December 9, 2009 In This Issue Your Donations Make A Difference Furnace Donated LCC's only appeal once a year to keep our doors open! Help Young Man Get His Click here to donate Life Back in Order Single Mother of Two Facing Eviction Your Donations Make A Difference Family of Four Needs Van - Father Disabled Thank you to LCC Volunteer Marty Johnson who picked a Church Organist Needs Car donation of dresser and appliances and delivered them to Single Mother Needs Rent Project LARRI. Thank you also to Sue and Andy Kunz from St. John Lutheran Church, LaGrange for the donation of a stove Assistance for Project LARRI that will go into one of the homes they are rehabbing. Van for Pastor Assistance for Homeless Minister to Missionaries Single Mother Needs Transportation Comfort Dog Update -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bible Cookies
Germany Trip Special Appeal - Fort Hood Widow and Five Children Need Assistance Immediate Need for Volunteers Family in Need of Medicinal and Utility Assistance Refugee Family
Thank you to Mr. Ted Shoowski of St. Philips in Addison for the donation of two bicycles for Faith Lutheran in Stickney. The bikes will be Christmas gifts for children in the congregation whose families cannot afford to buy presents. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you LCC Volunteer Ken Bauer who installed a garage door opener at the LCC's North Campus.
Single Mother of Two Facing Eviction Car Needed for Ministry Warehouse Space Needed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bilingual Bibles New Bible Study Classes Comfort Dogs Available Thank you to Kim & Dan Spindler from Faith Lutheran in Carpentersville for the donation of an for Church Functions artificial Christmas tree for LCC's North Campus Cars Needed for Immigrant Families Stories Still Seeking Support... Items Available to a Ministry Items NEEDED for a Thank You! - Carrier Furnace Donated Ministry... Items Free for the Asking Vehicles Needed to Help Recently a Carrier furnace was donated to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Harrison Arkansas. LCC received the following email. Your generous donations continue to Make a Difference in People's Individuals Lives and God's Kingdom! Feed the Invisible Guest Program Dear LCC, My name is Kent Bonham and I am the chairman of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Harrison, Arkansas. We recently received a furnace from your organization and Tim's Pick of the Week we wanted to extend our appreciation and inform you that the furnace has been installed Job Seekers and Employers and is working great! Servant at Heart Business Directory Christmas Concerts Upcoming Events Help Young Man Get His Life Back in Order How To Support LCC
Request from Pastor Roger Gallup, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, River Grove, Illinois
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A younger man that is a member of Bethlehem is currently a patient at Elgin State Hospital and is looking to enter into a drug & alcohol rehab program run by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois in Elgin. He needs $300.00 for a deposit to enter the program. Can you consider helping this young man get his life back on track? To donate Click Here
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Single Mother of Two Needs $1,500 to Avoid Eviction Request from Pastor Kenety Gee, Chatham Fields Lutheran Church, Chicago LCC connects needs with resources, working with more than 400 congregations to help Christians "Make a Difference in People's Lives and in God's Kingdom" To meet our staff, click here For more information about LCC and its human care ministry, please contact LCC staff at: LCC@LutheranChurch Charities.org
Unemployment has finally hit this family. She is a single mother of two beautiful young school age girls. She's hard working and has actively been in search of employment since she lost her job over six months ago. Through savings and temporary jobs here and there and help from family members she has been able to keep a roof over her family's head. But she's fallen behind with her rent and is in urgent need of $1,500. She wants to keep her children stable and would absolutely love to avoid eviction because she knows that will affect how the children perform in school. Could you please put out a word on your widely read weekly publication to see if there are people out there who are willing to help keep this mother and her children stable by keeping the roof over their head. Click here to donate
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Family of Four Needs Van- Father Disabled Request from Pastor Brian Truog, Cross Lutheran Church, Yorkville, Illinois Through our community outreach program we have come in contact with a family in need from Plano, Illinois. This is a family of four. The husband is disabled due to cerebral palsy and unable to work. The wife works parttime in a doctors' office. Their eldest son goes to Wabaunsee Community College and the youngest son is in elementary school. The vehicle they have now is in poor condition - probably unsafe to drive - and has no heat. A vehicle is important to them because every few months they have to drive to the hospital in Chicago for the husband's doctors appointments. The wife would like to go to school and be certified in the medical field, but is unable to afford that. It would probably be best for them to have a van, but I don't think that is absolutely necessary. The donation of a reliable van would be such a blessing to this family. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org if you have a vehicle to donate.
