their VBS students. The turtles will be donated to Project LARRI to be used in the "I Need a Hug" program in Munster, Indiana.
Twin Bed Needed Single grandmother, who is caring for her adult daughter and granddaughter, is in need of a twin bed for her granddaughter. They have a bed but it has mold/mildew and is causing an allergic reaction. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org if you have a bed to donate.
Sudden Death of Father Leaves Widow and Five Children Request from Pastor James Zimmerman, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Addison, Illinois We have a family at St. Paul in great financial need. The husband (53 years old) died very unexpectedly yesterday of a heart attack. The wife is left alone with 5 children all under the age of 12 and all with various special needs. The family has been members at St. Paul for over 20 years. We would appreciate any assistance you are able to provide for this family. Click here to donate
Immediate Need for Volunteers to Help Rehab Home for Two Seniors Request from Pastor John Brazeal, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Chicago Christ the King has obtained two apartments that they will use for housing two seniors who would otherwise be homeless. While doing the rehab they discovered a serious crack in the stack pipe that runs from the bathroom into the basement. The whole pipe from the roof to the basement needs to be replaced. They are in immediate need of volunteers who can do plumbing to help replace the pipe. They also need volunteers who can help put down new floors and help with painting. They are hoping to be able to move the seniors in before Christmas.
If you are available any time between now and December 13th and can help the members of Christ the King rehab these two apartments please call Dianna Bonfield at 866-455-6466 or email Dianna@LutheranChurchCharities.org
Family in Need of $550 Request from POBLO Missionary, Hicham Chehab I have a family that needs help with medication and utility bills. The amount needed is around $550. The head of the family has a pacemaker, and his Medicaid application is pending. He recently had the heart surgery and could not work. He has four children. They all come to Salam Fellowship. Click here to donate
Refugee Family Needs Rent Assistance Request from POBLO Missionary, Hicham Chehab We have a refugee family of four that needs assistance with rent. The family arrived three months ago and the head of the family found only a part-time job that can barely put bread on the table. Their rent is $800 a month. Click here to donate
Woman Facing EvictionImmediate Need for $1,169 Update: Partial Need Met - Thank you to those who have donated to this ongoing need! 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
Nine Year Old Girl with Cerebral Palsy Needs Stem Cell Treatment Update: Partial Need Met - Thank you to those who have donated to this ongoing need! 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. Read the whole story here... Click here to donate
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 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. 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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Single Mother of Two Facing Eviction Request from Pastor Brian Davies, Lord of Glory Lutheran Church, Grayslake, Illinois
Jana is a mother of two children, a 3 year old and an infant. Although her family is Muslim, her three year old attends our Gloryland Christian Preschool. Recently, Jana's husband left her, and Jana is left without a job, money, and soon a place to live, as she is scheduled to be evicted on November 25th. Her husband is also about to take her vehicle away. Her child is now on scholarship with our preschool, and our food pantry is helping, but we are looking for help in providing a vehicle, living expenses, and a place to live. We are looking for about $1500 to help Jana's immediate needs and help her avoid eviction. Any help of either a car or monetary donations will be a blessing to this family. Click here to donate If you have a car to donate please call LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org  Click here to donateÂ
Life Saving Education for Orphans in Kenya$6,000 Needed Update from Jacob Fraher, concerning the work of Pastor Dennis Meeker in the slums of Kenya A few years ago, LCMS Pastor Dennis Meeker and his wife, Deaconess Lorna (serving Springs of Life Lutheran Church Kibera, Kenya), started taking in orphans who had no one to provide for them. The conditions some of these children were living in were absolutely horrifying. They were relocated to the Meeker's home and given the love and care every child deserves. Below is the latest update from Pastor Meeker. Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya! My wife, Deaconess Lorna, and I are serving in an area known as Kibera, the largest slum in Africa. It is estimated that over 1,000,000 people are packed in a 1.5 square mile area, most of them living on less than $1 per day. Scattered throughout this impoverished area are thousands of orphans. We have started a ministry named Compassionate Social Care Ministries. CSCM is our way of getting support to the children we find in desperate need. If a child's parents die and there is no one to take the child in, he or she is left to the streets or alone in what they once knew to be their home. Children drop out of school because no one is willing or able to pay their school fees and struggle to feed themselves or their siblings. CSCM pays the school fees of over 100 children who otherwise wouldn't be in school. The economic recession has hit everyone hard and we are certainly feeling it over here in Kenya. In January 2010, school fees are due, and, by the looks of the situation, my wife and I will have a crisis on our hands. I cannot bear the thought of withdrawing these children who have no one else to provide for them from school enrollment because we are not able to pay their school fees.
