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Transcript of May 19, 2010 - Making A Difference Newsletter
Pictured - Tim delivered a gift andcards to Mrs. Louis, widow of Rev
Doris-Jean Louis who was murderedin Haiti on March 12th. The childrenfrom Christ the King Lutheran Schoolin Chicago had taken a collection and
written cards for the Louis family.
May 19, 2010 In This Issue
Tim Hetzner Leaving forHaiti
LCC EmergencyAssistance FundCongregational
Preparedness TrainingLutheran Night at the
SymphonyRelief Efforts for Haiti
Begins Collections Again!Comfort Dog Ministry
UpdateThank You For Making A
DifferenceLCC Volunteer Needs
Dental WorkWork Needed in Lansing
AreaUnemployed Father of
Four Needs Assistance forCar Repairs
Single Mother FacingForeclosure
Housing AssistanceNeeded
Help LCC Purchase aTruck
Vehicles NeededRiding Lawn Mower
RequestVacation Bible School
AnnouncementTools Needed for LCC's
Expanding MinistryLCC Offers LERT Training
Items Available to aMinistry
Items Free for the AskingVehicles Needed to Help
IndividualsFeed the Invisible Guest
ProgramTim's Pick of the Week
Upcoming EventsHow To Support LCC
Prayer Wall
Tim Hetzner Arrives in HaitiMonday morning, May 17th, Tim and Rev. Glenn Merritt, Disaster Coordinator for LCMSWorld Relief and Human Care, arrived safely in Port Au Prince, Haiti. They haveconnected with Rev. Marky Kessa, President of the Lutheran Church in Haiti (ELCH).Tim will be delivering relief aid and coordinating the ongoing relief efforts through ourLutheran Church Body in Haiti and the LCMS.
If you would like to support the ongoing relief efforts in Haiti, please click here
March 26, 2010 - Pastor JohnBrazeal, his wife Geri, and students
from Christ the King Lutheran Churchand School in Chicago presented Timwith money they collected to help thewidow and children of Rev. Dr. Doris-
Jean Louis.
NEED MET WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF SENDING Branches and stick removalRequest from Willis and AliceSchwichtenberg - Freeport, IL for Family inElgin, IL
My name is Alice Schwichtenberg, and I am married to WillisSchwichtenberg who is the pastor at Immanuel LutheranChurch in Freeport, IL. Yesterday, we went to Elgin, IL to takecare of the mowing of a lawn that needed it. The owner of thehouse died unexpectedly last August. His only relative is a sonin prison. That is how I heard of the lawn situation - through thelawyer who called here. Anyway, there are a lot of branchesand sticks there. We tried to carry them, or most of them, to thebackyard area. I am wondering if anyone in Elgin has a pickup truck who could comethere and take out the branches from off the ground. The elderly man who owned theproperty did not do that for years. If you can help, please call Alice or WillisSchwichtenberg at 815-235-8689
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LCC Emergency Assistance FundLCC 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
Tim Leads Congregational Preparedness TrainingOn Saturday, May 15th, LCC conducted aCongregational Preparedness Trainingworkshop at Lord of Life LutheranChurch in LaFox. Members from Lord of Lifeand Trinity Lutheran, Lombard sent membersfor training on how to develop a disaster planfor their congregations.
Lutheran Night at the SymphonyRebuilding the Breach Ministries, Inc.,owners of the Bakery House, a Lutheranrehabilitation center for indigent men, isaggressively looking to raise money by hosting"Lutheran Night at the Symphony."
The proposed concert will feature the NorthwestIndiana Symphony Orchestra playing the musicof various Lutheran composers and is intendedto take place on Sunday, October 31, 2010 -Reformation Day Sunday, at the Chapel of the
Resurrection at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana.
RBM is looking for underwriters to sponsor the $25,000 project which should realizenearly $60,000 for this special charitable ministry. For more information, please callProject Manager Dennis Hodges at (219) 793-3370, or email: [email protected]
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Relief Efforts for Haiti Begins Collections Again!Lutheran Church Charities is coordinating asecond collection of items needed in Haiti.Below is a list of the collection sites and thedates that they will be accepting donations.Please contact the site before dropping offdonations to confirm where they are to bedropped and hours of operation.
Current & upcoming drop offlocations:
May 16-22 - Living ChristLutheran Church, Arlington HeightsMay 16-22 - Grace Lutheran Church, NorthbrookMay 23-30 - NEW SITE - Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church,AuroraMay 23-30 - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, IN
See the full list of collection sites with maps and full addresses here...
Click Here for a list of items that are being collected
Click Here to Donate to the Haiti Relief Fund...
