November 11, 2009

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In This IssueSpecial Appeal - Fort Hood

Bag Mat DonationLCC Bag Mat Project

Benefit ConcertThanksgiving Dinner Invitation

Thanksgiving Baskets forMobile Alabama

Church Professional RetreatMission Fair at St. Matthew

Pete Leaves for KenyaCareers for Christ ConferenceComfort Dog Ministry Update

Widow Medical NeedHomeless Mother and Daughter

Haiti Missions UpdateKara Needs Stem Cell

TreatmentLERT Training

Silent Auction Items NeededThrivent Giving

Warehouse Space NeededBilingual Bibles

New Bible Study ClassesComfort Dogs Available for

Church FunctionsEthiopia Seminary

Cars Needed for ImmigrantFamilies

Ethiopia MissionsStories Still Seeking Support...Items Available to a Ministry

Lutheran Church Charities K-9Comfort Dog Ministry Joins andSupports Face of Crisis - ExtraMile Ministries K9 CrisisResponse TeamPlease join us in praying for everyone touched by theshooting incident at Fort Hood Army Base on Thursday,November 5, 2009. LCMS Chaplain Rev. Ralph Buchhorn,Executive Director of Face of Crisis has been in contactwith local people near the base and they are keeping himupdated as things happen. We are currently monitoring thesituation closely to determine how we can best respond withour K9 Chaplain/Comfort Dog teams.

At this point, our tentative plan is to put a team together that will respond as theaftermath sets in. Your financial and prayer support is necessary if we are to make thisresponse a reality. Funds are needed for travel and lodging of the handlers and ComfortDogs. Please consider helping us tobring the Mercy andCompassion of Jesus Christto those in our armedservices affected by thistragedy. Dollar per Dollar yourdonation will go to thisresponse. Lutheran ChurchCharities is supporting thismission outreach by providingthe funds to help Extra MileMinistries respond as well asLCC's Parish K-9 Comfortdogs. Face of Crisis - Extra Mile Ministries K9 ResponseTeam is a ministry directed by LCMS Pastor RevRalph Buchhorn. LCC K-9 Comfort dogs andhandlers will respond to the Fort Hood tragedy byworking with and under Face of Crisis direction. Tolearn more about Face of Crisis or to donate to themdirectly go towww.FaceOfCrisis.org Thank you for helping to Make A Difference to thefamilies and Armed Service men and women!

Serving Together, Serving Christ, so we can serve others IN HIS NAME,Tim Hetzner, President, LCC Click here to donate

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Bag Mats for the Homeless Delivered to St.Matthew, ChicagoOn Thursday, November 5th, Ed Strunk, LCCvolunteer and member of Immanuel Lutheran,Palatine, delivered Bag Mats for the Homelessthat were made by members of Immanuel's 50's Plus. The mats were delivered to St.Matthew Lutheran Church in Chicago. The matswill be handed out to the homeless that theyserve through their soup kitchen and othercommunity outreaches.

LCC Bag Mat Project - Sleeping Mats forHomelessImmanuel Lutheran, Palatine

ABC-7 Chicago (Channel 7) recently visitedImmanuel Palatine to do a story on theirinvolvement with the Bag Mat Project for theirspecial segment "Live Green with ABC-7". Thestory aired on Friday, November 6th during the5PM news broadcast and during their Saturdaymorning broadcast on November 7th.

Click here to see the video of the story by ABC-7 Chicago

The new sleeping mat ministry at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois,provides another option to dispose of all those unwanted plastic bags and at the sametime reach into the community with a loving act in Christ's name. Each Friday, womenfrom Immanuel's 50s Plus group gather to transform plastic shopping bags into sleepingmats for the homeless.

Click here for the rest of the storyClick here to view instructional video

Benefit Concert to Assistthe Families of Our ArmedForcesImmanuel Lutheran, Palatine

On Saturday, November 7th a benefit concertwas held at Immanuel Lutheran Church inPalatine to raise support for families of themilitary. The Rejoice Singers presented themusical "Our Flag Was Still There" - a multimedia presentation along with a children'schoir and Immanuel's adult choir. The concert was well attended.

Thank You to all who came and supported our military families. You have Made aDifference in their lives!

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Thanksgiving Dinner - November 26th Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2009Beginning at 10:00 amSt. Matthew Lutheran Church24500 N. Old McHenry Rd.Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047

Please be our Guest for Thanksgiving Dinneron November 26th. . .

