November 3, 2010 In This Issue
Please Keep Haiti in Your Prayers Medications Needed for Haiti by November 5th Children's Tables and Chairs by THIS SATURDAY Remembering the Life and Service of LCC K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Fuerst Faith Lutheran Church, Mobile, Alabama LERT Training - THIS WEEK THIS SUNDAY! Benefit Concert at Trinity Roselle Family In Need of $3,900 for Funeral Expenses Housing Needed for Winter for Woman and Her Mother 16 Men Ordained in Yambio, Sudan Help Needed to Read Prescriptions of Eye Glasses for Haiti Clinic Medical Costs for Special Needs Woman Help Lutheran Hour Ministries Build Wells in Ghana Congregational Preparedness Nikki Berg and Her Twin Daughters New Boiler Needed Ohio District of the LCMS Supports Building Homes and Hope in Haiti Your Donations Make A Difference Comfort Dog Update Thrivent Choice Tim's Pick of the Week Upcoming Events How To Support LCC
PLEASE KEEP HAITI IN YOUR PRAYERS AS HURRICANE TOMAS APPROACHES! We know that God controls the weather (as He does all of nature). We are watching what Hurricane Tomas is doing as it heads for Haiti. This Hurricane could be disastrous to Haiti, especially right now with 1.2 million people living in tents that CANNOT withstand the winds and rain. LCC is in daily contact with our people in Haiti to do what we can to prepare for Tomas. We know there will be needs, just not sure to what extent! Rev. Glenn Merritt from LCMS Human Care and World Relief is there right now. Please keep them in your prayers and please consider supporting the Relief Efforts taking place now and more expected in a few days!
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Hurricane in Saint Lucia kills at least 12, heading towards Haiti A man walks down a street in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on November 2nd. One of the poorest nations in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti has been further unsettled by a cholera outbreak. Additionally, the country is bracing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Tomas which could reach the island by the end of the week.
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John Peterson and Gary Kessler from Lord of Life Lutheran Church in La Fox will be traveling to Haiti the week of November 9th.
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While there they will be treating children for basic illness through an orphanage run by Pastor Ernst Messidor. They are in need of the following over the counter medicines to take with them for the children: 1. Children's Multivitamins 2. Children and Adult Ibuprofen
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3. Chewable Antacids If you can donate any of the above medications please drop them off at Lutheran Church Charities, 333 W. Lake Street, Addison, Illinois, 60101 by November 5th. Please call the office at 866-455-6466 before you come. Click here to donate to the Medical Fund Thank you for showing the Mercy and Compassion of Christ to the children in Haiti
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Inner City Tabor Lutheran Church Needs Children's Tables and Chairs by THIS SATURDAY. Can your church help? Tabor's Saturday Camp starts this coming Saturday. This program is an arm of the new Tabor/Urban Ministry's alliance. Deaconesses-in-training Sarah Gensch and Lynn Kelly (pictured), and Pastor-in-training Frederic Delany have joined Tabor and are spearheading the Saturday Camp. Last Saturday, Lynn and Sarah were out in front of Tabor registering students. It was so exciting. Many families stopped and talked. Many registered. However they have a big problem, they are starting this week and have no children's tables and chairs. To start their Saturday Camp they need a donation - three or more children's tables and 20 or more children's chairs. Can you help them? Please call 773-771-6296 and they will come and pick them up.
Remembering the Life and Service of LCC K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Fuerst On Sunday, October 24, the Holy Cross, Portage, Indiana congregation gathered to thank God for the work that He allowed their Comfort Dog, Fuerst, to do in their church and community. Fuerst was placed at Holy Cross in February of 2009. After a year-and-a-half of service, Fuerst became ill and passed away on October 12, 2010. Following his passing, it was determined by the School of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University that he had a fungal infection known as blastomycosis. "Fuerst was a gift from God for our congregation and community," says Tim Engel, pastor of Holy Cross. "He was my partner whose presence allowed me and his other handlers to share Christ's love and compassion with folks in and around Portage." Help Holy Cross get another Comfort Dog - click here to donate
Faith Lutheran Church, Mobile, Alabama
One of the Katrina Churches the NID was assigned to help when Katrina hit five years ago. Help them reach those in need in their community this Thanksgiving. 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 six baskets and anticipate the cost of each basket to be about $50.00. 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
THIS WEEK - Two LERT Training Sessions Scheduled Thursday, November 4th
Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights is hosting a LERT Training Workshop on Thursday evening, November 4th, registration and a light supper at 5:30 with class from 6-9 pm.
