January 11, 2012
In This Issue
Featured Stories Disaster Response Ministry Needs Mission Opportunities International Ministry LCC Ministry Resources Tim's Pick of the Week Upcoming Events How To Keep LCC Serving
Tim's Pick of the Week
Pastor Lintvedt of Beautiful Savior O'Fallon, Illinois Appeals for Vehicle for Single Mom with Puppet Ministry Karen Anders and her son, Timothy, provide many blessings to congregations around the Midwest through their puppet ministry. Recently the van they use for their ministry, as well as everyday use, failed and can't be repaired. Pastor Vernon Lintvedt of Beautiful Savior where the Anders attend has asked LCC to help find a replacement van. This van will help Karen and Tim continue their ministry without interruption. If you have a vehicle that could bless this family and ministry or know someone who does, please call the LCC office at (866) 455-6466 for details on making the donation. LCC allows full Kelley Blue Book value for your charitable donation.
Reverend Bruce Ray of Lutheran Day Nursery in Chicago Needs Washer and Dryer for the Ministry
Reverend Bruce Ray of the independent Lutheran Day Nursery in Chicago contacted LCC for help with a specific need for a washer and dryer. He writes... My name is Rev. Bruce Ray and I am Executive Director of Lutheran Day Nursery, a 100 year old ministry in Chicago that provides affordable childcare and early childhood education to at-risk families. We are currently in desperate need of a new washer and dryer to wash sheets and blankets and one of my staff recommended that I contact Lutheran Church Charities. Please let me know if LCC may be able to assist us in promoting our needs. Thank you. If you have a washer and/or dryer that are in good working order and would like to help meet this need, please contact the LCC office at (866) 4556466 and ask for Dianna Bonfield or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org
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Trinity Urbana Mission Team Reports from Haiti
Earlier this week LCC received pictures from Sydney Kessa, our in-country Coordinator, of the Trinity Lutheran Urbana Mission Team arriving in Haiti. The team from Trinity returned to Jacmel Haiti this week. Their first trip to Haiti was last year. This team has been very supportive in the building efforts in the town of Beaudouin near Jacmel and this weekend they will celebrate the dedication of the new homes and church that have been built there. Trinity's work this year includes working on finishing the new Guest House
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and working with the children at the church and nearby school. Keep this team in your prayers. Another team from Luther Memorial Shorewood, Wisconsin is scheduled to depart for Haiti this weekend as the Trinity team heads home. If you would like to schedule a mission trip to Haiti through LCC, please contact Dona Martin at (866) 455-6466 or LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org for all the details. Click here for photos from this trip Click here to donate to Haiti Relief
LCC Passes RV Donation Through to On The Edge Ministry
The Neely family, Durnice, Ruby and their son, Mike, recently donated a 32' Pace Arrow by Fleetwood RV to LCC. We had word that On The Edge Ministry could benefit from just such a vehicle. On Saturday, January 7, former missionary, founder and President of On the Edge Ministry, Howard Robbins, who is also a LERT trained volunteer who serves on the St. John Wheaton team, received the RV. Howard first worked with LCC on disaster response when he served on a team that helped with flood recovery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This past fall he completed the LERT basic training at St. John. The RV donated by the Neelys will be refitted to provide sleeping quarters for volunteers.
