November 25, 2009

In This IssuePABLO Thank You

Pete Returns from KenyaSpecial Appeal - Fort

HoodVan Repairs

Your Donations Make ADifference

Twin Bed NeededWidow and Five Children

Need AssistanceFamily in Need of

Medicinal and UtilityAssistance

Refugee FamilyWidow Medical NeedSingle Mother of Two

Facing EvictionLife Saving Education for

Orphans in KenyaThanksgiving Dinner

InvitationCar Needed for MinistryHomeless Mother and

DaughterHaiti Missions Update

Thrivent GivingWarehouse Space Needed

Bilingual BiblesNew Bible Study ClassesComfort Dogs Available

for Church FunctionsCars Needed for

Immigrant FamiliesStories Still Seeking

Support...Items Available to a

MinistryItems NEEDED for a

Ministry...Items Free for the AskingVehicles Needed to Help

IndividualsFeed the Invisible Guest

ProgramTim's Pick of the Week

Job Seekers andEmployers

Servant at Heart BusinessDirectory

LCC's only appeal once a year to keep our doors open!

A Thanksgiving Thank YouHicham Chehab, POBLO-Chicago Missionary thanks LCC andAll Who Support the Arabic Outreach Ministry

Dear Friends at Lutheran Church Charities, This Thanksgiving marks the third anniversary of mymission in Chicagoland. Since my first meeting withLutheran Church Charities' President Tim Hetzner,almost three years ago, God has used LCC mightilyfor His Kingdom. One of the most important ofLCC's contributions to the mission is support inproviding and advertising the needs of the Arabcommunity. In coordination with LCC, POBLO-Chicago, assisted by a number of volunteers fromlocal congregations, has collected donations andhelped refugees get provisions, clothing, blankets, and furniture.

· Since the mission started, we have given out 150 pieces of furniture, 200 coatsand blankets, and helped 30 families with food. · In coordination with LCC, the mission gave out 11 cars donated to the refugeecommunity by Lutherans nationwide. · In coordination with LCC, the mission helped 25 families financially who weregoing through hardships. · More than two hundred bibles, 1500 prayer guides, and hundreds of tractswere distributed on campuses and other venues over the past three years. Mostof the money that was used to purchase those Bibles was raised through LCC.

On behalf of POBLO-Chicago, I would like, in this Thanksgiving week, to seize thisopportunity and thank Mr. Hetzner and all the LCC staff for their hard and diligent workfor the Kingdom. Hicham Chehab POBLO-Chicago Missionary Click here to read the entire email

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LCC Staff Member Pete Imlah Returns from Kenyaand thanks ALL who supported this OUTREACHMission Trip - You Made A DifferencePete Writes:

I am back from my mission trip to Kenya.What a life changing experience! I was on ateam which served in Kiandai, Kenya which isabout 2 hours outside of Nairobi, the capital ofKenya. Each team was hosted by acongregation in Kenya and the pastors ofthose churches personally connected everyday with each individual who came to theclinic. At Kiandai we serviced over 1800 individuals in 5 days. Many walked for hours to attendthe free eye clinic (pictured below). Over 300 people, by the power of the HolySpirit,heard about and came to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The peoplewhere very appreciative as we shared the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ withthem. We truly sensed that God was making a difference through us in serving thepeople of Kenya - and the people of God's Kingdom. The Lutheran Church in Kenya is working hard to share the Mercy and Compassion andPRESENCE of Jesus Christ to those who do not know him! The pastors are eager tocontinue to try new ways to reach people and train people with the unchanging messageof Salvation in Jesus Christ. The new Lutheran Study Bible seemed to be a popularrequest of the pastors I worked with. The team is going back in May. If you are interestedin going or would like more information please contact me atpete@lutheranchurchcharities.org or LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org or call LCC at866-455-6466 Thank you for your support, which made this trip possible, and for being used by God totouch and change lives by the Holy Spirit - and see God's Kingdom Expand. TheLutheran Pastors there also share their THANKSGIVING for all of you. Your supportdemonstrates to them that the Body of Christ cares for one another - no matter whatcountry we serve. Humbly in Christ,Pete ImlahDirector of Mission and Outreach

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LCC K-9 Crisis Response to Ft. HoodShootingsLutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog MinistryResponds

LCC Sends initial check for $3,000 to Grace Lutheran Church,Kileen, Texas

LCC will be working through GraceLutheran Church in Kileen Texas, whichhas an ongoing ministry to our ArmedServices Families.

