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Update From Rev Dennis Aubey |
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We received the following update from Jordan Aubey's father, Rev. Dennis Aubey:
8 a.m. July 21, 2011
Drury Inn, Joplin, Mo.
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Jordan meets Comfort Dog Jackson in Joplin
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We stayed in St. Louis Sunday night – Bea fell asleep almost as soon as we got into the motel room so it was good that we stopped halfway!
Next day the heat arrived (for all of us, right?!) and we arrived in Joplin about 4:00 p.m. Went to Jordan’s new apartment – met the landlady and her daughter (Paige). Paige had two broken hips about 2 years ago so she not only loves KOAM but has a heart for Jordan (God does work) We unpacked the truck in about 2 hours – and drank gallons of water! Jordan loves his new place!
Monday night we stayed at a Holiday Inn. We decided to stay in a motel until we got the apartment situated but the Holiday Inn was booked for the next nights. The girl at the desk called and found us a place at the Drury. Interesting – people literally cry when they can’t help you – I’m not exaggerating!
Yesterday we had to get some banking done – Jordan had lost all his checks, etc. The thing we learned there is everything takes twice as long to do – you not only take care of your business but people ask about your story and then you listen to their story …! And then you cry a bit together. The lady at the bank told us several ‘angels and children’ stories – there are too many of them to dismiss – I told Jordan either people all decided at the same time to independently make up these stories or something happened that is beyond human experience – and almost exclusively with children. God was/is good!!!
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The Aubey family delivers Care Cards to Principal Jeremy Schamber and Pastor Gregory Mech
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Last night we got Jordan’s bedroom situated so today we’re tentatively going to shop for washer/dryer and do the kitchen and front room. The furniture donations are just so wonderful and appreciated! We hope to get that done so I can leave tomorrow.
Odds n ends – my Mom may be going home today – her treatments are finished and she is doing reasonably okay – one day at a time … thanks for our loved ones who pray for her … Immanuel Lutheran is doing VBS this week so it was interesting to see that – I think they do a supper and an evening program – the Comfort Dogs are there each evening.
I’ll see many of you God willing Sunday – Bea is staying another two weeks – Jordan will be able to do therapy next week and start back to work – doctor says he’s mending perfectly!!! God bless you all.
Click here to donate to the Jordan Aubey Recovery Fund
Click here to donate to Tornado Relief in Joplin, Missouri |
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Last Updated on Monday, 01 August 2011 19:51 |
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Joplin Tornado Survivor Jordan Aubey Returns to New Apartment in Joplin Next Sunday - Let's help him get back on his feet! |
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Jordan Aubey - Tornado Survivor
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Many of you are aware of one of the Joplin, Missouri tornado survivors who lost everything - Jordan Aubey - son of Rev. Dennis Aubey from Christ Our Savior in Winfield, Illinois. Jordan, a member of Immanuel Lutheran in Joplin was at home in his second story apartment when the tornado destroyed the entire building. He jumped into his bathtub and held on while the entire apartment building and literally ALL of his earthly possessions (including his car) were lost. Jordan ended up in the hospital injured and traumatized - yet his faith was fully intact!
Click here to read all of the updates about Jordan Aubey as well as other stories from Jopin, Missouri
Lutheran Church Charities visited with Jordan and financially helped him while he was in the hospital and then helped arrange his transportation back to his parents' home in Winfield. Thank you Ed and Jan Boerman for using your RV to transport Jordan back. Marie Payes from LCC and Comfort Dog Tara have been regular visitors with Jordan in Winfield.
Jordan is now ready to return to Joplin. LCC will be providing a truck to transport items he needs to move into his new apartment. Jordan and his parents will leave after church next Sunday, July 17. Jordan will be returning to his job as a reporter for CBS KOAM-TV and FOX 14 KFJX-TV.
Would you help us fill the truck and help Jordan replace essential items?
Many items have already donated but Jordan is still in need of:
- living room furniture
- regular household items and small appliances
Lutheran Church Charities would also like to present Jordan with some financial assistance to help him get back on his feet. If you would like to contribute - Dollar Per Dollar will go to Jordan, click here.