Daily Devotions
Pastor Kenety Gee of Chatham Fields Lutheran Church Thanks Donors for Supporting Chicago Urban Children's Choir
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The following note of thanks was received by LCC this week. Your donations continue to make a difference and they are much appreciated. Pastor Gee writes... As we begin 2012; we at Chicago Urban Children's Choir thank everyone for your prayers and support. God is blessing us. As a young choir we had two successful events last year. One was our very first concert. The venue; Chatham Fields Lutheran Church was full and people generously made donations to our pleasant surprise. Then on November 23, 2011, we were invited by the City of Chicago to sing at the city's annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza with our City Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other dignataries, including Mr. Santa and Mrs. Claus in the crowd. Our Mission statement: The Chicago Urban Children's Choir seeks to ignite the full potentials of youths from diverse backgrounds through the transformative power of music and to inspire a spirit of discipline and personal excellence. As we go into this new year we want to let everyone know that we are available to sing at your church. We are also looking congregations with Children/youth choir to partner and perhaps do appearances together. Please consider inviting the Chicago Urban Children's Choir to your church sometimes this year and we will be glad to join you in worship. Please contact Pastor Kenety S. Gee of Chatham Fields Lutheran Church: kenety@att.net or (773) 723-3661. Thank you so much and may the blessings of the Lord continue to be with you and your ministry. Rev. Kenety S. Gee
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Pastor Marky Kessa, President of Lutheran Click here to join our mailing list and receive free Church in Haiti Makes Special Request to Replace Vehicle and Repair Worship Space email daily devotions Late last night LCC received an urgent request from our friends and ministry partners in Haiti. Reverend Paul Touloute, President of the Southern District of Haiti, has to replace or repair his vehicle that has broken down. The cost to replace transportation for Pastor Touloute is $4000. Reverend Gergens Edouard serves in the Northern District of Haiti. His church is worshiping in an aircraft hangar that is in need of repairs. It will take $2000 to repair the facility where they worship every Sunday and have prayers and Bible study throughout the week. It will also allow them to fix musical instruments. President Kessa writes, "...please if you could help that will be a blessing for the ELCH." Click here to donate for car replacement Click here to donate for church repairs
LCC Staff and Comfort Dog Magic Highlight LERT at St. John Wheaton Time and Talent Fair
LCC was invited to the Time and Talent Fair at St. John Wheaton last Sunday to highlight the LERT ministry there. St. John hosted a LERT training last October and launched their team. Tim Hetzner, Tim Kurth, and Dianna Bonfield along with Rich and Dona Martin with K-9 Comfort Dog Magic attended the event. Many ministries were represented at the fair as Pastor Scott Bruzek and the staff of St. John encourage members to become involved at church and in the community.
Pastor Doug Swanson Requests Rent Assistance for a Member
Pastor Doug Swanson of St. John Lutheran Church in Darien, Illinois is seeking rental assistance to help a member of the congregation stay in her apartment. We praise God that regular employment has recently been obtained but will not begin in time to cover January's rent, leaving her at risk of losing her apartment. The church has already contributed $150 of the $950 necessary to cover this month's rent. Any assistance that can be offered would a true blessing of the New Year. Click here to donate
Outpouring of Prayers and Financial Support for Little Meagan Seals Family Continues Into the New Year Donations for Family Still Being Accepted
To date more than one hundred donations from 16 states coast to coast have been received by LCC, combined, and used to purchase the special wheelchair, stationary chair and special iPad the Seals received just before Christmas... or forwarded dollar for dollar to Lord of Life in Elburn, Illinois so the Seals can pay some of Meagan's medical bills and expenses. Curt Berg (left) Director of Care Ministries, and Senior Pastor, Rev. Phil Ressler at Lord of Life, joyfully show the most recent check received last week as a result of Lutheran Church Charities' appeal. Members of the congregation will be taking the check to the Seals later this week. LCC will continue tracking the ongoing story of miracle baby Meagan and posting updates here. Tara, one of the LCC staff K-9 Comfort Dogs, had an exciting and memorable day visiting the Seals family and little Meagan on Tuesday. Meagan, to the amazement of her mother Luellen, reached out on her own to touch and pet Tara. This simple action brought tears to LuEllen's eyes as it is unusual for Meagan to reach out like that. Not only that but it happened again later in the visit. The whole family enjoyed the visit from Tara accompanied by LCC staffer Marie Payes. The visit ended with Meagan's sisters, Madison and McKenzie, playing ball with Tara on the front lawn while Meagan rested in her mother's arms. Click here to donate for Meagan's ongoing care Click here for Meagan's Facebook page
