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Transcript of February 24, 2010 - Making A Difference Newsletter
February 24, 2010
In This IssueGod's Spirit Multiplying
DonationsHaiti Needs HolyCommunion Sets
2010 Biblical Study TourUpdate
Doctors Needed for HaitiMission Trip
Supplies Needed for HaitiMedical Mission Trip
Single Mother of ThreeNeeds Car and Financial
AssistanceSingle Mother of ThreeNeeds Vehicle for WorkComfort Dog Ministry
UpdateThanks to Your Generous
SupportMinister to Missionaries
in West AfricaHost Family Needed in
PeoriaSt. John's Cancer Victim
Haiti Fundraising IdeaExchange
Haitian Ministry NeedsCar
Upcoming EventsHow To Support LCC
Prayer WallPost a prayer, orpray for others!
LCC's Prayer Wall
I HEART HAITIThis Sunday, February 28th
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.A Day of Shopping and Moreto Benefit Haiti Earthquake
Relief
Lincoln Inn1345 S. Batavia Avenue (Route 31)
Batavia, IL 60510
More than 35 unique vendors!Drawings and giveaways!A goodie bag of extras to the first 50 guests!Face painting from 2-4 p.m.!LCC Comfort Dogs on hand 4-7 p.m.!Christian radio station K-LOVE with us to close out the day!Meet Tim Hetzner and the gang from LCC!
Proceeds from "I Heart Haiti" will go to Lutheran Church Charities for the HaitiEarthquake Response. All monies raised will go directly to support Haiti relief effortsworking through and with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Haiti. On the day of the event, Lincoln Inn will extend its Sunday brunch, offering it from 9 a.m.to 2:00 p.m., and will donate $1 for each brunch purchased between noon and 2:00. Please join us, and bring a friend! Please also spread the word by forwarding thisnewsletter. If you're on Facebook, please post the link to event on your wall and inviteyour friends: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=75477309069&ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=281128843039 BUSINESSES: There are still a couple of vendor spots left, and we welcomesponsorships and raffle prizes up to the last minute! For further information, contactLaurie Stephans at 630-901-7031 or [email protected] We hope to see you on Sunday for a great event to help the people of Haiti!
Like the Multiplication of the Loaf of Bread andthe Fish, God's Spirit is Still Multiplying Donationsthat will Help Many in HaitiMark Barbero, a member of Risen Christ Lutheran Church in
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LCC Announces
"Send a Spoken
Fairport, New York, is very familiar with that miracle in thescriptures but he didn't expect to see it repeated in his ownlife.
Last Sunday, Mark Lillie, one of the coordinators for the HaitiCollection Site at Risen Christ , updated the congregationon the progress of the collections as the worshipers couldvisually see the donations growing around them in thesanctuary. After the service, Mark Barbero, the owner ofDebbie Supply Inc, a 53-year-old family owned andoperated hardware store, asked what else he could do tohelp with the collection. Debbie Supply is already acollection site for the community. They are also donating thepallets and the use of a fork lift to load the shipping containerfrom Orphan Grain Train. Mark learned that they neededtools in Haiti to help dig through the rubble (the Haitians have been doing this by hand)and decided that since he owned a hardware store, and tools were his business, hecould donate some tools.
On Sunday evening, he poured though the stock catalog from which he orders suppliesfor his store, looking for tools and items that could be used to help with the recoveryefforts, or to start to rebuilding homes. At 9:30 p.m. Mark emailed the completed orderform, along with a note to a long time friend Damien (who was the sales rep atBostwick-Braun), telling him that this was a special rush order and would go into theHaiti collection container.
At six a.m. the next morning, Mark checked his e-mailbefore going to work and found a reply from Damien.He told Mark that Bostwick-Braun would match hisorder and send him double of what he had ordered! ByTuesday a good portion of the order had arrived andthe rest would be delivered before the final collectionday, this Sunday, February 28th, and in time to place itbefore the altar at church with the other donations thatwere dropped off this week.
For more information about Debbie Supply Inc., visit www.debbiesupplyinc.com
For more information about Bostwick-Braun, visit www.bostwick-braun.com
Request from Haiti - Non-Glass Holy CommunionSetsSusan Gross, Haitian Lutheran Mission Project, ChristLutheran Church, Orland Park, received the following emailfrom Pastor Edgard, Pastor Isaac's brother-in-law, onTuesday, February 16th:
Good PM Sue,
I went all the way to a remote country church climing the mountains,going through the valleys, walking 8 long hours back and forth just tohelp God's people the other day which was Saturday and Sunday. 9infant baptisms, 1 wedding, holy communion! Wow!!! But, the building isin so bad shape and the people are in so dire need that I could not holdmy tears. When you come next month, WOULD YOU BE SO KIND ASTO BRING FOR US AT LEAST TWO HOLY COMMUNION SETS? I feltso embarrassed to find no way to serve God's people the holycommunion. No cups, no plate, no table, no nothing!
