August 17, 2011 In This Issue

Featured StoriesComfort Dog Update

Families in NeedDisaster Response

Ministry NeedsMission OpportunitiesInternational Ministry

LCC Ministry ResourcesUpcoming Events

How To Keep LCC Serving

Tim's Pick of theWeek

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Tim Hetzner Returns Less Than 24 Hours Agofrom Haiti

Greetings in Christ. I just finished my ??? tripto Haiti - too many to count. Progress is beingmade daily to help the thousands of needyfamilies still living in tents. Work continues toget them into temporary homes and then intopermanent housing. The guest house tofacilitate volunteers is near completion. Achurch, which will primarily serve those whoare currently living in tents and will be movinginto the LCMS Building Homes and Hope inHaiti project homes, is near 100% completion!

A village is being developed with a school still on the docket to be built. This is all inJeremie. Our joint work with LCMS World Relief and Human Care and the ELCH (EvangelicalLutheran Church in Haiti) continues to Make a Difference. A seminary is halfwaycompleted to help supply the growing need for pastors in Haiti. Our Lutheran Churchesin Haiti are literally busting at the seams! A Difference is Being Made in God'sKingdom - all because of your support to LCC , LCMS World Relief and Human Care,and ELCH and the so many others! Thank you for your continual support. I am exhausted now (less than a few hours since returning) but will share more on theLCC Website and Facebook page about the ELCH Convention and Mercy work takingplace, so watch for more pictures and updates!

Tim HetznerPresidentLutheran Church Charities View photos from this trip Click here to donate to Haiti disaster relief Click here to donate to furnish the guest house in Haiti Read about more ways to help in Haiti

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Help the Haitian Orphans NOW-Donations Neededfor Bunk BedsRequest from Sue Gross, Lutheran Mission Project

Friends of Haiti, I am often asked how a small congregationcan be part of the Haiti Ministry withoutmaking a monthly commitment of support.Well here it is..................... Immanuel Lutheran Church inRichton Park, along with the Richton ParkCommunity, bought a used school bus whichwe will use as a shipping container to sendlarge items to Pastor Isaac in Haiti. This is arare opportunity for us to have such a large

space to ship needed items to Haiti so we decided to take advantage of it by shippingthe much needed BUNKBEDS that the children will use when the addition on Pastor'shouse is finished next year. We found white pine bunk beds at IKEA for $159.00 each. The mattresses are extra andthey have 20 available right now if we want them. We do not have to pay tax and we willpick them up ourselves. So if we can get 20 congregations to donate$300.00 we will have enough beds for the 30 orphans and the guest room wheremission teams will stay in the future. We would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Richton Park Community forthe FEST they sponsored last Saturday. All proceeds went to pay for the cost ofshipping the bus to Haiti. Please consider a donation for this cause. These children sleepon a concrete floor in Pastor's home right now. These children have never had a bed tosleep in! Can you imagine the excitement when they get to sleep in their very own bedfor the first time? Please help make this happen NOW. If the bus leaves before we canraise the money for the beds it will be too costly for us to ship them. Click here to donate

LCC Staff Announcement

On Sunday, August 7th, St John's LutheranChurch in Lombard, at their voters meeting, decidedto extend a call to LCC staff member Pete Imlah toserve as a Commissioned Teacher and to enroll andenter into the SMP (Specialized Ministry Pastor) trainingprogram through one of our Seminaries. After prayerfulconsideration Pete has accepted the call and is startingat St John's this month. LCC thanks Pete for hisdedicated service at LCC and wishes him God'sBlessings as he continues to serve our Lord in parishministry. LCC and Pete will continue to work togetherbecause LCC and Pete both serve the same Lord and

Build for His Kingdom! He has been and will continue to be a faithful servant! LCCthanks you Pete!

