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Transcript of October 20, 2010 - Making A Difference Newsletter
October 20, 2010 In This Issue
Benefit Concert at TrinityRoselle
TechnologyConference/Roundtable
Help Support OurLutheran OutreachEfforts in Lebanon
Help a Pastor's WidowWalcamp Needs Your
Help!New Devotion Series
Starts TomorrowYour Donations at Work
in HaitiNew LERT Training
Scheduled for Thursday,November 4th
Fall 2010 Church &School Secretaries
ConferenceNurses Desperately
Needed In HaitiHelp Make A Differencein Haiti and Get People
Out of TentsPuppeteers Needed for
Ministry OutreachTraining - Friend to
Friend - Equipped 2 CareComfort Dog UpdateHow To Conduct A
Successful Mission FairLooking for Ways toShare the Mercy and
Compassion of Christ toThose in Your Church and
Community?Motorcycles Needed in
HaitiNew Bible Study Classes
Malaria InitiativeThrivent Choice
Tim's Pick of the WeekLCC EmergencyAssistance Fund
Holiday Craft ShowsUpcoming Events
How To Support LCC
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 a special benefit concert onSunday, November 7, 2010 at 4:00p.m. PIPES BUILT for PRAISE, God-pleasingMusic for Sundays and Special Times, willfeature Trinity Organist Gary Lichthardtperforming on the unique Rieger organ, alongwith the Trinity Brass Ensemble.
The event continues the celebration of Trinity's100-Year Anniversary, and includes organ
and brass ensemble arrangements by Bach, Elgar, Manz, the Canadian Brass and aspecial 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 raisemonies to support the various ministries andservices of Lutheran Church Charities.
There is no admission charge but a free-willoffering will be taken. A reception will followthe concert. Trinity is located at 405 S. RushSt. in Roselle. More information can beobtained on the church's website,www.trinityroselle.com
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
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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.
Click here for more information
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against theauthorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forcesof evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12
The Gospel is Still the Best Way to CounterTerrorism!Help Support our Lutheran Outreach Efforts in Lebanon
Lebanon is one of the few countries in theMiddle East that still has a Christianpopulation. It is a strategic country to reachMuslims in the Middle East. The LutheranChurch has been actively involved in Gospeloutreach in Lebanon since the 1950's.Because of Mission cutbacks, support isdesperately needed to continue bringing theGospel to those of the Islamic faith.
Tim Hetzner, President of Lutheran Church Charities, will be traveling to Lebanon tomeet with our Lutheran Missionaries there to help share the story of the work that isgoing and can be done! They are desperately in need of our support and prayers duringthis time of unrest in the Middle East. If we want to effectively fight terrorism, we need touse the only weapon that will make a difference - the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Please help our fellow Christians in Lebanon continue to proclaim theGospel and serve those in need with the Mercy and Compassion ofChrist.
To help, send your support to: Lutheran Church Charities, 333 W Lake St, Addison IL60101 or call LCC at 866-455-6466 or click here for online donations.
Dr. Rev. Bernie Lutz shares a brief history of Middle East Lutheran Ministry (pdf)
LCMS Pastor Hicham Chehab shares why he asked LCC to Get Involved (1:50)
LCMS Pastor Hicham Chehab describes the need in Lebanon, with introduction by PeteImlah, LCC's Director of Mission and Outreach (4:22)
Click here to donate
Nikki Berg and Her Twin Daughters, Ella and LinaRequest from NID President Rev. Dan Gilbert
With the sudden death of her husband, Rev Darrel Berg, aspecial fund has been set up with Lutheran Church Charities tohelp Nikki and her two-year-old twin daughters, Ella and Lina,with living expenses. Any financial assistance would be greatlyappreciated to help them at this difficult time. Help show theMercy and Compassion of Christ to the Berg family.
To contribute please click here or send your gift to LCC at 333 WLake St, Addison IL 60101 and mark you check Berg Fund, or
call LCC at 866-455-6466 and talk with Tim Hetzner.
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Walcamp Needs Your Help!
Did you attend Walcamp when you were young? Do yourkids or grandkids attend Walcamp today? Whatever yourconnection, Walcamp Outdoor Ministries needs your help.