What a challenge!
Do what you can, and as usual, the Lord will getit back to you hundrefold. Actually, we need asmany holy communion sets as possible.
See you soon!
Prayer"
LCC's "Send a SpokenPrayer" e-Card site is
available.
To learn more, Click Here
God bless!
Edgard
If you have a Holy Communion set you would like tosend to Haiti, please contact Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466 [email protected].
2010 Lent Biblical Study Tour ReturnsTheme: Having a Theology that will be the Deathof You!
Theme: Having a Theology that will be the Death of You!
I want to thank everyone for their prayers whilewe were gone. All 34 people that wentreturned! After 12-22 hour days of touring theLand of the Bible all have returned home. Whata wonderful group and experience to study the5TH Gospel - the land! I AM in the stages ofplanning the next Biblical Study tour which willbe announced in a few weeks.
Some pictures from this group will be posted in the days ahead. I also want to thank allwho followed and prayed for the group while we were gone.
Students at St. Matthew Lutheran School,Hawthorn Woods, Collect Coins for Haiti
On Monday, February 22nd, the student councilmembers of St. Matthew Lutheran School inHawthorn Woods presented Tim Hetzner, LCCPresident, with a check for the Haiti ReliefFund. Each student in the school was given abottle of water to drink then returned the bottlesfilled with coins and bills - for a total of almost$1,000!
Your change is Making A Difference in God'skingdom!
Need Met! Single Mother of Two Facing EvictionThanks to your generous donations,this need has been met.
Request from Pastor Brian Davies, Lordof Glory Lutheran Church, Grayslake Jana is a mother of two children, a 3-year-old and aninfant. Although her family is Muslim, her 3-year-old attends our Gloryland ChristianPreschool. Recently, Jana's husband left her, and Jana is left without a job or money. Herchild is now on scholarship with our preschool, and our food pantry is helping, but we arelooking for help in providing living expenses, and a place to live. We are looking for about$1500 to help Jana's immediate needs and help her avoid eviction. Any help of monetarydonations will be a blessing to this family.
New Tax Break for Contributions to HaitiEarthquake Relief ends February 28th
On January 22, 2010, legislation was passed that allows certain2010 contributions for Haiti earthquake relief to be deducted onyour 2009 tax return instead of your 2010 return. This means youcan receive an immediate tax benefit, rather than having to waituntil you file next year's return. Certain requirements apply.
Below is the link to the IRS website which lists the requirements. Besure to ask your tax advisor for additional details.
Click here for the IRS website
Several Doctors Needed For March 11-20thMission Trip to Haiti - Jeremie with Pastor IsaacI will be in Haiti March 11th-20. I will betraveling with the mission team headed up bySusan Gross from Christ Orland Park. AlthoughI will be traveling around to our LutheranChurches while there, the mission team is inneed of several doctors to take care of some ofthe medical needs of the refugees from Port-au-Prince who are out in Jeremie with PastorIsaac. The doctors would work in a clinic andwould do a quick diagnosis of refugees and tellus whether or not they need follow up care at the hospital. Most of these people are justcoming with sores, high B/P, malnutrition, worms, and asthma. Many need just basichygiene instructions and antibiotics and vitamins. You would have to cover your costs ofapproximately $2000. Please contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or [email protected] if you would like to go.
Supplies Needed for March Medical Mission Tripto Haiti
The Haiti Mission team is asking for your assistance in collectingdonations of medical and dental items. Please contact the LCCoffice at 866-455-6466 to arrange a drop off time. Please arrangeto drop off supplies by Friday, March 5.
Please click here for a list of requested items
Single Mother of Three Needs Car and FinancialAssistanceRequest from Pastor Brian Davies, Lordof Glory Lutheran Church, Grayslake Thank you, people of God, for recently helping Lord ofGlory in Grayslake provide support for an abandoned wifeand mother. We now have another family, a differentfamily entirely, who now has nothing also thanks to afleeing husband and father. After being arrested andjailed for domestic abuse, this father/husband somehow
made bail, and has taken the car, cell phone, and othernecessary items. In addition to a 10-year-old and an 8-year-old, they have a one-year-old little guy that has Down Syndrome. So, needless tosay, there are lots of doctor appointments to go to, etc., and mom has no way there. Weare hoping to line up this family with a used car and also provide about $1500 to helpwith immediate needs. I can be reached at [email protected]. Thanks andGod Bless.
