July 20, 2011 In This Issue

Featured StoriesFamilies in NeedDisaster Response

K-9 Parish Comfort DogsMinistry Needs

Mission OpportunitiesInternational Ministry

LCC Ministry ResourcesTim's Pick of the Week

Upcoming EventsHow To Keep LCC Serving

Tim's Pick of theWeek

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

A member family of St. John Lutheran Church experienced ahouse fire last weekend. The house and all its contents is a totalloss. Thankfully Dad, Mom and their 11-year-old son were notinjured. Since the house was destroyed they are in need ofeverything. They will be moving into a rental soon and St. John'swill be able to store larger items for them until they move.If you have items you can donate please contact JeanneTsolakos, Church Secretary, at 708.895.9240 to makearrangements. The family is currently living in a motel; anymonetary gifts would also be deeply appreciated as they pulltheir lives back together after the fire. The family is need of the following items:

Dinnerware & GlasswarePots & PansAll household itemsToolsLawn & GardenEquipment

Toys & games for an 11-year-oldboyToiletriesCleaning SuppliesFurniture

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

A co-worker, Aisha Long, her husband and fivechildren recently lost all of their belongings in ahouse fire. By the grace of God no one washome at the time (faulty wiring) so there were noinjuries. However between the fire, smoke andwater damage they have basically losteverything. The family is in need of the followingitems. If you have items you can donate pleasecontact Lynette Hughes at 847-273-1029 to make arrangements. The family iscurrently living in a motel; any monetary

donations would also be deeply appreciated as they pull their lives back together after thefire. Click here to donate Click here for a list of items needed

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Jordan Aubey Returns to Joplin

On Sunday, July 17th, LCC staff members TimHetzner, Dianna Bonfield, Marie Payes andComfort Dog Tara joined the members ofChrist Our Savior Lutheran Church inWinfield to say good bye to Jordan Aubey andto see him and his parents, Rev. Dennis andBea Aubey, off on his return to Joplin. Jordanhad been recovering at his parent's home inWinfield from the injuries he sustained from theMay 22 tornado that ravaged Joplin, Missouri.

LCC arranged for the use of a truck which was filled with donations of furniture andhousehold goods to replace those Jordan lost during the tornado. LCC also presentedJordan with monetary donations that had been received to help him as he starts overagain. During the service Jordan gave a moving testimony about the incredible support the Bodyof Christ has given him and all the tornado survivors in Joplin. After the service Jordan wasinterviewed by reporters from the Daily Herald and ABC 7 Chicago before leaving forJoplin. Click here to see the ABC 7 Chicago report Click here to read the article in the Daily Herald Click here to donate to the Jordan Aubey Recovery Fund Click here to donate to Tornado Relief in Joplin, Missouri

Chainsaw Teams Needed for Storm Cleanup inWaukegan This week we received a request from Princeof Peace Lutheran Church inWaukegan for assistance with removing fivetrees that were knocked down in last week'sstorm. Additionally, there is an elderly memberof the congregation who needs a tree removedfrom his property. We are looking forvolunteers to help remove trees onthis Thursday. If we need additional timeteams will return on this Saturday. Pleasecontact us right away and let us know if you canjoin the team to remove trees and what day and time works best for you. The church is located at 2720 McAree Road in Waukegan. Due to the extreme heat thisweek the work on Thursday would not start until 6 p.m. If the team does not finish onThursday, those available on Saturday would finish the work starting at 8 a.m. Anyvolunteer coming with a chainsaw must also have full protective gear in order to work(chaps, ear protection, helmet, eye protection, gloves). Please contact Dianna at 866-455-6466 and let her know what day(s) you'reavailable to help. You may also email her at Dianna@LutheranChurchCharities.org. Welook forward to putting your training to work serving the Lord and the people of Prince ofPeace.