If you or your church / school / ministry / organization would like to be a drop off site forour collection of items to be shipped to Haiti, please click here to fill out theform.
Comfort Dog Ministry Update
Star, Tara and Tillie at Walther Lutheran High School
On Wednesday, May 12th, LCC's K-9 ParishComfort Dogs were invited to share about theministry during the chapel at Walther LutheranHigh School in Melrose Park. Pete Imlah sharedwith the students about how the dogs are usedas a bridge to connect with individuals. Hechallenged the students to think aboutindividuals they know that need to hear theGood News of Jesus Christ. After Chapel thedogs and their handlers (Tranetta McComb and
Vida Johnston) spent time visiting with students.
Tara and Tillie at Faith LutheranChurch in Arlington Heights Pete Imlah was asked by Pastor Tom Sandersto share about LCC's K-9 Parish Comfort Dogsduring the services on Sunday, May 16th. Peteshared about the important bridge that the K-9'sform which enables the handler to share aboutlove and compassion of Jesus Christ and oftenopens the door for them to pray withindividuals.
Tara and Tillie at New Trier High School in Winnetka
An exciting door was opened for Ami Moore (LCC'sDog Coach) and Pete Imlah to share about K-9 ServiceDogs and LCC's K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry to agroup of Student Leaders at New Trier High School onWednesday, May 12. Ami and Pete shared about thetraining that service dogs go through and how they aretrained to focus on tasks and not get distracted bytemptation. They compared this to the life of a highschool student who can easily become distracted if theydon't stay focused on their studies and goals in life.LCC K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs are available to visit any
group. Contact [email protected] or call (866) 455-6466.
Where are the LCC K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs Heading Next???
Wednesday, May 19 - Chapel Talk - Faith Lutheran High School, Crystal LakeThursday, May 20 - Chapel Talk - St Paul Lutheran School, CanfieldSunday, May 23 - Sunday School visit - Immanuel Lutheran Church, ElmhurstWednesday, May 26 - Chapel Talk - Grace Lutheran School, Chicago
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Your Donations Make A DifferenceBethel Lutheran Church in Westmontdonated 97 LBW Hymnals and a few largeprint LBWs to Lord of Glory LutheranChurch in Grayslake. Pictured are DonnaM. Budil from Lord of Glory Grayslake (left)and Roberta Sarkauskas of BethelWestmont (right)
THANK YOU for MAKING A DIFFERENCEBecause of your generous donations, LCC was able tosponsor a See Through the Scriptures seminar in Haitifor 150 Lutheran Pastors and Lay workers, equippingthem with resources and materials to meet theirexploding growth of people coming to church!
The Christian Church is growing daily! THANK YOU fornot only supporting the Physical needs of the people ofHaiti, but also and most importantly their Spiritual
needs! (They want to know when they can do another seminar in another location!)
If you want to help make that happen you can donate now and when we have enoughresources to make it happen, we will schedule it!
Click here to donate
LCC Volunteer Needs Dental WorkRequest from Tim Hetzner, President,Lutheran Church Charities
A regular LCC volunteer needs dental work. He does nothave any insurance and needs an oral surgeon. He hasseveral cracked teeth that are now infected. He does nothave money to pay for having them removed.
If you know of an oral surgeon who can do the work pleasecontact Tim Hetzner at LCC (866-455-6466) If you can helpfinancially, please contribute here.
Click here to donate
Work Needed in Lansing AreaRequest from Pastor Paul Appold, TrinityLutheran Church, Lansing, IL
I have a man in my congregation who is in a situation where he hasbeen trying to find a job, any job, and he cannot find anything. Hehas applied at more than 15 places. He is a hard worker. He likesphysical, outdoor labor, with some ability to drive tractors and otherequipment. He is 55 years old and needs a boost in life. If possiblehe would like to stay in the area around Lansing to be close to hisdaughter. He's open to most any kind of work.
If you know someone who is hiring or for more information, contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email [email protected]
Unemployed Father of Four Needs Assistance forCar RepairsRequest from Christine Rechsteiner Campus MinistryCoordinator, Celebration Ministries, Park Forest, Illinois
We have a gentleman at our church that lost his job 7 months ago. Inthe meantime, while he looks for work, he has given 110% of his extratime in helping us get the ministry off the ground. His car broke down lastweek and he continues to walk here (which takes him an hour) tocontinue to be a blessing to us. The repairs to his car will cost $1500.He is divorced and pays child support for his four children. He just hasenough money to pay his regular bills; this car expense will put him
behind. We are doing all we can to help him. Any additional support forhim would be such a blessing for this tireless servant!