Saturday, November 6th
St. John's Country Club Hills will be hosting a LERT Training Workshop on Saturday morning, November 6th, registration and breakfast will open at 7:30 am with class from 8-11 am. Registration is $20 and helps cover the cost of the training materials, meal, and the LERT T-shirt, which is required to be worn in a disaster response situation. Registration can be paid by credit card online at time of registration or by cash or check at the door. To register click here. In order to better manage volunteers and resources, FEMA is finalizing a guideline on credentialing volunteers for large-scale disasters. The federal guidelines indicate that volunteers responding to a disaster should be trained and certified. LCC is providing training for Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) throughout our district. Should a disaster strike these teams would be put on call and may be asked to deploy in 72 hours or less to the disaster site. This training will prepare team member for credentialing and will focus on the safety, work, and ministry of Lutherans as Early Responders. Click here to register. For more information, call Dianna Bonfield at 866-455-6466.
THIS SUNDAY! PIPES BUILT for PRAISE, Godpleasing Music for Sundays and Special Times A Benefit Concert to Support the Work and Ministries of Lutheran Church Charities
Trinity Lutheran Church of Roselle, Illinois will host a special benefit concert on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. PIPES BUILT for PRAISE, God-pleasing Music for Sundays and Special Times, will feature Trinity Organist Gary Lichthardt performing on the unique Rieger organ, along with the Trinity Brass Ensemble.
The event continues the celebration of Trinity's 100Year Anniversary, and includes organ and brass ensemble arrangements by Bach, Elgar, Manz, the Canadian Brass and a special hymn written by Dr. John Behnke, entitled "Blessed by God Beyond Description." The hymn's tune claims the name "Roselle." The concert will be a benefit event to raise monies to support the various ministries and services of Lutheran Church Charities. There is no admission charge but a free-will offering will be taken. A reception will follow the concert. Trinity is located at 405 S. Rush St. in Roselle. More information can be obtained on the church's website, www.trinityroselle.com
Family In Need of $3,900 for Funeral Expenses
Request from Pastor Timothy Speckman, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Flint, Michigan I recently conducted a funeral for a lifelong Lutheran; her family is devastated both emotionally and financially. Patricia was taken home following a two-year battle with cancer and her family is unable to pay the remainder of the funeral expenses. Initially, the family was turned down by a funeral home and another facility accepted the responsibility even though they were uncertain of receiving payment. The outstanding balance is $3900. The Flint Area's unemployment rate is one of the worst in the nation and the members of her family are struggling with job loss and are unable to contribute. Any assistance that you could offer the least of these would be a tremendous blessing to this family and a well deserved thanks to the funeral home. Click here to donate
Housing Needed for Winter for Woman and Her Mother
Requested by Pastor Gerald Menk, Faith Lutheran Church, Lake Forest, Illinois The leaves are falling and cold weather is coming. A woman and her mother are in need of housing during the winter months. They are willing to help in any way, for example cooking or babysitting children in exchange for a room in a house. Your prayers and any assistance you can offer will be a blessing. If you have a room available please call the church office at (847) 234-1868
16 Men Ordained in Yambio, Sudan
Report from Rev. Robert Rahn, Lutheran Heritage Foundation
On October 10th, 16 men were ordained for ministry in Yambio, Sudan. Click here to read the report from Rev. Robert Rahn (pdf). Click here to donate to the ongoing work of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation in Sudan
Help Needed to Read Prescriptions of Eye Glasses for Haiti Clinic The Haitian Lutheran Mission Project will be traveling to Haiti once again in March 2011. We found the need for eye glasses so great in the Jeremie area that we decided to repeat the clinic in 2011. We are looking for eye glass professionals that are willing to read the prescriptions of the glasses we have collected. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org if you can help with this project before February 2011.