If you are a veteran or a family member of aveteran and/or service person and will bespending the day alone, please feel free toinvite them. We also invite senior citizens whowould be alone for the holiday, to join us inhosting our veterans and families.

St. Matthew Lutheran ChurchKrueger Hall Worship service begins at 10 am

FREE Appetizers and Dinner to follow, starting at 11 am until we are done havingFUN!!!!

We will be watching football as well!

Please RSVP TODAY! Susan Stewart 847-209-2696

There is limit of 150 people so call NOW! The church is located on Old McHenry Road between Quentin and Midlothian Roads.

Thanksgiving Baskets for MobileAlabamaRequest from Pastor Tillahun Menedo, FaithLutheran Church, Mobile, Alabama

Again this year the Evangelism Committee at Faith Lutheran Church,Mobile is attempting to serve the needs within our own congregationand the local community, especially at this time of the year and atthis critical time in our economy. We are so thankful for your pastsupport for this project and give all the Glory and Praise to God. Weare in the process of soliciting funding for our annual Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy

and are seeking your help. We are planningto construct 6 baskets and anticipate thecost of each basket to be about $40.00.To God be the Glory that this project will bea success again this year and will blesseach recipient of these baskets with a mealfor Thanksgiving that they otherwise maynot have had. We do all of this in the nameof Our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

We thank God for any considerations thatyou may give to this request and may Godcontinue to bless you and your effort to

provide assistance to all of the needed.

Click here to donate to the Mobile Alabama Baskets Fund

Church ProfessionalRetreat40 DCEs (Director of Christian Education) andYouth Workers joined together in Lake Geneva,Wisconsin for the yearly Church ProfessionalRetreat. Pete Imlah, Director of Mission andOutreach for Lutheran Church Charities was theBible Study Leader and Dr. Craig Oldenburgfrom California was the Larger Group Leader.LCC's K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs Tilly and Darlinalso attended the conference providing comfort to those church workers who attendedthe retreat. This retreat was attended by church workers from the Northern Illinois District,Central Illinois District, South Wisconsin District and Iowa East District.

LCC Attends Mission Fairat St. Matthew HawthornWoodsIn an effort to expose their congregation tovarious Mission Ministries, St Matthew inHawthorn Woods held a Mission Fair this pastweekend. More and more congregations aredoing this to expose their members to variousministries. If you ever would like help inplanning a Mission Fair contact Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466. Our staffwould love to work with you in setting one up!

Pete Leaves for KenyaPete Imlah, Director of Mission and Outreach for LCC leaves onThursday, November 12th for a 10 day mission trip to provide aprescription eyeglass clinic to people in need in Kenya, Africa.Watch our website www.LutheranChurchCharities.org for Pete'supdates from Kenya.

Careers for ChristConference, CUC

Pete Imlah spoke at Concordia University,Chicago last Friday night, November 6th. Hewas invited to be the Keynote speaker atConcordia's Careers for Christ Conference.Pete shared with the Junior and Senior HighSchool students about what it means to answerthe call to ministry as well as sharing his ownjourney since graduating from Concordia. LCCComfort Dog Tilly attended the conference with Pete and was on hand to meet thestudents.

Comfort Dog Ministry Update Comfort Dogs Visit Milestone, Rockford

On Tuesday, November 3rd LCC volunteer and ComfortDog handler Tranetta McComb and LCC Comfort DogStar joined Deaconess Jana Peters with Voice of Care onJana's weekly devotion at Milestone. Milestone is aresidence for adults with disabilities in Rockford. 20residents and staff joined Jana for the devotional time andthen spent time visiting with Star.

Trinity Lutheran Church and School,Lombard On Wednesday, November 4th, LCC ComfortDogs Howe, Zina, Olympia and Tilly attendedthe chapel service at Trinity Lutheran Churchand School in Lombard. Tim Hetzner spoke onthe LCC K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry. Afterthe service the dogs (and handlers) visited withthe students and faculty. Celebration Ministries LCC Comfort Dog Darlin has been busyworking with Christine Rechsteiner,Campus Ministry Coordinator atCelebration Ministries in Park Forest. Theywere at the Victory Center with the Pre-Schoolers as they got ready for trick-or-treating. They also attended Park Forest'sSafe Halloween. Then they visited Just aDay Away in Steger (a work training sightfor people with disabilities, pictured left)Christine talked about Darlin's job and responsibilities.