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If you have a car to donate please call LCC at 866-455-6466 or [email protected]
Single Mother of Three Needs Vehicle for WorkRequest from Pastor Eric Allyn, ImmanuelLutheran Church, Elmhurst We have a member who has experieced great difficulties in herlife. She is an immigrant from Liberia who has been here for 10years and is now a citizen. About three years ago she beganhaving heart problems that resulted in a sucessful hearttransplant. While she was ill she was abandoned by herhusband and is now a single mother with three children. Shehas worked hard to get back on her feet and now has a job towhich she must commute. She needs a car to continue thisemployment and we are seeking the donation of a running vehicle that will bedependable basic transportation.
If you have a vehicle you would like to donate, please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 oremail [email protected]
LCC Receives Temporary Warehouse Space toPrepare for Disaster Response
Thank you to the Center Point Properties ManagementCompany and Danielle Radtke for the temporary use of one oftheir Itasca warehouse for three weeks. LCC now has a placeindoors where the volunteers can do the finishing touches on theDisaster Response Trailer, and sort, ID and load the tools into thenew trailer. Once that is done we will have a Disaster Response
Trailer that will be available to be deployed immediately along with the LCC LERT(Lutheran Early Response Teams). Thank you for enabling LCC and its volunteers toMake A Difference.
Comfort Dog Ministry Update
School Visit at New Hope, Chicago
Tillie and Pete Imlah visited New Hope Lutheran School,6416 South Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago on Friday,February 19th. They visited with the second through fifthgraders who asked a lot of great questions about the K-9
Comfort Dogs and the work we do with them. The kidsgot a great kick out of having a dog in their school andbeing able to pet Tillie.
Mission Fair, Trinity Roselle
On Sunday, February 21st, Billie, Tillie and Star were the mainattraction at the Mission Fair at Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle.The dogs and their handlers we available before and after worshipservices during the weekend for people to learn more about thedifferent work that Lutheran Church Charities does here in theNorthern Illinois District and around the world.
Pack 37 Blue and Gold 100th Birthday Party for Scouting
Ladel and Tillie were invited to the Pack 37 Blueand Gold 100th Birthday Party for Scouting thispast Sunday at the Schaumburg Golf Course. Incelebrating 100 years of Scouting in the UnitedStates the scouts were invited to bring a birthdaygift for a needy child. These gifts were presented toPete Imlah - LCC's Director of Mission andOutreach.
Sunday was also a tribute to Tom Hoffman, the retiring Cubmaster since2006. "Tom is reliable and prepared, and keeps the Scouts in mind ineverything he does," says assistant Cubmaster, Dale Wiegand, from Pack37 in Arlington Heights/St. Peter's Lutheran Church andSchool. "His quiet smile and positive attitude are contagious, he's anincredible example for these boys." LCC would like to thank Tom Hoffmanfor his years of dedication and service with these fine boys. It is evident thatyou have made an impact on their lives.
Thanks to Your Generous Support, We Were Able to ProvideAssistance to the Following:
Emmanuel Flint, MI - Widow Medical FundSt. John Algonquin - Cancer Patient FundSt. Matthew Lemont - Family House Fire FundSt. Matthew Hawthorn Woods - JJ's FundSt. Paul Addison - Widow with 5 children FundWisconsin Lutheran College - WLC Charitable Challenge
K-9 Comfort Dog Billie Gets Special Care Thank you, to the groomers of 2 Paws Up for grooming servicesrendered to K-9 Comfort Dog Billie Pictures of the groomers withBillie, left to right, Ana Ristic owner/groomer of 2 PAWS UP, Billie,and groomer Cherisse Race
Thank you Dr. Jeff Deeke of the Itasca Animal Clinic for servicesrendered to K-9 Comfort Dog Billie.
Minister to the Missionaries in West AfricaNorthern Illinois District President Dan Gilbert and his wife Janhave been asked to lead a retreat for the LCMS and LutheranBible Translators missionaries in West Africa this comingMarch. God willing, they will do six days of worship, Bible study,and counseling with the missionaries and their families at aChristian retreat center in Lamina, Ghana, a few hours west ofthe capital city of Accra. President Gilbert also hopes to meetwith President Paul Fynn of the Evangelical Lutheran Church ofGhana while there.
The cost for their airfare needs to be covered. Round trip for the two of them comes to atotal of $2,757, and they request that brothers and sisters prayerfully consider an offeringto help cover this cost.
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"JJ's Fund"Request from Rev. Harold Krueger to help hisgreat-grandson The congregation of St. Matthew Hawthorn Woods is raisingmoney for Baby Jeremiah Krueger, the great-grandson of Pastorand Ruth Krueger, and the grandson of Paul and Chris Krueger."Baby JJ" has a very rare skin disorder that is called EpodermolyticHyperkeratosis. It is a disorder that does not allow the skin to stay
attached to his body. He basically islike a burn victim who will never heal.One in 300,000 babies are born withthis rare disease. He needs our prayers and special carefrom the Mayo Clinic. His parents' insurance does not coverthis cost. Thrivent Financial has offered to match funds upto $5000. You can read about JJ's journey on St. Matthew'swebsite, www.stmatts.net. Please consider a donation tohelp this family with their mounting medical bills for Baby JJ.