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Devotion Series - A Critical Attitude Can Cost You The five-part devotion series entitled "A Critical AttitudeCan Cost You" began today. Click here to sign up for our free emaildevotions Click here for our archive of Daily Devotions

Circuits 19 and 20 Host Gourmet Fund RaisingDinner for LCC Disaster Response

Last spring brought upon us a lot of naturecaused disasters: earthquake and Tsunami inJapan brought upon the people of the regionnuclear meltdown; tornados in the Alabama,Mississippi and other states killed scores ofpeople and left countless others withouthomes and livelihood. Pastors of Circuits 20and 19 took close to their hearts the pain ofthe affected people, realizing that it is notenough to pray for the victims of disasters andthey need to take one step further - to have afundraiser dinner.

Reserve the date and the place

September 30, 2011 at 7 p.m.Saint Paul Lutheran Church

4660 West 94th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453

Our special speaker for the event will be Timothy Hetzner

President of Lutheran Church Charities. Our guests will be treated with 4 star gourmet food prepared by master chefs: Rev.Steven Riordan of Grace Lutheran Church, Western Springs (E19) andRev. Dr. Valdas Ausra of Zion Lithuanian Lutheran Church, Oak Lawn(E20) and Pastors of Circuits 19 and 20. Menu includes fine appetizers, salad, main course and dessert. Cost is $50.00 perperson. Limited seating. Deadline for reservations is Saturday, September 23, 2011. Please make reservationsthrough the office of Grace Lutheran Church, 4101 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL60558 For more information call (708) 246-0536 or e-mail: gracelutheran.ws@gmail.com Payment should be included with your reservation. All the proceeds will go to supportDisaster Relief efforts of Lutheran Church Charities.

LCC Staff Leads Team Retreat for TrinityDavenport, Iowa

LCC staff members Tim Kurth and RichMartin, along with K9 Parish Comfort DogOlympia, helped prepare the staff of TrinityLutheran Church and School inDavenport, Iowafor the coming year. Tim led them throughteam building exercises in keeping with theirtheme for the year, 'Committed', based onPsalm 37:5&6. Rich and Olympia representedthe LCC K9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry as

Trinity is currently raising support to acquire their own Comfort Dog as a bridge forministry in their church and school. If you would like to have a member of the LCC staffspeak at your church or school event contact the LCC office at 866-455-6466. If you'reinterested in learning how you can have a K9 Parish Comfort Dog permanently placed inyour congregation as a bridge for compassionate ministry, click here.

Comfort Dog Update Comfort Dogs Attend CLEF Conference On Monday, August 15th, LCC staff membersMarie Payes and Dana Yocum, along withLCC K9 Parish Comfort Dogs Tara andMagic, attended CLEF's AnnualNetworking Conference at WaltherLutheran High School in MelrosePark. Marie and Dana visited with teachersand talked about how Comfort Dogs can beused in schools. Click here to schedule a K-9Comfort Dog visit Donate to the K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry

Special 9/11 Memorial Service On "Worship ForShut-Ins"

Yes, we've killed Osama bin Laden - but that is not our source ofcomfort and peace! Our source, of course, is our Savior Jesus Christ! "Worship forShut-Ins" television service on September 11 this month will be oneof "Remembrance and Thanksgiving". This weekly TV program canbe seen weekly throughout the Northern Illinois District and thenation on DIRECTV Channel 377 at 11:30 am Eastern time, 10:30am Central, 9:30 am Mountain time, and 8:30 am Pacific time. Itcan also be seen on their Web site of www.worshipforshutins.org byclicking on "View videos". The 9/11 program should be up by 5:00pm on September 9th. Throughout the District, "Worship for Shut-Ins" can be seen everyweek on the local Chicago station of the Total Living Network (TLN-

Comcast Channel 138). This cable station stretches into central Illinois, northwest

Indiana, and southwestern Michigan. Guest pastor for this special service will be Chaplain Colonel Retired JamesCotter of Fort Wayne. Pastor Cotter is a graduate of Concordia TheologicalSeminary in Fort Wayne. He has served four Lutheran Church-Missouri Synodcongregations in Peoria, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; and two in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lutheran Ministries Media is the producers of "Worship for Shut-Ins" and relies oncontributions from individuals, organizations, and groups to sustain this television ministryat a cost of $1600 daily. Donations may be sent to Lutheran Ministries Media; 5 MartinLuther Drive; Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825.

