Ways to Help with LCC Disaster Response
|
Our Savior Lutheran Church in Louisville, Kentucky Welcomes Newest K-9 Comfort Dog, Rachel! |
 |
 |
It was a busy weekend as LCC Co-Directors of the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry, Rich and Dona Martin, along with trainer Jeanne Moore arrived in Louisville this past weekend. They were there to conduct two handler training sessions and then attend the Passing of the Leash Ceremony at both Sunday services. Rachel and her LCC Comfort Dog friend Ruthie were on hand to help in the training of 14 handlers and helpers. LCC looks forward to our newest K-9 Comfort Dog affiliate, Our Savior Lutheran Church, and the lives they will touch with the help of Rachel.
Click here to donate to the K-9 Comfort Dog Fund
|
|
Response to Tornado Devastation in Moore, Oklahoma |
|
|
Lutheran Church Charities and the Northern Illinois District and Beyond Respond to Tornado Devastation in Moore, Oklahoma
 Early reports of many fatalities, injuries, and severe damage are coming in from Moore, Oklahoma where a massive tornado cut a two-mile wide path through this town of 56,000 people.
The best ways to assist with devastation on this scale always takes time to sort out. At this time only approved emergency responders are permitted to enter Moore. No specifics have yet been shared on what needs to be done and the process through which help will be received. However, the most immediate need is cash assistance.
Lutheran Church Charities - working through the District President of the Northern Illinois District - will be collecting money to help Pastor Mark Muenchow from Messiah Lutheran Church in Oklahoma City minister to the families in the community who have suffered loss. All donations for this disaster...dollar for dollar...will be directed to the most pressing needs as determined by Messiah Lutheran.
 We will continue to monitor the situation for additional help that they may need, stay in contact with our churches in Oklahoma, and share updates as they become available.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs have received an invitation from Pastor Muenchow and Messiah Lutheran Church, and are on standby and will deploy to Oklahoma as early as tomorrow. We are waiting for word when it is safe to enter the area. Please keep all in your prayers.
LCC never charges those we serve and we rely on donors to help cover our expenses. Click here if you would like to help cover travel expenses for our K-9 Comfort Dog team.
How to Help
1. Pray - for those who have lost loved ones, for those who lost property and belongings, for the Pastors, relief workers, volunteers, and all others serving those who have been displaced by the tornadoes.
2. Pray - Pray for Messiah Lutheran Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
3. Contribute to Tornado Relief.
Thank you for Making A Difference in the name of Christ to those suffering loss.
Tim Hetzner
Lutheran Church Charities
Rev Dan Gilbert
President
Northern Illinois District
|
|
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:27 |
|
K-9 Comfort Dogs Visit Mount St. Joseph |
|
|
K-9 Comfort Dogs Ladel, from St. Matthews in Hawthornwoods, IL and JoJo, from Living Christ in Arlington Heights, IL visited with developmentally handicapped women at Mount St. Joseph's in Lake Zurich, IL.
The Mount St. Joseph facility is a sprawling complex on 160 acres north of Lake Zurich. The buildings and grounds are beautifully maintained creating a wonderful home for about 130 women. K-9 Comfort Dogs Ladel and JoJo were able to visit with women in three of the "cottages" in the facility. They spent about two hours letting Ladel and JoJo work their "magic" while the handlers Scott, Kathy and Deb were able to talk to the women about their favorite activities, their home, their families, and Jesus! They were all taken by their sweet and simple hearts and the wonderful and loving care the sisters offer these women. We all look forward to going back to visit again! |
|
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 07:14 |
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 Next > End >>
|
|
Page 1 of 3 |
|
|
Pass Through Giving
LCC's unique pass-through "Dollar-In, Dollar-Out" program guarantees that 100% of your donation to a specific need goes to that need. LCC does not take out a percentage of your donation to cover administrative costs.
See how your gifts are Making A Difference (video)
Current Visitors
We have 192 guests online
- Search the web with GoodSearch.com and each time you do a search, GoodSearch will donate about a penny to Lutheran Church Charities!
- Shop online at GoodShop.com and a percentage of each purchase will be donated to LCC! More than 600 top stores are participating including Amazon, Target, Staples, Best Buy and more!
Click here to add the Lutheran Church Charities toolbar to your browser
|
The public is invited to come and visit with the K-9 Comfort Dogs at 
It has been over six months since Superstorm Sandy devastated many communities along the eastern seaboard. There are still thousands of houses needing to be repaired so that their occupants can return to their homes. Pictured here is Superstorm Sandy survivor Orchida along with LCC staff member Deaconess Tiffany Manor and Deaconess Janine Bolling of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, NY. Orchida shared her experiences during the storm and told about the work that is still needed to be done on her home.
