october 6, 2010 - making a difference newsletter
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October 6, 2010 In This IssueHow To Conduct A
Successful Mission FairTechnology
Conference/RoundtableLaborers for Christ
Complete 16 Homes InHaiti
Benefit Concert at TrinityRoselle
South Region Pastor'sConference
Your Donations Make ADifference
Puppeteers Needed forMinistry Outreach
Several Immediate Waysto Help Our Churches in
HaitiSeptember 24-SevereStorm Hit Port-Au-
Prince, HaitiHelp Make A Differencein Haiti and Get People
Out of TentsComfort Dog Update
New Bible Study ClassesMalaria InitiativeThrivent Choice
Tim's Pick of the WeekUpcoming Events
How To Support LCC
Prayer WallPost a prayer, orpray for others!
LCC's Prayer Wall
HOW TO CONDUCT A SUCCESSFUL MISSION FAIRLCC's Newest Resource FREE for Congregations!
Has your church considered hosting a Mission Fair foryour congregation? For your Community? Tim Hetznerand staff of LCC have put together an online resourcethat can help you do this. It is a step by step guide onhow to plan a successful Mission Fair - along withsample letters and everything you will need. In fact, if youare planning a Mission Fair, LCC will help you promote it- all free of charge.
Request your copy of HOW TO CONDUCT ASUCCESSFUL MISSION FAIR here or call LutheranChurch Charities at 866-455-6466
Technology - A Tool for Ministry and God'sKingdom
Lutheran Church Charities Announces Our FirstTechnology Conference/Roundtable - FREE
Thursday, October 2111:00am - 1:00pmSeegers Center, Addison, Illinois
Ever wonder what would have happened if the Apostle Paul had available to him thetechnology we have today? The Letters to the churches would have been broadcastemailed - and just imagine the "reply all" responses! The Apostle could have had a blogwhere doctrinal concerns and questions were debated. Who knows, the Apostle Paulmay even have written a daily "Paul's Theological Lesson for the Day".
Well, maybe it's better that he didn't have the option, but the use of technology is here tostay - the good, the bad, and sad to say, the ugly.
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Laborers for Christ Complete 16 Homes In Haiti
Last week Rev Glenn Merritt - LCMS Human Care and World Relief traveled to Haiti withvolunteers from Labors For Christ to work on the Building Homes and Hope for HaitiProject. While there they completed 16 prefabricated wood treated homes for Haitianrefugee families.
If you or a group are interested in participating on this very needed and life-changingproject, click here for more information
LCC Receives a Check fromImmanuel Batavia - Rev RonWeidler
They received a bequest - they share 10% with otherministries, invest 80%, and use 10% to further theirongoing ministry. LCC was the recipient of the 10%.
LCC wishes to thank Immanuel Batavia for their faithfulsupport in Furthering the Kingdom of God!
PIPES BUILT for PRAISE, God-pleasing Music forSundays and Special TimesA Benefit Concert to Support the Work and Ministries ofLutheran Church Charities
Trinity Lutheran Church of Roselle, Illinois will host aspecial benefit concert on Sunday, November 7,2010 at 4:00 p.m. PIPES BUILT for PRAISE, God-pleasing Music for Sundays and Special Times, willfeature Trinity Organist Gary Lichthardt performing onthe unique Rieger organ, along with the Trinity BrassEnsemble.
The event continues the celebration of Trinity's 100-Year Anniversary, and includes organ and brass ensemble arrangements by Bach, Elgar,Manz, the Canadian Brass and a special hymn written by Dr. John Behnke, entitled"Blessed by God Beyond Description." The hymn's tune claims the name "Roselle."
The concert will be a benefit event to raise monies tosupport the various ministries and services ofLutheran Church Charities.
There is no admission charge but a free-will offeringwill be taken. A reception will follow the concert.Trinity is located at 405 S. Rush St. in Roselle. Moreinformation can be obtained on the church's website,www.trinityroselle.com
"Send a SpokenPrayer"
LCC's "Send a SpokenPrayer" e-Card site is
available.