Thanks to Your Generous Support, We Were Able to ProvideAssistance to the following:

Ebenezer Lutheran Church Chicago - VBS Fund St Mark Lutheran Church, St. Charles - Xagas Fund

Your Donations Make A DifferenceThank you to Mrs. Audrey Beauvais whodonated a variety of tools to LERT DisasterRelief. Thank you also to LCC volunteersPatrick Witte and his brother John (pictured),Helmut Mueller and Mike Flaherty forassisting with donation pick-ups this pastSaturday.

NID President Dan Gilbert and BusinessManager Dale Kuhfahl accept a check fromLCC of your donations for the PastoralAssistance Fund

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

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Trips to the Middle East over the past 30 years. Learn his insights into the Biblical Text,the Culture and Customs of the People, the History and Archeology of the land - butMOST OF ALL - discover the MIND-METHOD-MANNER and MINISTRY of our LordJesus 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 atWAU@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Families in NeedHelp Make A Difference

St John Lansing Family Home Destroyed in Fire Request from Pastor Duane Fluechtling, St. John Lutheran Church,Lansing, Illinois

Single Mother Needs Car for Medical Treatment and toFind EmploymentRequest from Pastor Harold Wahl, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thornton,Illinois

Family Loses Everything in Fire Request from Larry Baade, Organist, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Addison,Illinois

Disaster Response

Immanuel Joplin Requests Construction Trailerfor Ongoing Recovery Work

Immanuel Lutheran Church andMartin Luther School have asked TrentDavis to serve as full time Disaster ReliefCoordinator with support from President Mirleyof the Missouri District. As Trent begins thetransition to Joplin he has asked for an officetrailer similar to those used on constructionsites. A simple trailer with power, heating anda/c, an entrance door and a window or two(see picture) would be used to house theoffices of the disaster recovery efforts. Thiswill allow Martin Luther School and Immanuel

to return their spaces to other ministry uses. Please consider making a donation towardsecuring a rent or lease on a trailer by clicking the link below. If you have a trailer thatmight be used, please contact Tim Kurth at LCC (866) 455-6466 orTimKurth@LutheranChurchCharities.org. Click here to donate

Help us Feed People in NeedIn Disaster Response and Outreach Events

LCC has been looking for a food cart to use inour Disaster Response and other outreachevents. This would be made available tocongregations when they do outreach eventsand be used to feed volunteers and displacedpeople in a Disaster Situation. Last week we found a cart and grill on atrailer that fits the bill. Help us raise theadditional $800 needed. ThriventFinancial for Lutherans NW Cook

County Chapter will match $1600! Click here if you would like to help with the purchase of the cart and grill.

New Disaster Response Trainings Scheduled ForFall 2011

Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisle willhost LERT Training on Tuesday,September 20th. Registration and a lightsupper will begin at 5:30 pm with class from 6pm to 9 pm. St. John Lutheran Church in IslandLake will host LERT Training on Thursday,

September 22nd. Registration and a light supper will begin at 5:30 pm with classfrom 6 pm to 9 pm. Zion Lutheran Church in Hinsdale will host LERT Training on Wednesday,October 5th. Registration and a light supper will begin at 5:30 pm with class from 6pm to 9 pm. Immanuel Lutheran Church in Batavia will host LERT Training on Tuesday,October 25th. Registration and a light supper will begin at 5:30 pm with class from 6pm to 9 pm. Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carol Stream will host LERT training onSaturday, November 12th. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30 amwith class from 9 am - 12 noon. Click here to register for LERT Training Registration is $20 and helps cover the cost of the training materials, meal, and theLERT vest, which is required to be worn in a disaster response situation. Registrationcan be paid by credit card online at time of registration or by cash or check at the door. This training will prepare team members for credentialing and will focus on the safety,work, and ministry of Lutherans as Early Responders. Click here to register for LERT training. For more information, call Dianna Bonfield at866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org.