Click here to donate to "JJ's Fund"
Host Family Needed in Peoria for 8-Year-OldHaitian Girl Needing SurgeryRequest from Susan Gross, Haitian Lutheran Mission Project,Christ Lutheran Church, Orland Park We are looking for a host family in the Peoria, Illinois areafor a beautiful 8-year-old Haitian girl needing surgery atSt Francis Hospital. Farah had surgery at St Francis inJuly of 2008 and returned to Haiti in September of 2008 ahealthy happy child. She does need follow up surgery andmay be coming to Peoria as soon as March 4, 2010 if hervisa is approved. Farah is a very lovely, well behaved littlegirl who stole the hearts of everyone who cared for herback in 2008.
She will need care after her surgery and follow-up doctorvisits. The length of her stay is uncertain at this time butwe do not anticipate that it will be as long as the last stay.We are ALSO looking for someone that speaks Creole to
help translate between doctors and Farah. I think we hada Creole-speaking health care worker at St Francis the last time she was there, but ifthere are others that can help with this it would be a great blessing. For more informationplease contact Susan Gross at [email protected]
St. John's Cancer Victim and Family Needs Helpwith Medical BillsRequest from Pastor William Stroup, St. John's Lutheran Church, Algonquin We are working with a member family in desperate needof financial help. Dan (43 years old), and his wife Susan,have one son. In 1996, at the age of 30, Dan wasdiagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. He wentthrough standard rounds of radiation treatment at thetime and everything was fine for many years. A yearlater, in 1997, they found out that Susan also had a braintumor. Susan went through an 11 ½ hour surgery andthey removed only ½ of her tumor. As of this writing,Susan is in stable condition. Dan, on the other hand is adifferent story.
In 2001 Dan started to have grand mal seizures. This led to him getting maxed out onmany different medications. In 2005 Dan was diagnosed with a grade IV Glioblastoma.He was told that this is a very aggressive cancer and that he had already received themax dosage of radiation a person can receive in their lifetime; so chemotherapy was thenext course of treatment. Dan completed four years, and four types of chemo in June of2009.
Unfortunately, it is now six months later and the cancer is on the rise once again. Danhas now found himself going back on chemotherapy. Dan was once a very activebusiness owner and young, outgoing individual. He is now trapped to the likes ofseizures, drugs and hospital visits. He cannot work and support his family. His insurance,medications, and general life expenses are far more than his wife can handle. As afamily they have been helped by other family members as much as they can. We aredoing what we can as a congregation. Any additional support for this family as theystruggle to regain financial stability would be a great blessing.
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$2,500 Needed for 18-Year-Old Haitian Boy'sMedical Treatment in ChicagoRequest from Susan Gross, Haitian Lutheran Mission Project,Christ Lutheran Church, Orland Park The Haitian Lutheran Mission Project has beenasked to assist an 18-year-old Haitian boynamed Ronest from Les Cayes, Haiti. He hasbeen diagnosed with a condition calledneurofibromatosis. These are small tumors thatgrow all over his body. They may return afterbeing removed but we are considering bringinghim to the States to have them removedbecause two of the largest tumors (one on hisupper left arm and one on his upper left chest)have become very painful. He has a number ofother lumps on his lip, torso, arms and legs. He has contacted Nora (a full time missionaryat our Lutheran Church in Les Cayes) for help and she contacted us. Nora has been afriend of ours for years and we often network to help the Lutheran Pastors in Haiti. Norahas already arranged for a hospital and surgeon (here in Illinois) to pick up the cost ofhis surgery and hospital stay. He also has a Host Family ready to care for him but other
expenses (air fare, passport etc.) totaling $2,500 need to be met. Ronest lives with hisgrandmother and 4-year-old sister. His father is a mechanic, his mother died in 2007. Helives in a 3 room house with rock walls, an iron roof and cement floor. There are twobeds in the home and it does have electricity at times but no running water. He doesNOT have food to eat every day. Please consider helping us bring Ronest to Chicago fortreatment. If you have questions please email Susan at [email protected] Click here to donate
Haiti Fundraising Idea ExchangeWe have been receiving fundraising and publicity ideasin response to our appeal for Haiti. Do you or yourchurch have creative ideas you would like to share withothers? If so email them to [email protected] share your fundraising, publicity, and outreachideas that could help others reach out with theCompassion, Care, Comfort and Presence of JesusChrist. We will post them on our website so check itoften for new ideas.