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Single Mother of Three in Need of Car Request from Pastor Pete Zadeik, King of Glory LutheranChurch, Elgin, Illinois

We have a single mother, faithful member ofour congregation, with three children, a cancervictim, who has just had the car she dependsupon to get to her work repossessed. We aremeeting some of her other needs through ourown Helping Hands fund, but her pressing needis for an automobile so that she can get to herjob. If you have a car to donate please call LCC at866-455-6466 or email

LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Kenyan Pastor Needs Replacement Vehicle forMinistry and Family Reverend Daniel Mulwa, an Anglican pastor living inNairobi, Kenya has asked LCC to assist him inreplacing his vehicle. Reverend Mulwa iscoordinating the medical and construction projectsfor the upcoming trip to Africa being led by TimKurth of LCC. His old minibus that is used to takechildren from the slums to a Christian school everyday is finally beyond repair. A replacement vehiclethat will continue to allow Daniel to transportchildren to school will cost about $15,000. If youwould like to help Reverend Mulwa continue hisministry of providing transportation for poor childrento receive a Christian education and for his family,please click below to donate. Click here to donate to replace Reverend Mulwa's vehicle

Tim Hetzner Speaks at Our Savior Joliet on HelpingYour Congregation Reach Out with Mercy andCompassion On Friday night, June 10, Tim Hetzner did apresentation at Our Savior LutheranChurch in Joliet - Rev. Loy Schlote, Pastor -where he discussed ways the congregation canreach out to their members and community withMercy and Compassion - all in ways that don'tcost money. If your congregation would like to schedule Timto come speak to your church on 101 Ways toShare the Mercy and Compassion of Christ inWays That Don't Cost Money - contact Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466 oremail Tim at TimHetzner@LutheranChurchCharities.org.

Walcamp Hosts LCC Chainsaw Training for LERTVolunteers

Walcamp was buzzing, literally, with the soundsof many chainsaws as 47 people from 21churches attended an LCC chainsawcertification training followed by a servant eventon the property at Walcamp on Saturday, July16. LERT volunteers are encouraged to getadvanced training for disaster response. Thechainsaw certification event is the first of severalLCC has scheduled for the coming year. Thestaff at Walcamp was thrilled to have more than25 trees felled and hauled away to be cut up for

firewood. Ian Hunt from the Stihl Corporation presented the classroom training in themorning with the hands-on service taking place in the afternoon. LCC staff membersDianna Bonfield, Tim Kurth and Pete Imlah, along with Comfort Dog Tillie, helped organizethe day. Make sure your church is prepared for disaster by forming a LERT (Lutheran EarlyResponse Team) in your congregation. Contact Dianna Bonfield by phone (866) 455-6466or email Dianna@LutheranChurchCharities.org at LCC to schedule the three hour trainingat your church.

Your Donations Make A Difference

LCC would like to thank the followingpeople who so generously donated items

to Jordan Aubey for his apartment:Jim and Jean Meyer for their donation ofa recliner; Boerman Moving and Storage

for the assistance of two of their staff toassist the Aubeys in packing the moving

truck: Faith Lutheran Church inCarpentersville for the donation of twoliving room swivel rocking chairs and a

barrel chair; LCC North Campus MinistryCenter for the donation of a love seat andqueen size sleeper sofa, two bedside night

stands, two three-foot silk plants & andantique two-shelved storage cabinet; LindaColberg for her donation of pots and pans,

small kitchen appliances, dishes,glassware, flatware, kitchen linens andcooking utensils; Jan Happel and her

family for pots and pans and Tupperware;Kelly Autry for the donation of queen sizebedding, sheets, comforter and bed-skirt;

Bill Vincent and his sons Billy andRaymond, and Jody Kling of Faith

Lutheran Church, Carpentersville whohelped to load the LCC box truck at the

North Campus with furniture and donationfor Jordan's new apartment.

Thank you to the members of ZionLutheran Church in Marengo who

collected items needed by variousministries that you support thorough

Lutheran Church Charities. Itemscollected were: gift cards, monetary

donations, hygiene products, over-the-counter medications for children, linens,

new socks and underwear for adultsand children, household items & smallappliances, cleaning products, new or

like new t-shirts, dried and canned foodproducts.

Pastor Ayers and Bernard Unzner

brought back the LCC trailer that wasparked in their parking lot where

donations were dropped off. PastorAyers commented that this was the firsttime the congregation had attempted todo a collection like this to support LCC.

This activity generated at lot ofexcitement and enthusiasm for ministry

and they plan to do it again soon.

