november 16, 2011 - making a difference newsletter
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Weekly Newsletter from Lutheran Church CharitiesTRANSCRIPT
November 16, 2011 In This Issue
Featured StoriesComfort Dog Update
Families in NeedDisaster Response
Ministry NeedsMission OpportunitiesInternational Ministry
LCC Ministry ResourcesTim's Pick of the Week
Upcoming EventsHow To Keep LCC Serving
Tim's Pick of theWeek
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Pastor Kalonji of Zion Chicago Seeks Assistancefor Trip HomeRequest from Pastor Stephane Kalonji, Zion Lutheran ChurchWinston, Chicago
Pastor Stephane Kalonji of Zion on Winston Avenue inChicago has received word that his younger brother inPretoria, South Africa is gravely ill. The situation is dire andPastor Kalonji is asking for assistance to purchase airfarehome to be with his brother. Pastor writes... I come, asking that LCC consider publicizing my plea forhelp. My 33 year-old brother, Pitshou Kalonji, was recentlydiagnosed with lymphoma cancer. While treatments at firstseemed to work, things have changed in the past fewdays. He has completely lost the use of his legs, hiscondition is fast deteriorating and doctors have said he
only has a few weeks to live. I ask for help so I can travel to Pretoria, South Africa,where my brother lives and spend a few days with him. Thanks so much, in advance, foryour help in publicizing this! A round trip ticket to South Africa will cost approximately $1400. Please consider a giftthrough LCC to assist Pastor Kalonji at this difficult time for his family. As with all ourappeals, one hundred percent of every dollar will go to this need. Click here to donate.
Announcing Last Call for Items to Fill The Bus forHaiti - Musical Instruments Needed
Ken and Sue Gross with the Haitian LutheranMission Project and members at ChristOrland Park updated LCC on the Fill theBus initiative that will send a bus loaded withsupplies down to Haiti very soon. Collectionshave been going on since spring and the busis nearly ready to go. The bus was packed onNovember 12 leaving just enough room formusical instruments requested by PastorIsaac. Sue writes,
"...please pack up those instruments that you no longer use and make some childrenvery happy. Can you just hear 30 children practicing in Pastor's home? We are also inneed of:
Sewing supplies for the classes. Scissors, thread, bobbins, zippers, etc.Bolts of material (please no scraps unless they are cut expressly for quilts)Teachers supplies, chalk, rulers, globes, maps Kitchen utensils, silverware, metal bowls (these are used in for the feedingprogram each child needs to bring a metal bowl and a spoon so that he/she canreceive a meal of rice and beans at noon).
THANK YOU to so many of you who participated in helping to fill the bus. We are almostthere. We have sewing machines, clothing, shoes, a generator, bicycles, chalk boards,bunkbeds, pillows,quilts and school supplies and much much more."
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Calling all Turkeys!
NO I am not talking about you! LCC iscollecting frozen turkeys for various ministriesthat are preparing Thanksgiving meals for theircommunities. If you - or someone you knowhas a frozen turkey they would like to donate,please contact us at 866-455-6466. Todonate towards the purchase of turkeys,click here. Thank you,
Urgent Request from Pastor Shehab for IraqiConvert Facing EvictionRequest by Rev. Hicham Chehab, Pastor, Salam ChristianFellowship & Missionary for Chicagoland Lutheran MuslimMission Association (CLMMA)
An Iraqi convert from Islam, and who suffersfrom a disability, is facing eviction the end ofNovember. Pastor Hicham Chehab is makingan urgent request for assistance for the $921needed to prevent the eviction. He writes... "The payment will resolve the current concernas this refugee has now qualified for section 8(subsidized housing) and his part-time job willpay enough to cover future expenses goingforward. His radical Muslim ex-wife has
instigated the Muslim community against him and he is ostracized by Muslims inChicagoland. Please help a new brother find love and compassion after he left hiscommunity for Christ." Click here to donate
Car Urgently Needed for Single Mom in PalatineRequest from Pastor Tom Acton, Immanuel Palatine
Pastor Tom Acton from Immanuel Palatine hascontacted LCC on behalf of a single mom who lost her carin an accident that was not her fault. She explains toPastor Acton... I have no vehicle at all to drive to my clients or for my kidsto school, activities etc. I've run out of rental car time. I'veborrowed cars here and there and rode my bike mostly,now with the weather, I'm really in a bind. I'm just gettingback to work, after being out of work for almost 2 years.My funds are not where they had been.
If you know someone who has a car they might donate LCC will give full Kelley BlueBook value credit for the donation and we will process the car through for this singlemom. Contact the LCC office for details on how to donate your car at (866) 455-6466.
