October 12, 2011 In This Issue
Featured Stories
Help a Family Rocked by a Horrific Crime
Families in Need
Disaster Response
This past weekend a young pregnant mother and her unborn child
Ministry Needs
were killed in a brutal and unimaginable attack. The victim, Maritza
Mission Opportunities
Ramirez-Cruz, has a daughter attending St. Martini Lutheran
International Ministry
School in Milwaukee. Krista Parker nee Mayyou (pictured), who
LCC Ministry Resources
grew up at and whose family still attends Immanuel Palatine, is a
Tim's Pick of the Week
teacher at St. Martini and sent this appeal to LCC... Upcoming Events
How To Keep LCC Serving
"My name is Krista Parker and I am the 5th grade teacher at St. Martini Lutheran
School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our St. Martini family has been rocked by a
terrible tragedy this past weekend. The mother of one of our K4 students (Ashley)
was brutally murdered over the weekend. Maritza Ramirez-Cruz was around 8
months pregnant. A woman by the name of Annette Morales-Rodriguez offered to
give Maritza a ride home. Annette then beat Maritza, and cut the fetus from her
uterus... Ashley's family is devastated by this horrible act. They have no money for
food, rent, or to get to Puerto Rico to give their mother and still born sibling a
proper burial. We on behalf of the family are asking for any donations possible:
money, gift cards for food or clothing, Walgreen's gift cards, or anything possible to
help this family with their needs. I know this is very short notice, but the sooner we
could get these donations, the better for the family. Any help will be greatly
appreciated." Tim's Pick of the
Week
LCC has established a fund and all donations will go dollar for dollar to St. Martini to
help during this most difficult time. Click here to donate and thank you for sharing the
mercy and compassion of Christ with Maritza's family.
Gracie Goes to Davenport, Iowa - Joins the Staff
at Trinity Church and School
LCC has many
resources available to
congregations,
businesses, and
individuals.
Click here to visit our website
and learn more
K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Gracie traveled to
Davenport, Iowa on Tuesday, October 11
where she will join the staff of Trinity
Lutheran Church and School.
Accompanied by LCC President Tim Hetzner,
staff members Rich and Dona Martin and
fellow Comfort Dogs Olympia and Chewie,
Gracie met the caregivers and handlers who
will work with her at Trinity. LCC staff took 15 people from Trinity through
handler training in preparation for the 'passing
of the leash'. In preparing to receive Gracie Trinity developed a full Ministry Plan charting
a course for the use of the K-9 Parish Comfort Dog in their church and school. Principal
Bill Meyer and the staff are excited to welcome Gracie and look forward to many years
together as she provides a bridge for ministry. If you would like to add a full time Comfort Dog to your ministry, please contact us at
866-455-6466 and talk with Tim Hetzner.
Devotion Series - Pastor, Reorder Your Priorities 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
The four-part devotion series entitled Pastor, Reorder
Your Priorities began today.
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devotions Click here for our archive of Daily Devotions For more information about
LCC and its human care
ministry, please contact LCC
staff at:
LCC@LutheranChurch
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More...
Resurrection Lutheran Church in Crown Point, IN
Welcomes LCC President Tim Hetzner and
Comfort Dog Howe
On Sunday, October 10 Tim Hetzner spoke at
Resurrection Lutheran Church in Crown Point,
Indiana. Pastor Robert Breitbarth and his congregation
invited Tim to speak about the work of Mercy and
Compassion of LCC in general with a special emphasis
on our K-9 Parish Comfort Dog ministry. Comfort Dog
Howe accompanied Tim for the morning. The
congregation presented a generous donation to LCC
Comfort Dog Ministry in support of our ongoing Mercy
ministry. If you would like Tim or another member of the
LCC staff to speak at your church, please call 866-4556466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org.
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Good Samaritan Ministries, located at
Immanuel Lutheran in Palatine, recently
donated a van to LCC. The van is equipped to handle
wheelchairs and can also be used for disaster
response and to transport donations. LCC thanks
Good Samaritan for this generous donation that will
be put to good use sharing the Mercy and
Compassion of Christ!
