Comfort Dogs

Star and Tillie at Luther East High School

On Wednesday, May 11th, Lutheran Church Charities was invited to bring K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs Star and Tillie to Luther East High School in Lansing IL. Pete Imlah shared with the students about the mission and ministry of Lutheran Church Charities, how the K-9 Parish Dog Ministry began and how the dogs are used by churches and schools to serve as bridges to share the mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ. Pete Imlah also challenged the students to keep their eyes upon Christ and not to get distracted by the things of this world. After chapel there was time for Q & A and visiting with the dogs.

K-9 Chapel Talk at St John Lutheran School in Lansing

On Wednesday, May 11th, LCC's Pete Imlah shared with the students and faculty at St John Lutheran School in Lansing, IL about the mission and ministry of Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs. He also focused on the words of 1 Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." as a challenge and reminder for the students to remember who and whose they are. K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs Star and Tillie visited with the students along with their handler Tranetta McComb.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 May 2011 16:02

K-9 Chapel Talk at Trinity Lutheran School Lansing

On Wednesday, May 4 the LCC Comfort Dogs were at Trinity Lutheran School in Lansing, Illinois, for a K-9 Chapel Talk. Pete Imlah shared during chapel about the importance of not allowing the things of this world to get you distracted from keeping focused on the things of God. After Chapel the K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs Hope, Star and Tillie visited with the students. Each of the students got to pet the dogs and received their business cards.

K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Assembly at St Luke Itasca

On Tuesday, May 3rd, Hope, LCC Comfort Dogs Star and Tillie joined the students and teachers at St. Luke Lutheran School in Itasca for a special K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Assembly. Pete Imlah, Tranetta McComb and Lynn Buhrke shared about the work they do with the dogs and how churches and school use the dogs as an inreach and outreach tool to share the mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ. After the assembly the dogs visited all the classrooms and spent time with the students. The students at St Luke are blessing the K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs with their chapel offerings.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 May 2011 16:28

LCC K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs Greet Grandparents

On Friday, April 29, LCC K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs JoJo, Star and Tillie greeted students and grandparents as they arrived at St Peter Lutheran Church and School in Arlington Heights. Friday was Grandparents Day at St Peter and the LCC K-9 Parish

Dogs were the recipients of the Grandparents Day Chapel offering. This is a special blessings from St Peter and we appreciate their support and love for all our beautiful golden retrievers. Over 600 grandparents were expected to join their grandchildren for this special day which included a worship service, classroom visit and food.

K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs Visit Good Shepherd Elgin

On Wednesday, April 13, LCC Comfort Dogs Butter, JoJo, and Tillie visited the students and staff at Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Elgin. Students were encouraged and challenged to reach out to those who don't know Jesus by Pete Imlah during their K-9 Chapel Talk. After the K-9 Chapel Talk students were able to ask questions about the K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs and pet them.

Shami and Tillie at Easter Eggstravaganza and Pancake Breakfast

On Saturday, April 16, St John Lutheran Church in Darien hosted their annual Easter Eggstravaganza and Pancake Breakfast. This is an outreach event for children and adults in Darien and surrounding communities. An outdoor Easter Egg Hunt, Games and Crafts were available for all ages along with opportunity to visit and pet Shami (St John's K-9 Parish Comfort Dog) and Tillie.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 April 2011 08:49

Tillie Visits Zion Lutheran ECC in Naperville

On Friday, April 15, LCC Comfort Dog Tillie was invited to visit with students at the Zion Lutheran Church ECC in Naperville. Pete Imlah shared with the students the training that K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs go through, how they are used as an outreach tool by churches and schools, and the correct way to approach and pet a dog. Each of the students then got to visit with Tillie and received one of her business cards which includes her email address and Facebook Fan Page.