Reverend Robert Rahn of Lutheran Heritage Foundation Seeks Support for Sudanese Seminary Reverend Robert Rahn of Lutheran Heritage Foundation is seeking support for a Lutheran seminary in Sudan. He explains... The Lutheran Heritage Foundation, sponsor of the Concordia Lutheran Institute for the Holy Ministry(CLIHM), Yambio, South Sudan, is looking for help to cover travel expenses for volunteer pastors who serve on the seminary faculty from Finland, Kenya and Tanzania . They do not have a way to generate support for their travel as do pastors here in the U.S. Our first volunteer going over is Rev. Art Bolstad and he will be there for three weeks. He personally is covering most of his own expenses. The second need is for help to cover the monthly stipend of the 20 students who will be in the seminary program. This is to help sustain their families while they are attending the seminary. We provide them with a modest $75 per month and it amounts to $750 for ten months for each student and for the 20 students that means $15,000 for each year. We try to fund this outside of the regular budget of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sudan/South Sudan for which we provided $100,000 in 2011. CLIHM is hosting its third group of students who will be in training for the next four years. Anyone interested in serving as a faculty member can e mail Rev. Rahn, LHF Founder, at rrahn@lhfmissions.org for more information. Click here to donate
Donations of LW Hymnals Pouring in to New Song Aurora But More Are Needed
Steve Noland of New Song Aurora is coordinating the collection of used Lutheran Worship Hymnals to be shipped to South Africa. The goal is to supply every Lutheran Church in that country with hymnals. As of this week over 1300 books have been collected but Steve hopes to fill a shipping container...that's as many as 15,000 hymnals. If your church has made the switch to LSB and is looking to dispose of your old copies of LW, please contact Tim Kurth at LCC as we are assisting with donations. He can be reached at (866) 455-6466 or email TimKurth@LutheranChurchCharities.org. Thank you for helping bring Lutheran Worship to all of South Africa!
Pastor Hicham Chehab Requests Help for Woman Needing Dental Work Pastor Hicham Chehab of Salam Fellowship is asking for support to provide a member of his congregation with desperately needed dental work. He writes... A refugee who has been attending Salam Arabic Fellowship for four years needs dental work. We found a Lutheran dentist who gave us a big discount. But we still need around $300 to cover the cost of the basic medical material used. Please show the love of Christ by supporting the dental work for this lady. Click here to donate
Comfort Dog Update
K-9 Chapel Talk Immanuel Palatine
Over 300 students at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Palatine, Illinoisenjoyed visiting with the K-9 Comfort Dogs on January 4, 2012. The students were also treated to having their former teacher Lynn Buhrke do the chapel message for them. It was an interactive message based on the Good Samaritan. Five Comfort Dogs where at Immanuel to meet with the students. In attendance were LCC staff Dona Martin with Howe, Lynn Buhrke with Chewie, Tranetta McComb with Star, Deb Kinne with Ladel, Becky Staehlin and Lynn Marino with JoJo.
K-9 Comfort Dog Handlers Trained at St. Matthew Hawthorn Woods On Monday, January 9 LCC staff members Rich and Dona Martin along with President Tim Hetzner trained 17 people as K-9 Comfort Dog handlers. St. Matthew has Comfort Dog Ladel and this training added more people to the list of those qualified to work with her. Every church that receives an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog also gets this comprehensive handler/caregiver training. If you would like to learn more about having an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog permanently placed in your congregation as a tool for outreach ministry, contact Tim Hetzner at (866) 4556466. Click here to schedule a K-9 Comfort Dog visit Donate to the K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry
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. Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine has over 1000 slightly-used T12 bulbs available free.The bulb specifics are 48" F40T12/CW fluorescent. They are available because Immanuel has changed bulbs and ballasts to support more energy efficient T8 bulbs. Contact Immanuel's church office (847) 359-1549 if interested in stopping by to pick-up bulbs. Bulbs are available on a first come, first served basis until gone or the end of January, whichever comes first. 