Click here to donate
Assistance Needed for Single Mother FacingForeclosureRequest from Pastor James Zimmerman,St. Paul Lutheran Church, Addison Illinois
We have a member family that we are working with that isfacing foreclosure. She is a single mother, her child is in highschool. She recently lost her job and is actively looking forwork. She is not eligible for unemployment so she doesn't haveany money coming in. Prior to losing her job she had anexcellent credit history. She has only been in her home for afew years so she doesn't have much equity. Because she isineligible for unemployment her situation is becomingdesperate. The congregation is helping all that we can. Anyadditional help that can be provided would be such a blessing to this family.
Click here to donate
Housing Assistance Needed for Soon to beHomeless Elderly WomanRequest from Pastor Gerald Menk,Faith Lutheran Church, Lake Forest
We are working with an elderly woman in the areawho urgently needs help. She is in need of housing.Due to circumstances beyond her control, she isdesperate. Her current housing arrangements arecoming to an end and if she is unable to find otheraccommodation she will be forced out and will onceagain have to live in her car. Ideally it would begreat to find a room in someone's home "Maria" isable and very willing to help out around the house;however anything that can be done to help would be greatly appreciated.
If you know of available housing in the Chicagoland area please contact LCC@866-455-6466 or email [email protected]
Click here to donate
Lutheran Church Worker in Need of MedicalAssistance and Car
Request from Pastor Randy Duncan, LivingWord Lutheran Church, Plymouth, Michigan
I am writing to request assistance for our Vicar/Pastoralassistant. He is in the SMP program at Ft. Wayne Seminary. Heand his wife have 5 children. They do cross-cultural ministryworking with Middle-Eastern refugees and others, inner-cityoutreach, as well as co-lead Jr. High ministry. The church paystheir health insurance and he raises his own support to live. Hehas two pressing needs. The congregation is helping but theseneeds are beyond our ability to provide.
1. They need a minivan. Their current van can no longer be repaired.With the number of miles that they travel for ministry they are in need of
reliable transportation.
2. Their 16-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter need orthodontiawork, some of it quite extensive. Their insurance does not coverorthodontics.
They are looking for an Orthodontist who is willing to work with them and allow anextended payment plan or monetary assistance so that the children can get the workdone that they need.
Any assistance for this committed Christian family that will allow them to continue servingwould be a tremendous blessing.
Click here to donate
If you have a minivan to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or [email protected]
Help LCC Purchase a Much Needed TruckLCC continues to supply food, clothing,furniture, and other needed items to families inneed through our churches. In the past we havedone most of this with donated vans andtrailers. As the needs increase, this is becomingtoo costly to operate. We also need a truck topickup items for Disaster Response. We wouldlike to purchase this truck to more efficiently dothis.
One of our volunteers has a 2003 FordRockport box truck that they are willing to sell to us at a great price. The truck has lessthan thirty-thousand miles on it and we can have it for $10,000. This would be such ahelp for us in our ongoing ministry of non-cash items! Could you help us purchase thistruck. LCC does not believe in going into debt so we will only purchase this if we canraise the money. Can you help us in our ever expanding ministry of helping those in needwith the Mercy and Compassion of Christ through churches! Thank you for all yoursupport!
To donate click here
Car Needed for Young Family with Three ChildrenRequest from Pastor Dan Hawkins, NewSong Church in Aurora
We have a member family who is in need of a reliablecar/minivan. They have three young children, the parentsare in their 20's. The father has been out of work for severalmonths but is diligently looking for work. If someone had acar or minivan to donate it would be such a blessing to thisyoung family as they struggle to get back on their feet.
If you have a vehicle to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email [email protected]
Wycliffe Missionary Family Needs Car While onFurloughChris and Sue Ladish are missionaries with Wycliffe BibleTranslators. They are serving in Ouagadougou, Burkina Fasoworking among the Koromba people. They will be home onfurlough in July. They are in need of a full size car or mini-vanthat they can use for six months.(July-January 2011) They willbe responsible for insurance, gas and regular maintenance,
and will be using the car to visit their sponsoringcongregations in the Midwest.
If you have a vehicle that they can use, please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or [email protected]
Riding Lawn Mower Request
We have received a request for a riding lawn mower for aministry.
If you have a riding lawn mower that runs and you no longer use,please consider donating it and helping a LutheranMinistry! Contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email us [email protected]
Vacation Bible SchoolIt's That Time Again!!
LCC is posting a Vacation Bible School schedule on ourwebsite again this year. Many people use LCC as asource for information on church activities. Send us thetime, date, location and description of your VBS programand we will include it on our website.