Click here to donate to the Jordan Aubey Recovery Fund
Click here to donate to Tornado Relief in Joplin, Missouri
Click here for Jordan's extended account of his harrowing ordeal and God's mercy
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 July 2011 19:19 |
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Immanuel Joplin Begins Transition to Long Term Recovery: LCC Continues to Support Their Efforts |
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With the school season quickly approaching, Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School in Joplin are beginning the process of transitioning their disaster relief center into a long term recovery ministry. This includes considering a facility away from the church property that will house the recovery efforts and returning the school building to its original purpose. Volunteers are needed to help with this transition work and will be helping paint classrooms, lay new tile in bathrooms and help repair areas of the yard that have been damaged by heavy traffic. Skilled volunteers are needed to assist with repairs to homes damaged but not destroyed by the May 22nd tornado. Over time there will be a need for professionals in the building trades as Immanuel plans to play a role in building new homes in Joplin. LCC will continue to register volunteers for the efforts in Joplin and update our website and newsletter with all the latest information.
Click here to donate to Tornado Relief in Joplin, Missouri
Click Here to Volunteer in Joplin, Missouri
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:07 |
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Third and Fourth Batches of Gift Cards Delivered to Immanuel Joplin |
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| Pictured from left to right are Bob Jensen, Jeremy Schamber of Immanuel, and Bruce Mark. Jim Paul from Zion was also with the group. (not pictured). |
Volunteers from Zion Hinsdale were messengers of good will for Immanuel, Joplin. They delivered the third batch of Care Cards and a check for the purchase of gift cards that were received at LCC. The fourth batch was delivered on Tuesday by LCC Staff member Tim Kurth upon his return to Joplin.
LCC is sending your donations for the purchase of gift cards to Immanuel so that the cards can be purchased through Martin Luther School's Scrip Program. The Scrip Program DOES NOT CHARGE a fee for the purchase of a card. The card is issued for the full amount you order. In addition, a percentage of that amount is paid to the school through the Scrip Program.
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| Tim Kurth delivers the latest batch of Care Cards and another check to Immanuel DCE Jason Glaskey. |
Of course your donation is passed through LCC - dollar for dollar. Your gift provides a tangible way to demonstrate the Mercy and Compassion of Christ to people in need in Joplin and helps the folks at Martin Luther School with funds to help repair the damage done to their facility from the tornado and put their facility back in shape for the coming school year.
If you would like to make a donation toward the work being done at Immanuel, one family at a time, please consider purchasing a card through this program. The stores that the gift cards will be purchased for are: Home Depot, Lowe's, Target and Walmart/Sam's.
Thank you for considering making a gift in this way and in Making A Difference.
Click here to donate for the purchase of gift cards.
Click here to donate to the Joplin Disaster Relief Fund.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 20:37 |
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Joplin Tornado Response - Immanuel Soon to Seek Skilled Labor |
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As the efforts in Joplin turn to rebuilding the staff at Immanuel are anticipating needing teams of skilled laborers to help those whose homes weren't completely destroyed. Carpenters, plumbers, electricians...especially those licensed in Missouri, will be a tremendous help. They are currently working to identify specific needs among members and those in the community. Watch the weekly newsletter and the LCC website for updates. If your church would like to put together a team of skilled workers for Joplin, please register and let us know what your team can do.
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Joplin Update - Immanuel Joplin Considers 'Rule of 10' and Their Role in Ongoing Recovery |
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LCC Support Goes On with Comfort Dogs and Staff
 In disaster recovery there is the Rule of 10. It takes a certain number of days for search and rescue. The recovery period is ten times that number and the rebuilding period is ten times that. In Joplin the search and rescue took 14 days. Based on the Rule of 10 the recovery phase, the time for debris removal, demolition, etc. will be 140 days and the process of rebuilding will take 1400 days...nearly five years. Immanuel Joplin maintains one of the few remaining relief centers in all of Joplin and the most comprehensive. The church and Martin Luther School are being recognized by city leaders and others for their efforts and they are very much appreciated. Now the staff and volunteers at Immanuel are considering their long term plans to provide for the needs in Joplin and they are bold to say they have the opportunity to be a permanent presence for aid and comfort to those in need. It's an exciting time for them born out of this awful tragedy. LCC staff member, Tim Kurth, has returned to Joplin delivering more Care Cards and another check for the efforts there. He is supporting staff as they consider all the details involved in keeping their relief efforts strong while still repairing their own facilities and preparing for the coming school year. Comfort dogs Ladel and JoJo arrived with handlers Natalie Soper, Elina Klippel, Pastor Paul Klopke and Becky Staehlin on Monday, June 27 and will serve in Joplin for the week.