To learn more, Click Here
Woman and Her Mother in Need of TemporaryHousing
Requested by Pastor Gerald Menk, FaithLutheran Church, Lake Forest, Illinois
Middle-aged woman and her mother are in desperate needof temporary housing as their current housing arrangementhas fallen through. It would be a blessing to find a room insomeone's home, however any assistance that can beprovided will be greatly appreciated.
If you have a room available please call the church office at(847) 234-1868
Looking for Ways to Share the Mercy andCompassion of Christ to Those in Your Churchand Community?We are in hard economic times. "Times areterrible" many say. But just think what ablessing God has given us to share the Mercyand Compassion of Christ! The door is wideopen for the Church to be the Church. Jesusshowed us by his life that we are to be thechurch that "Does Feet" (John 13).
People say that they would "do" evangelism,they would reach out to people in need, but theirchurch simply does not have the money right now to do it, things are tight! DearChristian brothers and sisters, it doesn't take money to touch those in need and pain - ittakes you and your willingness to follow Jesus' example.
If you would like a staff member of LCC to come out and share ways for you and yourchurch to reach your members and community with the Mercy and Compassion of Christ- without money - contact us at 866-455-6466 or [email protected] We would be more than happy to come andwork with you! By the way, we can even bring our K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs with us.This also will NOT cost you!
Hicham Chehab Radio InterviewHicham Chehab, Pastor of Salam Lutheran Church inLombard was recently interviewed by L Gates from the L&JMix Down Show in New York. Click on the links below tohear the interview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc_TcBsudds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw4IdSPDNW4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vf2QBZyZNc
South Region Pastor's ConferenceLast Monday and Tuesday, Tim Hetzner, Pete Imlah,and Rev. Tim Engel, along with LCC Comfort DogTillie, joined over 80 participants at the NID SouthRegion Pastor's Conference at Starved Rock Lodge &Conference Center. Tillie spent time greeting andgiving comfort to the pastors as Tim, Pete, and Rev.Engel reaffirmed LCC's desire to walk alongside themand encourage them to share the mercy and
compassion of Jesus Christ to those in their communities.
Your Donations Make A DifferenceDonations of baby equipment from membersof Epiphany Lutheran Church in Elmhurstassist members of Tabor Lutheran in Chicagoto care for and assist a young Liberian singlemother.
Pictured: Mrs. Sharon Sauer of Tabor helpsSabatu pick out the baby equipment she is
going to need when her baby is born.
Your response to the appeal for winter coats isenabling Family in Faith to provide warm coats forpeople in the community who are in need. DonSummers of Family in Faith make a second visit to theLCC office to pick up more coats that recently arrived.
Linda Zimmermann, President of the LWMLZone 22, along with her husband Paul,dropped off 12 fleece blankets to assistBethesda Lutheran Church in Chicago asthey minister to the Haitian refugees whohave recently moved into their neighborhood.
Puppeteers Needed for Ministry OutreachDo you have experience or would you likeexperience being a puppeteer? LCC is lookingto raise up a few new puppet teams. Theseteams will be equipped to assist in disasterrelief efforts by providing a safe area andmessage of hope to the children in theaffected community. Practices will be heldonce a month at Celebration Ministries in ParkForest, Illinois. Junior High - Adults arewelcome.
Please Contact Chris Rechsteiner at 708-408-3099 or 708-748-1995 or [email protected] with questions and
for more information.
Laypastor Gabriel Jules
Pastor Reliere Augustn
Several Immediate Ways to Help Our Churches inHaiti
Motorcycles Needed to Help Pastors in Haiti Spread theGospel
When Tim Hetzner traveled to Haiti in March 2010 hepurchased several motorcycles for the pastors to use fortransportation. Because of the terrible condition of theroads, motorcycles are the most efficient means oftransportation for many of the pastors who must travelmany miles between the different churches that they serveand to get to their members.
