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Syrian Convert Needs Help with Immigration Expenses

Single Mother in
Need of Assistance

Refugee Family In
Need of Rent Money

Chronic Health Conditions Leave Family in Financial Peril

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St. Matthew's Mission to the Homeless Struggles to Survive
Help Serve Those
Who Serve in Haiti

Flint Water Crisis

Haiti Orphanage Fire

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Comforting Orlando
A Special Visitor

Honoring the Code DVD

Kare 9's and Their
Veteran Handlers Honor
Those Who Gave All

Donate a Vehicle

Join LCC President Tim Hetzner as He Teaches Live on Mondays - WORD -
The Book of Romans -
Study of the Bible
Small Group Bible
Studies Available

LCC Staff and K-9 Available
for Church Functions and
School Chapels

Being Jesus to Refugees

Join Us at 22 Tonight!

Lutheran Church Charities

KARE 9 Monthly "22" Event

Wednesday June 22, 2016 at 6 p.m.

Lutheran Church Charities

3020 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL

According to the Veteran's Administration, each day 22 VETERANS commit suicide. To remember the victims, those affected by these suicides and to help prevent others, LCC's KARE 9 Military Ministry sponsors a "22"event each month on the 22nd of the month. Designed as an outreach and support for active military, veterans and their families, "22" offers a safe, confidential and upbeat environment for sharing and fellowship as it raises awareness. The Kare 9 Military Squad gathers to help host this evening with food, music, ceremony and informational/inspirational speakers and fellowship. Already this year, more than 200 people have joined LCC at these events to share time together, reminisce about time in the military, and are treated to speakers who share insight and information

Our guest speaker for the evening will be SSG Roger Britton, Army National Guard Chaplain's Assistant. The meal will be hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the trimmings.

For additional information on the Kare 9 Military Ministry "22" Events, visit www.Kare9.org. All are welcome and the event is FREE. Please RSVP to 22@kare9.org or call Jim Morrison at 866-455-6466.

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One K-9 Team Returns Home as
the Next Team Heads for Orlando

As the first team headed home from Orlando

Monday morning June 20, the second team was preparing to go. Tuesday morning June 21, Eddie Comfort Dog from Peace Lutheran - Grand Island, Nebraska, Cubby Comfort Dog - Redeemer, Fort Collins, Colorado, and Zoey Comfort Dog - Concordia University Wisconsin traveled to Orlando to spread the mercy, compassion, presence, and proclamation of Jesus Christ. They will be serving the Orlando community until Monday, June 27. Please keep everyone in your prayers.

To read the original appeal CLICK HERE

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Eddie Comfort Dog
Cubby Comfort Dog
Zoey Comfort Dog

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Nebraska, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog #4!

On June 16, 2016, 14 people from Nebraska walked into the Lutheran Church Charities training facility in Northbrook, Illinois ready to become handlers and caregivers for the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. Through a lot of hard work, determination, laughter and perseverance they walked out in the late afternoon of June 18 as trained handlers and caregivers for Trinity Lutheran (Lincoln, Nebraska) and Trinity Lutheran (Fremont, Nebraska). We are excited for the members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lincoln as they begin the Comfort Dog ministry in their community with LCC Comfort Dog Priscilla.

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Comfort Dogs Visit Grieving
Students in Rantoul, Illinois

Principal Todd Wilson of Rantoul High School, Rantoul, Illinois, contacted LCC on Sunday afternoon to request a visit Monday morning, June 20th. One of their students attending summer school was killed in a car accident. Two other students from a neighboring school were also involved, one has broken ribs and leg, the other is in a coma. By 8am Monday morning, LCC Comfort Dogs Darlin and Angel, as well as Comfort Dogs in Training Olive, Gideon and Jeremiah, along with their handlers, were at the school ready to meet the staff and students when they arrived.

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Comfort Dogs Visit Arnold Palmer
and Winnie Palmer Hospitals in Orlando

Pictured are LCC Comfort Dog Susie and her friends Phoebe, Barnabas, Mahlah, Jacob and Sasha outside the Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital, with Jeanine who arranged the visit. Susie, Phoebe and Sasha visited Arnold's, while the other 3 dogs visited Winnie's.