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LCC Presents Funds for Peterson Family to PastorHudak
On the day of the funeral for Pastor MatthewPeterson of St. Peter Schaumburg, LCCpresented the funds that have been donatedto date for the Peterson family. Senior PastorDave Hudak accepted the money on behalf ofthe Peterson family. LCC will continue toreceive donations in support of PastorPeterson's wife Janet and daughter's Elissaand Sara. All money raised will go through St.Peter to the family. Click here to donate St. Peter Schaumburg invites you to join them
for a fundraiser for the Matt Peterson family at Outback Steakhouse in Schaumburg (216E Golf Rd, Schaumburg) on Saturday, November 19th from 11:45 am to 2:00 pm.Tickets are on sale now through the church office, but only 200 are available so pleasehurry to buy yours. Click here for more information.
Calling All Cars - Consider Donating Your Vehicleto LCC and Receive Full Blue Book Value Help Families in Need
Over the past couple of months severalrequests for vehicles have come to LCC thatwe have not been able to fulfill. We aremaking a special appeal for vehicle donations.If you have a vehicle you're no longer usingand would like to make a charitable donation,please contact our office. LCC credits you fullKelley Blue Book value for your donation. Weare looking for cars that have been well caredfor and are still serviceable with very little orno work needed. These vehicles are passedthrough directly to people and families inneed. Thank you for considering helping
someone in need with your used vehicle as the Christmas season approaches. Call LCCat (866) 455-6466 and we'll walk you through the donation process. Click here tosee current needs .
UPDATE: St. Matthew Soup Kitchen Gets NewBoilerRequest from Pastor Julio Loza, St. Matthew LutheranChurch, Chicago
Responding to the LCC appeal Bob Wartan, owner of AllianceMechanical, worked with Pastor Julio Loza to replace the boilerin the St. Matthew soup kitchen. Alliance provided the materialsand labor at a drastically reduced price that made it possible forSt. Matthew to get the boiler replaced for much less thananticipated. LCC is continuing to accept donations in order toreplenish the funds needed for the job. Alliance Mechanical,experts at boiler repair and replacement, were happy to blessthe ministry of St. Matthew in this way and glad that LCC madethe need known so they could help. Click here to donate to recover the cost of the
boiler
Shelving Needed for LCC's Disaster ResponseWarehouse
Recently LCC moved our Disaster Responsewarehouse to a new location. We storesupplies and equipment to facilitate thequickest possible response when disasterstrikes. One of our challenges is to have itemsand equipment stored in such way that theyare organized for quick and easy identificationand accessibility when there is a disaster.With the move we have relocated all thesupplies and equipment to the new
warehouse but have not yet sorted and organized everything. Part of the delay infinishing this project is the need for additional shelving units. While there are someshelves at the warehouse, several more are needed to properly store our inventory. Ifyou have or know of someone who would be willing to donate shelving units to LCCplease contact Dianna Bonfield at 866-455-6466 or [email protected].
Tim Hetzner at St. John Lutheran Church -Nashville and Trinity Lutheran Church - MedicineLodge, Kansas this Past Sunday
Tim Hetzner was the guest speaker for aMission Festival at St. John Lutheran inNashville, Kansas and TrinityLutheran in Medicine Lodge, Kansasthis past Sunday. Pastor Dennis Fangmeyerserves this dual parish. What a wonderfulgroup of people committed to furthering theKingdom of God. LCC's relationship with St.John began a few years ago when NIDcongregation Trinity in Glencoe closed butthey had a pipe organ. They contacted LCC tosee if we could arrange for anothercongregation to receive it (which meantdismantling and moving the organ). To make a
long story short - St. John Nashville, Kansas got the organ! LCC has enjoyed an ongoingrelationship with St. John and Trinity ever since. Tim commented, "Wonderful, committedChristians - what a joy to be part of their Mission Festival. If you're ever in their 'neck ofthe woods' be sure to stop and worship with them!"
LCC Conducts Last LERT Training for the Year
Last Saturday LCC completed the lastscheduled LERT training for 2011. Thetraining was hosted by Our SaviorLutheran Church in Carol Stream.Twenty-seven new LERT volunteers from sixLutheran Congregations were trained. We nowhave 556 trained LERT volunteers, 300trained this year alone.
If your congregation is interested in hosting a LERT training program in your area pleasecontact Dianna Bonfield at 866-455-6466 or [email protected]. We are especially looking for congregations in the eastern and northern part of Cookcounty and bilingual Spanish speaking volunteers in the Northern Illinois District. Afterthe first of the year be sure to watch our website and newsletter for new LERT trainingclasses as well as ongoing training opportunities for those LERT volunteers who havecompleted the basic training.