Thank you to Gary & Marga Parr fortheir donation of a sofa to the men'sministry of Faith Lutheran Churchin Carpentersville.

On Monday, July 18th, LCC volunteersRay Bogaert and Helmut Mueller pickedup a corporate donation of food anddelivered it to Zion LutheranChurch in Chicago. PastorStephane Kalonji will use the food aspart of Zion's ongoing outreach tomembers of their community.

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

CLMMA - POBLO MinistriesFill the Bus for Haiti, Immanuel Lutheran, Richton ParkMartin Luther School, Joplin - Joplin Gift Card FundJordan Aubey Tornado Relief 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

Tim Hetzner, President of Lutheran Church Charities, has led over 40 Biblical Studies Tripsto the Middle East over the past 30 years. Learn his insights into the Biblical Text, theCulture and Customs of the People, the History and Archeology of the land - but MOSTOF ALL - discover the MIND-METHOD-MANNER and MINISTRY of our Lord Jesus Christ. All Courses are available on DVD and also on the Internet. Become a host site for WordAmong Us Studies and find Answers in the Bible for Life's Many Difficulties andQuestions! For more information and registration, Click Here... To find out more information contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or email atWAU@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Families in NeedHelp Make A Difference

Lutheran Man in Need of Pro Bono Criminal Legal Counseland Representation Request from Rev. Douglas Hoag, Trinity Lutheran Church, New Lenox,Illinois

Request from Northern Illinois District President to HelpDistrict PastorRequest from Rev. Dan Gilbert, President of the LCMS Northern IllinoisDistrict

UPDATE: Single Man Needs Rent AssistanceRequest from Rev. Reuben Baerwald, Emeritus, St. Mark Lutheran Church,St. Charles, Illinois Pictured: Rev. Timothy Silber (right) and Rev Reuben Baerwald (left) from

St. Mark receive a check from LCC of your donations

Disaster Response

Sixth Batch of Gift Cards on their way to ImmanuelJoplin

On Sunday, July 17th Tim Hetzner gave Jordan Aubey thenext batch of gift cards for Immanuel Joplin. Jordan andhis parents, Rev. Dennis and Bea Audey, left Sundayafternoon for Joplin with a truck full of donations forJordan's new apartment. Jordan and his parents will stopat Immanuel and deliver the gift cards. Your gift of loveand support helps Immanuel Lutheran Church and MartinLuther School continue to reach out to those affected bythe May 22nd tornado with the Mercy and Compassion ofJesus Christ. Through you, lives are being touched and adifference is being made. Prayerfully consider making a donation toward thecontinual outreach ministry in Joplin by purchasing a cardthrough a donation to their Scrip Program. Click here to

donate.

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 continue toregister volunteers for the efforts in Joplin andupdate our website and newsletter with all thelatest information. Click here to donate to Tornado Relief in Joplin,Missouri Click Here to Volunteer in Joplin, Missouri

Immanuel Joplin in Need of Utility Vehicles forRelief Efforts The fleet of UTV's at Immanuel Joplin wasdiminished when two of them sufferedmechanical failure. They are looking for either adonation or a short term loan (two to threemonths) of two UTV's to replace the onesthey've lost. If you can make an outright donation or a shortterm loan of a UTV please contact LCC atLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org or call TimHetzner at 866-455-6466. The purchase of anew UTV runs between $6000 and $12,000should anyone be interested in helping in thatway. Click here to donate toward the purchase of a UTV

LCC Continues to Deploy Volunteers to Alabamafor Tornado Relief Teams are continuing to form for the ongoingdisaster recovery work going on in Alabama. We thank all the volunteers who continue toconsider the needs in Alabama even as newdisasters take over the news headlines. If you'dlike to schedule a group to help with disasterrecovery in Alabama, please contact DonaMartin at 866-455-6466 orDonaMartin@LutheranChurchCharities.org. All donations toward this effort go dollar-for-dollar to our Lutheran Churches in support oftheir work to share the mercy and compassion of Christ through the recovery work. Clickhere to read more...

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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 ofJoplin, Missouri in a meaningful way - but are notsure what to do. Here is an opportunity to provideMercy and Compassion and Help to an individualor family right now! Click here for more information If you are unable to do a CARE CARD but wouldlike to contribute to the purchase of gift cards,click here to donate.