Immanuel Joplin Begins Transition to Long TermRecovery: LCC Continues to Support Their Efforts With the school season quickly approaching,Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin LutherSchool in Joplin are beginning the process oftransitioning their disaster relief center into along term recovery ministry. LCC will continueto register volunteers for the efforts in Joplinand update our website and newsletter with allthe latest information. Click here to donate to Tornado Relief inJoplin, Missouri Click Here to Volunteer in Joplin, Missouri

Alabama Recovery Continues - Volunteers StillNeeded Reverend Ed Brashier, Southern DistrictDisaster Response Coordinator, has sent usan update on the progress of recovery inAlabama. He writes...

In the Gardendale, Hanceville, Cullmanareas (Birmingham and north) we arestill doing tree and debris removal. In the Tuscaloosa area we are stilldoing tree and debris removal PLUSsome rebuild and remodel of homes. We are currently still housing volunteers in Gardendale and Tuscaloosa. Currentlyall rebuild work in Tuscaloosa is organized through another ministry. All tree anddebris removal is organized through Shepherd's Heart Ministry. I estimate that we will be working tree and debris clean up for another 4 months.Rebuild efforts will probably last another year. Please continue to encourage volunteers to come to Alabama. Thank you for all your work in support of the disaster recovery efforts in everylocation!Ed

As you can see there is still much to be done in the south and we encourage individualsand churches to consider organizing a team to help in Alabama. Click on the link belowto volunteer. Contact Dona Martin at 866-455-6466 orDonaMartin@LutheranChurchCharities.org with any questions.

Click Here to Donate to Disaster Relief in Alabama

Click Here to Volunteer in Alabama

With LCC CARE CARDING You CanMAKE A DIFFERENCE in a Tangible Way So many people want to help the people of Joplin,Missouri in a meaningful way - but are not sure what todo. Here is an opportunity to provide Mercy andCompassion and Help to an individual or family rightnow! Click here for more information If you are unable to do a CARE CARD but would like tocontribute to the purchase of gift cards, click here to donate.

Travel Trailers Needed for Disaster ResponseWork

Request from Rev Ed Brashier - AssociatePastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Churchin Gardendale, Alabama and SouthernDistrict Disaster Response Coordinator LCC is in need of a donation of 1-4 travel trailers, the kind youcan pull with a car or truck and live in, to be used down southfor the longer term recovery efforts because of the tornadoes

and flooding. Read more...

Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals andMinistriesAll vehicles that are donated to LCCgo directly out to families orindividuals through ourcongregations. NO vehicles are sold.

LCC has received numerous requests from churchesfor vehicles for families in need of reliabletransportation. The need for cars and vans to providea means for getting to work, school and medicalappointments has never been 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...

Single Man in Need of Transportation for Work Single Man in Need of Reliable Transportation for Work Single Man in Need of Reliable TransportationCars Needed for Immigrant Families

Click here for the complete page listing the needs

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

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 involvedin activities for a charitable cause as an expression of their faith tospread the word. Click here to read more.

Other Stories Still Seeking SupportLutheran Man in Need of Pro Bono Criminal Legal Counsel and Representation Request from Northern Illinois District President to Help District Pastor Kenyan Pastor Needs Replacement Vehicle for Ministry and Family Help bring See Through the Scriptures to Haiti and the Dominican Republic Help support former Iraqi Muslim attend seminary

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 babygrand piano - good shape, needs a littleTLC and a tune-up (item #2877)

2893 two boxes of assorted socketset pieces2892 one flaring tool kit2891 one can of assorted sockets2890 one drill chuck2889 one tube of arcylic caulk2888 one oil filter clamp