Please join us in praying for everyonetouched by the shooting incident at FortHood Army Base on Thursday,November 5, 2009. We are currentlymonitoring the situation closely todetermine how we can best respondwith our LCC Parish K-9 Comfort Dog teams.

At this point, our tentative plan is to put a team together that will respond as theaftermath sets in. Your financial and prayer support is necessary if we are to make thisresponse a reality. Funds are needed for travel and lodging of the handlers and LCCComfort Dogs and to support the Armed Services families.

Supplemental Funding is provided through the TexasRegions® program of Thrivent Financial forLutherans. They will match $1 for every $3 raised,up to $1,500.

Please consider helping us to bring the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ to thosein our armed services affected by this tragedy. Dollar per Dollar your donation will go tothis response.

Thank you for helping to Make A Difference to the families and Armed Service men andwomen!

Serving Together, Serving Christ, so we can serve others IN HIS NAME,Tim HetznerPresident, LCC Click here to donate

Need Met!LCC Van RepairWe're Back On The Road!$400 needed for repairsBecause of the generous donation of parts fromO'Reilly Auto Parts (32 W. Lake St.Addison, Illinois) and labor from AddisonAuto Clinic (23 W Fullerton Ave,Addison, Illinois) the van has been repaired!

Our special thanks to Scott Painter, owner of Addison Auto Clinic for arranging thedonation of the parts and for the repair of the van.

Your Donations Make A Difference

Thank you to LCC Volunteers Ray Bogaert andChuck Schild who picked up a donation of foodand clothing from Zion Lutheran Church inBeecher, Illinois. In their food drive the childrenof Zion's school collected a total of $2,450 cansof food. The 26 boxes of food & 60 boxes andbags of clothing benefited Zion LutheranChurch at 99th and Winston in Chicago, Christthe King Lutheran Church and School inChicago and Open Doors Rescue Mission inChicago. Thank you, Zion, Beecher members for reaching out to thesecommunities with the Compassion of Christ.

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Early Saturday morning, November 21st LCCStaff member Dianna Bonfield, Kim Spindlerand her daughter Ruth Spindler, members ofFaith Lutheran in Carpentersville, picked up adonation of Idaho potatoes from Gleaners forthe Lord. Monday morning fellow members ofFaith Carol Solinski & Laverne Schreiner,delivered the potatoes to the FISH CommunityFood Pantry which the church helps support.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep the Bells Ringing! LCC staff member Dianna Bonfield becameaware that Janice needed a warmer winter coatand hat. Within a day Dianna secured adonation that met Janice's need! -------------------------------------------------------------------------Penny Burgess, from Grace Lutheran Church inStreamwood, stopped by the LCC offices inAddison to pick up a donation of Christmasdecorations, a large box of Legos and a faxmachine/scanner/printer.

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Joan Kusnierz, member of Prince of Peace LutheranChurch in Addison, dropped off stuffed turtles made bytheir VBS students. The turtles will be donated to ProjectLARRI to be used in the "I Need a Hug" program inMunster, Indiana.

Twin Bed NeededSingle grandmother, who is caring for her adult daughterand granddaughter, is in need of a twin bed for hergranddaughter. They have a bed but it has mold/mildewand is causing an allergic reaction. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org if you have a bed todonate.

Sudden Death of Father Leaves Widow and FiveChildrenRequest from Pastor James Zimmerman,St. Paul Lutheran Church, Addison, Illinois

We have a family at St. Paul in great financial need. Thehusband (53 years old) died very unexpectedly yesterday of aheart attack. The wife is left alone with 5 children all under theage of 12 and all with various special needs. The family hasbeen members at St. Paul for over 20 years. We wouldappreciate any assistance you are able to provide for thisfamily. Click here to donate

Immediate Need for Volunteers to Help RehabHome for Two SeniorsRequest from Pastor John Brazeal, Christthe King Lutheran Church, Chicago

Christ the King has obtained two apartments that they will usefor housing two seniors who would otherwise be homeless.While doing the rehab they discovered a serious crack in thestack pipe that runs from the bathroom into the basement. Thewhole pipe from the roof to the basement needs to bereplaced. They are in immediate need of volunteers who cando plumbing to help replace the pipe. They also need volunteers who can help put downnew floors and help with painting. They are hoping to be able to move the seniors inbefore Christmas.