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LCC thanks Denise Goelitz of Kitten KaPoodle Mobile Pet Grooming

For providing free grooming for LCC's ComfortDog, Star. Denise operates a mobile groomingshop. She services clients in a 20 mile radius ofElgin.

First time clients receive $5.00 off with another$5.00 off for each additional animal groomed.

Call 224-678-8767 or e-mailKittenKapoodle@live.com Thank you Denise for taking care of Star!

Widow Needs Assistance withMedical InsuranceRequest from Pastor SteveLockman, Emanuel Lutheran Church,Flint, Michigan

Partial Need Met - Thank you to those whohave donated to this ongoing need. Pastor Lockman pictured (right) receiving check fromLCC

I have a member who is need of assistance. Her husband was called Home last month. She was just informed by his former employer that in order to maintain her healthinsurance she will need to pay a $442 per month premium. Before her husband died theinsurance premium was $119 per month. She is not able to pay both her mortgagepayment and her health insurance. Her doctor has told her that due to her own healthshe will need to apply for Social Security and disability.

Our congregation does not have the resources to help her with ongoing expenses. Anyassistance would be a blessing to her.

In His service,Pastor Steve Lockman

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Homeless Mother and Daughter inNeed of $1,000 for HousingRequest from Pastor David Barber andThomas Amato, Chairman Board of Elders,Immanuel Lutheran Church, Glenview,Illinois UPDATED AS OF 11/1/2009:

Tina and Carla (names intentionally changed) want to thankeach of the donors for contributions received so far by ImmanuelLutheran Church, on their behalf. (pictured Thomas Amatoreceiving check from LCC)

These funds combined with the major portion of Carla'sNovember social security check, will be used to get thelong needed brake job done on their car this week. Oncethe brakes have been repaired, they will needapproximately $800 to replace the tires on their car.

Though Tina and Carla were in housing for the last threeweeks, thanks to a gift from Immanuel Lutheran Church,they will again be in their car tonight. About three weeksago, with the funds provided by Immanuel LutheranChurch, we were able to get Tina and her mom into ahouse-sharing arrangement in a northern suburb afterhaving lived in their car for about a year. Thisarrangement appeared to be working out fine, until lastweek, when the owner notified Tina that he had decided to move back into his parents'home and rent out his entire house. So Tina and Carla will be back living in their caragain unless we find them another home. If anyone in the north or northwest suburbs ofChicago has housing available that they wish to share with Tina, her mom and her smalldog, he/she can contact Tom Amato at Immanuel Lutheran Church (847.724-1034).

Again, any assistance for Tina and Carla would be a tremendous blessing to them asthey put their lives back together, especially as the colder weather is upon us. Click to donate to this fund...

Woman Facing Eviction- ImmediateNeed for $1,169Request from Pastor Dave Hudak, St. PeterLutheran Church, Schaumburg, Illinois

Yolanda lives in the Schaumburg area in a rented apartment. Shewas working two jobs in order to make ends meet, but recently losther part time job. As a result of this uncertainty, her son is now livingwith his father in Florida. She recently received information that shewould be evicted from her apartment if she could not come up with $1,169 in back rent.While Yolanda is not a member of St. Peter, she does have roots in the Lutheran Churchback in Puerto Rico. We are also assisting her with food from our food pantry at thistime. I would appreciate any help that could be offered to Yolanda at this time.

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Thanksgiving Greetingsfrom the Haitian LutheranMission Project, ChristLutheran Church, OrlandPark

LCC received the followingupdate from Sue Gross, HaitianLutheran Mission Project, ChristLutheran Church, Orland Park

Although in this economy we may feel we are having to do without some of the thingswe consider necessities, Thanksgiving might be a good time for us to re-evaluate what isreally important and what we might be able to give up permanently to give glory to GOD.I am not asking any of you to starve your families so that you can support Pastor Isaac'sMinistry but there might be a little luxury in your life you can do without so that someoneelse can feed his child more than 5 kernels of corn a day.

Does your family go out for dinner occasionally? Instead of taking them out for pizzaonce a month have pizza at home and sponsor an orphan for $25.00 a month with themoney you save by eating at home. Let the children know that they are feeding a childthat has nothing by giving up their night out.

To read the entire article, click here.

Click here to contribute to the Food For Haiti Fund

Click here to contribute to the Haiti Schools Fund

Click here to contribute to Isaac's Orphanage, Haiti

Nine Year Old Girl with CerebralPalsy Needs Stem Cell TreatmentRequest from Pastor Dan Dierks, PeaceLutheran Church Schererville, Indiana

Kara is a nine year old girl with Cerebral Palsy. She lives in Dyer,Indiana and is a member of Peace Lutheran Church. She suffersfrom Cerebral Palsy because of a stroke that occurred prior to herbirth. She is unable to walk on her own and has limited use of herleft arm. She also suffers from seizure disorder, for which shetakes medication daily.