LCC Annual Appeal Coming Soon
Once a year and only once a year we ask youto support the ongoing work of LCC withfinancial gift for our administrative expenses.However, giving to Lutheran Church Charities12/31 "Remember us Last" is really aninvestment in people. Thousands of peoplewho make a difference in the lives ofindividuals and families in need. People who
rely on LCC to coordinate and organize service opportunities for them to share theresources of time and treasure with which God has blessed them. You can make adifference in the lives of thousands of people through your financial contribution insupport of LCC operating expenses. You might also consider a gift through wills andbequests; charitable gift annuities, lead trusts or remainder trusts; gifts of retirementassets, appreciated stock, real estate or life insurance; living trusts; or deferred charitablegift annuities. Call (866)455-6466 or email [email protected] fordetails. Remember Us Last on 12/31 or make a gift now by clicking here. You can also designate dollars from yourThrivent account. In 2010 Thrivent Financialfor Lutherans implemented their newcharitable giving program called ThriventChoice. Through this new program, eligibleThrivent members may direct donations from Thrivent to registered Lutheranorganizations which includes Lutheran Church Charities. It's easy and can be done byphone or online. Just follow the link below: https://www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice/
Immanuel Joplin Announces Blackout Dates
Trent Davis, Disaster Recovery Coordinatorfor Immanuel Joplin, has announcedblackout dates for Christmas break. Immanuelis extremely grateful to all the many volunteersfrom around the country who have come tohelp Joplin recover from the devastatingtornado of May 22 this year. The team at Immanuel will take abreak from December 19-25 and willnot be hosting any volunteer teams
on these dates. If you would like to bring a team to Joplin in 2012 please click belowand register. The rebuilding of Joplin is expected to take as much as five years andvolunteers are vital to the ongoing efforts there. Click here to volunteer in Joplin, Missouri
Comfort Dog UpdateK-9 Comfort Dogs Participate in The Clinic at Trinity Roselle
Over 320 families representing more than1000 people in need were served lastSaturday, November 12 at TrinityLutheran Church in Roselle. This annualevent provides medical care, legal advice,food and other support services. There togreet everyone as they came in the door werethe K-9 Comfort Dogs of LCC. Dogs Howe,Zina, Olympia, JoJo, Tillie and Chewieattended along with their handlers.
LCC Staff and Comfort DogsAttend Mission Fair at St. PeterArlington Heights Rich and Dona Martin and Marie Payes broughtComfort Dogs Olympia and Tara to St. PeterArlington Heights for their annual MissionFair. The mission fair was for members of StPeter to learn more about ministry in theircongregation and also what outside ministriesare doing in outreach. LCC was among thegroups that have been invited to this mission fairfor several years. K-9 Ministry Brings Comfort to Funeral of Pastor MatthewPeterson at St. Peter Schaumburg
The K-9 Comfort Dogs, at the request ofPastor Dave Hudak, attended the visitationand funeral for Pastor Matthew Peterson whodied of cancer on Thursday, November 3.Pastor Peterson served as the Youth Pastorat St. Peter in Schaumburg and was ason of the congregation. Hundreds andhundreds of people stood in line for hours atthe visitation on Sunday, November 13 and anoverflow crowd attended the funeral onMonday, November 14. Comfort Dogs Butter,Tara, Strudel, Olympia, Howe, Zina, Tara,JoJo and Star all participated over the twodays.
LCC President, Staff and VolunteersVisit Elderly Residents with K-9Comfort Dogs LCC President Tim Hetzner, staff member Marie Payes,and volunteers Tranetta McComb and Gail Grebaschvisited Tamarack Senior Living Center inPalatine on Wednesday, November 9. The K-9Comfort Dogs have visited Tamarack in the past and arealways warmly welcomed by the residents there. TheLCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is available to assist yourchurch with visits like this that can make a memorableimpact in your community. Click the link below to requesta K-9 Comfort Dog visit for your church, school orministry function. K-9 Comfort Dogs Visit St. Paul Austin in Chicago
The K-9 Comfort Dogs were a big hit with thestudents at St Paul-Austin when they visitedfor Chapel on Wednesday, November 9. Thisis the third year we have returned to do thechapel message and visit with the students.Tim Hetzner delivered the message of theGood Samaritan getting the kids activelyinvolved in the message. Then Rich Martin,Tim Hetzner, and Dona Martin with K-9's Zina,Howe, and Olympia visited with all thestudents in the gym.
Click here to schedule a K-9 Comfort Dog visit
Donate to the K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry
Rich Martin of LCC delivers check toPastor Julio Loza at St. Matthew Chicago
Your Donations Make A Difference
Generous contributions made through LCCfor the repair of the boiler at St. Matthew'sSoup Kitchen in Chicago and other needswere delivered to Pastor Julio Loza onTuesday, November 15. We continue toaccept donations for the boiler repair, whichwas completed by Alliance Mechanical lastweek, to replenish the funds spent by St.Matthew for the work that was done.