More motorcycles aredesperately needed. Anew motorcycle costs$1,000 and is animportant tool that helpsthe pastors to minister totheir members andspread the Gospelthroughout Haiti. Pictured are two pastors that have been helpedbecause of your support.
Click here to donate
$1,000 Needed for VBS in Haiti until School Starts in OctoberRequest from Rev. Marky Kessa, President EvangelicalLutheran Church in Haiti
The schools in Haiti will not start until October. DuringSeptember Rev. Kessa has organized Vacation BibleSchool and Youth Camp for the children and youth inJacmel. He anticipates more than 200 children will gothrough the program. They need $1,000 to finishfunding these vital programs for the children.
Click here to donate
Need Met! Because of your generous donations,this family's need has been met!Westchester Flood Family in Need of HouseholdItemsA family of three (grandmother, daughter, andgrandchild) who lost most of their furniture inthe recent flood are in need of the followingitems:
2 full-size beds w/box springs andmattressesWashing machine and gas dryercouchkitchen table and 4 chairscoffee table3 dressersLamps for bedrooms and living room
Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email [email protected] you have any of these items to donate.
September 24-Severe Storm Hit Port-Au-Prince,HaitiTent Cities Affected- Shoes Needed for theChildren
A short but severe storm with high winds andheavy rains hit Haiti's earthquake-devastatedcapital, Port-Au-Prince. No warnings wereissued because the storm Friday afternoonwas not predicted. The high winds destroyedtents and the rain has turned hillsides intomudslides.
Because of your generous donations LCC hasbeen able to provide thousands of childrenwith shoes to protect them from mud-related
parasites and diseases. This new storm means that additional shoes are needed for thechildren in the affected Tent Cities.
Click here for story on CNN.com
Please contribute now if you are moved to help! Thank youfor your compassion for these children.
Last month more shoes were distributed in tent cities in Jacmel and Leogane (below).Thank you for your continual support to help all these children and for showing themMercy and Compassion.
Click here to view more photos
Click here to read the original appeal
Help Make A Difference in Haiti and Get PeopleOut of TentsJoin LCC in Helping LCMS World Relief and Human Care inBuilding Homes and Hope in Haiti
Lutheran Church Charities has been asked by LCMSWorld Relief and Human Care to coordinate allvolunteers for the "Building Homes and Hope for Haiti"housing project. It is our intent to help groups andindividuals that wish to volunteer for this worthwhilemission to help them plan a successful trip and tocoordinate when and where groups will be going to helpthe churches in Haiti.
If you would like to take a group to Haiti for the BuildingHomes and Hope project, please click here to fillout the group application form. Once your group
application has been accepted we will notify you confirming your group, dates andlocation. At that point each member of your group will fill out their application and beplaced in your group and we will give you materials for your preparation for your trip.Thank you for your compassion in helping the people of Haiti as we together worktogether as the people of God!
Please call Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or [email protected] with any questions.
Click here for a video on the Building Homes and Hope in Haiti project
Comfort Dog Update
Walcamp Fall Fest
On Sunday October 3rd, seven of the LCC K-9Parish Comfort Dogs enjoyed a beautiful fall dayat the Walcamp Fall Fest in Kingston, IL. Butter,Hope, JoJo, Leo, Shami, Star, and Tillie greetedand loved on folks as they enjoyed the beautifulsurroundings that Walcamp Outdoor Ministries hasto offer. This was a great opportunity for us toshare about the work and ministry of LutheranChurch Charities and our K-9 Parish Comfort DogMinistry.
Click here to schedule a K-9 ComfortDog visit
Donate to the K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry
Looking to be in a Bible Study?Does Your Church Want to Host a Study? YourSmall Group?Indicate Your Interest Here
Register Online - Click Here
Looking to Host a Bible Study?
WORD AMONG US Bible StudiesLutheran Church Charities In-Depth Bible Studies -WORD AMONG US - May be your Solution!