St. Matthew Hawthorn Woods Supports Ministry
of LCC
On Monday, October 10 Helen Burnidge and Delores
Crisara presented Tim Hetzner with a check for the
ongoing ministry of Lutheran Church Charities. St.
Matthew sponsors a pig roast every August and part
of the proceeds each year goes to support a ministry
involved with missions. Thank you members of St.
Matthew for your generous support!
"Send a Spoken
Prayer"
LCC Staff Attends Pastor's Wives Retreat
On Friday, October 7 LCC Staff members
Marie Payes and Vida Johnston joined the
NID Pastor's Wives Retreat at Marriot Suites
in Downers Grove. LCC has been proud to be
a sponsor of the retreats since they began six
years ago. The retreat provides a wonderful
opportunity for the attendees to make new
friends, share and encourage each other.
LCC's "Send a Spoken
Prayer" e-Card site is
available.
Your Donations Make A Difference
To learn more, Click Here
Thank you to LCC Chainsaw volunteers, Ed
Boerman, Al Krodel, Helmut Mueller and Bill
Martin who this past Saturday assisted
members of Prince of Peace,
Waukegan, to remove the last of the trees
damaged by the storms in July that passed
through the Chicago Area.
Dan Greg receives a check of your
donations from Pastor Doug Swanson, St.
John Lutheran Church, Darien,
Illinois for his Eagle Scout project for St.
Matthew in Chicago.
Thank you to the members of Faith
Lutheran Church in Arlington
Heights who purchased two new sewing
machines for the Haiti project.
Pastor Richard Heinz, St. John's
Lutheran Church and School,
Chicago receives a check of your
donations for the repair of the church/school
elevator. He is pictured with several of the
"elevator riders"
Comfort Dog Update Chewie and Tillie at Concordia, Machesney Park On Wednesday, October 5 LCC Comfort
Dogs Chewie and Tillie along with LCC
volunteers Lynn Buhrke, Dick Bernard and
Linda Colberg visited Concordia Lutheran
Church and School, Machesney Park.
Lynn Buhrke did the chapel talk. After chapel
all the students had time to visit with the dogs.
Handler Training at Living Christ, Arlington Heights
LCC Comfort Dog JoJo has been placed at
Living Christ Lutheran Church in
Arlington Heights. Last Wednesday,
October 5, LCC held a training session at the
church for JoJo's handlers and caregivers.
Handler Training is part of the LCC K-9
program when a dog is placed in a
congregation. The training covers the spiritual
aspect of the ministry, K-9 etiquette, care of
the dog and hands on training with the dog.
Everyone at Living Christ is excited about the
new outreach opportunities that JoJo will open
up.
Faith Picks Newest LCC Comfort Puppy!
LCC Comfort Dog Faith works with Pastor Kelly and
Linda Todd at Christ Lutheran Church in
Goodrich, Michigan. Linda has extensive
experience in training Leader Dogs for the blind.
Linda has volunteered to do the initial training for
LCC's newest Comfort Puppy in Training! Faith
went with Linda to meet our new boy and gave him
the sniff of approval. Linda will start his training in
the next few weeks.
Click here to schedule a K-9 Comfort Dog
visit
Donate to the K-9 Parish Comfort
Dog Ministry
Consider Joining Tim Hetzner on a Superb Advent
Germany Tour! Several Spots Open as of Today! CHRISTKINDL MARKETS trip to the Czech Republic,
Germany and Austria, November 27 to December 5, 2011
December is the time for the Christkindl Markets (Advent Markets) in the Czech Republic,
Germany and Austria, a tradition that dates back hundreds of years. Literally translated,
the street fairs are Christ-child markets. They happen in nearly every city and village,
large and small. They are always cause for celebration and for shopping, for some
roasted sausage, music on the streets and the insides of centuries-old churches, and, of
course, some hot, spiced wine. Let this be an invitation to focus on Advent and the Coming of Christ in bringing in the
Christmas Season.