Kara participates in therapies in school and at a pediatric clinic, and though muchprogress has been made, it is slow. Surgery was offered as the only option to help Karawith her physical and orthopedic impairments, and continued therapy the best option tohelp her become more independent.

Because of the unavailability of other treatment programs in the United States, Kara'sfamily has decided to take her to China for stem cell treatment. In this five-weekprogram, Kara would receive stem cell injections, paired with a rigorous therapy program.The treatment will be given at The Wu Stem Cells Medical Center in Beijing, China(www.unistemcells.com) beginning December 14, 2009 and continuing into January2010. Our anticipated hope is to see global improvement in Kara's abilities, physicallyand mentally, and the treating doctor feels very confident we will see these results.

Kara is covered under insurance; however, her insurance will not cover any portion of thetreatment in China (or anywhere out of the country, for that matter). Because of this,Kara's family will have to pay out-of-pocket for the treatment and all associated costs,equaling approximately $30,000. Any help financially or, even more, with prayer, wouldbe most appreciated. Click here to donate

Fourth Group Completes LERT TrainingTwenty four new individuals completed theLERT training course hosted by TrinityLutheran Church in Bloomington, Illinois onTuesday November 3rd. These 24 participants,along with the 105 who completed the threeearlier training sessions, will be certified byLCMS World Relief and Human Care Servicesand will be allowed to respond in the event of astate or federally declared emergency. Thisworkshop was the last one scheduled for thisyear. If you are interested in taking the training,watch for future training dates after the first ofthe year.

Silent Auction ItemsNeeded for Fundraiser

The Bakery House, a ministry for homelessmen in Gary, Indiana is in need of items for aSilent Auction. The Auction and Fund RaiserDinner will be held on Sunday, December 6,2009 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church inCrown Point, Indiana.

Rebuilding the Breach Ministries, which ownsand operates the Bakery House, is an ad hoc ministry of Lutheran Churches in theNorthwest Indiana area. The facility currently houses 32 men, and teaches them basicLutheran beliefs, and lifestyle and employment skills. For information Email DennisHodges at wdh.2016@att.net, or call (219) 887-1351.

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Thrivent Giving Plus being Phased Out!

Immediate Response Needed to take advantage of thisMatching Program

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has a GIVING PLUS program that LCC has benefitedfrom in the past where they will match your gift to LCC $1 for every $2 donation, up to$300. Thrivent is phasing out the program and their pot of money will be gone beforethe end of the year. For those Thrivent Members who have used GIVING PLUS forLutheran Church Charities 12/31 "Remember Us Last" year end appeal, in order to getThrivent funds, those gifts will have to be made soon while there is still matching dollarsavailable. You can do this by downloading a Thrivent Giving Plus Form and sending itin to LCC, 333 W Lake Street, Addison IL 60101 or by calling our office at 866-455-6466

Can You Help LCC Find Free Warehouse StorageFor Our Ongoing Ministry?In order to be able to respond to disastersswiftly, it is imperative that we operate in a stateof preparedness. To be able to do that, it isimportant that we have our vehicles andequipment stored in a location and environmentthat will enable us to move quickly.

For the other parts of our ministry, we need:

Work space for our volunteers that is aclimate controlled environmentHas short term storage space for donations till they can be picked up in a fewdays.A space large enough where we can drive in and store our Disaster responseRV and trailers for immediate DEPLOYMENT.A cargo bay allowing us the ability to load semi-trailers would also be nice anduseful feature.

If you know of someone who owns or has available warehouse space that isn't beingcurrently used, please contact Tim Hetzner at Lutheran Church Charities. We understandthat use of the warehouse would not be permanent and that the owner would have thefull rights to regain their facility if it was to be rented or sold. LCC would carry theinsurance on the space we are using. Please contact Tim Hetzner, President of LCC at(866) 455-6466 if you know of someone. This would be a tremendous Help in meetingthe increased demands LCC faces. Help us to continue to - by the Grace ofGod - Make A Difference in People's Lives and in God's Kingdom!