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Church Organist Needs Car Request from Vacancy Pastor Jim Bauman, Faith Lutheran Church, Carpentersville, Illinois The organist of Faith, Carpentersville, who is a single mother with a daughter that has ongoing and severe medical problems, is in need of an automobile. Her present car is in need of repairs too expensive to consider. At present the organist is unable to come to church for services because of lack of transportation. Playing at our church is an important part of a very small total income. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org if you have a vehicle to donate.
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Single Mother of Two Needs Short Term Rent Assistance Request from Pastor James Zimmerman, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Addison, Illinois We are working with a single mother and her two children. They are members of St. Paul. She is recently unemployed and needs $1,200.00 of rent assistance as a bridge until her public aid begins. Any assistance for this family will be greatly appreciated. Click here to donate
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LCC Donated Van Helps Pastor in Crisis - $650 Still Needed Request for Pastor John Brazeal, Lutheran Church of Christ The King, Chicago Pastor Brazeal stopped at a gas station to fill his van. While standing at the window to pay he watched a car pull in, try to make a tight turn and then plow into his van. Three teenage girls jumped out of the car and ran away. Pastor Brazeal's van had been totaled by girls out joy riding in a stolen car! If he had been pumping gas at the time he would have been seriously injured and possibly killed. Because the car was stolen at the time of the accident there is no insurance settlement. But God provides. LCC has received the donation of a van from a member family of Cross Lutheran in Yorkville. The van is in good shape but needs some work on the brakes and a few other repairs. The cost of the needed repairs is $650.00. Because there is no insurance money available for Pastor Brazeal please consider a donation to put him back on the road serving his congregation and community. Click here to donate
Homeless Single Mother and Son Need Assistance Request from Pastor Scott Christenson, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Palatine, Illinois and PATH (Palatine Assisting Through Hope) Prince of Peace and PATH are working with a single mother who has recently fallen on hard times and become homeless. She lost her job, ultimately could not afford rent and was evicted. She has also lost her car. All of her saving and 401K monies from her former job have been spent on temporary housing. Without additional assistance she and her son will be homeless again within a week. She and her son need a place to live until a more permanent solution is found. Anywhere between Palatine and Vernon Hills is ideal. Her son is an advanced straight A student at Vernon Hills High School but may be transferring depending on assistance. She is also in need of monetary assistance to help them get into permanent housing as she continues to look for work. She and her son are attending services at Prince of Peace and both Prince of Peace and PATH are offering her all the assistance they can. Any additional financial or housing assistance will be a blessing to this family as they struggle to put their lives back together. If you know of temporary housing for this family please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Click here to donate
Minister to the Missionaries in West Africa Northern Illinois District President Dan Gilbert and his wife Jan have been asked to lead a retreat for the LCMS and Lutheran Bible Translators missionaries in West Africa this coming March. God willing, they will do six days of worship, Bible study, and counseling with the missionaries and their families at a Christian retreat center in Lamina, Ghana, a few hours west of the capital city of Accra. President Gilbert also hopes to meet with President Paul Fynn of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana while there. The cost for their airfare needs to be covered. Round trip for the two of them comes to a total of $2,757, and they request that brothers and sisters prayerfully consider an offering to help cover this cost. Click here to contribute
Single Mother of Five in Need of Reliable Transportation Request from Linda Arnold, Director of Care Ministries, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois We have a single mother of five in need of a vehicle. She lost her job two months ago. She currently is driving an old van with 140K miles on it. We've helped her by repairing some problems that prevented it from passing emissions testing but she really needs something more reliable rather than continuing to spend money to fix what she has. She also needs to be able to transport six people. If she could receive a donated van that would be such a blessing for this family. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org if you have a vehicle to donate.