Volunteers to Help Rebuild in Cedar Rapids, Iowa In June, 2008 Cedar Rapids was inundated bydevastating flooding. Rebuilding began in 2009and is continuing through a program calledBlock by Block. This program requires at least60% of the block to rebuild. Join the team whichwill be going August 7-12th. If you can only helppart of the time, that is fine also. Housing will beat Camp IO-DIS-E-CA in Solon IA about 10miles south of Cedar Rapids. Contact JanGerzevske, jgerz@netzero.com or 630.294.5014for additional information.

LCC Needs Chainsaws for Disaster Recovery

One of the greatest challenges faced by communities hit withtornadoes and hurricanes is the removal of fallen trees. Thoseinvolved in disaster response know you can never have toomany chainsaws! Read more... Click Here to Donate

Travel Trailers Needed for Disaster Response WorkRequest from Rev Ed Brashier - Associate Pastor at GoodShepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Alabama andSouthern District 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 south forthe longer term recovery efforts because of the tornadoes andflooding. Read more...

Comfort Dog Update Magic and Ladel Attend Old Settler's Days in Rockton

St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Rockton,Illinois invited LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Magicand Ladel (St. Matthew Hawthorn Woods) to jointhem at the community's annual festival, OldSettler's Days . Magic and Ladel, accompanied byPastor Paul Ficken's children, walked the midwayand invited people to visit St. Andrew's table toget a cold bottle of water. The message given withthe water was: "This water will quench your thirstfor a time and then you will need to drink somemore again. Jesus has offered us Living Waterthat satisfies forever". Click here to schedule a K-9 ComfortDog visit

Donate to the K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry

Looking for a VBS? Wanting to Let Others Knowabout Yours? LCC is posting a Vacation Bible School scheduleon our website again this year. Many people useLCC as a source for information on churchactivities. Send us the time, date, location anddescription of your VBS program and we willinclude it on our website. VBS is such a wonderful outreach to bring theCompassion of Christ into the community that wewant to take every opportunity to tell folks what you're doing. Just e-mail the informationand contact person's name to LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Click here to see VBS listings for 2011

Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals and MinistriesAll vehicles that are donated toLCC go directly out to families orindividuals through ourcongregations. NO vehicles aresold.

LCC has received numerous requests fromchurches for vehicles for families in need ofreliable transportation. The need for cars andvans to provide a means for getting to work,school and medical appointments has neverbeen higher.

If you have a working car or van please consider donating it to LCC for one of thesefamilies. All vehicles that are donated to LCC go directly out to families or individualsthrough our congregations. NO vehicles are sold.

Here are some of the most recent requests, but we have others that are still waiting forsome word...

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 contact LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.orgor call 866-455-6466

Faith Led Feet - A New Opportunity to Put YourFaith in Action Lutheran Church Charities has created a newpage,"Faith Led Feet", on our web site that will helpChristians who are involved in activities for a charitablecause as an expression of their faith to spread the word. Click here to read more.

Other Stories Still Seeking SupportHelp bring See Through the Scriptures to Haiti and the Dominican RepublicHelp support former Iraqi Muslim attend seminaryHelp Crossways International Bring the Word of God to Christians in the Phillipinesand Make A Difference to Thousands of Lives Help Support our Lutheran Outreach Efforts in Lebanon

Items Free for the AskingLCC works THROUGH churches and is not a Direct Service Ministry. To request anitem on our "Free for the Asking" list please contact your Church and ask that theycall us (866-455-6466) requesting an item. Arrangements will then be made toconnect the item with you. If you are not a member of a Christian Church thenplease call LCC to place you in contact with one of our LCMS churches who canassist you.