If you are available any time between now and December 13th and can help themembers of Christ the King rehab these two apartments please call Dianna Bonfield at866-455-6466 or email Dianna@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Family in Need of $550Request from POBLO Missionary, Hicham Chehab

I have a family that needs help with medicationand utility bills. The amount needed is around$550. The head of the family has a pacemaker,and his Medicaid application is pending. Herecently had the heart surgery and could notwork. He has four children. They all come toSalam Fellowship. Click here to donate

Refugee Family Needs Rent AssistanceRequest from POBLO Missionary,Hicham Chehab

We have a refugee family of four that needsassistance with rent. The family arrived threemonths ago and the head of the family foundonly a part-time job that can barely put breadon the table. Their rent is $800 a month. Click here to donate

Woman Facing Eviction-Immediate Need for$1,169Update: Partial Need Met - Thankyou to those who have donatedto this ongoing need!

Request from Pastor Dave Hudak, St.Peter Lutheran Church, Schaumburg,Illinois

Yolanda lives in the Schaumburg area in arented apartment. She was working two jobs inorder to make ends meet, but recently lost herpart time job. As a result of this uncertainty, her son is now living with his father inFlorida. She recently received information that she would be evicted from her apartment ifshe could not come up with $1,169 in back rent. While Yolanda is not a member of St.Peter, she does have roots in the Lutheran Church back in Puerto Rico. We are alsoassisting her with food from our food pantry at this time. I would appreciate any help thatcould be offered to Yolanda at this time.

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Nine Year Old Girl with CerebralPalsy Needs Stem CellTreatmentUpdate: Partial Need Met - Thank you tothose who have donated to this ongoingneed!

Request from Pastor Dan Dierks, PeaceLutheran Church, Schererville, Indiana

Kara is a nine year old girl with Cerebral Palsy. She lives in Dyer, Indiana and is amember of Peace Lutheran Church. She suffers from Cerebral Palsy because of a strokethat occurred prior to her birth. She is unable to walk on her own and has limited use ofher left arm. She also suffers from seizure disorder, for which she takes medication daily.

Read the whole story here...

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Widow Needs Assistance withMedical InsuranceRequest from Pastor SteveLockman, Emanuel Lutheran Church,Flint, Michigan

Partial Need Met - Thank you to those whohave donated to this ongoing need. Pastor Lockman pictured (right) receiving check fromLCC

I have a member who is need of assistance. Herhusband was called Home last month. She was just informed by his former employerthat in order to maintain her health insurance she will need to pay a $442 per monthpremium. Before her husband died the insurance premium was $119 per month. She isnot able to pay both her mortgage payment and her health insurance. Her doctor hastold her that due to her own health she will need to apply for Social Security anddisability.

Our congregation does not have the resources to help her with ongoing expenses. Anyassistance would be a blessing to her.

In His service,Pastor Steve Lockman

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Single Mother of Two Facing EvictionRequest from Pastor BrianDavies, Lord of Glory LutheranChurch, Grayslake, Illinois

Jana is a mother of two children, a 3 year oldand an infant. Although her family is Muslim, herthree year old attends our Gloryland ChristianPreschool. Recently, Jana's husband left her,and Jana is left without a job, money, and soona place to live, as she is scheduled to beevicted on November 25th. Her husband is also about to take her vehicle away. Her childis now on scholarship with our preschool, and our food pantry is helping, but we arelooking for help in providing a vehicle, living expenses, and a place to live. We arelooking for about $1500 to help Jana's immediate needs and help her avoid eviction. Anyhelp of either a car or monetary donations will be a blessing to this family.

Click here to donate If you have a car to donate please call LCC at 866-455-6466 oremail LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Click here to donate

Life Saving Education for Orphans in Kenya-$6,000 NeededUpdate from Jacob Fraher, concerning the work of PastorDennis Meeker in the slums of Kenya

A few years ago, LCMS Pastor Dennis Meekerand his wife, Deaconess Lorna (servingSprings of Life Lutheran Church Kibera, Kenya),started taking in orphans who had no one toprovide for them. The conditions some of thesechildren were living in were absolutelyhorrifying. They were relocated to the Meeker'shome and given the love and care every childdeserves. Below is the latest update fromPastor Meeker.

Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya! My wife, Deaconess Lorna, and I are serving inan area known as Kibera, the largest slum in Africa. It is estimated that over1,000,000 people are packed in a 1.5 square mile area, most of them living onless than $1 per day. Scattered throughout this impoverished area are thousandsof orphans.

We have started a ministry named Compassionate Social Care Ministries. CSCMis our way of getting support to the children we find in desperate need. If achild's parents die and there is no one to take the child in, he or she is left to thestreets or alone in what they once knew to be their home. Children drop out ofschool because no one is willing or able to pay their school fees and struggle tofeed themselves or their siblings. CSCM pays the school fees of over 100children who otherwise wouldn't be in school.

The economic recession has hit everyone hard and we are certainly feeling itover here in Kenya. In January 2010, school fees are due, and, by the looks ofthe situation, my wife and I will have a crisis on our hands. I cannot bear thethought of withdrawing these children who have no one else to provide for themfrom school enrollment because we are not able to pay their school fees.

We are sending out this emergency appeal in an effort to allow all our childrento remain in school. If a handful of churches took up an offering, we would getthat much closer to meeting our $6,000 goal by January. Also, individuals havethe opportunity to pay the school fees of specific children ($35 a month). Wecannot do this alone!

Please read more about our ministry at our website www.cscmkenya.org. Wecontinue to serve and love by the cross of Christ.

Rev. Dennis Meeker

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Don't spend Thanksgiving Day AloneJoin us for a FREE Thanksgiving Feast!

Where: St. Matthew Lutheran Church 24500 N. Old McHenry Road Hawthorn Woods, IL

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009{Thanksgiving Day}

Time: Appetizers at 11:00 am DinnerBuffet around 12:00pm

We also offer a Thanksgiving DayWorship service at 10 am

This Dinner is open to anyone who wants to attend, tell your friends. We just don't wantanybody to spend Thanksgiving Day Turkeyless!

If you plan to attend please call Sue Stewart At: 847-209-2696.

Car Needed for Arabic Outreach MinistryRequest from POBLO Missionary,Hicham ChehabDear Friends,Could you please spread the word that we need asmall car for the ministry that would save gas? Weare doing more than 150 miles a day, and it wouldmake a difference if it is a small car.

If you have a car to donate please call LCC at 866-455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org.

Your Donations Make A DifferenceThanks to Your Generous Support, We Were Able to ProvideAssistance to the following:

Schaumburg - Yolanda Rent AssistanceFlint, MI - Widow MedicalPlainfield - Kara Stem Cell TreatmentSt Matthew L.C., Chicago - Soup Kitchen

Homeless Mother and Daughter inNeed of $1,000 for HousingRequest from Pastor David Barber andThomas Amato, Chairman Board of Elders,Immanuel Lutheran Church, Glenview,Illinois UPDATED AS OF 11/1/2009:

Tina and Carla (names intentionally changed) want to thankeach of the donors for contributions received so far by ImmanuelLutheran Church, on their behalf. (pictured Thomas Amatoreceiving check from LCC)

These funds combined with the major portion of Carla'sNovember social security check, will be used to get thelong needed brake job done on their car this week. Oncethe brakes have been repaired, they will needapproximately $800 to replace the tires on their car.

Though Tina and Carla were in housing for the last threeweeks, thanks to a gift from Immanuel Lutheran Church,they will again be in their car tonight. About three weeksago, with the funds provided by Immanuel LutheranChurch, we were able to get Tina and her mom into ahouse-sharing arrangement in a northern suburb afterhaving lived in their car for about a year. Thisarrangement appeared to be working out fine, until lastweek, when the owner notified Tina that he had decided to move back into his parents'home and rent out his entire house. So Tina and Carla will be back living in their caragain unless we find them another home. If anyone in the north or northwest suburbs ofChicago has housing available that they wish to share with Tina, her mom and her smalldog, he/she can contact Tom Amato at Immanuel Lutheran Church (847.724-1034).

Again, any assistance for Tina and Carla would be a tremendous blessing to them asthey put their lives back together, especially as the colder weather is upon us. Click to donate to this fund...