Click here for ideas that have been shared
Haitian Ministry Needs Car for Family of FiveRequest from Rev. Jean Bingue, BethesdaLutheran Church, Chicago Dear LCC, By the grace of the Lord our Savior Jesus, I would appreciate itif you could help me find a vehicle for a family of five who live inSkokie. For the past 6 months, I have to pick them up forSunday Service and bring them back home after the Service.Can you try to find a small vehicle for them please because theyattend Church Service every Sunday. Thank you so much and God bless you. Sincerely in Christ,Reverend Jean Bingue If you have a car to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or [email protected].
Help Needed to Prepare Donated Eye Glasses forHaiti Mission TripRequest from Susan Gross, HaitianLutheran Mission Project, ChristLutheran Church, Orland Park and TimHetzner, President, Lutheran ChurchCharities
HELP!!! First we would like to thank all who are makingit possible to bring eye glasses to Haiti as part of ourmission trip in March 2010. We have a favor to ask. Ifanyone knows of an EYE GLASSPROFESSIONALS/OPTOMETRIST who will help us get
the prescriptions read on the glasses we have collectedwe would greatly appreciate the help. We will be washing and sorting these eye glasses after the first of the year ourselves butwe need people who are able to read the glasses and label them before we can packthem for the trip. If several people volunteer it can be done without asking too much ofjust a few. Please consider asking your local eye doctor to help us with this. If you are able to help read the prescriptions of these glasses please call LCC at 866-455-6466 or email [email protected]
Malaria Initiative`Malaria Initiative' is a non-profit corporation formed by Susan Busse MD., ThomasHesselink MD., 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 Message ofChrist and bring a useful and inexpensive treatment forMalaria; Malaria being the number one infectious killerworld wide.
We are currently working at gathering more scientific datafrom sites that have Malaria patients, to track them alongwith their progress, and to document the results of thetreatments so we can publish in medical journals. We aresupporting a PhD. student doing thesis work at WesternMichigan 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
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Roof Collapsed on LCC's Donated WarehouseWe Need Your Help to Find Storage ASAP for all our DisasterResponse Equipment The roof on the donated warehouse space thatLCC has been using in Mundelein collapseddue to the weather. Thankfully no one was in
the building at the time but its collapse meansthat LCC no longer has space available to storeour disaster response equipment. We also usedthe warehouse for the temporary storage offurniture and supplies for our Ethnic Ministriesand for disaster victims. Warehouse space isvital to meet the increasing ministry needs thathave been placed before LCC. Help us to continue - by the Grace of God - to Make aDifference in People's Lives and in God's Kingdom. If you know of any available warehouse space please contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or email [email protected].
Can You Help Us Find Some TemporaryWarehouse Space?The efficiency of the recent Haiti Collection event reallyhighlighted more of what LCC would be able to do if we had awarehouse facility that volunteers could work from.
The facility would also enable us to store the disaster responsevehicles and equipment in a state of preparedness and would helpus to move quickly.
For the other parts of our ministry, we need:
Workspace for our volunteers that is climate controlledShort term storage space for donations until they can bepicked upSpace large enough where we can drive in and store ourDisaster Response RV and trailers for immediateDEPLOYMENTA cargo bay allowing us the ability to load semis would alsobe a nice and useful feature.
If you know of someone who owns or has available warehousespace that isn't being currently used, please contact Tim Hetzner at Lutheran ChurchCharities. We understand that use of the warehouse would not be permanent and thatthe owner would have the full rights to regain their facility if it was to be rented or sold.LCC would carry the insurance 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 atremendous help in meeting the increased demands LCC faces. Help us to continue to -by the Grace of God - Make A Difference in People's Lives and in God's Kingdom!
Van Needed March - September for Missionarieson FurloughRequest from Pastor Phil Esala, Emmanuel Lutheran Church,Kettering, Ohio Rev. Nathan Esala and family (pictured) isreturning to the Midwest for furlough from theend of March to the end of September 2010.Nathan is an LCMS pastor, serving in Ghana asa Bible translator for Lutheran Bible Translators.Nathan is translating the Bible into the Likonllanguage for the Komba people in northeastGhana, a people group of 200,000 with nowritten language. Nathan and family have beenin Ghana for 6 years, and if they continue tomeet their scheduled goals should complete the translation project in 2013. This family of6 (children ages 1-10) will be visiting supporting congregations in Ohio, Michigan,
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Wisconsin and Illinois, and coming to the LBT office in Aurora. If you have a van to loan for 6 months or to donate, please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email [email protected]
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.
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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Still Accepting Reservations For Germany Trips in2010 Join Tim Hetzner this summer fora trip to Germany, Austria andother central European sites,including the world-famousOberammergau Passion Play!