Tim Hetzner
President, Lutheran Church Charities Click here for more information on this trip Tim Hetzner Teaches Live Class - The New
Testament - Started September 12 - It's Not Too
Late to Register Join Tim Hetzner as he teaches live on
Mondays - Word Among Us - The New
Testament study of the Bible. Starting with an overview of the history and
culture of First Century Palestine he will then
journey through the entire New Testament. Classes will look at the Bible in the context of
history, culture and customs of the people at
the time, as well as the archeological evidence. Classes are non-denominational and are open to anyone regardless of church (or lack
of) affiliation. This is a safe environment to study the Bible - no church membership
solicitation will be allowed! The course is also available to be taken by Internet. This 30 session class started Monday, September 12th at Harris Bank in
Palatine at 6AM, St Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods at
9:30AM and 7:30PM but you can still join. To enroll, call 866-455-6466 or click here
to enroll online.
Families in Need
Help Make A Difference
Family of Five Lost Home - Need Financial Assistance
Request by Vicar Steven Warren, Zion Lutheran Church, Chicago
Family Facing Eviction because Landlord is being
Foreclosed
Request from Pastor Rich Heinz, St. John's Lutheran Church & School,
Chicago
Young Iranian Man Needs Help to Pay for Medication
Request by Rev. Hicham Chehab, Pastor, Salam Christian Fellowship &
Missionary for Chicagoland Lutheran Muslim Mission Association
(CLMMA)
Pastor in Need of Financial Assistance
Request from Rev Dan Gilbert, President of the Northern Illinois District
Cars Needed for Liberian Refugee Families
Requested by Pastor Bob Weinhold, The Evangelical Lutheran
Church of St. John, Sycamore, Illinois
Our congregation is working with a group of 11 refugees
from Liberia, Africa in assisting them to settle in the
Sycamore area. Nine of them have been here for three
weeks. As part of this group there are three adults that are
seeking training and employment. Soon they will need
vehicles for transportation. If anyone has a vehicle to
donate it would be such a blessing and witness to these
families as they start their new life in Sycamore.
If you have a car to donate please contact LCC at 866-4556466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Disaster Response
Disaster Response Trainings Scheduled For Fall
2011 This past Wednesday Zion Hinsdale
hosted a LERT training for volunteers wanting
to do Disaster Response. We now have 28
new certified LERT Volunteers to add to the
ministry. Zion Lutheran is our newest Lutheran
Early Response Team starting with 21
members which brings us to a total of 30
teams for Northern Illinois District. The other
persons trained will be joining other teams closer to where they live. During the months of October and November LCC will be partnering with three other
congregations to host LERT training programs. If you or someone you know would like to
take the 3 hour training and get credentialed as a Lutheran Early Response Team
member please register for one of the following classes.
The Central DuPage Chapter of Thrivent will host LERT Training on Thursday,
October 27th at St. John Wheaton. Registration and a light supper will begin at
5:30 pm with class from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carol Stream will host LERT training on
Saturday, November 12th. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30 am
with class from 9 am - 12 noon. Click here to register for LERT Training Registration is $20 and helps cover the cost of the training materials, meal, and the
LERT 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.
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.
Martin Luther School Principal Jeremy Schamber
Reports Latest from Joplin
Two people I've met recently are emblematic of the ongoing
recovery in Joplin. Kevin was at the edge of the storm and his
house was heavily damaged but not destroyed. He has neighbors
still living with him who lost everything. Emily lost her home
completely and what's left must be torn down. Her husband took
the insurance check and left for California without her. She's now
left to rebuild her life on her own. Although these are very tragic
situations for both Kevin and Emily, it has given Pastor Mech and
me the awesome opportunity to minister to His children. Click here to read more Click here to donate to Tornado Relief in Joplin, Missouri Click Here to Volunteer in Joplin, Missouri Special Appeal - Texas Wildfires!
I just received the word from a friend of mine,
whom I have known for years. She and her
husband are both LCMS Church Workers Gwen and Phil Hohle. They are currently at
Concordia University - Austin Texas. Let's see
what we can do to help the churches with
families who have lost their homes by fire!
Thank you for your compassion and mercy in
bringing the Presence of Jesus Christ to them
in their time of need. LCC will work with the
Texas District and individual congregations
that have families that have suffered loss.