Continuing Need for Bi-Lingual Bibles for Outreachto Muslim College StudentsRequest from POBLO MissionaryHicham Chehab

Dear Friends,College years are times of transformation. So weneed to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with thelost at such a pivotal stage in the lives of People.

POBLO-Chicago's student ministry is reaching out to Muslims at Community Colleges.More Bibles and Evangelism material are needed.

ClassesForming

Now!Cover to Cover -Year 1St. Matthew, HawthornWoodsSt. John, Country ClubHillsSt. Paul, MattesonCover to Cover -Year 2Trinity, LansingThe Gospel of JohnSt. Paul, ThorntonPhilippiansLord of Life, LaFoxSt. Paul, WinfieldJamesTrinity, HuntleyPueblo, ColoradoJonahShepherd of the Hills,Onalaska, WisconsinProverbsSt. Luke, Itasca

Please consider donating to this cause so that we can answer the call for the Mission ofGod.

In God's PeaceHicham

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Free for Congregations!If you wouldlike to be ahost site clickhere IF you wouldlike to join anexisting class -click here If you wouldlike to take a course by internet - Click here Short-Format Courses

James: 5-week coursePhilippians: 5-weekcourseJude: 1-week courseJonah::3-week courseProverbs: 10-weekcourseKnow that GodExists: 1-week courseEsther: 5-week course

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Cover To Cover: A JourneyThrough The Bible60-week courseThe Gospel of John31-week courseApocalypsis Jesu Christus: The Book of Revelation30-week course

For more information and registration, Click Here... To Find out more information contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or email atWAU@LutheranChurchCharities.org

LCC Staff and Comfort Dogsavailable for Church Functions andSchool Chapels!

For more information on scheduling LCC and the K-9 ParishComfort Dogs for an event or chapel at your church, contact LCCat 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

To help support the growing Ministry of theComfort Dogs click here... To find out information on how yourcongregation can get one of the LCC K-9Parish Comfort Dogs Click here Click here for some Photo Albums showingsome of the many places the dogs havebrought comfort.... And click here for the DogBlog, featuring "Tara's Twitter"

Help train a Pastor in the rapidly growingLutheran Church in EthiopiaInterview with Bruk Ayele - Dean, Lutheran Seminary inEthiopia

With over 5.5 Million members, keeping up with trainedpastors is a challenge. Consider supporting a seminarystudent for $1500 a year.

Watch the interview Tim Hetzner did with Pastor BrukAyele in Ethiopia.

Help Make A Difference in a open missionfield!

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Cars Needed for Immigrant FamiliesRequest from POBLO Missionary, Hicham ChehabDear Friends, We have several Iraqi refugee families that we areworking with who need reliable transportation. One is afamily of four, also a family of six and a single mother.They have arrived here with very little and needtransportation in order to work. The donation of a carwould be a tremendous blessing and witness to thesefamilies. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org ifyou have a vehicle to donate

LCMS Pastor starts Orphanage in EthiopiaRev. Tilahun Mendedo and his family have started a Lutheranorphanage in Ethiopia - where he was born. Pastor Mendedois currently serving at Faith Lutheran Church (LCMS) inMobile, Alabama.

To find out how you can help theorphanage grow in helping many of thestreet children in Ethiopia, please watchthe video here.

To support a child for one month the cost is only $25 whichprovides food, clothing, and education for the child ($300 for ayear)

Donate to the orphanage through LCC.

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Other Stories Still Seeking Support

Family in Need of Car and Short Term Rent AssistanceEthiopian Child Needs Specialized Medical OperationVoice of Care Handicapped MinistriesPOBLO - Jeremiah BaechlerMission to Haiti - Eyeglasses Needed Shipping Costs for Ghana SuppliesOpen Doors in Haiti - Bible Study materials Needed

Items Available to a MinistryLutheran Books of Worship (copyright 1978)10 bin sorter with stapler Collator series 300/400 with corner stapler2600 upright Rippen piano, model Cantabile, serial # 1944162590 Black Steel Advent Wreath with plastic electrified candles2589 Pulpit (Lamb of God design)2587 Altar: black square tube steel with marble facing - with Trinity symbol2532 - 1 Cassette Player, 1 remote foot switch & head phones

For More items, click here to view the latest updates on our DONATE Web Page...

Items NEEDED for a MinistryA larger lawn tractor or ATV with a plow blade or snow blower equipment inworking or repairable conditionA heavy duty pickup truck with or with out plow equipment, in working orrepairable condition

If you have items to donate contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

New Items Free for the AskingLCC works THROUGH churches and is not a Direct Service Ministry. To requestan item on our "Free for the Asking" list please contact your Church and ask thatthey call us (866-455-6466) requesting an item. Arrangements will then be madeto connect the item with you. If you are not a member of a Christian Church thenplease call LCC to place you in contact with one of our LCMS churches who canassist you.