Each year, hundreds of children have the opportunity toexperience first hand the wonder of God's creation duringdays and nights at camp. They learn to track animals;
learn about the different stars and constellations; they even learn to paddle a canoe andshoot a bow and arrow! And don't forget the bonfires, the food and new friends! Formany of these children it may very well be their first time away from home, and theexperience is both emotional and spiritual.
In an effort to keep our rates affordable, and toensure that every child can have this experience,Walcamp subsidizes $75 per child who attendscamp. That adds up over the course of a year,and today Walcamp is facing a big gap. "Theletters we receive from children and parents touchour hearts, and we try to do so much. We offerscholarships to families, but we still have to turnmany children away," said Deon Hull, WalcampExecutive Director. "The economics of running acamp is very real. And we simply cannot afford tohelp everyone."
Won't you consider a gift to Walcamp today? Let's ensure that children will continue toenjoy the activities and education available at Walcamp for years to come.
For more information about Walcamp Outdoor Ministries, visit the walcamp website at:www.walcamp.org.
Click here to donate
New Devotion Series Starts TomorrowA new five-part devotion series on Chosen starts tomorrow,Thursday, October 21st.
If you are not currently receiving our free email devotions, clickhere to sign up.
Click here to read our devotion archive.
East Region NID Pastors' Conference
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, TimHetzner, Pete Imlah and LCC Comfort Dog Howeattended the East Region Pastors' Conference atthe DeKoven Center in Racine, Wisconsin. Timand Pete visited with the pastors and shared whatGod is doing in and through the Mercy andCompassion outreach of Lutheran ChurchCharities and talked about ways LCC could walkalongside them to help ministry within theirparishes and out to their communities.
Pictured: Tim Hetzner and K9 Comfort Dog Howe with Jim Johnson from Time of Gracewith Pastor Mark Jeske
Your Donations at Work in Haiti
New shoes are distributed in the tent cities
Children attend VBS prior to school starting
Click here to donate to the Haiti Relief Fund
Two LERT Training Sessions Scheduled forNovember
Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights ishosting a LERT Training Workshop on Thursdayevening, November 4th, registration and a lightsupper at 5:30 with class from 6-9 pm.
St. John's Country Club Hills will be hosting aLERT Training Workshop on Saturday morning,November 6th, registration and breakfast will open at7:30 am with class from 8-11 am.
Registration is $20 and helps cover the cost of thetraining materials, meal, and the LERT T-shirt, which is required to be worn in a disasterresponse situation. Registration can be paid by credit card online at time of registrationor by cash or check at the door.
To register click here.
In order to better manage volunteers and resources, FEMA is finalizing a guideline oncredentialing volunteers for large-scale disasters. The federal guidelines indicate thatvolunteers responding to a disaster should be trained and certified. LCC is providingtraining for Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) throughout our district. Should adisaster strike these teams would be put on call and may be asked to deploy in 72 hoursor less to the disaster site.
This training will prepare team member forcredentialing and will focus on the safety, work,and ministry of Lutherans as Early Responders.Click here to register. For more information, callDianna Bonfield at 866-455-6466.
Fall 2010 Church & School SecretariesConference
Dealing With The "D"s - Understanding Different, Diverse andDifficult People
Life in the church has a unique set ofchallenges and opportunities. Few workenvironments require that you work effectivelywith such a wide variety of people andpersonalities. Balancing all the demands onyour time while still keeping "the main thing themain thing" can be exhausting.
In this session we will explore ways toeffectively listen to and communicate with awide variety of people. We will discuss ways to
communicate across generational, gender and cultural lines, as well as ways to deal withdifficult people. We will also spend some time discussing stress and stress relievers - tomake sure that you don't become that "difficult" person!
Click here to register
Conference Times and Locations
Oct. 27, 2010 (Wed.)St. Paul Luth. Church, 6200 Vollmer Rd, Matteson, Illinois
Oct. 28, 2010 (Thur.) The Pointe, 5650 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, Illinois
Nov. 5, 2010 (Fri.) Seegers Center, 333 W. Lake Street, Addison, Illinois
Join us for lunch and an afternoon of training, resource sharing,encouragement and support!
Check in begins at 11:45 AM Conference times: 12:00 to 4:00 PM. The cost is $10.00 per person, which includes lunch.