$1,000 Needed for Medical Costs for Special Needs Woman
Request from Pastor Matthew Gunia, Zion Lutheran Church, Lyons, Illinois and Faith Lutheran Church, Westchester, Illinois I would like to request help for a community member that I am working with who has some medical issues. She is 27 years old and is a special needs person. She does not have health insurance and developed a yeast infection two months ago. The infection wasn't treated properly and ended up turning into a kidney and bladder infection. She's been scraping up money and visiting the doctor and getting prescriptions here and there, but because of the cost she hasn't been consistent enough so the infection has not cleared. She's lost quite a bit of weight. She is in need of money to pay for her doctor visits and prescriptions to get the infection knocked out or possibly a doctor who would be willing to treat her pro-bono. She has had many challenges in her life and is very skeptical. She has a lot of trouble believing that someone would actually help her without expecting something in return. She knows and trusts me, but is positive that any help she may get will have strings attached. Any help would be such a blessing and such a witness to her about the Body of Christ. Click here to donate
Help Lutheran Hour Ministries Build Wells in Ghana
Request from Rev. John Donkoh, Director of Lutheran Media Ministry, Ghana, West Africa Lutheran Media Ministry, part of Lutheran Hour Ministries, is based in Ghana, West Africa. Rev. John Donkoh, Director of Lutheran Media Ministry, is raising support to build Bore Holes, or wells, in different towns in Ghana as a tool for ministry. They are not only reaching out to fellow countrymen, but also to the widows that the government has forced to live as outcasts in (L to R) Gary Kessler, Rev. John Donkoh, places called Witch Camps. The goal of Tim Hetzner these wells is to provide clean water, and to display the love and compassion of Christ to those who need it. Gary Kessler (Member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, La Fox, Illinois) has been working with Rev. John Donkoh to spread the word about this ministry and help gain support. Click here to watch a video of Gary Kessler and Rev. John Donkoh discussing this project To support Lutheran Media Ministry's efforts please click here to donate.
Cholera Outbreak in Haiti With the recent, devastating cholera outbreak in Haiti, shoes are needed. Because of your generous donations LCC has been able to provide thousands of children with shoes to protect them from mud-related parasites and diseases.
Please contribute now if you are moved to help! Thank you for your compassion for these children. Click here to view more photos Click here to read the original appeal
Disasters Can Hit Anytime Anywhere, Therefore LCC Will Continue To Offer Congregational Preparedness Training LCMS Human Care and World relief has put together the training and tools needed for a congregation to develop a plan for being prepared if a disaster hits. Not only that - LCC and the District Disaster Response Team are trained and willing to take your congregation through the plan. This takes about 3 hours with key leaders of your church. Members of LCC and the District Disaster Response team will continue to consult with your congregation, helping you through each of the various aspects to have a plan in place. Congregational Preparedness Training (CPT) addresses questions like "Do we have a contingency plan in the event that the pastor becomes a victim of a disaster?" or "In the event that a tornado is bearing down on our church on Sunday morning during worship service who should be the person to say we need to evacuate the sanctuary and where is the safest place for all these people to go?" Having recognized that God often uses disaster to open doors for his Church to do ministry, participants address questions like "What are some ways that our congregation can offer Christ's comfort to the community after a disaster?" or "What happens to the church budget - can designated funds be used in times of crises?" If you are interested in scheduling a CPT session, Click here to fill out the CPT interest form. If you are interested in scheduling a CPT session please contact Dianna Bonfield at 866455-6466 or email Dianna@LutheranChurchCharities.org
Nikki Berg and Her Twin Daughters, Ella and Lina Request from NID President Rev. Dan Gilbert
With the sudden death of her husband, Rev Darrel Berg, a special fund has been set up with Lutheran Church Charities to help Nikki and her two-year-old twin daughters, Ella and Lina, with living expenses. Any financial assistance would be greatly appreciated to help them at this difficult time. Help show the Mercy and Compassion of Christ to the Berg family. To contribute please click here or send your gift to LCC at 333 W Lake St, Addison IL 60101 and mark you check Berg Fund, or call LCC at 866-455-6466 and talk with Tim Hetzner.
New Boiler Needed at St. Paul Lutheran School Dorchester Request from Sara Boedecker-Johnston, Principal, St Paul Lutheran School, Chicago
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran School at 7621 South Dorchester in Chicago is facing an unexpected and significant expense. During a routine maintenance inspection this week, we were told that the boiler has cracked and must be replaced. The cost for a new boiler is $20,000, an amount that cannot be squeezed out of our already lean budget. With inclement Chicago weather just around the corner, we must act quickly to ensure that our students can continue to learn in a warm, safe building. We are seeking prayers and monetary assistance from individuals and congregations.