2608 1 1/2 yr old Premier Stove with above fan2607 6 yr old GE Refrigerator-White2606 portable sewing machine in a case2599 GE Black Stove. 30" wide slide in, 4 burner gas with self cleaning over2598 wooden trundle bed with mattress and bolster pillow2597 nativity set

For More Items Available, click here to view the list on our DONATEpage...

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

Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals andMinistriesAll vehicles that are donated to LCC godirectly out to families or individualsthrough our congregations. NOvehicles are sold.

Photo: Jennifer's daughter had medical needs thatrequired a vehicle with a Lift. This donated van helped

to meet that need Here are some of the most recent requests, but we have others are are still waiting forsome word...

Family of Four in Need of a Vehicle in ItascaMinivan needed for Hispanic Ministry in CaliforniaSingle Mother Needs Car for WorkEgyptian Refugee Family in need of Transportation

Click here for the complete page listing the needs

If you have a vehicle to donate, please contactLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org or call 866-455-6466

LCC uses only Donated Vehicles to do our pickups and deliveries of food, clothing and otheritems. Consequently, they have a tendency tobreak down more often.

Would you consider helping us get theneeded repairs to our vehicles? If so -please click here to make a donation.

STOP is not a word LCC uses often...But sometimes we have to COME to a STOP!

Thank you for helping us so that Together with You,

We Can Continue Making A Difference!

COME LORD JESUS, BE OUR GUEST ...You recognize this prayer written by MartinLuther ...

Come Lord Jesus, be our guestAnd let thy gifts to us be blessed. Amen

If we really mean this prayer and want Jesusto be our Guest - wouldn't we feed him also?

Consider becoming a part of LCC's individualchallenge and FEED THE INVISIBLE GUEST -AND MAKE HIM VISIBLE program to help feed

the hungry.

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Tim's Pick of the Week

Bible Tabs

Bible Tabs make learning easy and enhance yourstudy time. Tabs are precut, self-adhesive, permanentand are printed on both sides.

LCC's bookstore has a wide range of styles to choosefrom!

Job Seekers and Employers - Connect Online!Christians contact us frequently who are looking foremployment - either because the company they are withhas downsized, closed or has had layoffs. If you arelooking for people to hire and would like to consider afellow Christian for a position, please check herewww.servantatheart.org. Job seekers can post their resumes, and employers canpost job openings. Access to Expanded Job Listingsthrough National Labor Exchange...

Servant at HeartLutheran Church Charities' On-Line Christian BusinessDirectoryLooking for a Christian business? Lutheran Church Charities has an on-line Christian

Business Directory called Servant@Heart. This on-line directory allows:

Christians businesses to advertise their services without cost. Others to seek out Christian businesses.

Each member of the directory has their church and pastor identified in their listing.

Search at ServantAtHeart.org to find Christian businesses or to have your businesslisted. You can also go to www.LutheranChurchCharities.org or call (866) 455-6466.

It is the people of God working together that fully allows God to build for His Kingdom!

Spirit of Life Chorus Performance Schedule

The Spirit of Life Chorus is a 100+member ecumenical Christian concertchorus performing in churchsanctories and auditoriumsthroughout the northern Illinois area.

Our concert series this fall is entitled"A Baby Changes Everything". Imagine Mary and Joseph as theirbaby was born. Do you think theirson changed their lives? History tellsus the answer, and what a change He has made....in all our lives. With music and thespoken word, our concert this year is filled with the wonderful and glorious sounds ofChristmas!

We hope to see you at one or more of our 2009 Fall Concert Series. The schedule islisted below:

DES PLAINES - Sunday, November 15thChrist Church1492 Henry Avenue; 60016Concert time: 4:00 p.m.

WOOD DALE - Sunday, November 22ndHoly Ghost Catholic Church254 Wood Dale Road Concert time: 4:00 p.m.

CAROL STREAM - Sunday, November 29thLutheran Church of the Master580 North Kuhn Road ; 60188Concert time: 4:30 p.m.

ROSELLE - Sunday, December 6thSt. Walter Catholic Church201 West Maple Avenue ; 60172Concert time: 4:30 p.m.