 For now Immanuel is transitioning out of some immediate care activities into longer term options. The relief center has been almost fully moved into containers behind the school. They are now serving only lunches and that will continue at least another couple of weeks. They continue to deliver water and Gatorade out to workers in the devastated area. They are scaling back the medical clinic by the end of June. Orphan Grain Train has set up a shower trailer on the premises so volunteers can shower at the end of the day and it's also open to others working in the affected areas. There is still a tremendous need for cleaning products (bleach, household cleaners, brooms, mops, laundry detergent, etc.), bath towels and bedding (NOT quilts and blankets but sheets and sheet sets for beds). As always, cash donations and gift cards are best as all of the needed items can be purchased locally when stock runs low.
Click here to donate to the Joplin Disaster Relief Fund
Click here to register to volunteer in Joplin
Click here to donate to K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry - Joplin Outreach
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 20:29 |
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Second and Third Batches of Care Carding and Gift Cards Delivered to Immanuel! |
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Update: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
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| LCC Board of Director member Leah Collister and LCC staff member Marie Payes present Rev Gregory Mech of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin a check to be used to purchase gift cards through Martin Luther School's Scrip Program. |
LCC staff member Tim Kurth presents Principal Jeremy Schamber and Rev Gregory Mech with more Care Cards sent to Joplin from donors around the United States. |
The response to the Care Carding and Gift Cards has been tremendous. Three batches of Care Cards and checks for the purchase of gift cards have been delivered to Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School in Joplin. The first batch went with LCC staff member Tim Kurth on June 10, staff member Marie Payes and LCC Board member Leah Collister delivered the second batch on June 15, and the third batch went down with a volunteer team from Zion Lutheran Church, Hinsdale, Illinois on June 18.
LCC is sending your donations for the purchase of gift cards to Immanuel so that the cards can be purchased through Martin Luther School's Scrip Program. The Scrip Program DOES NOT CHARGE a fee for the purchase of a card. The card is issued for the full amount you order. In addition, a percentage of that amount is paid to the school through the Scrip Program.
Of course your donation is passed through LCC - dollar for dollar. Your gift provides a tangible way to demonstrate the Mercy and Compassion of Christ to people in need in Joplin and helps the folks at Martin Luther School with funds to help repair the damage done to their facility from the tornado and put their facility back in shape for the coming school year.
If you would like to make a donation toward the work being done at Immanuel, one family at a time, please consider purchasing a card through this program. The stores that the gift cards will be purchased for are: Home Depot, Lowe's, Target and Walmart/Sam's.
Thank you for considering making a gift in this way and in Making A Difference.
If you are unable to do a CARE CARD but would like to contribute for the purchase of gift cards,
click here.
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Click here to donate to the Joplin Disaster Relief Fund
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Last Updated on Monday, 27 June 2011 09:55 |
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Deploying Volunteers
LCC deploys volunteers from across the United States on a weekly basis. If your congregation would like for LCC to help coordinate and/or recruit members for your team or announce when your congregation deploys a team, contact Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466 or email: LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org or speak to Dona Martin at 866-455-6466 or email: DonaMartin@LutheranChurchCharities.org with the information about your congregation's team.
Next Groups Deploying in Joplin, Missouri
- 12/10/2012 - Trinity Lutheran Church - Winfield, KS
- 1/2/2013 - Trinity Lutheran Church - Garden City, KS
- 1/7/2013 - Chicago Area Mission Partnership
- 3/22/2013 - Marked Tree High School - Marked Tree, AR
Thank you to these groups who have already volunteered and served in Joplin:
Alive in Christ - Columbia, MO
Ascension Lutheran Church - Portland, OR
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church - Plymouth, MN
Bethany Luthearn - Alexandria, VA
Camp Wartburg - Waterloo, IL