VBS is such a wonderful outreach to bring theCompassion of Christ into the community that we want to
take every opportunity to tell folks what you're doing. Just e-mail the information andcontact person's name to [email protected]
Click here to see VBS listing
Tools Needed for LCC's Expanding Ministry
LCC is in need of the following tools. This is a great opportunity to clean out yourbasement or check out the garage sales! If you have any of these tools to donate pleasecall 866-455-6466 or email [email protected]
wire feed welder w/out gasmechanic's assorted wrenches,sockets,ratchetselectric or cordless sawzallsaw horsesbench grinderfour and a half inch hand grinderhammer drillbelt sander and/or palm sanderjigsaw4' levelstackable tool chestsrouter and bitsassortment of plierspipe wrenchescordless drills10-inch cutoff sawassorted drill bitscutting torchesstick welder, welding helmet and/or hand-held shield8ft-10ft step ladderbar clampssmall drill press
Photo courtesy of LCMS World Reliefand Human Care
Update on Haiti
Click here for our latest report from Haitifrom Rev Glenn Merritt, Disaster ResponseDirector for LCMS World Relief and HumanCare - whom LCC works in partnership with.
Click here to donate to the Haiti Relief Fund
Click here to view the photo gallery of theMedical Mission Trip
Click here to read all of the updates fromHaiti
LCC Offers Lutheran Early Response TeamTraining
Tim Hetzner to Lead Training Session
In order to better manage volunteers and resources, FEMA isfinalizing a guideline on credentialing volunteers for large-scale disasters. The federal guidelines indicate that volunteersresponding to a disaster should be trained and certified. LCCis providing training for Lutheran Early Response Teams(LERT) through out our district. Should a disaster strike theseteams would be put on call and may be asked to deploy in 72hours or less to the disaster site.
This training will prepare team member for credentialing andwill focus on the safety, work, and ministry of Lutherans as Early Responders.
The next training is scheduled for: Wednesday,June 30th at St. John Lutheran Church inAlgonquin, Illinois. The sessions will run from 6PM to 9 PM. A light meal will be provided at5:30 PM. Registration is $20 and helps coverthe cost of the training materials, meal, and the
LERT T-shirt, which is required to be worn in a disaster response situation.
Click here to register . For more information call Dianna Bonfield at 866-455-6466
Items Needed by Ministries
We have received the following requests for items needed by ministries:
Digital Ink Black, # 60-1520 for an ABDick 6530 DuplicatorStill Point Theatre Collective is currently looking for a donation of acomputer/printer (desktop or laptop)ABBA Christian Childcare in Glendale Heights is in need of a portable sewingmachinewashing machine and two stovescouch, dresser
If you have items to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email us [email protected]
Form YourClass Now!
Cover to Cover -Year 1St. Matthew, Hawthorn
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 Message ofChrist and bring a useful and inexpensive treatment forMalaria; Malaria being the number one infectious killerworld wide.
We are currently working at gathering more scientific datafrom sites that have Malaria patients, to track them alongwith their progress, and to document the results of thetreatments so we can publish in medical journals. We aresupporting a PhD. student doing thesis work at WesternMichigan 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
Still Accepting Reservations For Germany Trips in2010 Join Tim Hetzner this summer fora trip to Germany, Austria andother central European sites,including the world-famousOberammergau Passion Play!
Tim will be leading two trips, one in Juneand one in August. Both will include seatsto the Oberammergau Passion Play,performed every 10 years since 1633!
Dates:
June 14-23August 12-21
To learn more about the trips, or to see avideo about the Oberammergau Passion Play, go to the Lutheran Church Charities website.
Looking to be in a Bible Study?Does Your Church Want to Host aStudy? Your Small Group?
Indicate Your Interest Here
WoodsSt. John, Country ClubHillsSt. Paul, MattesonCover to Cover -Year 2Trinity, LansingThe Gospel of JohnSt. Paul, ThorntonPhilippiansLord of Life, LaFoxSt. Paul, WinfieldJamesTrinity, HuntleyPueblo, ColoradoJonahShepherd of the Hills,Onalaska, WisconsinProverbsSt. Luke, Itasca
Register Online - Click Here
Looking to Host a Bible Study?
WORD AMONG US BibleStudiesLutheran Church Charities In-
Depth Bible Studies - WORD AMONG US - Maybe your Solution!