Tim Hetzner
President
Lutheran Church Charities
Click here to read original appeal
Alabama Recovery Continues - Volunteers Still
Needed
Reverend Ed Brashier, Southern District
Disaster Response Coordinator, has sent us
an update on the progress of recovery in
Alabama. Click here to read Click Here to Donate to Disaster Relief in
Alabama Click Here to Volunteer in Alabama 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.
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.
Here are some of the most recent requests, but we have others that are still waiting for
some word...
Single Man in Need of Transportation for Work Single Man in Need of Reliable Transportation for Work Single Man in Need of Reliable Transportation
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
Other Stories Still Seeking Support
Elevator Repairs Needed at St. John's, Chicago Lutheran Man in Need of Pro Bono Criminal Legal Counsel and Representation Request from Northern Illinois District President to Help District Pastor Kenyan Pastor Needs Replacement Vehicle for Ministry and Family Help bring See Through the Scriptures to Haiti and the Dominican Republic Help support former Iraqi Muslim attend seminary 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.
Pictured: 1930 Cable Nelson baby
grand piano - good shape, needs a little
TLC and a tune-up (item #2877)
2886 (6) new still in the boxes
LUMARK, MOTION ACTIVATED,
Motion Sensors, Installs to one or more
existing lights, adjustable settings, 3 in 1
* Motion Activated * Night time on *
Standard Floodlight Applications: Wide
Area Coverage Cooper lighting
LMS240W White
2885 2 1/2 boxes of Post-it Brand picture paper, Matte finish, super sticky,
print, peel and stick practically anywhere. 20 sheets 8.5X11 inches for inkjet 3M
2884 Fabric, four cushion long couch - cream in color with light floral pattern.
Skirt reaches the floor
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
Ministry Needs
Help Make A Difference 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
Support the Chicago Urban Children's Choir
The Chicago Urban Children's Choir seeks to ignite
the full potentials of youths from diverse backgrounds
through the transformative power of music and inspire
a spirit of discipline and personal excellence. We are
running to raise money for the choir. Please support
us in the Chicago Marathon.
Dr. Adam Murphy, Urologist Northwestern Memorial
Rev. Thomas Johnson, 1st St. Paul Chicago
Rev. Kenety Gee, Chatham Fields Chicago Click here to see their brochure
Help Fund Eagle Scout Project to Benefit St.
Matthew Chicago
Request from Pastor Doug Swanson, St. John Lutheran
Church, Darien, Illinois
A member of our congregation, Dan Greg (pictured), is a Life Rank
Boy Scout with Troop 101 out of Darien. Dan's father, Mark, has
been involved with repair work at St. Matthew Lutheran
Church in the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago for the past
several years. Dan would like to do his Eagle Scout project at St.
Matthew. He wants to "enhance the appearance of the community
center to help enrich the community and those who wish to walk
through those doors." Pastor Julio Loza has approved the work
subject to Dan obtaining funding for the project. The cost for the
materials will be about $1,250.00.
This is a great Eagle Scout project that will benefit a sister congregation in Chicago that
serves the poor and homeless in their community. Any assistance will be a blessing for
St. Matthew.
Click here to donate Click here for Dan's proposal Pastor in Need of Van for Outreach Ministry in
Chicago
Request from Pastor Samuel Shin, Tabor Lutheran Church,
Chicago
I am a Lutheran pastor in Chicago serving at Tabor
Lutheran Church, focusing on the ethnic outreach ministry.
I need a van to be able to pick up and drop off people as
part of our outreach to the community. I do not have a
personal car that I can use. If you have a van that you can
donate to this ministry it would be a real blessing to this
community. Thank you and God's blessing to you! Pastor Samuel Shin If you have a vehicle to donate please contact LCC at 866455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Cargo Van or Pick-up Truck Needed for Food
Pantry at Zion Lutheran Church, Chicago
Request from Pastor Stephane Kalonji, Zion Lutheran
Church, Chicago
Since its opening in June, Zion Lutheran Church's Food
Pantry has been serving individuals and families with food
bags every Thursday, from 4:00p.m to 6:00p.m. and any
day and time in case of emergency. Each week the
number of those coming to receive food has been growing.