Church Secretaries, school secretaries and all administrative support staff are welcometo attend.
Nurses Desperately Needed In Haiti to TrainHaitians on Basic Medical SkillsEnd of February - beginning of March
Lutheran Church Charities is partnering withLinda Arnold of Trinity Lutheran Churchin Lisle, Illinois and the HaitianLutheran Mission Project to put togethera special medical mission team of RNs.
This team will be teaching local Haitians whoare interested in becoming nurses but do nothave the opportunity to get the proper training.There is a great need for medical assistants in
the Jeremie hospital and the village medical clinics.
Participants need to be RNs who are grounded in their Christian faith, comfortable
teaching basic first aid, hygiene, and disease prevention to large and small groups.Participants should be in good health and able to handle the rugged conditions of thejourney.
This trip will involve traveling to remote mountain villages in the back of a pickup truckand teaching through an interpreter, outdoors in extreme heat and less than sanitaryconditions.
Our dates are not firm but the last week of February or the first week of March are beingconsidered. The trip will last about 10 days and the cost will be $2,000.00 per person.
If you are interested in being part of this unique team and want to Make A Difference inthe lives of people and in the Kingdom of God click here to register.
For more information please contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 [email protected]
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 byLCMS World Relief and Human Care tocoordinate all volunteers for the "Building Homesand Hope for Haiti" housing project. It is ourintent to help groups and individuals that wish tovolunteer for this worthwhile mission to helpthem plan a successful trip and to coordinatewhen and where groups will be going to help thechurches in Haiti.
If you would like to take a group to Haiti for theBuilding Homes and Hope project, please clickhere to fill out the group applicationform. Once your group application has beenaccepted we will notify you confirming your
group, dates and location. At that point each member of your group will fill out theirapplication and be placed in your group and we will give you materials for yourpreparation for your trip. Thank you for your compassion in helping the people of Haiti aswe together work together 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
Puppeteers Needed for Ministry Outreach
Do 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 Ministriesin Park Forest, Illinois. Junior High -Adults are welcome.
Please Contact Chris Rechsteiner at 708-408-3099 or 708-748-1995 or [email protected] with questions and
for more information.
Training - Friend to Friend - Equipped 2 Care
As part of living out the mission of Lutheran ChurchCharities - to bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presenceand Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering -we will be hosting "Friend to Friend" trainingNovember 5-7, 2010.
This weekend training will be open to one youthleader and one high school youth member from eachcongregation to be trained with caring skills to reachout to those who are lonely, isolated, alienated,
searching, or socially handicapped. The adult and youth will then go back to theircongregation and take other youth group members through the training.
Pete Imlah, LCC's Director of Mission and Outreach, who is a Certified Peer MinistryInstructor with The Youth & Family Institute, will be leading this training. Congregationsinterested in this training please contact Pete Imlah at 866-455-6466 [email protected].
Click here for more information or to register
Comfort Dog Update
Star and Tillie at St Peter Arlington Heights
On Thursday, October 1st, LCC Comfort Dogs Starand Tillie visited the 5th graders at St PeterLutheran School in Arlington Heights. Thestudents had just finished reading a book on ServiceDogs and invited the K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs in toshare about the training and commands that thecomfort dogs receive. Pete Imlah demonstrated thecommands that all service dogs learn and sharedabout the specialized training for socialization that theK-9 Parish Comfort Dogs go through.
Tillie Visited St John Lutheran Church in Burlington
LCC Comfort Dog Tillie was on hand Sunday, October17th to meet and greet members of St. JohnLutheran Church in Burlington. Pete Imlah metwith the members of the leadership team to review theministry plan they have been developing and meetwith potential caretakers and handlers. St. Johns isaggressively moving forward to begin their ownComfort Dog program within the next couple ofmonths.
Hope, Star and Tillie visit the Preschool Immanuel Palatine
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were invited to apreschool chapel at Immanuel Lutheran Churchin Palatine. Pete Imlah shared with the students thepurpose of the K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs, which is tobring comfort to individuals. He also encouraged thechildren to live out their purpose which is to Love Godand Love Each Other!!! The students then had theirpicture taken with the dogs and spent time pettingthem.