St. Paul serves 90 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade on the south side of Chicago in the Grand Crossing neighborhood. Over 90% of our students qualify for free and reduced lunch and receive financial assistance to attend school. Your support at this crucial time will help us fulfill our mission: bringing children to know Jesus Christ while providing a quality, academic education in a safe, disciplined environment promoting social, mental, physical and spiritual growth. Click here to donate
Ohio District of the LCMS Supports Building Homes and Hope in Haiti Project Pastors at the Ohio District Church Worker Conference showed support for the Building Homes and Hope in Haiti project by adopting the initiative in the Ohio District. The project is well under way in Jacmel and Leogane, Haiti, building homes in a village that will center around a Lutheran Church, school, medical clinic and guesthouse to house American missionaries. The Ohio District is committed to guesthouses to be built in villages devastated by the January 12, 2010, earthquake. Representatives from the district will partner with LCMS World Relief and Human Care to provide a guest house where missionaries can stay as they work with Haitian laborers to build homes. Click here to donate
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12
The Gospel is Still the Best Way to Counter Terrorism!
Help Support our Lutheran Outreach Efforts in Lebanon Lebanon is one of the few countries in the Middle East that still has a Christian population. It is a strategic country to reach Muslims in the Middle East. The Lutheran Church has been actively involved in Gospel outreach in Lebanon since the 1950's. Because of Mission cutbacks, support is desperately needed to continue bringing the Gospel to those of the Islamic faith. Tim Hetzner, President of Lutheran Church Charities, will be traveling to Lebanon to meet with our Lutheran Missionaries there to help share the story of the work that is going and can be done! They are desperately in need of our support and prayers during this time of unrest in the Middle East. If we want to effectively fight terrorism, we need to use the only weapon that will make a difference - the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please help our fellow Christians in Lebanon continue to proclaim the Gospel and serve those in need with the Mercy and Compassion of Christ. To help, send your support to: Lutheran Church Charities, 333 W Lake St, Addison IL 60101 or call LCC at 866-455-6466 or click here for online donations.
Dr. Rev. Bernie Lutz shares a brief history of Middle East Lutheran Ministry (pdf) LCMS Pastor Hicham Chehab shares why he asked LCC to Get Involved (video - 1:50) LCMS Pastor Hicham Chehab describes the need in Lebanon, with introduction by Pete Imlah, LCC's Director of Mission and Outreach (video - 4:22)
Click here to view more videos from Pastor Hicham Chehab's interview Click here to donate
Your Donations Make A Difference Deon Hull, Director of Walcamp Outdoor Ministries, receives a check from LCC of your donations to support the ministry of Walcamp.
In preparation for Medical Mission teams going to Haiti LCC volunteers Collette Young, Jan Gerzevske and John Peterson worked with LCC Staff member Dianna Bonfield to inventory medications and medical supplies that will be taken into Haiti by the teams. Pictured above is Jan Gerzevske inventorying over the counter medications.
Thanks to Your Generous Support, We Were Able to Provide Assistance to the following: Walcamp Outdoor Ministries St. Matthew Lutheran Church Soup Kitchen, Chicago
Walcamp Needs Your Help! Did you attend Walcamp when you were young? Do your kids or grandkids attend Walcamp today? Whatever your connection, Walcamp Outdoor Ministries needs your help. Each year, hundreds of children have the opportunity to experience first hand the wonder of God's creation during days and nights at camp. They learn to track animals; learn about the different stars and constellations; they even learn to paddle a canoe and shoot a bow and arrow! And don't forget the bonfires, the food and new friends! For many of these children it may very well be their first time away from home, and the experience is both emotional and spiritual.