2904 G.E. Microwave, 4 cu ft oven cavity, 500 watts, wood grain cabinet 2903 Twin Bed Extra Long Mattress and Box Spring (No soil - like new), golden oak entertainment center 46"W x 20"D x 64"T - TV opening 35 1/2", 92" Sofa and 72" love seat (tan and black)- Houndstooth pattern 2902 (2) boxes and (1) can of assorted sockets and socket set pieces, paint roller, (2) hack saws, (1) grease gun, mason's hammer, claw hammer, hatchet, Army cot replacement canvas, (2) caulking guns, tube of acrylic caulk, (2) small measuring tapes, 10' measuring tape, 36" pry-bar, 16' motorized measuring tape, router, 16" laser level, scoup shovel, manual week wacker, extension pole for paint rollers, (2) tubes lithium grease, (1) socket set, universal joint socket set, one drill chuck, small level and (2) small sets of assorted sockets and drivers 2901 computer desk with hutch - storage above with area for keyboard and monitor, one drawer, adjustable shelves 2900 Plastic Children's chairs with metal legs for kids (14" high). (30) Gold and (11) Dark Gold in color Click here for the full list of Items Free for the Asking 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
Do More Than "Make A Wish" - Make A Difference in the Name of Christ
Receive full Kelley Blue Book value for your IRS charitable deduction as your car is given to a family in need and never sold by LCC
LCC regularly receives requests for vehicles to help families in need. We cannot keep up and are hoping that you will consider donating your vehicle through LCC to meet these needs. Any car, van, or SUV in good working order will be gladly accepted and passed through to people in need. You'll get the full value of your car for charitable donation credit. We cannot overstate the need for vehicles. 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. Here are some of the most recent requests, but we have others that are still waiting for some word... Faith Lutheran Church in Bay City, Michigan Seeks Car for Disabled Man Van Needed for Jesendys Hygiene Ministry Member of New Song, Aurora in Need of Car Pastor in Need of Van for Outreach Ministry in Chicago Cargo Van or Pick-up Truck Needed for Food Pantry at Zion Lutheran Church Cars Needed for Immigrant Families Cars Needed for Liberian Refugee 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
First LERT Trainings Scheduled for the New Year
St. Philip Lutheran Church at 1609 Pfingsten Road in Glenview, Illinois is hosting LERT training on Wednesday, January 25 from 5:30 pm until 9 pm. Registration and a light dinner will begin at 5:30 pm followed by a three hour class from 6-9 pm. Immanuel Lutheran Church at 950 Hart Road in Batavia is hosting a LERT training. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, February 11th from 8:30 am until Noon. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30 am followed by a three hour class from 9 am until Noon.
Click here to register for the LERT training
Registration is $20 and helps cover the cost of the training materials, meal, and the LERT Safety Vest, 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. This training will prepare team members for credentialing and will focus on the safety, work, and ministry of Lutherans as Early Responders. Click here to register for LERT training For more information, call Dianna Bonfield at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org
Families in Need Help Make A Difference Pastor and Family in Desperate Need of Vehicle Consider Donation Today
Pastor Stephane Kalonji of Zion on Winston Avenue in Chicago has asked LCC to make an appeal for a reliable car for him and his family. He is in desperate need of a vehicle that will serve his ministry and his family. If you have a car you are thinking of donating, please consider passing it through LCC for Pastor Kalonji. Call the LCC office at (866) 455-6466 and we'll walk you through the process of donating a car. You'll get full Kelley Blue Book value of your car for charitable donation credit.
Urgent Request to Support Family Suffering Through Devastating Loss
On Tuesday, December 13, the following request came to LCC from Cynthia on behalf of her sister (names are withheld to respect the family's privacy): Dear Lutheran Church Charities, It is with a sad heart that I request assistance from your organization. My sister has lost her only child to a sudden and unexpected suicide. She was 30 years old with three children (ages 7, 5, and 1 year) and a husband. She loved the Lord with all her heart, but succumbed to post-partum depression and severe physical pain caused by a botched surgery. At her memorial, there were more than 500 people in attendance and five of them came up to witness that she was the one who helped them to find the Lord. My sister was in Maryland at the time of her daughter's death. She works as an over the road truck driver. The company she works with paid for her to travel for the funeral. Unfortunately, when she returned to work, the company took out all the money she owed in one lump sum leaving her with about $200 to live on for four weeks. The apartment she is living in is threatening eviction for lack of December's payment and several late charges. We are unable to help as my husband was out of a job for seven months. Since my niece's death, I have been taking care of her three children and we are in the process of moving. I am asking for any assistance you could give. Click here to support this family in a very difficult time.