2887 one paint roller2886 one grease gun2885 one Army cot replacement canvas2884 2 tubes lithium grease2883 Pioneer stereo... included w/ an amplifier, surround sound, cabinet, 6 CDchanger and 2 speakers2882 Multi-Grey colored couch 2880 Rest-o-pedic (Limited Edition) queen size mattress with matching boxspring and bed frame. Good condition2879 72"x72" Sauder oak wall unit - Side cabinets have 4 shelves each (16"deep), Middle section is for TV with closed cabinet underneath (20"deep), top ofTV opening is another cabinet with glass doors with an interior light - ALL ONEPIECE2878 3-cushion sofa(79" long) and a 2 cushion love seat (54" long) - Excellentcondition - print fabric with beige background with a design of light blue and palewine

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

Second Grade class rides the elevatorwith their teacher who was recovering

from knee replacement surgery

Ministry NeedsHelp Make A Difference

Elevator Repairs Needed at St. John's, ChicagoRequest from Pastor Richard Heinz, St. John's LutheranChurch and School, Chicago

In spite of the tough times that have plaguedLutheran schools on the northwest side ofChicago, St. John's ("Mayfair," in the PortagePark neighborhood) has been greatly blessedover the years, and continues to be. Tenyears ago, an extensive renovation broughtgreat improvements to both church andschool. The $1.5 million project is 1/3 paid for,and although the budget is stretched tightly,the mortgage with LCEF is being kept current. But when the Gospel is being preached andtaught clearly, and the Holy Spirit is working

great things, the devil gets nervous and tries to send annoyances. Read more... Click here to donate

Team Needed to Paint Wheelchair Ramp inHillside Request from UKANDU Chicago

During this summer's UKANDU Mission Trip awheelchair ramp was prepared to paint but due to therain all week this project wasn't able to be finished.We are looking for LERT Teams, Youth Groups, Men'sGroups or individuals who would be willing tovolunteer their time to paint this deck. UKANDU willfund the materials for finishing the project, we simplyneed volunteers to donate their time. If this is something you or group would like to help

with please contact Tim Kurth at 866-455-6466 orTimKurth@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Bus Driver Needed

Grace Christian Academy in Chicago is looking help. Formany years our school has had a "Racetrack Ministry" in which wehave transported students from their homes near HawthorneRacetrack to the school and back, free of charge. Grace has beenable to do this through the generous loan of a church van. Unfortunately, changes to the Illinois law about the transportationof students means we can no longer continue this service. We are

pursuing several avenues, including running our own bus. While we have located asource for reasonably priced used buses, we cannot continue to pursue this projectunless we are able to also find a very responsible and qualified person or persons ableto drive a school bus - meaning someone with a CDL license, for starters. School starts August 22, so we need to hurry! Please contact Grace ChristianAcademy if you have any recommendations or can offer any assistance with us in thisventure. Our phone number is 773-762-1234.

Carly Stevens, ExecutiveDirector MOST Ministries

Items Available to a Ministry

Reed Organ AvailableTen stop antique reed organ available to a congregation. The instrument, of solid oak construction, and lovinglywaxed and polished, has been in the same family since itwas built in the late 1800's.

Although modest in volume by today's standards, it mightwell serve a smaller congregation in providing support forits liturgy and hymnody.

Currently in storage for the last several weeks, this organ,operated by mechanical bellows using pedals, has beenplayed until recently. A bench is included.

2881 (200) Lutheran Worship Hymnals (blue) located in Hampshire, Illinois 2879 72" X 72" Sauder Oak wall unit - Side cabinets have 4 shelves each (16"deep), Middle section is for TV with closed cabinet underneath (20"deep), top ofTV opening is another cabinet with glass doors with an interior light - ALL ONEPIECE2878 3-cushion sofa(79" long) and a 2 cushion love seat (54" long) - Excellentcondition - print fabric with beige background with a design of light blue and palewine2877 Cable Nelson baby grand piano 2873 Savin 3550 Duplicator2856 Hammond Commodore Series 300 Organ Wood is in excellent condition,teak color, includes bench. Was serviced about a year ago. Twomanuals/keyboards, full foot pedals, many stops.2849 (100) HS98 Hymnals

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

Mission Opportunities Help Make A Difference

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

Malaria Initiative

The LCC Malaria Initiative provides treatment for malariaand research in multiple countries to combat the spread ofMalaria. For more on the Malaria Initiative, click here Visit their web site: www.malaria01.org or E-mail:malaria01@yahoo.com

Click here to view a video about this project Click here to donate

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.