Thanksgiving Greetingsfrom the Haitian LutheranMission Project, ChristLutheran Church, OrlandPark

LCC received the followingupdate from Sue Gross, HaitianLutheran Mission Project, ChristLutheran Church, Orland Park

Although in this economy we may feel we are having to do without some of the thingswe consider necessities, Thanksgiving might be a good time for us to re-evaluate what isreally important and what we might be able to give up permanently to give glory to GOD.I am not asking any of you to starve your families so that you can support Pastor Isaac'sMinistry but there might be a little luxury in your life you can do without so that someoneelse can feed his child more than 5 kernels of corn a day.

Does your family go out for dinner occasionally? Instead of taking them out for pizzaonce a month have pizza at home and sponsor an orphan for $25.00 a month with themoney you save by eating at home. Let the children know that they are feeding a childthat has nothing by giving up their night out.

To read the entire article, click here.

Click here to contribute to the Food For Haiti Fund

Click here to contribute to the Haiti Schools Fund

Click here to contribute to Isaac's Orphanage, Haiti

Thrivent Giving Plus being Phased Out!

Immediate Response Needed to take advantage of thisMatching Program

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has a GIVING PLUS program that LCC has benefitedfrom in the past where they will match your gift to LCC $1 for every $2 donation, up to$300. Thrivent is phasing out the program and their pot of money will be gone beforethe end of the year. For those Thrivent Members who have used GIVING PLUS forLutheran Church Charities 12/31 "Remember Us Last" year end appeal, in order to getThrivent funds, those gifts will have to be made soon while there is still matching dollarsavailable. You can do this by downloading a Thrivent Giving Plus Form and sending itin to LCC, 333 W Lake Street, Addison IL 60101 or by calling our office at 866-455-6466

Can You Help LCC Find Free Warehouse StorageFor Our Ongoing Ministry?In order to be able to respond to disastersswiftly, it is imperative that we operate in a stateof preparedness. To be able to do that, it isimportant that we have our vehicles andequipment stored in a location and environmentthat will enable us to move quickly.

For the other parts of our ministry, we need:

Work space for our volunteers that is aclimate controlled environmentHas short term storage space for donations till they can be picked up in a fewdays.A space large enough where we can drive in and store our Disaster responseRV and trailers for immediate DEPLOYMENT.A cargo bay allowing us the ability to load semi-trailers would also be nice anduseful feature.

If you know of someone who owns or has available warehouse space that isn't beingcurrently used, please contact Tim Hetzner at Lutheran Church Charities. We understandthat use of the warehouse would not be permanent and that the owner would have thefull rights to regain their facility if it was to be rented or sold. LCC would carry theinsurance on the space we are using. Please contact Tim Hetzner, President of LCC at(866) 455-6466 if you know of someone. This would be a tremendous Help in meetingthe increased demands LCC faces. Help us to continue to - by the Grace ofGod - Make A Difference in People's Lives and in God's Kingdom!

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Continuing Need for Bi-Lingual Bibles for Outreachto Muslim College StudentsRequest from POBLO MissionaryHicham Chehab

Dear Friends,College years are times of transformation. So weneed to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with thelost at such a pivotal stage in the lives of People.

POBLO-Chicago's student ministry is reaching out to Muslims at Community Colleges.More Bibles and Evangelism material are needed.

Please consider donating to this cause so that we can answer the call for the Mission ofGod.

In God's PeaceHicham

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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 LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

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"

Cars Needed for Immigrant FamiliesRequest from POBLO Missionary, Hicham ChehabDear Friends, We have several Iraqi refugee families that we areworking with who need reliable transportation. One is afamily of four, also a family of six and a single mother.They have arrived here with very little and needtransportation in order to work. The donation of a carwould be a tremendous blessing and witness to thesefamilies. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org ifyou have a vehicle to donate

Other Stories Still Seeking Support

Nine Year Old Girl with Cerebral Palsy Needs Stem Cell TreatmentHelp Train Pastors in EthiopiaLCMS Pastor Starts Orphanage in EthiopiaFamily in Need of Car and Short Term Rent AssistanceEthiopian Child Needs Specialized Medical OperationVoice of Care Handicapped MinistriesPOBLO - Jeremiah BaechlerMission to Haiti - Eyeglasses NeededShipping Costs for Ghana SuppliesOpen Doors in Haiti - Bible Study materials Needed

Items Available to a MinistryLutheran Books of Worship (copyright 1978)10 bin sorter with stapler Collator series 300/400 with corner stapler2600 upright Rippen piano, model Cantabile, serial # 1944162590 Black Steel Advent Wreath with plastic electrified candles2589 Pulpit (Lamb of God design)2587 Altar: black square tube steel with marble facing - with Trinity symbol2532 - 1 Cassette Player, 1 remote foot switch & head phones

For More items, click here to view the latest updates on our DONATE Web Page...