Donation of Turkey Drumsticks Benefits Multiple Ministries
Barb Psimoulus and her son Gus delivered acorporate donation of 528 pounds of frozenturkey drumsticks. Some of the drumstickswent to St John Lutheran Church, Island Lake,who on Sunday, November 20, is sponsoringan outreach Thanksgiving Dinner for a homefor unwed mothers, residential center for thedevelopmentally disabled and their care giverstaff, a nursing home, and a local homelessshelter.
LCC Volunteer Dick Bernard (right) deliveredthree cases of the frozen turkey drumsticks toChrist the King Lutheran Church inChicago for a walk-in Thanksgiving dinnerfor their community and a second Thankgivingevent where they are cooking a Thanksgivingmeal and delivering it to home boundmembers and homebound elderly in thecommunity. Pastor Jean Bingue (below) of theHaitian/French Ministry at Bethesdain Chicago picked up eight cases of the frozen turkey drumsticks. They will be cookingThanksgiving dinner for nearly 100 people on Thanksgiving Day.
St Matthew Lutheran Church inHawthorn Woods picked up four cases ofthe frozen turkey drumsticks to add to theturkeys donated by their congregation . Theyare planning to cook Thanksgiving dinner forover 100 people. 15 to 25 people fromSalaam Arabic Fellowship will be goingto St Matthew this year for Thanksgiving. LCCwas also able to connect St Matthew to thehead of the Veterans Association in Illinoiswho will give the invitation to military familiesfrom the Great Lake Navel Station whose loveone is deployed. St Matthew will also bepreparing some turkey to take to St Matthew's
soup kitchen in Chicago for their Thanksgiving dinner.
Thanks to Your Generous Support, We Were Able to ProvideAssistance to the following:
Martin Luther School (Joplin Gift Cards) Trinity Lutheran Church - Family Financial Support St. Matthew Lutheran Church - Industrial Refrigerator and Boiler Funds CLMMA - Iraqi Refugee Assistance FundNorthern Illinois DIstrict - Pastoral Assistance FundSt Peter Schaumburg - Peterson Family Fund
Families in NeedHelp Make A Difference
Death of Single Mom Leaves Family Needing Vehicle andFinancial SupportPastor Patrick Boomhower of Trinity Lombard has asked LCC to help afamily in crisis
Iraqi Refugee Family Facing EvictionRequest by Rev. Hicham Chehab, Pastor, Salam Christian Fellowship &Missionary for Chicagoland Lutheran Muslim Mission Association(CLMMA)
Pastor Bill Stroup Seeks Support for Single MomRequest by Rev. Bill Stroup, St. John's Lutheran Church, Algonquin
Pastor Chris Bottorff and Family Facing FinancialChallenges
LCC has been contacted on behalf of Pastor Chris Bottorffseeking support for his family during a difficult time oftransition. The recent retirement of the long time caregiverfor his disabled daughter has left Pastor Bottorff workingthrough the maze of government red tape to establish newarrangements for her. In the meantime he is primarilyresponsible for her care and unable to work full time. In theinterim the family is struggling financially relying on thegenerosity of fellow Christians through food pantries andgifts to make it day to day.
LCC has established a fund to help the Bottorff family in their time of need and alwaysstands ready to assist Pastors facing struggles. Please consider a gift to help PastorBottorff at this time. In cooperation with the Northern Illinois District Office, 100% of allmoney raised goes directly to the family. Click here to donate
Pastor Walk of Nazareth Chicago Seeks Positionfor Church Custodian
Pastor Kermit Walk of Nazareth in Chicago hascontacted LCC on behalf of their custodian, Al Debinski,who is concluding his service to Nazareth and seekinga part time position with another church. If your churchis in need of custodial help, Pastor Walk has asked thatyou contact Al at (708) 655-9703. He has servedNazareth for 15 years. Pastor Walk refers to him as his'right hand man' and is willing to provide a reference, ifneeded. Pastor Walk can be reached at (708) 946-1383.
Disaster Response
With LCC CARE CARDING You CanMAKE A DIFFERENCE in a Tangible Way So many people want to help the people ofJoplin, Missouri in a meaningful way - but arenot sure what to do. Here is an opportunity toprovide Mercy and Compassion and Help to anindividual or family right now! Click here for more information If you are unable to do a CARE CARD butwould like to contribute to the purchase of giftcards, click here to donate.
Alabama Recovery Continues - Volunteers StillNeeded
Reverend Ed Brashier, Southern DistrictDisaster Response Coordinator, has sent usan update on the progress of recovery inAlabama. Click here to read
Click Here to Donate to Disaster Relief inAlabama
Click Here to Volunteer in Alabama
Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals andMinistriesAll vehicles that are donated toLCC go directly out to familiesor individuals through ourcongregations. NO vehicles aresold.