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International Ministry

"Fill the Bus" is Rolling Along!

On Saturday, August 15th, ImmanuelLutheran Church in Richton Park heldits annual Immanuel Fest. Along with theCommunity Coalition to Do Good partners inthe Richton Park area they were continuingefforts to fill a school bus for an orphanage inJeremie, Haiti. The day included a car show,face painting, musical entertainment, HaitianMarket, the Jesse White Tumblers and LCCK9 comfort dogs Olympia, Tara, and Star. Theweather cooperated and a wonderful time washad by all. Click here to donate to Fill the Bus for HaitiProject

LCC to Furnish Guest House in Haiti

Last October work began on the Guest Housein Jacmel, Haiti. Part of the Building Homesand Hope in Haiti project, which partnersLCMS World Relief and Human Careand Lutheran Church Charities, theGuest House will be used to house missiongroups working in the area. The walls are upand the interior work has begun. Many itemsare still needed before the Guest House opensthis fall so we are having a "Guest HouseShower". If you or your group would like to bea part of the "shower" and help furnish the

Guest 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 atjrychel@gmail.com. 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 new church and schoolministries by the year 2017 to reach more people withthe saving gospel of Jesus Christ! Rev. JamesCerdenola is the LCP President. Read more... Click here to donate

LCC Ministry Resources

Ministry Resources Available to Congregations Looking for Ways to Share the Mercy andCompassion of Christ to Those in YourChurch and Community? How to Conduct a Successful Mission Fair Click here to learn more about

these and other MinistryResources available from LCC

LCC Staff and Comfort DogsAvailable for Church Functions andSchool Chapels!

Click here to learn more!

Servant at Heart - Online Christian BusinessDirectory

Looking for a Christian business?

Lutheran Church Charities has an online ChristianBusiness Directory, Servant@Heart.

This online directory allows: - Christians businesses to advertise their serviceswithout cost. - Christians looking for employment a place to post theirresume

- Christians with job openings a place to post those opening - Others to seek out Christian businesses and employees

Click here to learn more

Now Available: Join Tim Hetzner this fall as he leads aCHRISTKINDL MARKETS trip to the Czech Republic,Germany and Austria, November 27 to December 5, 2011 December is the time for the Christkindl Markets(Advent Markets) in the Czech Republic, Germanyand Austria, a tradition that dates back hundreds ofyears. Literally translated, the street fairs are Christ-child markets. They happen in nearly every city andvillage, large and small. They are always cause forcelebration and for shopping, for some roastedsausage, music on the streets and the insides ofcenturies-old churches, and, of course, some hot,spiced wine. Let this be an invitation to focus on Advent and theComing of Christ in bringing in the ChristmasSeason. Tim HetznerPresident, Lutheran Church Charities Click here for more information on this trip

Tim's Pick of the WeekHas God Spoken?By: Hank Hanegraaff Apologist Hanegraaff MAPS out compelling andreliable evidence that the Bible is truly the holyWord of God! Manuscript fragments,Archaeological proofs, Prophecy accuratelypredicted, and the Scriptural synergy of the 66books clearly confirm the trustworthiness anddivine nature of the Bible. A memorable way todefend your faith when skeptics ask questions!272 pages, hardcover from Nelson.

Thrivent Choice - Help Support Making ADifference Through Lutheran Church Charities Thrivent Choice is the new charitablegrant program through which ThriventFinancial for Lutherans members are able todirect Thrivent charitable funds. Eligiblemembers are designated Choice Dollars,based on insurance premiums, contract values, and Thrivent Financial volunteerleadership which are directed by the member to Lutheran organizations.