We are sending out this emergency appeal in an effort to allow all our children to remain in school. If a handful of churches took up an offering, we would get that much closer to meeting our $6,000 goal by January. Also, individuals have the opportunity to pay the school fees of specific children ($35 a month). We cannot do this alone! Please read more about our ministry at our website www.cscmkenya.org. We continue to serve and love by the cross of Christ. Rev. Dennis Meeker Click here to donate
Don't spend Thanksgiving Day Alone Join us for a FREE Thanksgiving Feast!
Where: St. Matthew Lutheran Church 24500 N. Old McHenry Road Hawthorn Woods, IL Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009 {Thanksgiving Day} Time: Appetizers at 11:00 am Dinner Buffet around 12:00pm We also offer a Thanksgiving Day Worship service at 10 am This Dinner is open to anyone who wants to attend, tell your friends. We just don't want anybody to spend Thanksgiving Day Turkeyless! If you plan to attend please call Sue Stewart At: 847-209-2696.
Car Needed for Arabic Outreach Ministry Request from POBLO Missionary, Hicham Chehab Dear Friends, Could you please spread the word that we need a small car for the ministry that would save gas? We are doing more than 150 miles a day, and it would make a difference if it is a small car. If you have a car to donate please call LCC at 866455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org.
Your Donations Make A Difference Thanks to Your Generous Support, We Were Able to Provide Assistance to the following: Schaumburg - Yolanda Rent Assistance Flint, MI - Widow Medical Plainfield - Kara Stem Cell Treatment St Matthew L.C., Chicago - Soup Kitchen
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) 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...
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
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
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
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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"
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
Other Stories Still Seeking Support Nine Year Old Girl with Cerebral Palsy Needs Stem Cell Treatment Help Train Pastors in Ethiopia LCMS Pastor Starts Orphanage in Ethiopia 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 2600 upright Rippen piano, model Cantabile, serial # 194416 2590 Black Steel Advent Wreath with plastic electrified candles 2589 Pulpit (Lamb of God design) 2587 Altar: black square tube steel with marble facing - with Trinity symbol 2532 - 1 Cassette Player, 1 remote foot switch & head phones 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. Acrosonic upright piano, 30 years old, but is still in good condition overall. It has a hairline crack in the sound board that has affected the ability to perfectly tune a few strings - but it does come close and would be a good practice piano. 2608 1 1/2 yr old Premier Stove with above fan 2607 6 yr old GE Refrigerator-White 2606 portable sewing machine in a case 2599 GE Black Stove. 30" wide slide in, 4 burner gas with self cleaning over 2598 wooden trundle bed with mattress and bolster pillow 2597 nativity set For More Items Available, click here to view the list on our DONATE page...
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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 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
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 Map Insert / Bible Atlas Son Light Publishing
The Bible Map Insert will add a new depth and understanding to your Bible study for years to come. Now with 40 pages, it's even better. In fact, it's the MOST COMPLETE MAP SET for it's size AVAILIABLE ANYWHERE! By your request, we have added maps detailing the Twelve Tribes of Israel, along with the kingdoms outlined in the book of Daniel. Find over 2000 locations referenced in the Master Index. The Modern Day Overlays show 250+ locations, allowing you to tie your Bible study to current events. The Bible Map Insert also
includes 2 pages of full-color topographical maps, the newly discovered location of Mt. Sinai, and a 4-page full-color History of Israel Bible color blocked Time Line. The 40page book (5 3/8" x 7 3/4") attaches permanently in the back of your favorite study Bible, or if you prefer, attach the optional cover and use your Bible Map Insert as a separate atlas. Each map page has a write-on/easy-erase surface for locating and marking even those obscure places that are named only once in the Bible. Modern-day overlays are bound into the booklet directly in front of each major Bible map, helping to relate Bible study to current events. The unique Bible locator grid not only pinpoints any place in the Bible but allows you to estimate quickly distances between locations. Maps included are Israel, Exodus, Tabernacle, Solomon's Temple, Herod's Temple, Bible Lands, Paul's Journeys, 2-page spread of the Twelve Tribes, topographical Mid-East Map, and maps of the Babylonian Kingdom, Medo-Persian Empire, Greek Empire, and the Roman Empire.