Comfort Dog Ministry Update
At Kiwanis Chili Lunch Fuerst and Prince were busy Saturday, December 5th attending the Kiwanis Chili Lunch. Everyone loved the dogs. Of course the head gear had nothing to do with it!
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Grooming Services Donated LCC would like to thank groomer, Ana Ristic, of Two Paws Up in Itasca, Illinois for providing free grooming services for LCC Comfort Dog Billie
Bible Cookies Here is a fun holiday project for everyone! Grab your Bible and the kids and look up the ingredients for these special cookies. Once you've found them have fun baking them. When they're done sit down for some "milk and cookies" and discuss what you've learned! 1 C Genesis 18:8 2 C Psalm 19:10 2 Well Beaten Job 6:6 3 ½ C Exodus 29:2 ½ tsp. Matthew 5:13 1 tsp. Luke 13:21 1 tsp. I Corinthians 5:6 2 tsp. Exodus 30:23 ½ C Sour Joshua 5:6 1 C Broken Genesis 43:11 1 C Seeded I Samuel 25:18 1 C Chopped II Kings 20:7 Mix all ingredients and drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes
Still Accepting Reservations For Germany Trips in 2010 Join Tim Hetzner this summer for a trip to Germany, Austria and other central European sites, including the worldfamous Oberammergau Passion Play! Tim will be leading two trips, one in June and one in August. Both will include seats to the Oberammergau Passion Play, performed every 10 years since 1633! Dates: ● ●
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To learn more about the trips, or to see a video about the Oberammergau Passion Play, go to the Lutheran Church Charities web site.
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速 program of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. They will match $1 for every $3 raised, up to $1,500. Please consider helping us to bring the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ to those in our armed services affected by this tragedy. Dollar per Dollar your donation will go to this response. 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
Sudden Death of Father Leaves Widow and Five Children Request from Pastor James Zimmerman, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Addison, Illinois Update from Pastor Zimmerman: I have met with the widow. The family's home is in foreclosure. There is no health insurance or income. They are in desperate need of $10,000 to stabilize their situation. We have a family at St. Paul in great financial need. The husband (53 years old) died very unexpectedly last week 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
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 donate
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 866-4556466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org.
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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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
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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
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Education for Orphans in Kenya Widow Needs Assistance with Medical Insurance 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
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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...
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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
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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 Rainbows of Hope Devotional By Susan Magruder From the author: Wouldn't it be wonderful to truly see Christ in the good times as well as the "storms" that life has to offer? "Rainbows of Hope" is a devotional book and journal that has been written as an opportunity to see Christ in all that we do and see. Rainbows have a way of stopping us in our tracks. Take time to "stop in your tracks" and see Christ around you. Blessings, Susan Magruder
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...
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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!
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 Concert at First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chicago Sunday, December 13, 2009 3:30 and 7 PM First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church 1301 N. LaSalle Dr. Chicago, Illinois 60610 First Saint Paul 's Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 1301 North LaSalle Drive will present its annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 13 at 3:30 and 7 PM. Under the direction of music director Maurice Boyer, the choir joined by guest soloists and accompanied by organist William Beermann and a string ensemble, will present a number of choral works and familiar carols in the context of a Service of Lessons and Carols. The program will open with the spirited "Magnificat" of Francesco Durante, a contemporary of J.S. Bach. Other works include Gustav Holst's stirring setting of "Let All Mortal Flesh" as well as a new carol, "Welcome, Precious Infant Lord," composed by Carl Schalk, with text by David Rogner. The carol, which is dedicated to the FSP choir, will be premiered at the concert. You will want to make sure you hear this inspiring music as we prepare to share the news of our Savior's birth through this wonderful parish tradition. A candlelight reception will follow the early program. A freewill offering will be taken, and free parking will be available at the Franklin School lot. For more information or to download a parking pass, please visit our website at www.fspauls.org. Click here for more information
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...
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How To Support Lutheran Church Charities All contributions go dollar per dollar to the causes listed in this newsletter. 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