Click here to schedule a K-9 Comfort Dog visit
Donate to the K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry
Dog Grooming Services DonatedEclipse Grooming,Villa Park
Lutheran Church Charities thanks Debbie Szwandrokof Eclipse Dog Grooming for providing free groomingfor LCC's Comfort Dogs - Howe, Tara, and Zina. Debbieis a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church inElmhurst.
Her dog grooming business is in Villa Park (http://eclipsegrooming.com/index.htm) Shealso breeds and sells Golden Retrievers (http://sunsetgoldens.com/).
We thank Eclipse Dog Grooming and Debbie for taking care of LCC's comfort dogs.
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
Vehicle Donations Needed for Families in Need
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 considerdonating it to LCC for one of these families.
All vehicles that are donated to LCC godirectly out to families or individuals through our congregations. NOvehicles are sold.
If you have a vehicle to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or [email protected]
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 wide
Laypastor Gabriel Jules
Pastor Reliere Augustn
open 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!
Motorcycles Needed to Help Pastors in HaitiSpread the Gospel
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 havebeen helped because of your support.
Click here to donate
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
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 that Fridayafternoon was not predicted. The high windsdestroyed tents and the rain has turnedhillsides into mudslides.
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
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
A.D. 33: The Year That Changed the WorldBy Colin Duriez / Inter-varsity Press
What was humankind like in the year of Jesus' death? What'sthe history that lies behind the Gospel texts? Supplemented bymaps, charts, timelines, fictional vignettes, and character studies,this accessible resource paints a vivid portrait of the world thatsaw the inauguration of Christianity---from Jerusalem and Rometo China and beyond. 256 pages, hardcover from InterVarsity.
LCC Emergency Assistance FundLCC gets requests daily concerning people who needassistance, and it is increasing because of the current economictimes 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, wereceive some requests that are emergencies, and money isneeded that day or the next day and we can't always get theneed out in our weekly email newsletter first.
Would you consider making a gift to our LCC EmergencyAssistance fund so that when these emergency needs occur we can help (through ourchurches) quicker? This is an important way for the Body of Christ to share the Mercyand 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 Duplicator
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 Ministry2806 (60) metal folding charis2805 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 banner2801 (5) 8 ft x 8 ft office cubicles
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.
2807 Chair and a 1/2, light green denim color (slightly smaller than a love seat)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 dishwasher
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 that are still waiting forsome 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 needsIf you have a vehicle to donate, please contact
[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!
EAST DUNDEESunday, October 24thImmanuel Lutheran Church310 East Main Street, 60118Concert time: 4:30 p.m.
BATAVIASunday, October 31stImmanuel Lutheran Church950 Hart Road, 60510Concert time: 4:00 p.m.
HUNTLEYSunday, November 7th St. Mary Catholic Church10307 Dundee Road, 60142Concert time: 3:30 p.m.
Holiday Craft Shows
It's that time of year! We know that many churcheshost Holiday Craft shows as fund raising events. Ifyour church is planning a craft show we wouldlove to advertise it on our webpage! Just submitthe details to [email protected] we will include it on our webpage.
Click here for a listing of Holiday Craft Shows.
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.
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 HIS presence 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. The next three concerts are:
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
Starfield w/ Riley Armstrong - The Saving One Tour Concert
Cross Lutheran ChurchWednesday, November 10, 2010 8609 State Rt. 47Yorkville, IL 60560
Doors Open at 5:30 PMConcert begins at 6:30 pm
Admission is $5Purchase online at starfieldonline.com for an extra $1 processing fee
Call 630-553-7335 for more information
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
"New Horizons in the New Testament" - Seminar by Dr.Paul Maier
Saturday, November 20, 2010 St. Paul Lutheran Church8601 HarrisonMunster, IN 46321
Dr. Paul L. Maier will present a seminar for the Northwest Indiana and Northern Illinois areaon Saturday, November 20, entitled, "New Horizons in the New Testament." Dr. Maier,Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, is one of our country's leadingauthorities on the biblical world and a widely acclaimed author and speaker. His seminarsadd a fresh dimension to the Scriptures, illuminating them with important evidence fromarchaeology and secular history.
For more information contact the church office at 219-836-6270.
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