Free for Congregations!If you would like to be a host siteclick here
If you would like to join an existingclass - click here
If you would like to take a course byInternet - 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
Long-Format Courses
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 [email protected]
Malaria Initiative`Malaria Initiative' is a non-profit corporation formed by Susan Busse M.D., ThomasHesselink M.D., and John Peterson, to bring spiritual and medical treatment to thosesuffering from Malaria, working with Lutheran Church Charities.
A treatment of acidified sodium chlorite at a cost of lessthan $00.01 USD. per dose has proven to be verypromising in preliminary laboratory and field trials. Wehave been working in Uganda, Sierria Leone, Ethiopia,and Ghana to improve our working relationship in thesecountries to further the treatment of Malaria using thisparticular treatment. Our goal is to spread the Messageof Christ and bring a useful and inexpensive treatmentfor Malaria; Malaria being the number one infectiouskiller world wide.
We are currently working at gathering more scientificdata from sites that have Malaria patients, to track themalong with their progress, and to document the results ofthe treatments so we can publish in medical journals.We are supporting a PhD. student doing thesis work atWestern Michigan University on this promising
treatment.
Malaria Initiative is looking to get help financing the above stated goals so they maytravel to train personnel and fulfill all our commitments. The three principals have takenno payment for their services, all have volunteered their services and funded much of thecosts out of pocket along with donations from generous donors.
Visit their web site: www.malaria01.org or E-mail: [email protected] Click here to view a video about this project
Click here to donate
LCC in Need of Snow PlowLCC has a need for a snow plow. The truck that it will go on isa 2000 Ford F250 Super Duty.
For more information or if you have a plow to donate pleasecall LCC at 866-455-6466 or [email protected]
Thrivent Choice - Watch Your Mailbox - and HelpSupport Making A Difference Through LutheranChurch CharitiesThrivent Choice is the new charitable grantprogram through which Thrivent Financial forLutherans members are able to direct Thriventcharitable funds. Eligible members aredesignated Choice Dollars, based on insurancepremiums, contract values, and Thrivent Financial volunteer leadership which aredirected by the member to Lutheran organizations. If you are an eligible member, watchyour mailbox in August for program details from Thrivent to know how to designate yourChoice Dollars either online or by using a toll-free phone service.
A direct gift from Thrivent Choice is thereplacement for Thrivent's past matching giftprograms. Over the years Lutheran ChurchCharities has benefited from Thrivent'smatching gifts and relied on them for ourDisaster Response work, our Parish K-9
Comfort Dog Ministry and operational expenses to continue to offer our Dollar In-DollarOut Giving. So, when choosing a recipient for your Choice Dollars, please rememberLutheran Church Charities as a beneficiary.
You can donate your choice dollars to LutheranChurch Charities in two ways, by going towww.thrivent.comand then go to ThriventChoice Dollars and following the directions togive on line or by calling 1-800-847-4836.Thank you for supporting Lutheran ChurchCharities through your Thrivent Choice Dollars.If you run into any problems please call LCC at866-455-6466
Your support is so very important for us tocontinue to Make a Difference to those in Need with the Mercy and Compassion ofChrist. THANK YOU
Tim Hetzner President, Lutheran Church Charities
Tim's Pick of the Week
When The Game Is Over It All Goes Back In The BoxBy John Ortberg
A promotion. A new house. The rewards of winning at lifesgame can be thrilling. But eventually everything goes backinto the box, and what ultimately matters is whether weveplayed according to Gods rules. John Ortberg uses populargames and his trademark gift of storytelling to help us liveour lives for the things that really count.
LCC Emergency Assistance FundLCC gets requests daily concerning people who needassistance, and it is increasing because of the currenteconomic times we are living in.
LCC works through our churches to provide assistance bymaking the need known - and dollar per dollar we give themoney to a church to help the family or individual. However,we receive some requests that are emergencies, andmoney is needed that day or the next day and we can'talways get the need out in our weekly email newsletter first.
Would you consider making a gift to our LCC EmergencyAssistance fund so that when these emergency needsoccur we can help (through our churches) quicker? This isan important way for the Body of Christ to share the Mercy
and Compassion and Proclamation of Christ.