Zion's members have contributed their vehicles for the food
pick up from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, but we
are no longer able to pick up all the food boxes due to the
limited transportation available. We therefore need help
with a Cargo Van or Pick-up truck for the food pantry. And
since more and more food items are being sold (at a
discounted price) by the Greater Chicago Food Depository,
we're asking for financial assistance so we can purchase the food items that our clients
greatly need. Thank you for your help! If you have a vehicle to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email
LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Click here to donate to support Zion's food pantry
Items Available to a Ministry
Reed Organ Available
Ten stop antique reed organ available to a
congregation. The instrument, of solid oak
construction, and lovingly waxed and polished, has
been in the same family since it was built in the late
1800's.
Although modest in volume by today's standards, it
might well serve a smaller congregation in providing
support for its liturgy and hymnody.
Currently in storage for the last several weeks, this
organ, operated by mechanical bellows using
pedals, has been played until recently. A bench is
included.
2892 Gulbrandsen organ (Dark Brown Wood) with bench. No external speakers,
a couple of the stops do not work.
2891 (2) metal folding chairs (has Mt. Calvary printed on the back)
2890 (1) Altar crucifix (brass) and (1) Altar cross (brass) - Photos available upon
request
2889 Full silver Communion Set (common cup) Photo available upon request
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
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
Carly Stevens, Executive
Director MOST Ministries
Malaria Initiative
The LCC Malaria Initiative provides treatment for malaria
and research in multiple countries to combat the spread of
Malaria. For more on the Malaria Initiative, click here
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
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
Strict regulations in Myanmar (formerly
Burma) make it difficult for children to advance
to a University education. Without specialized
schooling outside of the inadequate public
school system most poor children never get
the chance for higher education which can lift
their family out of poverty. The National Lutheran Church of
Myanmar is trying to change this and needs
your help to sponsor children in the 11th
grade (the final step prior to University). Because of your generous donations two
children have already received scholarships. LCC received the following email from Rev.
Charles Edwards: Greetings from Myanmar. In our church there are many students but in grade 11
(entrance control by the government directly) there are 10 students. They are very
clever but they are from the very poorest families. Their parents can not support
them due to their poverty. Our church is trying to give scholarships but we are also
facing and struggling for finical difficulties. Two months ago Lutheran Church
Charities(LCC) gave scholarship to 2 students and they are now studying hard.
Our church decided to send a prayer request to all our connections. Please pray
for them. Our church believes that through your faithful prayers God will certainly
help them in wonderful ways. Again, please pray for them. Blessings. Rev. Charles Edwards, Pastor Click here if you would like to make a donation to help one of these young students Excitement for a Latrine in Haiti - Puts
things here in the US in perspective
Update: Because of your
generous donations another
latrine is under construction in
Thomonde Haiti.
LCMS World Relief and Human Care,
along with Lutheran Church Charities, are
trying to put a latrine and water filter system in
each of our 82 Lutheran Schools in Haiti. Our first
latrine has been completed and dedicated! It is
touching to see such excitement in having a latrine! To dedicate it! It puts our situation in
the US with our economic worries in perspective. Imagine not having any washroom
facilities, which is the case for each of our Lutheran Schools in Haiti! To see their
excitement to have a latrine! We will continue to build these for each of the schools as
money comes in! Consider Making a Difference to a Lutheran School by providing a
latrine! Only $500 to build. A water filter is only $185. Thank you to those who have
donated so far to make this exciting event happen
LCC received the following email from Laurent
Lophane in Haiti along with pictures of the
new latrine:
"Peace and Grace to you from our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ. I went this morning at
Colminy where I inaugurated the latrine. The
committee of the church and the school were
happy for this big gift, you know this latrine is
the first one in this area. I want to thank each
of you in their name, those people were really
in need, may God bless you and your ministry
and your activities also."
View more photos
Click here to donate to the Haiti Latrine Fund
Click here to donate to the Haiti Lutheran School Water Filtration Fund
Click here to donate to the Haiti Family Water Filter Fund
Sewing Machines Needed to Train Pastor Isaac's
Orphans in Haiti so they can Work and Support
Themselves!