Brad Schroeder talks about the Comfort Dogs June 16th visit to Arnold Palmer and Winnie Palmer's hospitals in Orlando:

We had the joy of visiting many of the staff on the floors of the hospital, along with a number of children patients. Susie and I visited with a few children in the oncology ward. To see these little ones battling cancer was heartbreaking. At the same time it was heartwarming as they petted Susie and had a smile on their little faces. The other children we were blessed to meet loved Susie as we walked the wards.

The staff were so happy to meet and pet our dogs. These people treat these little ones every day and you can see they give their hearts to these children. I was humbled by their love and dedication to the kids. They are heroes.

We then greeted many children and parents in the cool Disney walkway. They loved our dogs and each of us handlers were so blessed to be there. I think we all shed a tear as we saw these children, many battling for their lives, loving our dogs.

I will remember this visit forever as one of love and awe. We are fortunate to have our health. I thank Jeanine and her staff for having us there and making the visit incredible. They are wonderful and care so much for the kids.

The other group that visited Winnie's were also thrilled and humbled by their time with staff and the children

I thank God for giving us these dogs and the opportunity to serve these children. Please keep Jeanine, all the staff and all the children in your prayers. God has a purpose for us all, today it was to bring a little happiness to the kids and the wonderful staff.

Brad and Susie

From Jeanine Clapsaddle who organized the visit for the hospitals:

It was such a great day with Susie, Phoebe, Sasha, Barney, Jacob and Mahlah! They brought great comfort to so many people- everyone from patients and parents, nurses, doctors, and administrators. There are no words to thank you for the gifts of your time and compassion. As Helen Keller once said, people may not remember what you did or what you said but they will remember the way that you made them feel. We will remember you for offering us a few moments of peace.

Our thoughts are with you as you process all that you have witnessed and absorbed in your time here.

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COMING UP...

June 22, 2016 - Monthly "22" Event Read More...

September 12, 2016 - WORD - The Book of Romans - Study of the Bible Read More...

To View Local Upcoming Events Click Below

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Kare 9s Brandy, Blitz, Martin, and K-9 Asher attended the American Legion Post 36 Auxiliary year-end meeting and ice cream social on Tuesday, June 14. The LCC K-9's have been invited to this meeting for the last three years. Veteran Jim presented to the members about the work of the LCC K-9 ministries and answered questions. Of course, in addition to the love and comfort the dogs dispensed, the ice cream was delicious!

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On Wednesday June 15, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Darlin and handler Elliot attended a Senior Health Fair in Evergreen Park. The fair was sponsored by the Evergreen Park Fire Department. Darlin greeted many of the attendees and Elliott was able to share the mission of the Comfort Dogs with the people. Since LCC's mission to the people of Orlando, we have been recognized by most of the people we encounter.

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The LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry was invited back to the Daily Herald Classic Car Cruise Night at Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale, Illinois on Wednesday June 15, . Kare 9s Reba, Brutus, Butch, Brandy, Blitz, and Martin greeted children and adults in attendance. The Kare 9 Military Ministry will be a fixture at the next three Cruise Nights at Stratford Square Mall on July 20th, August 17th, and September 21st.

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Kare 9s Britta, Butch, Brutus, and K-9 Angel brought mercy, compassion, and comfort to children and adults at the Pink Heals Cancer Touch a Truck event in Freeport, Illinois on Saturday, June 18. The event was held to raise awareness of cancer and raise funds for research. The dogs had many opportunities to meet and greet the folks

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Items Free for the Asking

3649 - Da-Lite Contour Screen 116" VAW x 87" VAH (Located in Green Valley, AZ)
3648 - Weight bench setup 60" L x 30" W x 83" H

3647 - Cream colored chair with brown trim, 71" x 30" dark colored wooden bookcase, 61" x 32.5" light colored wooden bookcase, 60" x 24.5" medium colored wooden bookcase