To contribute please click here
Thank you for continuing to Make A Difference! Tim Hetzner
Items Needed by Ministries
We have received the following requests for items needed by ministries:
Newer computer and monitorDigital Ink Black, # 60-1520 for an ABDick 6530 DuplicatorStill Point Theatre Collective is currently looking for a donation of acomputer/printer (desktop or laptop)washing machine and two stovescouch, dresser
If you have items to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email us [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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"
Other Stories Still Seeking SupportWidow in Need of Help to Pay RentFood Pantry Building ProjectBuilding Wells in GhanaHistoric St. Matthew Makes an Urgent Appeal
Items Available to a Ministry2805 Good Friday, Holy Saturday/Easter Sunday banner - deep purple velvetwith black and yellow gold star and a white star2804 One felt Reformation Banner that says, "Sola Scriptura and Fides Gratia" inthe shape of a cross2803 One Christmas Banner (off white w/brown manger, gold embellished starthat says "The Word Was Made Flesh"2802 One Lenten Set - altar, pulpit, lecturn parament and banner2799 four light colored solid wood pews
For More items, click here to view the latest updates on our DONATE Web Page...
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.
2806 (60) metal folding chairs2801 five 8x8 office cubicles. 5' H with 2 overhead bins with locking doors, 3sides of working surface. Chairs included. Fabric is light tan and the worksurface is cream; the overhead bins are chocolate2800 washing machine - Maytag Performa oversize capacity2798 built-in bisque-colored Whirlpool microwave2797 built-in bisque-colored Maytag dishwasher2796 black metal music stand2795-2792 plastic toilet riser2791 two 200-watt silver bowl incandescent light bulgs2790-2789 broadcast lawn spreader2788 manual push lawnmower
For More Items Available, click here to view the list on our DONATE page...
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 for
some word...
Car Needed for Nigerian ImmigrantVan Needed for Faith, StickneyTruck Needed for Sexton at First Saint Paul's, ChicagoCars Needed for Immigrant 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
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.
Click here for more details | Click here to donate now Click here for a Bulletin Insert
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' Online Christian BusinessDirectoryLooking for a Christian business? Lutheran Church Charities has an on-line ChristianBusiness 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!
St. John's (Algonquin) offers Love and Logic Workshops forParents and Teachers
St. John's Ev Lutheran Church & SchoolWednesdays beginning October 6 through November 17300 Jefferson St.Algonquin, IL
St. John's Lutheran Church & School invite parents and teachers alike to attend a series of Love andLogic Workshops beginning in October. Love and Logic workshops provide simple and easy techniques to help parents(and grandparents) provide love and support while expecting children to be respectful and responsible. Teachers learn tomanage disruptive students, bully proof children, diffuse power struggles and more.
The six evening workshops will be offered on Wednesday October 6, 13 and 27 and November 3, 10 and 17. Theprogram cost is $65 per person (regular price is $99) or $95 per couple (regularly $149). Childcare is also available for afree will offering. The workshops are expected to fill and registration is strongly encouraged.
To register, contact St. John's Church Office at 847-658-9300 or go online to St John's website atwww.StJohnsAlgonquin.org.
Oktoberfest - Peace Lutheran Church, LombardSaturday, October 9, 2010Peace Lutheran Church21W500 Butterfield RoadLombard, IL 60148Please call 630-627-1101 for tickets
The Men of Peace invite you to their 2nd Annual Oktoberfest. Allproceeds to benefit Voice of Care.
Voice of Care delivers spiritual care for persons developmentally disabled as wellas for those who care for them. Sharing the Gospel of Christ since 1976, Voiceof Care relies on the support of congregations, service groups, and individuals tocontinue this ministry to people who are developmentally challenged. TheExecutive Director/Chaplain is Pastor Don Kretzschmar.
Bring your family, bring your friends to an evening of Fun, Fellowship, and Food!
German/American menu prepared by Peace's own outstanding chefs:
Bratwurst, KnackwurstHotdogsSauerkrautGerman Potato SaladTasty DessertRoot Beer on Tap!