Request From Sue Gross, Haiti Lutheran Mission Project
On our last visit to Haiti we became aware that some of the
Orphans we still remember as small children are growing quickly.
Some of them will soon be out on their own trying to make a living
and supporting their own families. We are concerned that even
though they have an education, jobs are in very short supply and it
will be difficult for them to survive.
Next summer we hope to restart sewing classes so that those
ready to leave the orphanage will be able to support themselves by making items that
we will bring back to the States to sell. For this project to start we are asking for
donations of portable sewing machines. We can send these machines on the bus when
we ship it and it will not cost any extra freight. Please consider dusting off that machine
you no longer use and donating it to those who will put it to good use.
If you have a machine to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email
LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Click here to donate for the purchase of a sewing machine LCC to Furnish Guest House in Haiti Last October work began on the Guest House in
Jacmel, Haiti. Part of the Building Homes and Hope in
Haiti project, which partners LCMS World Relief
and Human Care and Lutheran Church
Charities, the Guest House will be used to house
mission groups working in the area. The walls are up
and the interior work has begun. Many items are still
needed before the Guest House opens this fall so we
are having a "Guest House Shower". If you or your
group would like to be a part of the "shower" and help
furnish the Guest House you can make a donation for any item(s) on the list. LCC will
arrange for all donations, Dollar per Dollar, to be sent to Haiti to purchase the items. This
is a great opportunity for individuals, congregations, mission teams or organizations to be
part of a project that will have a lasting impact in Haiti.
Thank you to Jackie Rychel and the Ohio District for all their work overseeing the
construction and furnishing of the guest house. If you have any questions regarding items on the list, please email Jackie Rychel at
jrychel@gmail.com. Click here to read the list of items Click here to donate to furnish the guest house in Haiti Here are Ways to Help Our Ongoing Haiti Relief
Efforts
Physical Needs
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
Radical Islam: What You Need to Know
by: Jim Denison Why Do They Still Hate Us? On September 11, 2001, America learned that we
were at war with an enemy unlike any we have
ever fought. Ten years later, the War on Terror
continues with no end in sight. Our enemy is not a
nation or an army but a global movement which
will stop at nothing short of world domination. Its
soldiers embrace death in its cause as their
highest honor and greatest reward. One radical Muslim declared, "Young men must be sacrificed. Throats must be slit and
skulls must be shattered. This is the path to victory." Why do radical Muslims hate us?
How will the death of bin Laden affect this global conflict? What will it take to win the
longest war in America's history? Jim Denison answers these critical questions with insights born of a career spent
engaging the Muslim world. An expert on world religions, he has lived and traveled
among Muslims for more than 30 years. He explains the mind and motives of radical
Islam, telling you what you need to know about the greatest threat our nation has ever
faced.
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 Thrivent Choice - 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.
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
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.
Walcamp 2011 Golf Outing Thursday, October 13, 2011
9:00 am Shot-gun start/1:30 pm Buffet Dinner; cash bar
available Ruffled Feathers Golf and Country Club Lemont, Illinois Day includes: range balls before the 9am shot-gun start 18 holes of golf with GPS carts fantastic buffet dinner after you finish
cash bar
Prizes - Guaranteed! Someone will win
A trip for 2 to Vegas
A trip for 2 to Myrtle Beach
$175/golfer or $660/foursome
Limited number of spaces available. To register, please call 815-784-5141
The Churches of Circuits N-3 & N-2 Present "the Event"
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 9 am-3:30 pm
St. Peter Lutheran Church
111 W. Olive Street
Arlington Heights, Illinois Faith, Life, Mission You are invited to something so special, it can only be called: "the EVENT"
Join with congregational members from 14 area churches
Hear from our NID District President Dan Gilbert
Attend a wide array of interesting and informative seminars conducted by area pastors and others
Enjoy a luncheon fellowship
View exhibitor's materials from many Synod/District ministries
Lutheran Church Extension Fund
Lutheran Church Charities Thrivent Lutheran Hour Ministries
Lutheran Child and Family Services
WheatRidge Shop for spiritual gifts for yourself or others at the Concordia Publishing House "store"
St. John's Algonquin Ministry Fair
Saturday and Sunday, October 15 & 16, 2011
St. John's Lutheran Church
300 Jefferson Street
Algonquin, Illinois St. John's Lutheran Church & School in Algonquin is holding their first Ministry
Fair on Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th. The Ministry Fair is open to the community and offers an opportunity for
visitors to learn about the different programs and services St. John's offers. St. John's will also offer a taste of "Angel Food Ministries" and "Marketday" during the fair. The Ministry Fair will follow the Saturday 5:30 pm service and the Sunday 8:00 am and 10:30 am services. St. John's is located at 300 Jefferson Street in downtown Algonquin. If you have any questions, please contact the church
office at 847-658-9300.