Tim will be leading two trips, one in Juneand one in August. Both will include seatsto the Oberammergau Passion Play,performed every 10 years since 1633!
Dates:
June 14-23August 12-21
To learn more about the trips, or to see avideo about the Oberammergau Passion Play, go to the Lutheran Church Charities website.
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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 Support
God's on the Go in GhanaLutheran Family of Five Loses Everything in FireIranian Convert in Need of Final Funding for DenturesSingle Mother of Two Needs $1,500 to Avoid EvictionSudden Death of Father Leaves Widow and Five ChildrenSIngle Mother of Two Needs Short Term Rent AssistanceMission Church in Alabama Needs 50 LSB HymnalsUpdate from Haiti: Thank You - Your Donations Continue to Feed ChildrenMinister to the Missionaries in West AfricaEducation for Orphans in KenyaHelp Train Pastors in EthiopiaLCMS Pastor Starts Orphanage in EthiopiaVoice of Care Handicapped MinistriesMission to Haiti - Eyeglasses Needed
Items Available to a Ministry2716 81 childrens books2687 School Library Books2686 10 junior executive style desks2600 upright Rippen piano, model Cantabile, serial # 194416Lutheran 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...
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.
2723 (4) Dr. exam tables in very good shape; other misc medical items (itemslocated in Hibbing, MN)2719 - 2721 New 15" Dell moitors (not flat screen)2717 & 2718 37" televisions2715 30 interior doors; hollow core with oak veneer stained dark oak2714 WAFFLE Static Air Mattress Overlay (used to prevent pressure sores)2713 shower bench
2712 raised toilet seat with arms2711 bedside commode2710 Lowery Organ (1950s), Cherry Wood, 2 keyboards, footboard and bench.Will need minor repair.2708 87" dark green corduroy/velour sofa2707 Panasonic stereo with radio, cassette tape and speakers2705 8' Credenza (Grey Metal w wood grain top) 1 shelf w pull down cover 2drawers and 1 locking cabinet door
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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...
Car Needed for Arabic Outreach MinistryLutheran High School Needs Bus to Transport StudentsReturning Pastor in Need of a CarFamily of Four Needs Van- Father DisabledChurch Organist Needs CarVan Needed for Faith, StickneyCar Needed for Arabic Outreach MinistryCars 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.
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Tim's Pick of the Week
Pewter Triple Nail CrossBy Forgiven Jewelry
With Holy Week approaching, this pewter nail cross necklaceis a perfect gift to remind us of the events of this holyseason. Three pewter nails tied together with wire and hungon a 24" ball chain.
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 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!
Dealing with your Resources - Financial Management andTime ManagementTwo Sessions Remain, You Can Still Attend!
Where:Living Christ Lutheran Church625 East Dundee RoadArlington Heights, Il 60103Phone: 847-577-7133
When:Four Consecutive Thursdays, February 11, 18, 25 and March 4Time: 7:15 - 8:45 PM
What:Curriculum is based on a film video series developed by Crown Financial Ministries entitled "God Provides"February 11th: What do you have?
This session will build a foundation. We all experience difficult and painful circumstances as a result of ouractions. Major life issues including excessive financial stress can be overwhelming. Worksheets to be filled outduring the session to focus our study include: "What do I have?" "Who is my Neighbor?"
February 18th: God's Design for HopeGod helps Israel design a plan for the future that gives them hope. Worksheets to be filled out to focus our studyon designing a plan include: "Debt Reduction Plan", "Job Satisfaction Survey"
February 25th: Mine or His?Just like Abraham, we have a choice, "Will we listen to God's voice?" Worksheets focus our attention on thechoices we have made.
March 4th: Lifted Up - My Hope for the FutureJesus has transformed our spiritual life. What are the next steps to transform our current situation? Worksheetsinclude: "Pursue More Answers"
More Details:Check out the Living Christ Lutheran Church web site www.livingchristlutheran.org for additional details or to register. Orcall the church office at 847-577-7133 and someone will call you back to answer your questions.
The Lutheran Home, Arlington Heights, hosts Spirit of Life Chorus, Saturday, February 27th at 6:30 p.m.
The 100 voice SPIRIT OF LIFE CHORUS will present its Spring 2010 concert series , "We've WalkedWith God"...Celebrating 20 Years of Music with the Spirit of Life Chorus at 6:30 pm on Saturday,February 27th at The Lutheran Home, Arlington Heights.
The celebratory concert will feature some of the best praise music we have sung over 20 years;selections from Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, patriotic music including a salute to ourArmed Forces, and at the conclusion of the concert, an original arrangement of the stirring andinspirational, "I'll Walk With God."