Items NEEDED for a MinistryA larger lawn tractor or ATV with a plow blade or snow blower equipment inworking or repairable conditionA heavy duty pickup truck with or with out plow equipment, in working orrepairable condition

If you have items to donate contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

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.

Acrosonic upright piano, 30 years old, but is still ingood condition overall. It has a hairline crack in thesound board that has affected the ability to perfectlytune a few strings - but it does come close and wouldbe a good practice piano.2608 1 1/2 yr old Premier Stove with above fan2607 6 yr old GE Refrigerator-White2606 portable sewing machine in a case2599 GE Black Stove. 30" wide slide in, 4 burner gas with self cleaning over2598 wooden trundle bed with mattress and bolster pillow2597 nativity set

For More Items Available, click here to view the list on our DONATEpage...

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...

Family of Four in Need of a Vehicle in ItascaMinivan needed for Hispanic Ministry in CaliforniaSingle Mother Needs Car for WorkEgyptian Refugee Family in need of Transportation

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

COME LORD JESUS, BE OUR GUEST ...You recognize this prayer written by MartinLuther ...

Come Lord Jesus, be our guestAnd let thy gifts to us be blessed. Amen

If we really mean this prayer and want Jesusto be our Guest - wouldn't we feed him also?

Consider becoming a part of LCC's individualchallenge and FEED THE INVISIBLE GUEST -AND MAKE HIM VISIBLE program to help feed

the hungry.

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Bible Map Insert / Bible AtlasSon Light Publishing

The Bible Map Insert will add a new depth andunderstanding to your Bible study for years to come. Nowwith 40 pages, it's even better. In fact, it's the MOSTCOMPLETE MAP SET for it's size AVAILIABLEANYWHERE! By your request, we have added mapsdetailing the Twelve Tribes of Israel, along with thekingdoms outlined in the book of Daniel. Find over 2000locations referenced in the Master Index. The Modern DayOverlays show 250+ locations, allowing you to tie yourBible study to current events. The Bible Map Insert also

includes 2 pages of full-color topographical maps, the newly discovered location of Mt.Sinai, and a 4-page full-color History of Israel Bible color blocked Time Line. The 40-page book (5 3/8" x 7 3/4") attaches permanently in the back of your favorite study Bible,or if you prefer, attach the optional cover and use your Bible Map Insert as a separateatlas. Each map page has a write-on/easy-erase surface for locating and marking eventhose obscure places that are named only once in the Bible. Modern-day overlays arebound into the booklet directly in front of each major Bible map, helping to relate Biblestudy to current events. The unique Bible locator grid not only pinpoints any place in theBible but allows you to estimate quickly distances between locations. Maps included areIsrael, Exodus, Tabernacle, Solomon's Temple, Herod's Temple, Bible Lands, Paul'sJourneys, 2-page spread of the Twelve Tribes, topographical Mid-East Map, and mapsof the Babylonian Kingdom, Medo-Persian Empire, Greek Empire, and the RomanEmpire.

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' On-Line 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!

Spirit of Life Chorus Performance Schedule

The Spirit of Life Chorus is a 100+member ecumenical Christian concertchorus performing in churchsanctories and auditoriumsthroughout the northern Illinois area.

Our concert series this fall is entitled"A Baby Changes Everything". Imagine Mary and Joseph as theirbaby was born. Do you think theirson changed their lives? History tellsus the answer, and what a change He has made....in all our lives. With music and thespoken word, our concert this year is filled with the wonderful and glorious sounds ofChristmas!

We hope to see you at one or more of our 2009 Fall Concert Series. The schedule islisted below:

CAROL STREAM - Sunday, November 29thLutheran Church of the Master580 North Kuhn Road ; 60188Concert time: 4:30 p.m.