In an effort to keep our rates affordable, and to ensure that every child can have this experience, Walcamp subsidizes $75 per child who attends camp. That adds up over the course of a year, and today Walcamp is facing a big gap. "The letters we receive from children and parents touch our hearts, and we try to do so much. We offer scholarships to families, but we still have to turn many children away," said Deon Hull, Walcamp Executive Director. "The economics of running a camp is very real. And we simply cannot afford to help everyone." Won't you consider a gift to Walcamp today? Let's ensure that children will continue to enjoy the activities and education available at Walcamp for years to come. For more information about Walcamp Outdoor Ministries, visit the walcamp website at: www.walcamp.org. Click here to donate
Nurses Desperately Needed In Haiti to Train Haitians on Basic Medical Skills March 3-12, 2011
Lutheran Church Charities is partnering with Linda Arnold of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisle, Illinois and the Haitian Lutheran Mission Project to put together a special medical mission team of RNs. This team will be teaching local Haitians who are interested in becoming nurses but do not have the opportunity to get the proper training. There is a great need for medical assistants in the Jeremie hospital and the village medical clinics. Participants need to be RNs who are grounded in their Christian faith, comfortable teaching basic first aid, hygiene, and disease prevention to large and small groups. Participants should be in good health and able to handle the rugged conditions of the journey. This trip will involve traveling to remote mountain villages in the back of a pickup truck and teaching through an interpreter, outdoors in extreme heat and less than sanitary conditions. Our dates are not firm but the last week of February or the first week of March are being considered. The trip will last about 10 days and the cost will be $2,000.00 per person. If you are interested in being part of this unique team and want to Make A Difference in the lives of people and in the Kingdom of God click here to register. For more information please contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org
Help Make A Difference in Haiti and Get People Out of Tents
Join LCC in Helping LCMS World Relief and Human Care in Building Homes and Hope in Haiti
Lutheran Church Charities has been asked by LCMS World Relief and Human Care to coordinate all volunteers for the "Building Homes and Hope for Haiti" housing project. It is our intent to help groups and individuals that wish to volunteer for this worthwhile mission to help them plan a successful trip and to coordinate when and where groups will be going to help the churches in Haiti. If you would like to take a group to Haiti for the Building Homes and Hope project, please click here to fill out the group application form. Once your group application has been accepted we will notify you confirming your group, dates and location. At that point each member of your group will fill out their application and be placed in your group and we will give you materials for your preparation for your trip. Thank you for your compassion in helping the people of Haiti as we together work together as the people of God! Please call Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org with any questions. Click here for a video on the Building Homes and Hope in Haiti project
Puppeteers Needed for Ministry Outreach Do you have experience or would you like experience being a puppeteer? LCC is looking to raise up a few new puppet teams. These teams will be equipped to assist in disaster relief efforts by providing a safe area and message of hope to the children in the affected community. Practices will be held once a month at Celebration Ministries in Park Forest, Illinois. Junior High - Adults are welcome. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org with questions and for more information.
Comfort Dog Update Tillie at Grace Lutheran Church On Sunday, Oct. 31 LCC Comfort Dog Tillie and Pete Imlah were invited to share about the K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs at Grace Lutheran Church in Streamwood. Pastor Paul Cutler wanted LCC to share about how the dogs are used as bridges into communities to share the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ. Pete Imlah also challenged the members of Grace to know who and whose they are as children of God and to share that Good News with those they come into contact with everyday. Click here to schedule a K-9 Comfort Dog visit
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How to Conduct a Successful Mission Fair LCC's Newest Resource FREE for Congregations! Has your church considered hosting a Mission Fair for your congregation? For your Community? Tim Hetzner and staff of LCC have put together an online resource that can help you do this. It is a step by step guide on how to plan a successful Mission Fair - along with sample letters and everything you will need. In fact, if you are planning a Mission Fair, LCC will help you promote it - all free of charge. Request your copy of HOW TO CONDUCT A SUCCESSFUL MISSION FAIR here or call Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466
Vehicle Donations Needed for Families in Need LCC has received numerous requests from churches for vehicles for families in need of reliable transportation. The need for cars and vans to provide a means for getting to work, school and medical appointments has never been higher. If you have a working car or van please consider donating it to LCC for one of these families.
All vehicles that are donated to LCC go directly out to families or individuals through our congregations. NO vehicles are sold. If you have a vehicle to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org
Looking for Ways to Share the Mercy and Compassion of Christ to Those in Your Church and Community? We are in hard economic times. "Times are terrible" many say. But just think what a blessing God has given us to share the Mercy and Compassion of Christ! 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 with the Mercy and Compassion of Christ - without money - contact us at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org. We would be more than happy to come and work with you! By the way, we can even bring our K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs with us. This also will NOT cost you!