Parent and Child Hand in Hand Thursday, November 12, 20099:30 am - 11:00 amFaith Lutheran Church431 S. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL

Celebrating Thanksgiving is the theme for theParent and Child Hand in Hand class that will be held at Faith Lutheran Church,

431 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL on Thursday, November 12, 2009,from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Parent and Child Hand in Hand classes are designed forparents (or grandparents or other caregivers) and two and "young" three year oldchildren as an introduction to the pre-school experience in a Christian environment.There will be Learning Centers for both the child and parent to explore as well asplanned activities that promote growth and meet the child's developmental needs.Parents have an opportunity to connect with other parents while children are at play andduring informal discussions based on child development topics. Pre-registration isappreciated but drop-ins are welcome. There will be a $5.00 charge per child to covercosts of materials. To receive an information packet and/or to enroll, please call 847-253-4839 or e-mail clambs@sbcglobal.net.

Arise! Cry Out! Saturday, November 14, 20099:00 am - 1:00 pmFaith Lutheran Church431 S. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL

Arise! Cry Out! , a nationwide day of prayersponsored by Moms in Touch International will behosted by Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. ArlingtonHeights Road, Arlington Heights on Saturday,November 14, 2009, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Thisevent which will take place at over 600 sitesinternationally. Women of all walks of life and faithtraditions are invited to join together with the sole focusof praying for children. It is not affiliated with anyparticular church or denomination. This will be aconcentrated time of reflection and interaction with like-minded women. Women whoparticipate will take away a lingering awareness of God's involvement in their own lives,as well as the lives of children. There is also a powerful experience of joining with otherswho share the same desire that children are under God's constant supervision and care.It is possible to pre-register by going to the web-site www.momsintouch.org, but walk-ins are welcome for all or part of the program. A $5.00 contribution to defray costs issuggested but not mandatory. For more information call Margie Mayfield at 847-253-4919 or Deb Hallman at 847-394-0553.

LEGO Club Saturday, November 14, 20099:00 am - 11:00 amFaith Lutheran Church431 S. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL

LEGO CLUB will meet on Saturday, November14, 2009, 9:00 - 11:00 am at Faith LutheranChurch, 431 S. Arlington Heights Rd., ArlingtonHeights. This is an intergenerational experiencefor friends, neighbors, children and adults to join in a morning of creativity and play.Enter the church through the doors at the top of the ramp on the south side of thechurch. Free admission. Call 847-259-4839 for more information.

120th AnniversaryConcertSunday, November 15, 20093:00 PMFirst Bethlehem Lutheran Church

1649 W. LeMoyne, Chicago

In celebration of the 120th anniversary of itsbuilding and the 138th anniversary of thecongregation, First Bethlehem Lutheran Churchin Chicago will hold a special concert and hymnsing on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 3 p.m.Michael Waal, organist at Redeemer LutheranChurch in Elmhurst, will be the organist andLaura Schmuldt, director of music at Holy CrossLutheran Church in Cary, will be the vocalist.The theme will be "Through the Church Year," and will feature works from every seasonof the church year, including works by Bach, Buxtehude, Bender, and Bunjes. A free willoffering will be collected. Proceeds from the concert will go towards capitalimprovements. First Bethlehem Lutheran Church is located at 1649 W. Le Moyne, the corner of LeMoyne and Paulina Streets, in the East Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. It islocated approximately five blocks from the North Avenue exit of the KennedyExpressway. Please note that the posters sent out to many of the Chicagoland congregationsincorrectly give the date as November 13; it should read November 15.

Phil's Friends 2nd AnnualCelebration of HopeDinnerNovember 20, 20096:30 PM Reception7:15 DinnerDrury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace

www.PhilsFriends.org

Candy Cane Lane andThe Gingerbread House Cookies, Crafts andMore Bazaar Saturday, November 21, 20099:00 am - 3:00 pmFaith Lutheran Church431 S. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL

Candy Cane Lane awaits children at Faith LutheranChurch, 431 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heightson Saturday, November 21, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.The program will feature crafts and activities. It willcoincide with the Women of Faith Gingerbread House sale and allow parents andcaregivers to shop while children enjoy creative time. Free admission. Call (847) 253-

4839 for more information.

The Gingerbread House Cookies, Crafts and More Bazaar will be held atFaith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights on Saturday,November 21, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Women of Faith will be selling cookies bythe pound, baked goods, candies and other treats and crafts. Vendors will be sellingcandles, jewelry, ornaments, crafts and more to benefit ministries. Stop by to shop forunique gifts or to enjoy a snack of cookies and coffee at the "Cookie Cafe." Candy CaneLane will feature crafts and activities for children. This is a great opportunity to shop forThanksgiving and Christmas. Free admission. Call (847) 253-4839 for more information.

Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast on November22nd Sunday, November 22, 20097:30 am - 10:45 amSt. Matthew Lutheran Church24500 N. Old McHenry Rd.Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047

Troop 92 from St. Matthew Lutheran Church inHawthorn Woods is sponsoring a community all-you-can-eat pancake (and more) breakfast on Sunday,November 22nd from 7:30 AM-10:45 AM in the St.Matthew gym. In addition to pancakes, French toast,sausage, fruit, coffee cake, coffee, orange juice andmilk will be served. The cost is $4.50 for ages 5 andabove. If you have any questions, please feel free tocall Mr. Mackelfresh at 847-809-4374. The church is located on Old McHenry Roadbetween Quentin and Midlothian Roads.

ENOUGH Why the World's Poorest Starve inan Age of Plenty - Community Forum Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 3:00 PMFaith Lutheran Church680 W. DeerpathLake Forest, Illinois 60045

For more than forty years, humankind has hadthe knowledge, tools, and resources to endchronic hunger worldwide. Yet at the start of thetwenty-first century, 25,000 people a day - andnearly six million children a year - die of hunger,malnutrition, and related diseases. Malnutritionkills more Africans than AIDS and malariacombined. Hear the story of world hunger from Roger Thurow. Hear what wecould do to address this issue, join us and participate in a communityforum. Click here for more information or call (847)234-1868.

A German Christmas"Liederfest" (Hymnfest)Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 7:00 PMSt. John Lutheran Church

4939 W. MontroseChicago, Illinois 60641

St John Lutheran Church, 4939 W Montrose in Chicago,will be conducting an all German Christmas "Liederfest" (Hymnfest) December 6, at 7:00p.m. The program will begin with familiar Christmas folk music and then move into theChristmas celebration with readings and hymns to celebrate our Savior's birth.

St John is conveniently located on the northside, in the heart of Chicago, three blockswest of highway 90/94 and has good parking facilities. Everyone is welcome, butespecially people of German descent who wish to revive a rich, old tradition with theirfamily. Refreshments will be served after the program.

For additional information, call 773-736-1112

Christmas Concert at St. John's La Grange Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 6:30PMSt. John Lutheran Church47th Street & Brainard Ave.La Grange, Illinois 60525

"These are the Days..." is the theme of theannual Christmas Concert presented by St.John's Lutheran Church and School, 505 S.Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525 on Sunday,December 13th at 6:30 pm. Under the direction of Mr. David Christian, this evening ofmusic will feature St. John's adult and children's choirs and ensembles, orchestra andtwo handbell choirs. St. John's is delighted this year to also feature guest organist,Michael Wolniakowski, master organist and teacher at Lyons Township High School inthe choral music department.

The music performed at this year's concert will expand various time periods and styles,reiterating the timeless yet prevailing significance of the birth of Jesus. Familiar musicand carols which have been a part of our Christmas tradition for generations will beheard. Yet, as the theme suggests, embodied in the evening's repertoire will be thecompelling message that the hope of Christmas is for "these days," leaving the audiencewith forward thrusting joy and peace to last beyond the holiday season.

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Spirit of Life Chorus Various dates, Nov 15 through Dec 6

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Parent and Child Hand in Hand November 12, 2009 Faith Lutheran, Arlington HeightsLEGO Club November 14, 2009 Faith Lutheran, Arlington HeightsArise! Cry Out! November 14, 2009 Faith Lutheran, Arlington Heights120th Anniversary Concert November 15, 2009 First Immanuel, ChicagoPhil's Friends Dinner November 20, 2009 Drury Lane, Oakbrook TerraceCandy Cane Lane andThe Gingerbread House Cookies, Crafts and More Bazaar

November 21, 2009 Faith Lutheran, Arlington Heights

Troop 92 Pancake Breakfast November 22, 2009 St. Matthew, Hawthorn WoodsThanksgiving Dinner November 26, 2009 St. Matthew, Hawthorn WoodsENOUGH Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty - Community Forum

November 22 - 3 pm Faith Lutheran, Lake Forest

A German Christmas "Liederfest" (Hymnfest) December 6, 2009 St. John, Chicago

Christmas Concert December 13 - 6:30 pm St. John's, La Grange

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