Disaster Response LCC Receives Note of Grateful Thanks from Texas Family Affected by Wildfires
The following thank you note arrived in our offices from a family helped by your generous donations for those affected by the Labor Day wildfires in Bastrop, Texas. They write... Dear Lutheran Church Charities, Thank you so much for your incredible generosity after losing our home in the Labor Day Bastrop wildfire. We have been so blessed by the community that has surrounded us, both near and far. Our prayers and heartfelt thanks to you. Click here to donate for those recovering from the fires
Immanuel Joplin Seeks Specialized Volunteers
Trent Davis, Director of Disaster Response at Immanuel Joplin, is looking for volunteer teams with very specific skills to help with projects slated from December through February. Team registrations have tapered off but there are five projects underway where more volunteers are needed. Trent writes... The Lord has blessed us with the ability to get 5 decent sized projects under roof before the weather has gotten too nasty here, so we have lots of interior work; electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, painting, cabinets and trim that need to be or will need to be done but we have very few teams committed from December-February any help that you can stir up would be greatly appreciated.
Click here for more information or to register your team
With LCC CARE CARDING You Can MAKE A DIFFERENCE in a Tangible Way So many people want to help the people of Joplin, Missouri in a meaningful way - but are not sure what to do. Here is an opportunity to provide Mercy and Compassion and Help to an individual or family right now! Click here for more information If you are unable to do a CARE CARD but would like to contribute to the purchase of gift cards, click here to donate.
Other Stories Still Seeking Support Pastor Kevin Hahn of Good Shepherd, Frankfort Seeks Housing for Single Mom with Three Children DCE Roy Wm Heflin from St. Paul Boca Raton, Florida Urgently Needs Brain Surgery Iranian Refugee Family Faces Eviction Urgent Request from Pastor Hicham Chehab for Iraqi Convert Facing Eviction Concordia Selma President Tilahun Mendedo Seeks Support for "Feeding His Lambs" Program in Ethiopia Please Help The Haitian Lutheran Mission Project Feed Haitian Orphans Lord of Life LaFox Invites Others to Join Them in Supporting Haitian Orphanage Pastor Marky Kessa's Wife Attacked by Robbers Death of Single Mom Leaves Family Needing Vehicle and Financial Support Iraqi Refugee Family Facing Eviction Pastor Bill Stroup Seeks Support for Single Mom
Ministry Needs Help Make A Difference Short-term Missionary Hannah Kiefer Seeks Assistance for One-year Service In June 2011, Hannah Kiefer, of Bonfield, Illinois, was commissioned by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod's International Ministries to serve as a short-term, GEO missionary. For one year, she will teach English at the Concordia English Center in Macau, and help with weekly Bible studies and outreach events there. Hannah writes... Will you partner with me in sharing Christ's love with the people of Macau? Please prayerfully consider helping support my year of missionary service. The total cost will be approximately $27,000 and will cover everything from training and visa costs to housing and food. Funds are currently at $4,664 and I hope to continue to find churches and individuals who will partner with me in the mission God has set before us. Hannah is the daughter of Pastor John and Sandy Kiefer of Zion Lutheran Church in Bonfield, Illinois, and graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in May 2011 with a B.A. in English and a minor in Business Administration. Click here to support Hannah
English New Testaments Needed for Salam Outreach to Students Request from Pastor Hicham Chehab, Salam Arabic Fellowship, Missionary, POBLO- Chicago
Salam Arabic Fellowship needs paperback English copies of the New Testament for the student ministry at College of DuPage and Morraine Valley Community College. NIV, or other modern translations are preferable. Our student ministry has given out more than 300 copies of the Bible to college students over the past four years, not to mention tracts and Christian books. God's Word sows seeds of faith in the hearts of people and would never return empty! At this time we are looking to give away copies of the New Testament only. We have found that to be the most effective outreach to the students. If you have copies of the New Testament to donate contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Click here to donate for the purchase of New Testaments
LCC in need of Video Editors for Missions Lutheran Church Charities receives frequent requests from ministries and missionaries asking for help producing short videos on their mission or ministry. Although LCC has all the equipment and a studio, we simply do not have the staff time to do all the editing jobs that are asked of us. If you have the skills and would like to volunteer to help a missionary or someone working to go on the mission field tell their story we would like to talk with you. Anyone interested in volunteering for projects is asked to please contact Dana Yocum, Tim Kurth, or Tim Hetzner at LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org
Items Available to a Ministry Item 2906 - 28 Oak stained pine pews with burgundy removable pew cushions. Each pew is 16 ft long, can be moved as one piece or detached and moved as 8 ft sections. Pews in the Sanctuary are in fairly good condition but show their age. Additional pews in choir loft not so good condition as well for spare parts if wanted. Recipient may take all or whatever they can use. Pews are available until February 15th after which they will be junked. If interested please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 2900 Plastic Children's chairs with metal legs for kids (14" high). (30) Gold and (11) Dark Gold in color 2897 Risograph GR 3750 printer (black & white printing only) 2881 (22) Lutheran Worship Hymnals (Blue) located in Hampshire, Illinois 2879 72" x 72" Sauder Oak wall unit 2873 Savin 3350 Duplicator Click here for the full list of Items Available to a Ministry 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
Mission Opportunities Help Make A Difference New Believers, New Starts in Cambodia!