Adults $20Young Adults (12-18) $10Children under 12 FREE
Click here to view flyer
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, IL - 50th Anniversary -Sunday, October 17, 2010
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois invites you to join with us in celebratingour 50th Anniversary on Sunday, October 17th, 2010. A Service of Celebrationwill be held at 4:00 p.m. and will feature guest speaker and former SeniorPastor of 30 years, the Reverend Art Beyer.
An "Adults Only" dinner will follow at 6:00 p.m. in the Wyndham Hotel's MainBallroom, 3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois which will include salad,London Broil and Chicken Entree, soft drinks, coffee and dessert. A cash barwill also be available.
Tickets for the dinner are $30 per adult with a response and payment requested by October 10th, 2010.
Please join us for this blessed celebration and feel free to share this invitation with any previous Trinity members or othersyou think would like to attend.
R.S.V.P's and checks for the dinner should be made payable to Trinity Lutheran Church and sent to:Trinity Lutheran Church (50th Anniversary)1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle, Illinois 60532
Any further information requested can be addressed to our church office at 630-964-1272 or 630-390-3031.
Spirit of Life ChorusThe 100 voice SPIRIT OF LIFE CHORUS will present our Fall 2010concert series, "Ring The Bells, Immanuel Has Come". What amarvelous story to be told, the coming of a Savior. Our offering thisseason will tell the story of the hope and anticipation from ancienttimes, to the hope and wonder we experience today.The musical selections are typical SPIRIT in style. They arespiritually uplifting, motivating and exciting! Our musical goal is tobring each member of the audience just one step closer to God; onestep closer to HIS presence in our lives.
So please join us for these free concerts as we stand in HISpresence and sing HIS praises.
The SPIRIT OF LIFE CHORUS is a 100+ member ecumenical Christian concert chorus performing in church sanctoriesand auditoriums throughout northern Illinois. Since 1990, SPIRIT has had a solid, musical reputation of dynamic concertswith strong emotional appreal performed from the heart of each member. "SPIRIT" style music is presented with a joyousdedication to bringing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to all who listen.
We hope to see you at one or more of our 2010 Fall Concert Series.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS:Saturday, October 16thLutheran Home800 West Oakton Street, 60004Concert time: 6:30 p.m.
EAST DUNDEESunday, October 24thImmanuel Lutheran Church310 East Main Street, 60118Concert time: 4:30 p.m.
BATAVIA:Sunday, October 31stImmanuel Lutheran Church950 Hart Road, 60510Concert time: 4:00 p.m.
Illinois Family InstituteFamily, Faith and Freedom Banquet
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 6:30 pmCrowne Plaza O'Hare5440 N. River RoadRosemont, IL
Dinner tickets are $100 each.Pastor's Special -- $50Table sponsorships are available.
Private Hors D'oeuvre Reception with Col. North is $250 each.(Includes dinner, picture and signed book.)
Reservations are required. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 11th.
Tickets will not be sold at the door.
To place a business or personal ad in our Banquet Program Guide, click HERE
Overnight rooms at the Crowne Plaza are available at a reduced rate of $134 single/double. Click HERE to reserve or call 888-233-9527. Mention Illinois Family Institute.
Register today! Call 877-2BE-SALT (223-7258) or register HERE
Auction at St. John's Lutheran Church & School, Lansing, ILSt. John's Lutheran Church & SchoolSaturday, November 13, 201018100 Wentworth AvenueLansing, IL
Doors Open at 5 PMBuffet 6:30-7:30 PMSilent Auction Begins Immediately Oral Auction Starts at 7pm
$15/Adults Only
Tickets are not available at the door, please purchase in advance.For information or to purchase tickets call the church office at 708-895-9240
Upcoming Events - Click Here for a complete listing of Upcoming Events
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] send contributions to LCC, 333 West Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101or contribute at our web site at http://LCC.LutheranChurchCharities.orgor call us for credit card donations at LCC's office at (866) 455- 6466