Pictured: 1930 Cable Nelson baby grandpiano - good shape, needs a little TLCand a tune-up (item #2877)

2876 California King mattress(72"Wx84"L) with support blocks, a plasticmattress cover and set of sheets for themattress 2873 Savin 3350 Duplicator2872 3-5 drawer black lateral file cabinetsfor drawings (ie. architectural dawings or

art work). Measures 16"T with four drawers 4'W x 3"D2869 Slotted mail bin (sits on top of counter). Mesurs 5'W x 14"D x 33"H2868 Table and 4 chairs wrought iron outdoor set2867 3 drawer low boy dresser, approx. 60 inches long2865 Convertible sofa bed,queen,chenille type fabric

Click here for the full list of Items Free for the Asking

To OFFER an item for this section, or to get a Receipt for an item you have donated,CLICK HERE for the NON-MONETARY DONATION FORM

Ministry NeedsHelp Make A Difference

Pianist Needed at Faith Carpentersville A pianist is needed at Faith Lutheran Church inCarpentersville beginning in July for its 10:00a.m. Sunday morning Services, midweekServices in Advent and Lent, and onThanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve. Schedulecould be flexible. A good part-time position for astudent or retiree. $50 per Service. For moreinformation or to apply, please call the churchsecretary at 224-241-0177 or e-mail the officeat faithlc61@att.net

Help Ebenezer, Chicago with VBS CommunityOutreach!Request from Pastor Richard Gizynski, Ebenezar LutheranChurch, Chicago

Ebenezer is again planning on holding its annual VacationBible School during the week of August 8-12. Last year wewere able to serve over 100 children from the neighborhood,and we hope to do the same this year. However, we can onlyaccomplish this goal with some support. Click here to readmore...

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Items Available to a Ministry

Reed Organ AvailableTen stop antique reed organ available to acongregation. The instrument, of solid oakconstruction, and lovingly waxed and polished, hasbeen in the same family since it was built in the late1800's.

Although modest in volume by today's standards, itmight well serve a smaller congregation in providingsupport for its liturgy and hymnody.

Currently in storage for the last several weeks, thisorgan, operated by mechanical bellows using pedals,has been played until recently. A bench is included.

2877 Cable Nelson baby grand piano 2875 Pastor's Library 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.

Carly Stevens, ExecutiveDirector MOST Ministries

2849 (100) HS98 Hymnals2848 (175) Lutheran Worship 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 interested inShort Term Mission opportunities, please click here tofind 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 malaria andresearch 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 Jesus tobe 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 feedthe hungry.

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International Ministry

Haiti ESL Update

The summer ESL program led by Sofie Martinof Immanuel Lutheran Palatine Illinois andJacob Deal of Trinity Lutheran Toledo Ohio isgoing strong as over 100 students participatedlast week. Due to requests by the First LutheranChurch of Jacmel and Pastor Marky Kessa theirtrip has been extended by one week and theyneed assistance to cover the costs of food,housing, and travel expenses. Please considerhelping them by donating - Click here to donate

The Dream is Becoming a Reality in Haiti

Jackie Rychel from Chesterland, Ohio and a team of ninearrived in Haiti on July 13th. On July 18, two teamsfrom two international countries (China and Jamaica) andseveral states served in Haiti side by side. They taughtthe kids, played soccer, jumped rope. Then worked withthe medical clinic and the deaf school and worked on theguesthouse that sat in the middle of all the activities. TheGuest House is part of the Building Homes and Hope inHaiti project which partners LCMS World Relief andHuman Care and Lutheran Church Charities.What a blessing for all. Click here to donate to Haiti Disaster Relief Click here if you are interested in volunteering for Building

Homes and Hope in Haiti

LCC's Puppet Ministry, led by ChristineRechsteiner, performed at the Immanuel

Richton Park ham dinner in April

Vacation Bible School in Jacmel, Haiti ExceedsExpectations

LCC received the following email from Rev MarkyKessa: Dear Brothers and Sisters, The VBS for this year it isbeyond our capacity, we prepared for 100 kids but thefirst day we had over 200! We have VBS for 6 days,please pray for us that we can find more food, morehelpers, more water for the children. This is a goodproblem to have!

