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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!
  1. Purchase a Christian greeting card.
  2. Pray for a family that has lost everything.
  3. Write them a message in the card – whatever God places on your heart!
  4. Include a gift card in the card (Visa or MasterCard please – best usable card for them right now). If you so choose, include your email or phone number in the message for them to call and thank you or pray with you.
  5. Seal the gift card with the greeting card in an envelope.
  6. Place your return address on the envelope.
  7. On the back of the envelope – in the lower right hand corner, place the amount of the gift card.
  8. Mail the card to: Lutheran Church Charities – CARE CARDING; 333 W Lake Street; Addison, IL 60101.
  9. To receive a letter acknowledging your gift for tax purposes, please click here to fill out the form.
Lutheran Church Charities will then send a thank you and charitable receipt to the return address you place on the card. Lutheran Church Charities will personally deliver the cards unopened to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri for their members and staff to personally hand out to families and individuals who are in need.

This is a tangible way to show the Love of Jesus Christ to someone in need – and help them spiritually and physically! To those who already have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ – this shows them the support of the Body of Christ. To those who do not – it shows them the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ through his church – the Body of Christ.

For questions contact Tim Hetzner at Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it If you are unable to do a CARE CARD but would like to contribute for the purchase of gift cards, click here.

Reflections from God’s Word as You Create Care Cards

Thank you to all those who are responding to our call for Care Cards to be sent to families in Joplin. As you pray for those in need the following verses from Scripture can guide your thoughts and prayers. You might also consider including some of these verses as encouragement to be included in your note to the family that will receive your gift. We hope you’ll find these passages helpful as you reach out with the Mercy and Compassion of Christ through your cards and gifts.

Passages for Comfort
  • Psalm 23
  • Psalm 71:19-21
  • Psalm 119:49-50, 76
  • Isaiah 61:1-2
  • Isaiah 66:13a
  • Jeremiah 31:13
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:11
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Passages for Courage
  • Deuteronomy 31:6
  • 1 Chronicles 28:20
  • Psalm 27:14
  • Psalm 31:24
  • Isaiah 41:6
Passages for Hope & Strength
  • Psalm 16:8-11
  • Psalm 18:1-2
  • Psalm 20:5-7
  • Psalm 22:19
  • Psalm 31:23-24
  • Psalm 33:18-22
  • Psalm 39:6-7
  • Psalm 71:14
  • Jeremiah 17:17
  • Romans 15:13
  • 2 Corinthians 3:12
  • 1 Peter 1:3-5, 21
Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 12:08