George & Shary Frahm (pictured) are LCMS Missionaries recently commissioned at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine. Through this commissioning, Immanuel is partnering with the Frahm's in providing support for their Cambodian mission. Together, we are seeking other congregations throughout the LCMS to join in this effort to support the "Angels Dormitory project in Phnom Penh, Cambodia." Click here to read more
Short Term Mission Opportunities MOST Ministries
Carly Stevens, Executive Director MOST Ministries
Lutheran Church Charities endorses MOST Ministries as a valuable partner in Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ in works of service to others in places throughout the world. We have worked with MOST in the past and endorse and support this ministry. If you are interested in Short Term Mission opportunities, please click here to find out what currently is available. Or you may go directly to their website at www.MostMinistries.org We thank God for the ministry and partnership of MOST Ministries and encourage those who are interested to be involved with them in serving others. Thank you, Tim Hetzner President, Lutheran Church Charities
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
International Ministry Scholarship a Child in Myanmar
Because of your Donations Two of 10 Students have Received Scholarships Click here if you would like to make a donation to help one of these young students
Here are Ways to Help Our Ongoing Haiti Relief Efforts
Physical Needs Latrines for the Lutheran schools - $500 Water Filters - School Version - $185 - Home Version - $35 Building Homes and Hope in Haiti Shoes - $5 Motorcycles for Pastors - $1,000 Support College Students Volunteering in Haiti - $150 Goats - $50 each General Disaster Response Donations Spiritual Needs Staff Workers in the Tent Cities - $200 a
month Bibles in French - $6 each Luther's Small Catechism in Creole - $5 each See Through the Scriptures manuals in French - $2 each Developing Projects Radio Ministry - click here to learn more Hosting Haitian Christian Music Group for U.S. Tour - click here to learn more
Christian Education Projects in the Philippines Help the Lutheran Church of the Philippines (LCP) move toward establishing 100 new church and school ministries by the year 2017 to reach more people with the saving gospel of Jesus Christ! Rev. James Cerdenola is the LCP President. Read more... Click here to donate
LCC Ministry Resources Tim's Pick of the Week
The Christian Atheist by: Craig Groeschel Does your belief in God impact your life? If the answer is no, you may be a Christian Atheist. A Christian Atheist is someone who believes in God, but lives like He doesn't exist--you believe in God, but worry all the time, or you believe in God, but trust money more. In The Christian Atheist Craig Groeschel shares from his own journey of growing up in a "Christian" household, but the most that faith required was to attend church several times a year. When Groeschel discovered that the real key to faith is intimacy with God, everything changed. Discover a powerful, intimate relationship with God for yourself and you'll never be the same.
Looking to be in an in-depth Bible Study? Does Your Church Want to Host a Study? Your Small Group?