Click here to donate to Haiti Disaster Relief

"Fill the Bus" is Rolling Along! Immanuel Lutheran Church - RichtonPark, along with their community members,made a commitment to help the children ofJeremie, Haiti, in particular the 30 orphanedchildren living with Pastor Isaac Jacquet. They have decided to do this by purchasing apre-owned school bus that will be used as ashipping container. The "Fill the Bus" kicked offwith a concert and recently a ham dinner held atthe church. The next event is ImmanuelFest at Immanuel, Richton Park onSaturday August 13. The cost of this project is substantial and will befunded through donations and fundraising events. Call the church office at 708-748-0558 for more information on the upcoming events. Youcan also contribute to the "Fill the Bus for Haiti" project at the link below. Every dollar ofyour donation goes directly to "Fill the Bus". Click here to donate

Here are Ways to Help Our Ongoing Haiti ReliefEffortsPhysical NeedsWater Filters- School Version - $185- Home Version - $35Building Homes and Hope in HaitiShoes - $5Motorcycles for Pastors - $1,000Support College Students Volunteering in Haiti - $150Goats - $50 eachGeneral Disaster Response Donations

Spiritual NeedsStaff Workers in the Tent Cities - $200 a monthBibles in French - $6 eachLuther's Small Catechism in Creole - $5 eachSee Through the Scriptures manuals in French - $2 each

Developing ProjectsRadio Ministry - click here to learn moreHosting Haitian Christian Music Group for U.S. Tour - click here to learn more

Christian Education Projects in the Philippines

Help the Lutheran Church of the Philippines(LCP) move toward establishing 100 newchurch and school ministries by the year 2017to reach more people with the saving gospel ofJesus Christ! Rev. James Cerdenola is the LCPPresident. 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 Your Churchand Community? How to Conduct a Successful Mission Fair

Click here to learn more aboutthese and other Ministry

Resources available from LCC

LCC Staff and Comfort Dogs Availablefor Church Functions and SchoolChapels!

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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 services withoutcost. - 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 Christmas Season. Tim HetznerPresident, Lutheran Church Charities Click here for more information on this trip

Tim's Pick of the WeekThe Red Sea Rules: 10 God-GivenStrategies for Difficult TimesBy: Robert J. Morgan Using the story of the parting of the Red Sea, RobertMorgan reveals how this remarkable story hasimplications for our lives today. In the midst ofseemingly impossible situations God promises tomake a way for us. Each of the ten chapters focuseson one "Red Sea Rule" that will soon have youmoving away from fear and toward faith in God.

Help us Feed People in NeedIn Disaster Response and Outreach Events

Because Christians do food well - and food isalways needed in a Disaster Response situationand other outreach events, LCC is looking for aFOOD WAGON that we can cook and servefood from. Needs to be portable - can be a pulltrailer or mobile unit. If you know of anyone who has one they wouldlike to donate, or if your group would like to helppurchase one that would be shared with our NID

congregations and beyond, please contact Tim Hetzner at LCC at 866-455-6466.

Thrivent Choice - Help Support Making ADifference Through Lutheran Church Charities Thrivent 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 are directedby 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, and moneyis needed that day or the next day and we can't always getthe 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 is animportant 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

"Sing Praise" Choir Camp

August 1-5 from 1-4 pm withPerformance on August 6th at 5:30 pmImmanuel Lutheran Church5211 Carpenter St.Downers Grove, IL

Lights! Camera! Action! A musical has been chosen for Immanuel Lutheran Church's Sing Praise! Choir Camp 2011. Thisyear's camp is for students 2nd-10th grade who love to sing and perform! The camp will be held August 1-5 from 1-4pmwith a final performance on August 6 at 5:30pm. Come and join a fun week preparing, practicing and getting ready toperform a musical! The registration deadline is July 25th. After signing up, each participant will receive a listening cd of themusical "SOLID ROCK CAFE" that will perfomed. Sing Praise! Choir Camp is a great opportunity for students to express their creative talents as they are immersed in singing,art, drama and fun; all in a supportive caring atmosphere.

The camp will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St. in Downers Grove. There is a $30.00 fee.Scholarships are available. At the SING PRAISE! CHOIR CAMP, participants will meet new friends, have fun, learn singing skills and techniques, grow

more comfortable on stage, gain self confidence and present a musical. Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and musiccd. Registration information can be found at http://www.ilcdg.org/Index.asp?PageID=11541 or by calling the church office at630-968-3112

21st Anniversary Pig RoastAugust 21 - food served from 12 noon to 5 pmSt. Matthew Lutheran Church24500 North Old McHenry Rd.Hawthorn Woods, IL 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, IL 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 firstmajor city 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 siege of 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

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