LCC has received numerous requests fromchurches for vehicles for families in need ofreliable transportation. The need for cars andvans to provide a means for getting to work,school and medical appointments has neverbeen higher.
If you have a working car or van please consider donating it to LCC for one of thesefamilies. All vehicles that are donated to LCC go directly out to families or individualsthrough our congregations. NO vehicles are sold.
Here are some of the most recent requests, but we have others that are still waiting forsome word...
Van Needed for Jesendys Hygiene Ministry Member of New Song, Aurora in Need of Car Pastor in Need of Van for Outreach Ministry in Chicago Cargo Van or Pick-up Truck Needed for Food Pantry at ZionLutheran Church Cars Needed for Immigrant Families Cars Needed for Liberian Refugee Families
Click here for the complete page listing the needs
If you have a vehicle to donate, please [email protected] or call 866-455-6466
Other Stories Still Seeking SupportFamily Facing Eviction because Landlord is being Foreclosed Family of Five Lost Home - Need Financial Assistance Support the Chicago Urban Children's Choir Help Fund Eagle Scout Project to Benefit St. Matthew Chicago Elevator Repairs Needed at St. John's, Chicago
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.
Pictured: 1930 Cable Nelson baby grand piano - goodshape, needs a little TLC and a tune-up (item #2877)
2898 Black & Decker Car Vac 12 Volt Model # 9510.Powerful, Convenient, and Durable. On/Off Switch.Tested and works great. The Car Vac has a plugwhich fits most 12 Volt Cigarette Lighter Sockets, a 16foot cord with convenient storage area, Permanent
reusable and washable filter bag, Durable one piece bowl, Also comes with alloriginal parts: 1 Crevice Tool and 1 Upholstery Nozzle2894 (1) older sewing machine in cabinet 2893 (2) dining room light fixtures; (3) hall light fixtures, (4) bathroom lightfixtures2886 (6) new still in the boxes LUMARK, MOTION ACTIVATED, Motion Sensors,Installs to one or more existing lights, adjustable settings, 3 in 1 * MotionActivated * Night time on * Standard Floodlight Applications: Wide AreaCoverage Cooper lighting LMS240W White
Click here for the full list of Items Free for the Asking
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
Ministry NeedsHelp Make A Difference
Faith Lutheran Church, Mobile, AlabamaOne of the Churches the NID was assigned to help when Katrina hitfive years ago. Help them reach those in need in their community thisThanksgiving.
Again this year the Evangelism Committee at FaithLutheran Church, Mobile is attempting to servethe needs within our own congregation and the localcommunity, especially at this time of the year and atthis critical time in our economy. We are so thankfulfor your past support for this project and give all theGlory and Praise to God. We are in the process ofsoliciting funding for our annual Thanksgiving Basketsfor the needy and are seeking your help.
We are planning to construct six baskets and anticipate the cost of each basket to beabout $50.00. To God be the Glory that this project will be a success again this year andwill bless each recipient of these baskets with a meal for Thanksgiving that theyotherwise may not have had. We do all of this in the name of Our Lord and Savior JesusChrist. We thank God for any considerations that you may give to this request and mayGod continue to bless you and your effort to provide assistance to all of the needed. Click here to donate to the Mobile Alabama Baskets Fund
English New Testaments Needed for SalamOutreach to StudentsRequest from Pastor Hicham Chehab, Salam ArabicFellowship, Missionary, POBLO- Chicago
Salam Arabic Fellowship needs paperback English copiesof the New Testament for the student ministry at College ofDupage and Morraine Valley Community College. NIV, orother modern translations are preferable. Our student ministry has given out more than 300 copies ofthe Bible to college students over the past four years, not tomention tracts and Christian books. God's Word sowsseeds of faith in the hearts of people and would neverreturn empty! At this time we are looking to give awaycopies of the New Testament only. We have found that tobe the most effective outreach to the students.
If you have copies of the New Testament to donate contact LCC at 866-455-6466 oremail [email protected] Click here to donate for the purchase of New Testaments
Items Available to a Ministry
Reed Organ AvailableTen stop antique reed organ available to acongregation. The instrument, of solid oakconstruction, and lovingly waxed and polished, hasbeen in the same family since it was built in the late1800's.
Although modest in volume by today's standards, itmight well serve a smaller congregation in providingsupport for its liturgy and hymnody.
Currently in storage for the last several weeks, thisorgan, operated by mechanical bellows usingpedals, has been played until recently. A bench isincluded.
2897 Risograph GR 3750 printer (black & white printing only)2881 (22) Lutheran Worship Hymnals (Blue) located in Hampshire, Illinois 2879 72" x 72" Sauder Oak wall unit 2877 1930 Cable Nelson baby grand piano
Click here for the full list of Items Available to a Ministry
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
Carly Stevens, ExecutiveDirector MOST Ministries
Mission Opportunities Help Make A Difference
New Believers, New Starts in Cambodia!
