Second Grade class rides the elevatorwith their teacher who was recovering

from knee replacement surgery

August 10, 2011 In This Issue

Featured StoriesFamilies in NeedDisaster Response

Ministry NeedsInternational Ministry

LCC Ministry ResourcesTim's Pick of the Week

Upcoming EventsHow To Keep LCC Serving

Tim's Pick of theWeek

LCC has many resources

available tocongregations,

businesses, andindividuals.

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Tim Hetzner from LCC Arrives in Haiti Today toBring Relief Efforts

Tim Hetzner left for Haiti early this morning(August 10th) to help coordinate our ongoingrelief efforts in Haiti. He is taking over financialassistance for our churches in Haiti who arestill growing by reaching out to the thousandswho are still in need - demonstrating theMercy and Compassion of Christ. A DifferenceIS BEING MADE in Haiti - let's continue tohelp our churches there be what God hascalled them to be! Click here to donate to Haiti disaster relief

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 workinggreat things, the devil gets nervous and triesto send annoyances. This summer, St. John's

elevator stopped working. After 30 years with no major problems, this one-time luxury isnow a necessity that has a $30,000 repair bill looming over our heads. The elevator mustbe fixed and in service for school to begin on August 29. The school building has three floors in addition to the basement. The elevator keeps theschool in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and serves many in bothchurch and school on a daily basis; the elevator is vital to the use of St. John's space inits ministry and mission. Please prayerfully consider if you could aid the mission andministry of St. John's. Click here to donate

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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.

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

Tim Hetzner Interviewed on Moody Radio Monday,August 8th

On Monday, August 8th, Tim Hetzner wasinterviewd by Ashanti Pettaway, host of UrbanPraise on Moody Radio (in Chicago - WMBIAM 1110). We will post the interview on ourwebsite, www.LutheranChurchCharities.org,

as soon as it is available. Click here for a directory of the Moody Radio Station Group

"Send a SpokenPrayer"

LCC's "Send a SpokenPrayer" e-Card site is

available.

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

Pastoral Assistance Fund - NIDHouse Fire Fund - St. John's LansingJoplin Gift Card Fund - Martin Luther School, Joplin, MOHaiti Disaster Relief

Your Donations Make A DifferenceSpecial In God's Eyes, a special needsgroup from St. Matthew Barrington, delivered20 handmade fleece blankets to the LCCoffices. Pictured is the group's leader, PatMarks.

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 StudiesTrips 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

New Disaster Response Trainings Scheduled ForFall 2011

Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisle will host LERTTraining on Tuesday, September 20th. Registration anda light supper will begin at 5:30 pm with class from 6 pm to 9pm.

St. John Lutheran Church in Island Lake will host LERT Training on Thursday,September 22nd. 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. On Saturday, November 12th, Our Savior Lutheran Church in CarolStream will host LERT training. 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 ofJoplin, Missouri in a meaningful way - but arenot sure what to do. Here is an opportunity toprovide Mercy and Compassion and Help to anindividual or family right now! Click here for more information If you are unable to do a CARE CARD butwould like to contribute to the purchase of giftcards, click here to donate.

LCC Needs Chainsaws for Disaster Recovery

One of the greatest challenges faced by communities hitwith tornadoes and hurricanes is the removal of fallentrees. Those involved in disaster response know you cannever have too many chainsaws! Read more... Click Here to Donate

Travel Trailers Needed for Disaster ResponseWorkRequest 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 southfor the longer term recovery efforts because of the tornadoesand flooding. Read more...

Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals andMinistriesAll vehicles that are donated toLCC go directly out to familiesor individuals 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 contactLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org or call 866-455-6466

Faith Led Feet - A New Opportunity to Put YourFaith in 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)

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 withclosed cabinet underneath (20"deep),

top of TV opening is another cabinet with glass doors with an interior light - ALLONE PIECE2878 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 palewine2873 Savin 3350 Duplicator2873 Savin 3350 Duplicator2872 3-5 drawer black lateral file cabinets for drawings (ie. architectural dawingsor art work). Measures 16"T with four drawers 4'W x 3"D

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

Team Needed to Paint Wheelchair Ramp inHillside Request from UKANDU Chicago

During this summer's UKANDU Mission Trip awheelchair ramp was prepared to paint butdue to the rain all week this project wasn'table to be finished. We are looking for LERTTeams, Youth Groups, Men's Groups orindividuals who would be willing to volunteertheir time to paint this deck. UKANDU willfund the materials for finishing the project, wesimply need 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 or TimKurth@LutheranChurchCh

Housing Needed for Visiting German Youth Choir

The Jugenblasorchester (Youth ConcertBand) of Bibertal, Germany will be visitingChicago between August 17th and 20th. Theywill present a concert at St. Paul LutheranChurch in Melrose Park on the eveningof the 18th. We are looking for families orindividuals that are willing to provide overnight

accommodations for these high school and young adult musicians. For more information,please contact Jenny Robinson at 708-383-6534 or via email atshamrock31772@comcast.net.

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.

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 usingpedals, has been played until recently. A bench isincluded.

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. Two

Carly Stevens, ExecutiveDirector MOST Ministries

manuals/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 Ministriesas a valuable partner in Proclaiming the Gospel ofJesus Christ in works of service to others in placesthroughout the world. We have worked with MOST inthe past and endorse and support this ministry. If youare interested in Short Term Mission opportunities,please click here to find out what currently isavailable. Or you may go directly to their website atwww.MostMinistries.org We thank God for the ministry and partnership ofMOST Ministries and encourage those who areinterested to be involved with them in serving others. Thank you, Tim HetznerPresident

Lutheran 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

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

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

Richton Park ham dinner in April

"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" kickedoff with a concert and recently a ham dinnerheld at the church. The next eventis Immanuel Fest at Immanuel,Richton Park on Saturday August 13. The cost of this project is substantial and will be funded through donations andfundraising events. Call the church office at 708-748-0558 for more information on the upcoming events.You can also contribute to the "Fill the Bus for Haiti" project at the link below. Everydollar of your donation goes directly to "Fill the Bus". Click here to donate

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 newchurch and school ministries by the year 2017to reach more people with the saving gospelof Jesus Christ! Rev. James Cerdenola is theLCP 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

Mark Schultz Concerts

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 RoastAugust 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 PotatoSalad

Rolls, ButterPickles, TomatoesHot Buttered Sweet CornCoffee

For more information visit www.StMatts.net

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's preaching the Word ofGod, the city defected from Roman Catholicism and joined the cause of the Reformation. Emperor Charles

V outlawed the town repeatedly. Even under siege, the city retained its independence. In the years to follow, Magdeburggained a reputation as a stronghold of the Reformation and its furtherance, even being the first major city to publish Luther'swritings. - 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, 2011Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) and the Northern Illinois District (NID) of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod bring a truly unique conference experience to the Chicago suburb of St. Charles forthe fourth of LHM's eight Regional Outreach Conferences (ROC) for 2011. ROC-Chicago will deliver valuable, ready-to-use ministry information from mission specialists, who

are engaged in creative projects that combine innovation and enthusiasm to bring the Gospel to their communities and thepeople they meet everyday. Tim Hetzner, President of Lutheran Church Charities, will be presenting abreakout session on 101 Ways to Share the Mercy and Compassion of 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!

Click here for conference details and registration information

Upcoming Events - Click Here for a complete listing of Upcoming Events

How To Support Lutheran Church Charities

All contributions go dollar per dollar to the causes listed in this newsletter.

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