Star and Magic Visit Sheltering Oaks Care Center

On Sunday, April 17 LCC Comfort Dogs Star and Magic, with handlers Tranetta McComb and Dana Yocum, joined members of St. John Lutheran Church in Island Lake for an Easter Celebration at the Sheltering Oaks Care Center. This center has older folks living there and younger ones who have emotional and mental disabilities. The members of St John played games with prizes and served refreshments to the residents. The church has a relationship with the adult care center and the residents, staff, and volunteers loved having our dogs join them in the Easter Celebration.

Hope, Shami and Star at Zion ECC

On Monday, April 4th, LCC Comfort Dogs Hope, Shami, and Star visited with the children of Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center in Hinsdale. Lynn Buhrke (LCC volunteer K-9 handler and retired LCMS school teacher) shared with the students about how the dogs are trained and used by churches and schools to share the mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ. Each of the student got a chance to ask questions about the dogs and to pet them.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 April 2011 11:53

Hope, Tara and Tillie at Our Savior, Joliet

On Friday, April 8, LCC Comfort Dogs Hope, Tara, and Tillie joined the students of Our Savior Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten in Joliet. Director Tori Hicks requested the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs to visit with her students and for them to hear how the dogs are used to reach out to individuals with the mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ. The students were also shown how to take care of dogs, the commands dogs are taught and how to safely approach and pet a dog.

K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs Visit St Peter Arlington Heights

On Wednesday, April 6 seven of the LCC K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs visited the classrooms at St Peter Lutheran School in Arlington Heights. During their weekly chapel Pete Imlah shared with the students from 1 Peter 2:9, "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." reminding them of the great privilege that they have to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

After chapel, LCC Comfort Dogs Butter, Hope, JoJo, Star, Tara, Tillie and Olympia spent time visiting the students bringing a sense of joy and comfort. We thank our K-9 handlers who volunteer their time to join LCC on our weekly K-9 Chapel Talks. Lynn Buhrke, Liz Fischer, Dona Martin, Tranetta McComb, Marie Payes, and Becky Staehlin. St Peter has designated the LCC K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs as the recipients of their Grandparents Day Chapel offerings which will be toward the end of April.

Pete Imlah and Tillie at King Of Glory Lutheran Church, Elgin

On Sunday, April 3rd, Pete Imlah was invited to share with the congregation of King of Glory Lutheran Church in Elgin about the mission and ministry of Lutheran Church Charities and the K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs. Pete talked about how Lutheran Churches and Schools have been using the LCC K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs as outreach tools to share the mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ. The dogs work as a bridge to foster conversation and to bring comfort to individuals who are going through difficult times. Tillie the Comfort Dog spent time with individuals of all ages loving and being loved on.

K-9 Chapel Talk at St John Lutheran Lombard

Principal John Aurich at St John Lutheran School in Lombard invited the LCC Comfort Dogs for a K-9 Chapel Talk on Wednesday, March 16th. LCC Comfort Dogs Hope, Star, Tara, and Tillie greeted the children as they arrived for chapel then spent time in the Fellowship Hall after chapel. During this time, the kids heard more about the training the dogs receive, what the dogs do, and how they are used as bridges to share about the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ. The students were also given the chance to ask questions and to pet the dogs.

LCC Comfort Dogs at St Patrick's Day Parade in Palatine

On Saturday, March 12th, the LCC Comfort Dogs were invited by the Outreach Board of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine to participate in the Palatine St Patrick's Day Parade festivities . This was the city of Palatine's first St Patrick's Day Parade and Immanuel Lutheran Church had a tent set up outside the Palatine Train Station and offered free hot cocoa to those passing by.

As chilly as it was on Saturday, many individuals found warmth from the hot cocoa and Comfort Dogs Butter, Leo, Tara, and Tillie - who were present. LCC appreciates the invitation from Immanuel Lutheran Church and we commend you on your outreach efforts during this event. We also want to say thank you to the handlers who - even though it was so cold - greeted folks, shared about the K-9 Comfort Dogs and pointed people to the Immanuel tent.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 March 2011 11:26

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