George & Shary Frahm (pictured) are LCMSMissionaries recently commissioned atImmanuel Lutheran Church inPalatine. Through this commissioning,Immanuel is partnering with the Frahm's inproviding support for their Cambodian mission.Together, we are seeking other congregationsthroughout the LCMS to join in this effort tosupport the "Angels Dormitory project in
Phnom Penh, Cambodia." Click here to read more
Short Term Mission OpportunitiesMOST Ministries
Lutheran Church Charities endorses MOST Ministries asa valuable partner in Proclaiming the Gospel of JesusChrist in works of service to others in places throughoutthe world. We have worked with MOST in the past andendorse and support this ministry. If you are interestedin Short Term Mission opportunities, please click hereto find out what currently is available. Or you may godirectly to their website at www.MostMinistries.org We thank God for the ministry and partnership of MOSTMinistries and encourage those who are interested to beinvolved with them in serving others. Thank you,Tim HetznerPresidentLutheran Church Charities
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. AmenIf 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 helpfeed the hungry.
Click here for more details | Click here to donate now Click here for a Bulletin Insert
International Ministry
Help President Marky Kessa of Lutheran ChurchHaiti and Family Acquire a Refrigerator
Imagine 15 people living under one roof andfeeding everyone without having a refrigeratorto store food. That is the reality that PastorMarky Kessa and his family face each day inHaiti. We would like to lessen his burden andget him a refrigerator. The cost of arefrigerator is $950.00. Please prayerfullyconsider helping with this need. Click here to donate
Scholarship a Child in MyanmarBecause of your Donations Two of 10 Students haveReceived Scholarships
Strict regulations in Myanmar (formerlyBurma) make it difficult for children to advanceto a University education. Without specializedschooling outside of the inadequate publicschool system most poor children never getthe chance for higher education which can lifttheir family out of poverty. The National Lutheran Church ofMyanmar is trying to change this and needsyour help to sponsor children in the 11th
grade (the final step prior to University). Because of your generous donations twochildren have already received scholarships. LCC received the following email from Rev.Charles Edwards:
Greetings from Myanmar. In our church there are many students but in grade 11(entrance control by the government directly) there are 10 students. They are veryclever but they are from the very poorest families. Their parents can not supportthem due to their poverty. Our church is trying to give scholarships but we are alsofacing and struggling for finical difficulties. Two months ago Lutheran ChurchCharities (LCC) gave scholarship to 2 students and they are now studying hard.Our church decided to send a prayer request to all our connections. Please prayfor them. Our church believes that through your faithful prayers God will certainlyhelp them in wonderful ways. Again, please pray for them. Blessings. Rev. Charles Edwards, Pastor
Click here if you would like to make a donation to help one of these young students
Excitement for a Latrine in Haiti - Putsthings here in the US in perspective
Update: Because of your generous donationsanother latrine is under construction inThomonde Haiti. LCMS World Relief and Human Care, along withLutheran Church Charities, are trying to put a latrine and
water filter system in each of our 82 Lutheran Schools in Haiti. Our first latrine has beencompleted and dedicated! It is touching to see such excitement in having a latrine! Todedicate it! It puts our situation in the US with our economic worries in perspective.Imagine not having any washroom facilities, which is the case for each of our LutheranSchools in Haiti! To see their excitement to have a latrine! We will continue to buildthese for each of the schools as money comes in! Consider Making a Difference to aLutheran School by providing a latrine! Only $500 to build. A water filter is only $185.Thank you to those who have donated so far to make this exciting event happen
LCC received the following email from Laurent Lophane in Haitialong with pictures of the new latrine: "Peace and Grace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Iwent this morning at Colminy where I inaugurated the latrine. Thecommittee of the church and the school were happy for this biggift, you know this latrine is the first one in this area. I want tothank each of you in their name, those people were really in need,
may God bless you and your ministry and your activities also." View more photosClick here to donate to the Haiti Latrine FundClick here to donate to the Haiti Lutheran School Water Filtration FundClick here to donate to the Haiti Family Water Filter Fund
LCC to Furnish Guest House in Haiti
Last October work began on the Guest House in Jacmel, Haiti.Part of the Building Homes and Hope in Haiti project, whichpartners LCMS World Relief and Human Care andLutheran Church Charities, the Guest House will be used tohouse mission groups working in the area. The walls are up andthe interior work has begun. Many items are still needed before theGuest House opens this fall so we are having a "Guest House