Motorcycles Needed to Help Pastors in Haiti Spread the Gospel When Tim Hetzner traveled to Haiti in March 2010 he purchased several motorcycles for the pastors to use for transportation. Because of the terrible condition of the roads, motorcycles are the most efficient means of transportation for many of the pastors who must travel many miles between the different churches that they serve and to get to their members. More motorcycles are desperately needed. A new motorcycle costs $1,000 and is an important tool that helps the pastors to minister to their members and Laypastor Gabriel Jules spread the Gospel throughout Haiti. Pictured are two pastors that have been helped because of your support. Click here to donate Pastor Reliere Augustn
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Malaria Initiative `Malaria Initiative' is a non-profit corporation formed by Susan Busse M.D., Thomas Hesselink M.D., and John Peterson, to bring spiritual and medical treatment to those suffering from Malaria, working with Lutheran Church Charities. A treatment of acidified sodium chlorite at a cost of less than $00.01 USD. per dose has proven to be very promising in preliminary laboratory and field trials. We have been working in Uganda, Sierria Leone, Ethiopia, and Ghana to improve our working relationship in these countries to further the treatment of Malaria using this particular treatment. Our goal is to spread the Message of Christ and bring a useful and inexpensive treatment for Malaria; Malaria being the number one infectious killer world wide. We are currently working at gathering more scientific data from sites that have Malaria patients, to track them along with their progress, and to document the results of the treatments so we can publish in medical journals. We are supporting a PhD. student doing thesis work at Western Michigan University on this promising treatment. Malaria Initiative is looking to get help financing the above stated goals so they may travel to train personnel and fulfill all our commitments. The three principals have taken no payment for their services, all have volunteered their services and funded much of the costs out of pocket along with donations from generous donors. Visit their web site: www.malaria01.org or E-mail: malaria01@yahoo.com Click here to view a video about this project Click here to donate
LCC in Need of Snow Plow LCC has a need for a snow plow. The truck that it will go on is a 2000 Ford F250 Super Duty. For more information or if you have a plow to donate please call LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org
Thrivent Choice - Watch Your Mailbox - and Help Support Making A Difference Through Lutheran Church Charities Thrivent Choice is the new charitable grant program through which Thrivent Financial for Lutherans members are able to direct Thrivent charitable funds. Eligible members are designated Choice Dollars, based on insurance premiums, contract values, and Thrivent Financial volunteer leadership which are directed by the member to Lutheran organizations. If you are an eligible member, watch your mailbox in August for program details from Thrivent to know how to designate your Choice Dollars either online or by using a toll-free phone service. A direct gift from Thrivent Choice is the replacement for Thrivent's past matching gift programs. Over the years Lutheran Church Charities has benefited from Thrivent's matching gifts and relied on them for our Disaster Response work, our Parish K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry and operational expenses to continue to offer our Dollar In-Dollar Out Giving. So, when choosing a recipient for your Choice Dollars, please remember Lutheran Church Charities as a beneficiary. You can donate your choice dollars to Lutheran Church Charities in two ways, by going to www.thrivent.comand then go to Thrivent Choice Dollars and following the directions to give on line or by calling 1-800-847-4836. Thank you for supporting Lutheran Church Charities through your Thrivent Choice Dollars. If you run into any problems please call LCC at 866-455-6466 Your support is so very important for us to continue to Make a Difference to those in Need with the Mercy and Compassion of Christ. THANK YOU Tim Hetzner President, Lutheran Church Charities
Tim's Pick of the Week Outlive Your Life By Max Lucado These are difficult days in our world's history. Billions of people are poor; millions go hungry or thirsty every day. Disease claims thousands of lives daily. But you and I have been given an opportunity to make a big difference. What if we did? What if we rocked the world with hope? Infiltrated all corners with God's love and life? We are created by a great God to do great works. He invites us to outlive our lives, not just in heaven but here on earth. What if you lived in such a way that your death was just the beginning of your life?