Free for Congregations!If you wouldlike to be ahost site clickhere
If you wouldlike to join anexisting class -click here
If you would like to take a course by internet - 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]
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 Support
Continuing Need for Bilingual Bibles for Outreach to Muslim College StudentsRecent Widow and Her Three Young Children in Need of AssistanceDonated Van for Salam Fellowship Needs Paint JobFire Destroys Apartment Complex in Downers Grove - 33 People LoseEverythingSingle Mother of Three Needs Car and Financial AssistanceVolunteers Needed for Repairs at Concordia College, Selma, ALJJ's FundUpdate and Urgent Medical Request from C.C. HowellSt. John's Cancer Victim and Family Needs Help with Medical BillsGod's on the Go in GhanaLutheran Family of Five Loses Everything in FireSudden Death of Father Leaves Widow and Five ChildrenHelp Train Pastors in EthiopiaLCMS Pastor Starts Orphanage in Ethiopia
Items Available to a Ministry2752 150 Blue Pew Bibles - NIV version2738 School Library Books2686 10 junior executive style desks2600 upright Rippen piano, model Cantabile, serial # 1944162570 10 bin sorter with stapler Collator series 300/400
For More items, click here to view the latest updates on our DONATE Web Page...
New 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.
One cemetery lot located at Beverly Cemetery - 119th and Kedzie in Chicago2753 extra-large combo shower chair/commode2751 185x260 light blue/gray used carpeting with some wear2750 microwave cart on wheels (2 shelves) 30"H x 24"W x 19"D2749 1 small nightstand lamp2748 nightstand with 1 drawer (oak look) 24" H x 21"W x 16"D
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 are are still waiting forsome word...
Mother and 5 Children in Need of a CarVan Needed for Faith, StickneyTruck Needed for Sexton at First Saint Paul's, ChicagoSingle Mother of Three Needs Vehicle for WorkHaitian Ministry Needs Car for Family of FiveLutheran High School Needs Bus to Transport StudentsReturning Pastor in Need of a CarFamily of Four Needs Van- Father DisabledCars Needed for Immigrant Families
Click here for the complete page listing the needs
If you have a vehicle to donate, please [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 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 feed
the hungry.
Click here for more details | Click here to donate now Click here for a Bulletin Insert
Tim's Pick of the Week
In All Thy Ways--Pewter BraceletBy Cathedral Art Metal Co
Stylish bangle bracelet is engraved with words of timeless wisdomfor the graduate In all Thy ways acknowledge Him and He shalldirect Thy paths Proverbs 3:6. Fashioned of lead-free pewter;2.75" diameter; boxed for giving in satin graduation cap keepsakegift box, complete with silky tassel embellishment. Order for allyour grad friends! Bestselling graduation gift.
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!
GO YE Band Concert
Sunday, May 23rd - 2:00 pmFriendship HallFriendship Village Retirement Community350 W. Schaumburg Rd.Schaumburg, IL 60193
The Jesus PainterFriday, June 11th, 7:00 pmSterling High School Auditorium1608 4th AvenueSterling, IL 61081 THE JESUS PAINTER is coming to Sterling on Friday, June 11th. He will be performingat Centennial Auditorium beginning at 7:00PM. Tickets are available from MessiahLutheran Church, Sterling - $8 in advance and $12 at the door. Call 815-625-2284 or e-mail Andrew Nelson ([email protected]) to place an order. Weaccept cash, check, money order, Visa or MasterCard ($2 service fee for whole creditcard orders of 5 tickets or more).
Check your calendars, and join us for this AWESOME worship experience!!
Berwyn Annual Health Fair '10Wednesday, June 16th from 10 am to 2 pmBerwyn Township Public Health District Offices6600 W. 26th StreetBerwyn, IL 60402 and adjoining Lesak Park
Concordia Lutheran Church and Little Lambs Preschool will be hosting aninformational vendor booth at the Berwyn Health Fair on Wednesday, June 16th. We willbe giving away bottles of water, wellness wheels from Wheatridge, and Seniordevotionals. A children's craft is also planned.
Click here for more information .
Afternoons in the Arts - A Fine Arts CampJune 21-25, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pmSt. John's Lutheran Church and School505 S. Park Rd. LaGrange, IL 60525(708) 354-1690 ~ www.SJLagrange.com
Five days of immersion in music, movement, drama and visual arts that help children MeetJesus, Experience the Support of a Church and Live as disciples.experienced, professional teachers in a caring and nurturing environment.
Early Registration by June 7th: $90.00 ($75.00 each additional child per family)After June 7th: 100.00 ($85.00 each additional child per family)
Register Now!+ Go online and register at www.SJLagrange.com+ Stop by the church office for registration form Join us for Vacation Bible School in the morning from 9:00- 11:30am at no extra cost. Bring a sack lunch to eat betweenprograms.
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 [email protected] send contributions to LCC, 333 West Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101or contribute at our web site at http://LCC.LutheranChurchCharities.orgor call us for credit card donations at LCC's office at (866) 455- 6466