The musical selections are typical SPIRIT in style. They are spiritually uplifting, motivating, and exciting! Our musical goalis to bring each member of our audience just one step closer to God, one step closer to HIS presence in our lives.
So join us for this FREE concert as we stand in HIS presence and sing HIS praises.
The Spirit of Life Chorus is a 100+ member ecumenical Christian concert chorus performing in church sanctuaries andauditoriums throughout northern Illinois. Since 1990, SPIRIT has had a solid, musical reputation of dynamic concerts withstrong emotional appeal 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.
Click here for more information about the Spirit of Life Chorus
The following is the schedule for the remainder of our concert series:
WHEATON: Sunday, March 7th at 4:00 pmFirst Presbyterian Church715 Carlton StreetWheaton,60187
CHICAGO (Northwest): Sunday, March 14th at 4:30 pmGood Shepherd Lutheran Church7116 West Palmer StChicago, 60707
WEST DUNDEE: Saturday, March 20th at 5:30 pmBethlehem Lutheran Church401 West Main Street
West Dundee 60118
GLENVIEW: Saturday, April 10th at 4:30 pmHoly Trinity Lutheran Church2328 Central RoadGlenview 60025
ROSELLE: Sunday, April 18th at 4:00 pmTrinity Lutheran Church405 South Rush StreetRoselle, 60172
LOMBARD: Sunday, April 25th at 4:00 pmChrist The King Catholic Church1501 Main StreetLombard, 60148
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS: Sunday, May 2nd at 4:00 pmFaith Lutheran Church431 South Arlington Heights RoadArlington Heights, 60056
GO YE Band Concert - Sunday, February 28thProclaiming The Gospel in SongSunday, February 28 from 2 - 3 pmFriendship HallFriendship Village Retirement Community350 W. Schaumburg Rd.Schaumburg, IL 60193
Battle of the Praise Bands - Sunday, February 28thSunday, February 28 at 4 pmWalther Lutheran High School900 Chicago Ave.Melrose Park, IL
On Sunday, February 28, at 4:00 p.m. there will be a Battle of the Praise Bands event atWalther Lutheran High School, 900 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park. Four church praisebands will battle for your votes and bragging rights as the "Best Praise Band".Concessions including pizza and popcorn will be available. Tickets are $10 in advance,$15 at the door, and can be ordered by calling Belinda at 708-594-7924 or by sendingan email to battle_of_the_ [email protected].
All proceeds will go to benefit the Scholarship Fund of Grace Lutheran School, aLutheran mission school at 4106 W. 28th Street, Chicago. Grace serves children agethree through grade eight by providing them with a quality Christian education in a safe,
caring environment. Come join us for an afternoon of food, music and fun!
Pre-School Open House and Enrollment Open House: Thursday, March 4St. John's Lutheran School 300 Jefferson St.Algonquin, Illinois 60102
St. John's Lutheran Church & School in Algonquin offers a Christ-Centered Pre-School and an All-Day Pre-KindergartenProgram that offers a safe, loving, and Christian environment where children grow academically, physically, spiritually,socially and emotionally. Miss Wendy and Miss Laurie lead the children through love, guidance, exploration, participation,
communication, trial and error and Christian example.
St. John's Pre-School program welcomes 3 and 4 year olds on Tuesday and Thursday mornings or afternoons.
St. John's All Day Pre-School Program welcomes 4 and early 5 year olds and meets on Monday, Wednesday and Fridayfrom 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for All Day or 9:00 am - 11:30 am for Half-Day.
Enrollment for the 2010/2011 programs begins February, 2010. Seats are limited and acceptance occurs on a first-come,first served basis.
St. John's Pre-School is hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, March 4, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
St. John's Lutheran Church & School is located at 300 Jefferson Street in downtown Algonquin. St.John's welcomes all children and enrollment is not limited by church membership. To schedule avisit, to register or simply to learn more, call St. John's School Office (Monday through Friday from8:30 am to 3:30 pm) at 847-658-9311.
Chaplain Michael P. Moreno, USNR to speak at Immanuel,East Dundee - Sunday, March 27thSunday, March 27th, 9 am-12:30 pmImmanuel East Dundee310 E. Main St.East Dundee, IL 60118
Immanuel East Dundee is in the early stages of developing a ministry targeting militaryfamilies. "Members of our congregation are truly interested in supporting both retired andactive military personnel and their families who live in our area. We know the need is greatand our compassion towards those who need support due to the service that they provideour great country is also great" said Senior Pastor William Yonker. He further stated thatthe congregation had contacted Chaplain Michael P. Moreno to speak to interestedmembers of Immanuel Lutheran on ways to begin a ministry for military support.