LCC Emergency Assistance Fund LCC gets requests daily concerning people who need assistance, and it is increasing because of the current economic times we are living in. LCC works through our churches to provide assistance by making the need known - and dollar per dollar we give the money to a church to help the family or individual. However, we receive some requests that are emergencies, and money is needed that day or the next day and we can't always get the need out in our weekly email newsletter first. Would you consider making a gift to our LCC Emergency Assistance fund so that when these emergency needs occur we can help (through our churches) quicker? This is an important way for the Body of Christ to share the Mercy and Compassion and Proclamation of Christ. To contribute please click here Thank you for continuing to Make A Difference! Tim Hetzner
Items Needed by Ministries We have received the following requests for items needed by ministries: Newer computer and monitor Digital Ink Black, # 60-1520 for an ABDick 6530 Duplicator If you have items to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email us at LCC@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"
Other Stories Still Seeking Support Woman and Her Mother in Need of Temporary Housing Widow in Need of Help to Pay Rent Food Pantry Building Project Building Wells in Ghana Historic St. Matthew Makes an Urgent Appeal
Items Available to a Ministry 2813 Kimbell Spinet Walnut Colored Piano with Bench 2812 (30+) Power Cords for Computers and Monitors 2811 (20+) PS/2 keyboards 2810 (24) 17" CRT monitors 2809 Small, electric organ 2808 Wurlitzer 950 electronic theatre organ 2806 (60) metal folding charis 2805 Good Friday, Holy Saturday/Easter Sunday banner - deep purple velvet with black and yellow gold star and a white star 2804 One felt Reformation Banner that says, "Sola Scriptura and Fides Gratia" in the shape of a cross 2803 One Christmas Banner (off white w/brown manger, gold embellished star that says "The Word Was Made Flesh" 2802 One Lenten Set - altar, pulpit, lecturn parament and banner 2801 (5) 8 ft x 8 ft office cubicles For More items, click here to view the latest updates on our DONATE Web Page...
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. 2813 Kimbell Spinet Walnut Colored Piano with Bench 2812 (30+) Power cords for computers and monitors 2811 (20+) PS/2 keyboards 2810 (24) 17" CRT monitors 2809 Small, electric organ - two manual organ (each manual has a range of 2 1/2 octaves); the swell has twelve stops on it and the grand has five stops 2808 Wurlitzer 950 is an electronic theatre organ with genuine internal Leslie rotating speakers. Solid wood console and bench, 53-1/2" wide x 46" tall (55" including music stand) x 29-1/2" deep (42" w/pedals), Three Manuals, all C - C: Orbit Synthesizer Keyboard: 2 octaves Upper and Lower Keyboards: 5 octaves each Pedals: 2 octaves 2807 Chair and a 1/2, light green denim color (slightly smaller than a love seat) 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 that are still waiting for some word... Car Needed for Nigerian Immigrant Van Needed for Faith, Stickney Truck Needed for Sexton at First Saint Paul's, Chicago Cars Needed for Immigrant Families 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
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' Online Christian Business Directory Looking for a Christian business? Lutheran Church Charities has an online Christian Business Directory called Servant@Heart. This online 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!
Holiday Craft Shows It's that time of year! We know that many churches host Holiday Craft shows as fund raising events. If your church is planning a craft show we would love to advertise it on our webpage! Just submit the details to LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org and we will include it on our webpage. Click here for a listing of Holiday Craft Shows.
St. John's (Algonquin) offers Love and Logic Workshops for Parents and Teachers Wednesdays beginning October 6 through November 17 St. John's Ev Lutheran Church & School 300 Jefferson St. Algonquin, IL
St. John's Lutheran Church & School invite parents and teachers alike to attend a series of Love and Logic Workshops beginning in October. Love and Logic workshops provide simple and easy techniques to help parents (and grandparents) provide love and support while expecting children to be respectful and responsible. Teachers learn to manage disruptive students, bully proof children, diffuse power struggles and more. The six evening workshops will be offered on Wednesday October 6, 13 and 27 and November 3, 10 and 17. The program cost is $65 per person (regular price is $99) or $95 per couple (regularly $149). Childcare is also available for a free will offering. The workshops are expected to fill and registration is strongly encouraged. To register, contact St. John's Church Office at 847-658-9300 or go online to St John's website at www.StJohnsAlgonquin.org.