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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: 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.
Bethesda's Second City Soiree Friday, December 4, 2009 Hotel Orrington 1710 Orrington Ave. Evanston, Illinois 60201 Please join the Chicago Associate Board of Bethesda Lutheran Communities at the "Second City Soiree" on Friday, December 4th at the beautiful Hotel Orrington in Evanston. The Soiree includes a wonderful meal, silent auction and dancing and entertainment by one of the area's most famous piano man acts! For only $50 per person, enjoy a fantastic night out, all while helping us raise funds for the people with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by Bethesda Lutheran Communities in Illinois. Take advantage of some great deals at our silent auction before the holidays! Items include a LASIK vision correction surgery, a massage chair recliner, autographed Cubs and Bears prints, dinner and entertainment packages and much more! Sign up now at www.BethesdaLutheranCommunities.org/?Soiree or contact Katey Higgins at (920) 206-4432 or katey.higgins@mailblc.org. We have negotiated great hotel rates for your convenience. This is sure to be fun for adults of all ages. Hope to see you there!
A German Christmas "Liederfest" (Hymnfest) Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM St. John Lutheran Church 4939 W. 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
Christmas Concert at St. John's La Grange
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 6:30 PM St. John Lutheran Church 47th Street & Brainard Ave. La Grange, Illinois 60525
"These are the Days..." is the theme of the annual Christmas Concert presented by St. John's Lutheran Church and School, 505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525 on Sunday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. Under the direction of Mr. David Christian, this evening of music will feature St. John's adult and children's choirs and ensembles, orchestra and two handbell choirs. St. John's is delighted this year to also feature guest organist, Michael Wolniakowski, master organist and teacher at Lyons Township High School in the choral music department. The music performed at this year's concert will expand various time periods and styles, reiterating the timeless yet prevailing significance of the birth of Jesus. Familiar music and carols which have been a part of our Christmas tradition for generations will be heard. Yet, as the theme suggests, embodied in the evening's repertoire will be the compelling message that the hope of Christmas is for "these days," leaving the audience with forward thrusting joy and peace to last beyond the holiday season.
Christmas Program at Grace, Streamwood
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 5 pm Grace Lutheran Church 780 S. Bartlett Rd. Streamwood, Illinois 60107 Join us! December 19th at 5pm - Grace Lutheran Church , 780 S. Bartlett Road , Streamwood , IL - COMING TO YOU LIVE FROM H.A.L.O. - 777 FM AND 1225 AM ON YOUR HEAVENLY RADIO DIAL... Do you remember ... The Old Time radio programs.... Sitting around the radio and letting your imagination run wild?! We are heading back to the past in our All Church Christmas Program! Brought to you by our own Sunday Kids Club! Audience Participation is a PLUS! Cast Party to follow for EVERYONE! Now... a word from our sponsor...
Upcoming Events - Click Here for a complete listing of Upcoming Events Spirit of Life Chorus St. Matthew serves Thanksgiving Dinner to Homeless and Unemployed Thanksgiving Dinner Bethesda's Second City Soiree
Nov 29 and Dec 6 See schedule for locations November 24, 2009 St. Matthew, Chicago, IL November 26, 2009 St. Matthew, Hawthorn Woods December 4, 2009 Hotel Orrington, Evanston
A German Christmas "Liederfest" (Hymnfest) Christmas Concert Christmas Program
December 6, 2009 St. John, Chicago December 13, 2009 St. John's, La Grange December 19, 2009 Grace, Streamwood
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