Christian Art Show Disconnected from church? Do you know a friend or neighbor who has been away
from church? Do you have a family member who is uncomfortable with the more
formal parts of worship life and the Christian faith?
A safe way to open conversation would be to invite them to view an art display on
Jesus' parables located at the Chestnut Court Shopping Center on the southeast
corner of 75th Street & Lemont Road (Unit 194 between Edible Arrangements and
the New China Buffet). Artists from the Greater Chicago area have submitted their
work in this month-long display. This exhibit will be open the following dates and times: Friday, October 14 from 6 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, October 15 from 10 am to 6 pm The atmosphere is non-threatening: people may come and view and leave; may
pause and meditate and pray; or may converse as they desire. It's our prayer that God Himself will speak through these
pieces of art and that the Holy Spirit will move hearts for His Kingdom. This opportunity is sponsored by the Woodridge Sanctuary community (www.sanctuary1010.org) and the Downers
Grove Immanuel Lutheran Church community (www.ilcdg.org).
Family Fall Festival
Saturday, October 22, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Saint Luke Lutheran Church and School 410 S. Rush St. Itasca, Illinois Saint Luke Lutheran Church and School invites you to their "Family Fall
Festival" Saturday, October 22, 5:00pm - 9:30pm. Come enjoy Hayrides,
games for all ages, food and beverages and a fright walk fan fun for the whole
family. starting at 7:30pm. Police and Fire Department will be on hand promoting safety awareness. Admission and
games are free. Fright walk $5.00. For more information visit our website www.SaintLukeItasca.org.
You're Invited to a celebration of Rev. Robert Rahn's 50 years in the
Holy Ministry and the kick-off to LHF's 20th year in mission Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 3:30 pm St. John Lutheran Church
300 Jefferson Street
Fraser, Michigan
Preacher: Rev. Wallace Schulz A traditional German dinner and program (with featured speaker Rev. Anssi
Simojoki) will follow. Click here for more information RSVP by Monday, October 24th at 800-554-0723
Click here to view the invitation
Music to Move Our Next Generation Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine Begins Monthly Concert Series on
October 2nd
Sunday November 6th Immanuel Lutheran Church
200 North Plum Grove Road Palatine, Illinois Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine began a series of monthly
benefit concerts on Sunday, October 2nd, at 4 p.m. The inaugural Music to
Move Our Next Generation concert includes more than 15 vocal and
instrumental performances from members and friends of Immanuel Lutheran
Church. A reception will follow the concert, providing guest with an opportunity to meet the performers.
The Music to Mover Our Next Generation concerts are free and open to the public. All proceeds from a free-will offering
will be used for the restoration and renewal of the church's impressive 2,000-pipe Wicks organ. A second concert, featuring The Bruce Blanck trio and professional vibraphonist Bob Wessberg, a member of Immanuel,
is planned for Sunday, November 6th at 4 p.m. The concert will open with student musicians from Immanuel Lutheran
School.
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School is located at 200 North Plum Grove Road (at Wood Street) in downtown Palatine,
just two blocks east of the Palatine Metra Train Station.
For more information about Immanuel Lutheran's Music to Move Our Next Generation Benefit Concert Series, call the
church office at 847-359-1549 or visit www.immanuelpalatine.org.
Upcoming Events - Click Here for a complete listing of Upcoming Events
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://www.LutheranChurchCharities.org or call us for credit card
donations at LCC's office at (866) 455- 6466