Spirit of Life Chorus The 100 voice SPIRIT OF LIFE CHORUS will present our Fall 2010 concert series, "Ring The Bells, Immanuel Has Come". What a marvelous story to be told, the coming of a Savior. Our offering this season will tell the story of the hope and anticipation from ancient times, to the hope and wonder we experience today. The musical selections are typical SPIRIT in style. They are spiritually uplifting, motivating and exciting! Our musical goal is to bring each member of the audience just one step closer to God; one step closer to HIS presence in our lives. So please join us for these free concerts as we stand in HIS presence and sing HIS praises. The SPIRIT OF LIFE CHORUS is a 100+ member ecumenical Christian concert chorus performing in church sanctories and auditoriums throughout northern Illinois. Since 1990, SPIRIT has had a solid, musical reputation of dynamic concerts with strong emotional appreal performed from the heart of each member. "SPIRIT" style music is presented with a joyous dedication to bringing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to all who listen. We hope to see you at one or more of our 2010 Fall Concert Series. The next three concerts are: HUNTLEY Sunday, November 7th St. Mary Catholic Church 10307 Dundee Road, 60142 Concert time: 3:30 p.m.
DES PLAINES Sunday, November 14th Christ Church 1492 Henry Ave., 60016 Concert time: 4:00 p.m.
LOMBARD Sunday, November 21st St. Pius X Catholic Church 1025 East Madison Street, 60148 Concert time: 4:00 p.m.
Starfield w/ Riley Armstrong - The Saving One Tour Concert Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Cross Lutheran Church 8609 State Rt. 47 Yorkville, IL 60560 Doors Open at 5:30 PM Concert begins at 6:30 pm Admission is $5 Purchase online at starfieldonline.com for an extra $1 processing fee Call 630-553-7335 for more information
Auction at St. John's Lutheran Church & School, Lansing, IL Saturday, November 13, 2010 St. John's Lutheran Church & School 18100 Wentworth Avenue Lansing, IL Doors Open at 5 PM Buffet 6:30-7:30 PM Silent Auction Begins Immediately Oral Auction Starts at 7pm $15/Adults Only Tickets are not available at the door, please purchase in advance. For information or to purchase tickets call the church office at 708-895-9240
"New Horizons in the New Testament" Seminar by Dr. Paul Maier Saturday, November 20, 2010 St. Paul Lutheran Church 8601 Harrison Munster, IN 46321 Dr. Paul L. Maier will present a seminar for the Northwest Indiana and Northern Illinois area on Saturday, November 20, entitled, "New Horizons in the New Testament." Dr. Maier, Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, is one of our country's leading authorities on the biblical world and a widely acclaimed author and speaker. His seminars add a fresh dimension to the Scriptures, illuminating them with important evidence from archaeology and secular history. For more information contact the church office at 219-836-6270.
Thanksgiving Dinner - Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 25, 2010 St. Matthew Lutheran Church 24500 N. Old McHenry Rd. Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047 Don't want to make a turkey for only a few people? Members of the community are cordially invited to attend St. Matthew's 4th Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day). Appetizers will be served at 11:00 a.m., followed by a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner around 12:00 p.m. Guests are also invited to attend the Thanksgiving Day Worship Service beginning at 10:00 am. Seating is limited to 200 guests. Please R.S.V.P by Sunday, November 21. Call Sue Stewart at 847-209-2696 or email stmattsrsvp@gmail.com. There is no charge for this dinner. Come spend the day with us and have fun!
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lyons, Illinois to hold a Christmas concert Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Saturday, December 4, 2010 7930 Ogden Ave Lyons, Illinois, 60534 Concert Time: 3:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend; all are welcome. The musical selections will have the Nativity of Jesus Christ as its central focus. Christian religious music, hymnody, and music inspired by the Nativity will be performed. A brief spoken introduction will be presented before each musical piece to introduce the music's history, musical characteristics, and theological emphases. All who attend the concert are invited to the church basement after the concert for an opportunity to meet the musicians and fellow concert-goers. Cookies and punch will be provided free of charge. For more information, please contact the offices of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 708.447.4499. Office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For e-mail inquiries, please e-mail the Zion Church office at zionevlutheranoffice@yahoo.com or the Rev. Matthew Gunia at matthew.gunia@yahoo.com.
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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