Shower". If you or your group would like to be a part of the "shower" and help furnish theGuest House you can make a donation for any item(s) on the list. LCC will arrange for alldonations, Dollar per Dollar, to be sent to Haiti to purchase the items. This is a greatopportunity for individuals, congregations, mission teams or organizations to be part of aproject that will have a lasting impact in Haiti. Thank you to Jackie Rychel and the Ohio District for all their work overseeing theconstruction and furnishing of the guest house. If you have any questions regarding items on the list, please email Jackie Rychel [email protected]. Click here to read the list of items Click here to donate to furnish the guest house in Haiti
Here are Ways to Help Our Ongoing Haiti ReliefEfforts Physical NeedsWater Filters-School Version - $185-Home Version - $35Building Homes and Hope in HaitiShoes - $5Motorcycles for Pastors - $1,000Support College Students Volunteering in Haiti - $150Goats - $50 eachGeneral Disaster Response Donations
Spiritual NeedsStaff Workers in the Tent Cities - $200 a monthBibles in French - $6 eachLuther's Small Catechism in Creole - $5 eachSee Through the Scriptures manuals in French - $2 each
Developing ProjectsRadio Ministry - click here to learn moreHosting Haitian Christian Music Group for U.S. Tour - click here to learn more
Christian Education Projects in the Philippines
Help the Lutheran Church of the Philippines(LCP) move toward establishing 100 newchurch and school ministries by the year 2017to reach more people with the saving gospelof Jesus Christ! Rev. James Cerdenola is theLCP President. Read more... Click here to donate
LCC Ministry Resources
Tim's Pick of the Week
The Great Giveawayby: David E. Fitch "North American evangelicals learned to do church in relationto modernity," asserts David Fitch. Furthermore, evangelicalshave begun to model their ministries after the secular sciencesor even to farm out functions of the church whenever it seemsmore efficient. As a result, the church, too often, has stoppedbeing the church. In The Great Giveaway, Fitch examinesvarious church practices and shows how and why eachfunction has been compromised by modernity. Discussing suchministries as evangelism, physical healing, and spiritualformation, Fitch challenges Christians to reclaim these lost
practices so that the church can regain its influence. Pastors, leaders, and students whominister to the postmodern world will find in this book fresh insight that will stir the heartsof many and spark much-needed discussion about the evangelical church.
Looking to be in an in-depth Bible Study?Does Your Church Want to Host a Study? Your Small Group? Over 150 weeks of In-Depth Bible Studies available on DVD
Tim Hetzner, President of Lutheran Church Charities,has led over 40 Biblical Studies Trips to the Middle Eastover the past 30 years. Learn his insights into theBiblical Text, the Culture and Customs of the People,the History and Archeology of the land - but MOST OFALL - discover the MIND-METHOD-MANNER andMINISTRY of our Lord Jesus Christ.
All Courses are available on DVD and also on the Internet. Become a host site for WordAmong Us Studies and find Answers in the Bible for Life's Many Difficulties andQuestions! For more information and registration, Click Here... To find out more information contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or email [email protected]
Hot Dog Cart and Grill Available for MinistryEvents Thanks to Thrivent and Generous Donors
Thanks to the generous contributions of LCC donors and a grant from The NorthwestCook County Thrivent Branch, LCC has acquired a commercial grade food service cartand a large gas grill. Both of these are mounted on trailers and can be picked up to beused by your church for picnics, festivals, and other events where food is served. LCCplans to use this food prep equipment as part of our disaster response in order to feedvolunteers and victims of disaster. When there is no disaster related activity the cart andgrill are available for churches and schools in the Northern Illinois District. If you wouldlike to use one or both of these for an upcoming event, please contact LCC or clickbelow to complete a request form. LCC always looks for ways to resource your ministryin unique and creative ways. Click here to fill out a reservation form
Ministry Resources Available to Congregations Looking for Ways to Share the Mercy andCompassion of Christ to Those in Your Church andCommunity? How to Conduct a Successful Mission Fair Click here to learn more about these andother Ministry Resources available from
LCC
LCC Staff and Comfort DogsAvailable for Church Functions andSchool Chapels!
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Servant at Heart - Online Christian BusinessDirectory
Looking for a Christian business?
Lutheran Church Charities has an online Christian BusinessDirectory, Servant@Heart.
This online directory allows: - Christians businesses to advertise their services without cost.
- Christians looking for employment a place to post their resume- Christians with job openings a place to post those opening - Others to seek out Christian businesses and employees
Click here to learn more
Faith Led Feet - An Opportunity to Put Your Faithin Action
Lutheran Church Charities has created a new page,"Faith LedFeet", on our web site that will help Christians who are involved inactivities for a charitable cause as an expression of their faith to spreadthe word. Click here to read more.
LCC Emergency Assistance Fund
LCC gets requests daily concerning people who need assistance,and it is increasing because of the current economic times we areliving in.