ROSELLE - Sunday, December 6thSt. Walter Catholic Church201 West Maple Avenue ; 60172Concert time: 4:30 p.m.

Bethesda's Second CitySoiree Friday, December 4, 2009Hotel Orrington1710 Orrington Ave.Evanston, Illinois 60201

Please join the Chicago Associate Board of Bethesda Lutheran Communities at the"Second City Soiree" on Friday, December 4th at the beautiful HotelOrrington in Evanston. The Soiree includes a wonderful meal, silent auction anddancing and entertainment by one of the area's most famous piano man acts! For only$50 per person, enjoy a fantastic night out, all while helping us raise funds for the peoplewith intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by Bethesda LutheranCommunities in Illinois.

Take advantage of some great deals at our silent auction before the holidays! Itemsinclude a LASIK vision correction surgery, a massage chair recliner,autographed Cubs and Bears prints, dinner and entertainmentpackages and much more! Sign up now at www.BethesdaLutheranCommunities.org/?Soiree or contact KateyHiggins at (920) 206-4432 or katey.higgins@mailblc.org. We have negotiated great hotelrates for your convenience.

This is sure to be fun for adults of all ages. Hope to see you there!

A German Christmas"Liederfest" (Hymnfest)Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 7:00 PMSt. John Lutheran Church4939 W. MontroseChicago, Illinois 60641

St John Lutheran Church, 4939 W Montrose in Chicago,will be conducting an all German Christmas "Liederfest" (Hymnfest) December 6, at 7:00p.m. The program will begin with familiar Christmas folk music and then move into theChristmas celebration with readings and hymns to celebrate our Savior's birth.

St John is conveniently located on the northside, in the heart of Chicago, three blockswest of highway 90/94 and has good parking facilities. Everyone is welcome, butespecially people of German descent who wish to revive a rich, old tradition with theirfamily. Refreshments will be served after the program.

For additional information, call 773-736-1112

Christmas Concert at St. John's La Grange Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 6:30PMSt. John Lutheran Church47th Street & Brainard Ave.La Grange, Illinois 60525

"These are the Days..." is the theme of theannual Christmas Concert presented by St.John's Lutheran Church and School, 505 S.Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525 on Sunday,December 13th at 6:30 pm. Under the direction of Mr. David Christian, this evening ofmusic will feature St. John's adult and children's choirs and ensembles, orchestra andtwo handbell choirs. St. John's is delighted this year to also feature guest organist,Michael Wolniakowski, master organist and teacher at Lyons Township High School inthe choral music department.

The music performed at this year's concert will expand various time periods and styles,reiterating the timeless yet prevailing significance of the birth of Jesus. Familiar musicand carols which have been a part of our Christmas tradition for generations will beheard. Yet, as the theme suggests, embodied in the evening's repertoire will be thecompelling message that the hope of Christmas is for "these days," leaving the audiencewith forward thrusting joy and peace to last beyond the holiday season.

Christmas Program atGrace, Streamwood Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 5 pmGrace Lutheran Church780 S. Bartlett Rd.Streamwood, Illinois 60107

Join us! December 19th at 5pm - GraceLutheran Church , 780 S. Bartlett Road ,Streamwood , IL - COMING TO YOU LIVEFROM H.A.L.O. - 777 FM AND 1225 AM ON YOUR HEAVENLY RADIO DIAL... Do youremember ... The Old Time radio programs.... Sitting around the radio and letting yourimagination run wild?! We are heading back to the past in our All Church ChristmasProgram! Brought to you by our own Sunday Kids Club! Audience Participation is aPLUS! Cast Party to follow for EVERYONE! Now... a word from our sponsor...

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

Spirit of Life Chorus Nov 29 and Dec 6 See schedule for locationsSt. Matthew serves Thanksgiving Dinnerto Homeless and Unemployed

November 24, 2009 St. Matthew, Chicago, IL

Thanksgiving Dinner November 26, 2009 St. Matthew, Hawthorn WoodsBethesda's Second City Soiree December 4, 2009 Hotel Orrington, Evanston

A German Christmas "Liederfest" (Hymnfest) December 6, 2009 St. John, ChicagoChristmas Concert December 13, 2009 St. John's, La GrangeChristmas Program December 19, 2009 Grace, Streamwood

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