LCC Emergency Assistance Fund

LCC 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

Jungendblasorchester Youth Band Concert Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 7:30 pmSt. Paul Lutheran Church1025 Lake Street Melrose Park, Illinois Please join us at 7:30 this Thursday, August 18th for a performance by theJungendblasorchester from Bibertal, Germany. This youth concert band will

perform at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The program will include works by John Williams, John Phillip Sousa, DmitriShostakovich and more. This is the only performance that will be presented in the Chicago area during the group's Midwesttour sponsored by Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. There is no charge to attend, please invite friends and family members.

Mark Schultz Concerts - THIS Weekend! Thrivent Financial for Lutherans with Habitat for Humanity will be hosting two concerts featuringChristian Singer/Songwriter, Mark Schultz. Mark Schultz is a Dove Award winning, platinumselling artist that has become one of Christians Music's most acclaimed singer/songwriters.Mark has also earned the top spot on Billboard magazine's Christian Adult Contemporarysongwriter list. The opener for each concert will be Christian Artist, Lynn Stoneking. All proceeds from the concerts will be going to Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity. Tickets for both concerts are available NOW through itickets.com . Locations, dates and times for the concerts are below: Friday, August 19, 2011 at 7pmHales Corners Lutheran Church12300 W Janesville RdHales Corners, WI 53130

Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 7pmThe Hemmens Cultural Center45 Symphony WayElgin IL 60120

21st Anniversary Pig Roast - THIS Sunday! August 21 - food served from 12 noon to 5 pmSt. Matthew Lutheran Church24500 North Old McHenry Rd.Hawthorn Woods, Illinois Menu Board: (for the price of a meal ticket)

PorkApplesauceBaked BeansGerman PotatoSaladRolls, ButterPickles, TomatoesHot Buttered Sweet CornCoffee

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Lutheran Catechetical Society - The Magdeburg Conference

August 26 & 27Christ Lutheran ChurchNormal, Illinois The city of Magdeburg, Germany received a new pastor: Martin Luther. By Luther'spreaching the Word of God, the city defected from Roman Catholicism and joined thecause of the Reformation. Emperor Charles V outlawed the town repeatedly. Even undersiege, the city retained its independence. In the years to follow, Magdeburg gained areputation as a stronghold of the Reformation and its furtherance, even being the first majorcity to publish Luther's writings.

- The Magdeburg Conference has a simple goal: to find refuge in God's Word and the Lutheran Confessions from the siegeof false theology. - During the Magdeburg Conference we will delve into and study the Augsburg Confession, one of the most basic Lutheranconfessions of faith after the Small Catechism. (Each conference participant will receive a complimentary copy of theAugsburg Confession.) Click here for more information - The spirit of Magdeburg lives on - The Reformation lives on

ROC-Chicago, Illinois - September 9-10, 2011 Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) and the Northern Illinois District (NID) of theLutheran Church-Missouri Synod bring a truly unique conference experience tothe Chicago suburb of St. Charles for the fourth of LHM's eight RegionalOutreach Conferences (ROC) for 2011. ROC-Chicago will deliver valuable, ready-to-use ministry information frommission specialists, who are engaged in creative projects that combineinnovation and enthusiasm to bring the Gospel to their communities and thepeople they meet everyday. Tim Hetzner, President of Lutheran

Church Charities, will be presenting a breakout session on 101 Ways to Share the Mercy and Compassionof Christ .

Prepare to be strengthened as a witness of Jesus Christ! This conference will include:the opportunity to meet and hear from the new Speaker of The Lutheran Hour Rev. Greg Seltz;a missional challenge from LCMS NID President Rev. Dan Gilbert;a passionate presentation from Mission Facilitator Rev. Mike Mast;

practical breakout sessions on hard-hitting topics to reach today's culture;age-appropriate training events for children and teens;Spanish language workshops and translation of main stage programs, and so much more!

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If you would like more information on how to help or if you have items to share please contactTimHetzner@LutheranChurchCharities.org 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