LCC works through our churches to provide assistance by makingthe need known - and dollar per dollar we give the money to achurch to help the family or individual. However, we receive somerequests that are emergencies, and money is needed that day or thenext day and we can't always get the need out in our weekly emailnewsletter first.
Would you consider making a gift to our LCC Emergency Assistance fund so thatwhen these emergency needs occur we can help (through our churches) quicker? This isan important way for the Body of Christ to share the Mercy and Compassion andProclamation of Christ. To contribute please click here Thank you for continuing to Make A Difference! Tim Hetzner
Presentation by Author Dr. Paul Maier
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 9 am-2:30 pm St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church8601 Harrison Munster, Indiana St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8601 Harrison, Munster, Indiana, will host "Christianity andthe Competition - Who Is Right?" on Saturday, November 19, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thepresentation offers a comparison between Christianity and what it offers to Eastern and Western non-Christian religions as well as ways for Christians to offer witness to the truth in Jesus Christ. Cost:
$15/person, $25/couple includes lunch. Call for more information at 219-836-6270.
Enjoy a Seasonal Shopping Spree
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 10 am-2:00 pm Concordia Lutheran Church3144 South Home Avenue Berwyn, Illinois Concordia Lutheran Church will be the site of a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 19, 2011from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. in the church's Fellowship Hall at 3144 South Home Avenue inBerwyn. All are invited to shop an extensive showcase of vendors and crafters. It is the perfectopportunity to get started on your holiday gift list and meal planning. Admission is free and includesa ticket for a raffle prize. A light lunch will be available for purchase. The sale will benefit Little
Lambs Preschool and the Lutheran Education Assistance Fund. If you have questions about the event or need directions,please call 708-484-9784 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Chicago Urban Children's Choir Singing at Tree Lighting Ceremony
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 4:30 pmDaley Plaza Chicago, Illinois Pastor Kenety Gee's newly created CHICAGO URBAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR fromChatham Fields Lutheran Church in Chicago will be singing at the Tree LightingCeremony in Downtown Chicago. on Wednesday, November 23rd. Ken and SueGross will be there if anyone else is interested in attending. This choir is open fornew members and available to be part of your Sunday Service. Please invite them to
attend YOUR church soon.
Click here for more information
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Thursday, November 24, 2011 St. Matthew Lutheran Church24500 N. Old McHenry Road Hawthorn Woods, Illinois Members of the community are cordially invited to attend St. Matthew's 5th AnnualThanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 24th (Thanksgiving Day). Appetizers willbe served at 11 am, followed by a traditional Thanksgiving Day Dinner around 12 pm.
Guests are also invited to attend our Thanksgiving Day worship service beginning at 10 am. Please RSVP by Sunday, November 20th. Seating is limited to 200 guests. Call Susan Stewart at: 847-209-2696 oremail: [email protected]. There is no charge for this dinner. Come spend the day with us and have fun!
Dr. John Behnke Featured Organist at Thanksgiving Hymn Festival
Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 4:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church405 Rush Street Roselle, Illinois A Thanksgiving Hymn Festival will feature Dr. John Behnke, renowned organist fromConcordia-Wisconsin performing on the four-manual Rieger-Kloss pipe organ at TrinityLutheran Church, 405 Rush Street, Roselle, together with their Gloria Dei Chorale, Trinity BrassEnsemble and Gospbells hand bell choir. The concert is on Sunday, November 27, at 4:00 p.m.A free-will offering will be taken, no cost for admission. For further information contact KarenMueller at 630-894-3263 or the church website at www.trinityroselle.com.
Festival of Christmas Carols
Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 7:30 pm Zion Lutheran Church1107 S. Book Road Naperville, Illinois The Choirs of Zion (Naperville), Divine Shepherd (Bolingbrook), and St.Matthew (Lemont) Lutheran Churches will celebrate the season Saturday,December 3, 7:30 p.m., with their 3rd Annual Festival of Christmas Carols,held this year at Zion Lutheran Church, 1107 S. Book Road, Naperville. A 25minute pre-program concert will be given of organ and piano at 7:00 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served following.
Annual Ski Retreat for High School Youth Groups in January
January 13-15, 2012 Kalahari Resort Wisconsin Dells Ski, snowboard or tubing at Cascade Mountain. Music, great speakers and lots of fun.NEW for 2012: a Family Retreat component. For more information please contact Debravia email at [email protected] or call her at 815-784-5141..
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How To Support Lutheran Church Charities
All contributions go dollar per dollar to the causes listed in this newsletter.
If you would like more information on how to help or if you have items to share please [email protected] or send contributions to LCC, 333 West Lake Street,Addison, IL 60101or contribute at our web site at http://www.LutheranChurchCharities.org or call us for credit carddonations at LCC's office at (866) 455- 6466