Over 150 weeks of In-Depth Bible Studies available on DVD
Tim Hetzner, President of Lutheran Church Charities, has led over 40 Biblical Studies Trips to the Middle East over the past 30 years. Learn his insights into the Biblical Text, the Culture and Customs of the People, the History and Archeology of the land - but MOST OF ALL - discover the MINDMETHOD-MANNER and MINISTRY of our Lord Jesus Christ. All Courses are available on DVD and also on the Internet. Become a host site for Word Among Us Studies and find Answers in the Bible for Life's Many Difficulties and Questions! For more information and registration, Click Here... To find out more information contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or email at WAU@LutheranChurchCharities.org
Hot Dog Cart and Grill Available for Ministry Events Thanks to Thrivent and Generous Donors
Thanks to the generous contributions of LCC donors and a grant from The Northwest Cook County Thrivent Branch, LCC has acquired a commercial grade food service cart and a large gas grill. Both of these are mounted on trailers and can be picked up to be used by your church for picnics, festivals, and other events where food is served. LCC plans to use this food prep equipment as part of our disaster response in order to feed volunteers and victims of disaster. When there is no disaster related activity the cart and grill are available for churches and schools in the Northern Illinois District. If you would like to use one or both of these for an upcoming event, please contact LCC or click below to complete a request form. LCC always looks for ways to resource your ministry in unique and creative ways. Click here to fill out a reservation form
Ministry Resources Available to Congregations Looking for Ways to Share the Mercy and Compassion of Christ to Those in Your Church and Community? How to Conduct a Successful Mission Fair
Click here to learn more about these and other Ministry Resources available from LCC
LCC Staff and Comfort Dogs Available for Church Functions and School Chapels! Click here to learn more!
Servant at Heart - Online Christian Business Directory Looking for a Christian business? Lutheran Church Charities has an online Christian Business Directory, Servant@Heart. This online directory allows: - Christians businesses to advertise their services without cost. - Christians looking for employment a place to post their resume - Christians with job openings a place to post those opening - Others to seek out Christian businesses and employees
Click here to learn more
Faith Led Feet - An Opportunity to Put Your Faith in Action
Lutheran Church Charities has created a new page,"Faith Led Feet", on our web site that will help Christians who are involved in activities for a charitable cause as an expression of their faith to spread the word. Click here to read more.
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
Annual Ski Retreat for High School Youth Groups in January
January 13-15, 2012 Kalahari Resort Wisconsin Dells Ski, snowboard or tubing at Cascade Mountain. Music, great speakers and lots of fun. NEW for 2012: a Family Retreat component. For more information please contact Debra via email at registrar@walcamp.org or call her at 815-784-5141..
Immanuel Dundee Hosts Special Event on Identity Theft
Identity Theft and YOU Thursday, January 19, 2012 Immanuel Lutheran Church (Luther Hall) 310 E. Main Street East Dundee, IL 60118 Time: 7:00 p.m. Cost: FREE
Immanuel Dundee welcomes one of the area's leading experts on Identity Theft (IDT) to speak about the leading crime in the United States. The presenter has spoken to many businesses and groups in the surrounding area. Everyone thinks of IDT as being only financial, there are actually six major areas of IDT. Learn how you can protect and defend against this devastating crime.
Lord, Teach Us To Pray Workshop Passing on Vibrant Faith - Luke 11:1
Saturday, January 28, 2012 St. Matthew Lutheran Church 24500 N. Old McHenry Road Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
PASSING ON VIBRANT FAITH - LUKE 11:1 is an intentional effort to assist the people of GOD in your congregation to better comprehend, articulate, enunciate and reach out to others with the saving faith with which they have been blessed. The Holy Spirit, working through the Word of God, generates saving faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior from sin and to eternal life in heaven. The goal of the workshop is to assist those who attend to engage their family members and others in their congregation to be about the mission of our Lord intentionally in their community. For additional information including the workshop schedule, or to register please click here.
4th Annual Voice of Care Benefit Concert
March 31, 2012 Hyatt Hotel 1400 Corporetum Drive Lisle, Illinois You are invited to an evening of music and dance. Live music provided by The New Invaders - www.NewInvaders.com - Playing the best of the 60's
Tickets: $30 Price Covers: Appetizers, desserts and refreshments Silent Auction: held to raise additional funds for the future of Voice of Care - In Christ with person developmentally challenged! For more information or to order tickets, click here.
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