Celebration Ministries - Park Forest, IL
Chicago Area Mission Partnership
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church - Brownsburg, IN
Christ Lutheran - Norfolk, NE
Christ Lutheran Church - Peoria, IL
Christ Memorial - St Louis, MO
Christ the King Chapel - Mt Pleasant, MI
Crown of Life Lutheran - Colleyville, TX
Emmanuel (Soest) Lutheran - Fort Wayne, IN
Emanuel Lutheran - Hutchinson, KS
Faith Community - Las Vegas, NV
Faith Lutheran - Bentonville, AR
Faith Lutheran - Branson, MO
Faith Lutheran - Jefferson City, MO
Faith Lutheran - Richmond, MO
Faith Lutheran - St. Louis, MO
Faith Lutheran - Troy, MI
Federated Church - Erie, KS
First Baptist Church - Texas
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church - Spencer, IA
Global Compassion - Albert City, IA
Good Shepherd - Collinsville, IL
Good Shepherd Lutheran - Tulsa, OK
Grace Lutheran - Little Rock, AR
Grace Lutheran - Menomonee Falls, WI
Grace Lutheran - Versailles, MO
Gracious Savior Lutheran - Edwards, CO
Holy Savior Lutheran - Lincoln, NE
Holy Shepherd - Haslet TX
Immanuel Lutheran - Davenport, IA
Immanuel Lutheran - Memphis, TN
Immanuel Lutheran - Palatine, IL
Immanuel Lutheran - Sweet Springs, MO
Immanuel Lutheran - Wentzville, MO
Kansas State University - Manhattan, KS
King of Kings - Chesterfield, MO
King of Kings - Kansas City, MO
Living Christ Lutheran Church - Arlington Heights, IL
Living Word Lutheran Seward, NE
Luther North College Prep - Chicago, IL
Lutheran High School - Kansas City, MO
Lutheran High School - Orange, CA
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection - St Louis, MO
Messiah Lutheran - Independence, MO
Messiah Lutheran - Midland, MI
Mt Calvary - Marysville, KS
Northridge Presbyterian Church - Dallas, TX
Our Redeemer - Bloomington, IL
Our Redeemer Lutheran - Wauwatosa, WI
Our Savior - Bettendorf, IA
Our Savior - Louisville, KY
Our Saviour - Jackson, MN
Park View Lutheran - Eldridge, IA
Peace Lutheran Church - Robbinsdale, MN
Pointe of Hope Lutheran - Blue Springs, MO
Riverbend Church - Austin, TX
Salem Lutheran - Affton, MO
Salem Lutheran - St. Louis, MO
St. David's Anglican Church (ACNA)- Durant, IA
St. James Evangelical - New Haven, MO
St James Presbyterian Mission - Jenks, OK
St. John - Arnold, MO
St. John - Ellisville, MO
St. John - Sycamore, IL
St John's Lutheran Church - Conover, NC
St John's Lutheran Church and School - Denver, CO
St. John's - Lexington, KY
St. John's - Mexico, MO
St. John's - Warrenton, MO
St. John's - Westboro, MO
St. John Lutheran - Darien, IL
St. John Lutheran - Ellisville, MO
St. John's Lutheran Church - Burlington, IL
St. John's Lutheran Church - Galveston, TX
St. John's Lutheran Church - Lombard, IL
St. Luke - Dix Hills, NY
St. Marks - Eureka, MO
St. Martin's - Winona, MN
St. Matthew Lutheran Church - Hawthorn Woods, IL
St. Matthew Lutheran - Lee's Summit, MO
St. Matthews - Mapleton, IA
St. Paul Lutheran - Batavia, NY
St. Paul Lutheran - Des Peres, MO
St. Paul Lutheran - Jackson, MO
St. Paul's Lutheran - Sedalia, MO
St Peter Lutheran - Riceville, IA
St. Peters - Humboldt, KS
The Mid-South Dist LCMS -Cordova, TN
Thrivent/Calvary Lutheran - Kansas City, MO
Suntken Family - Cedar Rapids, IA
Timothy - St. Louis, MO
Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church - Waltham, MN
Trinity Lutheran - Columbia, MO
Trinity Lutheran - Des Moines, IA
Trinity Lutheran - Garden City, KS
Trinity Lutheran - Janesville, MN
Trinity Lutheran Church - Jefferson City, MO
Trinity Lutheran - New Haven, MO
Trinity Lutheran - Utica, MI
Word of Peace Lutheran Church ELCA - Rogers, MN
Zion Lutheran - Decatur, IN
Zion Lutheran - Fremont, WI
Zion Lutheran - Grant Park, IL
Zion Lutheran - Hiawatha, IA
Zion Lutheran - Hinsdale, IL
Zion Lutheran - Rockville, MO
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On Sunday, July 17th, Tim Hetzner gave Jordan Aubey the next batch of gift cards for Immanuel Joplin. Jordan and his parents, Rev. Dennis and Bea Audey, left Sunday afternoon for Joplin with a truck full of donations for Jordan's new apartment. Jordan and his parents will stop at Immanuel and deliver the gift cards. Your gift of love and support helps Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School continue to reach out to those affected by the May 22nd tornado with the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ. Through you, lives are being touched and a difference is being made.
Pete Imlah, LCC's Director of Mission & Outreach, delivered the fifth batch of Gift Cards to Principal Jeremy Schamber at Martin Luther School in Joplin, Missouri. Your gift of love and support helps Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School continue to reach out to those affected by the May 22nd tornado with the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ. Through you, lives are being touched and a difference is being made.