Chaplain Michael P. Moreno, USNR, has been called by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod to serve as facilitator forOperation Barnabas. Operation Barnabas is a fully functional Military Ministry operated by the Lutheran Church MissouriSynod - World Mission. The congregation in East Dundee will be given information by Chaplain Moreno on how they canbegin their own military ministry and information regarding Operation Barnabas - www.operationbarnabas.org
"I am very grateful to LCMS for providing this ministry to our active military. Myown son joined the Navy recently and I'm comforted to know that he is receivingdevotional material from Operation Barnabas" said Mrs. Christine Bishop,
Immanuel Dundee Military Mission Coordinator. LCMS - Missouri Synod is the only denomination to support its membersserving in the Armed Forces in such a direct way. To add a service member to the "Ministry-by-Mail" program individualsmay call 1-800-433-3954 or email information to [email protected].
Chaplain Moreno will speak to members of Immanuel Congregation and community members interested in supportingthis new ministry on Saturday, March 27th at Immanuel Lutheran. The seminar will begin at 9:00 in the morning and endat 12:30pm. Lunch will follow the seminar.
The community is invited and all are welcome to hear Chaplain Moreno at Immanuel Lutheran Church. There is no fee toattend. Immanuel Lutheran Church of East Dundee is located at 310 E. Main Street on the corner of Highway 72 andVan Buren. Please call the church office at 847-428-4477 for directions or more information.
Friends for Griffin Benefit, Saturday, April 10th Saturday, April 10th at 7 pmLuther North High School5700 W. Berteau Ave.Chicago, IL 60634
Griffin is a spirited 5 year-old who enjoys playing with his siblings, going to school and makingpeople laugh. He lives in Denver with his parents, Mike and Shawna (Hawkins), his sister Holland(7), twin brother Jamison and their dog, Bear. Griffin's parents both grew up in Chicago and have ahost of family and friends in the Chicagoland area.
Griffin needs your help. Shortly before Christmas, this amazing little boy was diagnosed withanaplastic astrocytoma, a life threatening brain tumor. Since this time Griffin has been undergoingdaily treatments to fight this cancer. As you can imagine, this experience has already caused Griffinand his family intense emotional and financial challenges. We are asking for your help to raisemoney for the Bohan family in their time of need.
A benefit, Friends for Griffin, will be held at 7PM on Saturdayevening, April 10th at Luther North High School, 5700 W. Berteau,Chicago, IL. The evening will feature a DJ, band, appetizers, cashbar, live auction, silent auction and raffle.
Your help is needed to make this night a success. Please consider donating an item(s) forthe silent auction and/or raffle. Suggestions include, but are not limited to: gift certificates,tickets to sporting events, concerts and theater, hotel stays, art, jewelry and gift baskets.The list is endless and all donations are greatly appreciated.
For more information or if you have an item to donate please email Linda at [email protected].
Ethnic Pentecost and Choral Worship ServiceSunday, May 23rd at 3:00 pmMt. Greenwood Lutheran Church10901 S. Trumball Ave.Chicago, IL 60655
In celebration of Pentecost, LWML and One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism committee will be havingan ethnic Pentecost and choral worship service on Sunday, May 23, at 3:00 P.M. at Mt. GreenwoodLutheran Church, 10901 S. Trumbull Ave., Chicago. A catered dinner will follow. Pastors and laypeople from several congregations will be participating and Rev. Stephane Kalonji from ZionWinston will preach the sermon. Praise dancers, contemporary music singers and musicians, pluschoirs will participate.
Dinner reservation deadline will be Friday, May 14. Cost per person will be $10.00. Make the check payable to JanetHasler and forward to Unit 2 East, 15727 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462.
Upcoming Events - Click Here for a complete listing of Upcoming Events
Dealing with your ResourcesFinancial Management and TimeManagement
Thursdays, Feb 11th - Mar 4th, 7:15 pm
Living Christ, Arlington Heights
Spirit of Life Chorus February 27th, 6:30 pm The Lutheran Home, Arlington Heights"I Heart Haiti" Vendor Show to Benefit Haiti EarthquakeRelief
February 28th, 1-7 pm Lincoln Inn, Batavia
GO YE Band Concert Sunday, February 28, 2-3pm
Friendship Village Retirement Community,Schaumburg
Battle of the Praise Bands Sunday, February 28,4 pm
Walther Lutheran High School, Melrose Park
Preschool Open House and Enrollment Thursday, March 4 St. John's, AlgonquinChaplain Michael P. Moreno, USNR Sunday, March 27, 9 am Immanuel, East Dundee
Friends for Griffin Benefit Saturday, April 10th, 7pm
Luther North High School, Chicago
Ethnic Pentecost and Choral WorshipService
Sunday, May 23rd, 3 pm Mt. Greenwood, Chicago
How To Support Lutheran Church Charities
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