October 27, 2010 In This Issue

Medications Needed forHaiti by November 5th

Cholera Outbreak in HaitiMedical Costs for Special

Needs WomanNew LERT Training

Scheduled for Thursday,November 4thCongregationalPreparedness

Nikki Berg and Her TwinDaughters

New Boiler NeededYour Donations at Work

in HaitiFall 2010 Church &School Secretaries

ConferenceOhio District of the LCMSSupports Building Homes

and Hope in HaitiLCC Staff Members

Attend the NID-LWMLConvention

Benefit Concert at TrinityRoselle

Your Donations Make ADifference

Comfort Dog UpdateThrivent Choice

Tim's Pick of the WeekUpcoming Events

How To Support LCC

Prayer WallPost a prayer, orpray for others!

LCC's Prayer Wall

Medications Needed for Haiti by November 5thJohn Peterson and Gary Kessler from Lord of LifeLutheran Church in La Fox will be traveling to Haiti theweek of November 9th.

While there they will be treating children for basic illnessthrough an orphanage run by Pastor Ernst Messidor.

They are in need of the following over the counter medicinesto take with them for the children:

1. Children's Multivitamins 2. Children and Adult Ibuprofen 3. Chewable Antacids

If you can donate any of the above medications please drop them off at Lutheran ChurchCharities, 333 W. Lake Street, Addison, Illinois, 60101 by November 5th. Please call theoffice at 866-455-6466 before you come.

Click here to donate to the Medical Fund

Thank you for showing the Mercy and Compassion of Christ to the children in Haiti

Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

With the recent, devastating cholera outbreak in Haiti, shoesare needed. Because of your generous donations LCC hasbeen able to provide thousands of children with shoes toprotect them from mud-related parasites and diseases.

Please contribute now if you are moved tohelp! Thank you for your compassion forthese children.

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$1,000 Needed for Medical Costs for SpecialNeeds WomanRequest from Pastor Matthew Gunia, Zion Lutheran Church,Lyons, Illinois and Faith Lutheran Church, Westchester,Illinois

I would like to request help for a community member that I amworking with who has some medical issues. She is 27 years oldand is a special needs person. She does not have healthinsurance and developed a yeast infection two months ago.The infection wasn't treated properly and ended up turning intoa kidney and bladder infection. She's been scraping up moneyand visiting the doctor and getting prescriptions here andthere, but because of the cost she hasn't been consistentenough so the infection has not cleared. She's lost quite a bitof weight.

She is in need of money to pay for her doctor visits and prescriptions to get the infectionknocked out or possibly a doctor who would be willing to treat her pro-bono.

She has had many challenges in her life and is very skeptical. She has a lot of troublebelieving that someone would actually help her without expecting something in return.She knows and trusts me, but is positive that any help she may get will have stringsattached. Any help would be such a blessing and such a witness to her about the Bodyof Christ.

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Two LERT Training Sessions Scheduled forNovember

Thursday, November 4thFaith Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights ishosting a LERT Training Workshop on Thursdayevening, November 4th, registration and a lightsupper at 5:30 with class from 6-9 pm.

Saturday, November 6thSt. John's Country Club Hills will be hosting aLERT Training Workshop on Saturday morning,November 6th, registration and breakfast will open at7:30 am with class from 8-11 am.

Registration is $20 and helps cover the cost of the training materials, meal, and theLERT T-shirt, 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.

To register click here.In order to better manage volunteers andresources, FEMA is finalizing a guideline oncredentialing volunteers for large-scale disasters.The federal guidelines indicate that volunteersresponding to a disaster should be trained andcertified. LCC is providing training for Lutheran

Early Response Teams (LERT) throughout our district. Should a disaster strike theseteams would be put on call and may be asked to deploy in 72 hours or less to thedisaster site.

This training will prepare team member for credentialing and will focus on the safety,work, and ministry of Lutherans as Early Responders.

Click here to register. For more information, call Dianna Bonfield at 866-455-6466.

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Disasters Can Hit Anytime Anywhere, ThereforeLCC Will Continue To Offer CongregationalPreparedness Training

LCMS Human Care and World relief has put togetherthe training and tools needed for a congregation todevelop a plan for being prepared if a disaster hits. Notonly that - LCC and the District Disaster ResponseTeam are trained and willing to take your congregationthrough the plan. This takes about 3 hours with keyleaders of your church. Members of LCC and theDistrict Disaster Response team will continue to consult

with your congregation, helping you through each of the various aspects to have a planin place.

Congregational Preparedness Training (CPT) addresses questions like "Do we have acontingency plan in the event that the pastor becomes a victim of a disaster?" or "In theevent that a tornado is bearing down on our church on Sunday morning during worshipservice who should be the person to say we need to evacuate the sanctuary and whereis the safest place for all these people to go?"

Having recognized that God often uses disaster to open doors for his Church to doministry, participants address questions like "What are some ways that our congregationcan offer Christ's comfort to the community after a disaster?" or "What happens to thechurch budget - can designated funds be used in times of crises?" If you are interested in scheduling a CPT session, Click here to fill out the CPTinterest form.

If you are interested in scheduling a CPT session please contact Dianna Bonfield at 866-455-6466 or email Dianna@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Nikki Berg and Her Twin Daughters, Ella and LinaRequest from NID President Rev. Dan Gilbert

With the sudden death of her husband, Rev Darrel Berg, aspecial fund has been set up with Lutheran ChurchCharities to help Nikki and her two-year-old twin daughters,Ella and Lina, with living expenses. Any financial assistancewould be greatly appreciated to help them at this difficulttime. Help show the Mercy and Compassion of Christ to theBerg family.

To contribute please click here or send your gift to LCC at333 W Lake St, Addison IL 60101 and mark you check BergFund, or call LCC at 866-455-6466 and talk with Tim

Hetzner.

New Boiler Needed at St. Paul Lutheran School -DorchesterRequest from Sara Boedecker-Johnston, Principal, St PaulLutheran School, Chicago

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran School at 7621 SouthDorchester in Chicago is facing an unexpected andsignificant expense. During a routine maintenanceinspection this week, we were told that the boiler hascracked and must be replaced. The cost for a new boileris $20,000, an amount that cannot be squeezed out ofour already lean budget. With inclement Chicago weatherjust around the corner, we must act quickly to ensure

that our students can continue to learn in a warm, safe building. We are seeking prayersand monetary assistance from individuals and congregations.

St. Paul serves 90 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade on the southside of Chicago in the Grand Crossing neighborhood. Over 90% of our students qualifyfor free and reduced lunch and receive financial assistance to attend school. Yoursupport at this crucial time will help us fulfill our mission: bringing children to know JesusChrist while providing a quality, academic education in a safe, disciplined environmentpromoting social, mental, physical and spiritual growth.

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Technology - A Tool for Ministry and God'sKingdom

Almost 20 technology professionals fromaround the NID, both employees andvolunteers for churches,met at the LCC officeson Thursday, October 21st for the kick-offconference/roundtable dedicated to furtheringthe Kingdom of God through the use oftechnology.

Most of us have many challenges andopportunities ahead of us, but we all foundsomeone that has already been through what

we are thinking of diving into, and are learning from their challenges and successes.

The planning for the next meeting is in process; watch for the date and time to beannounced soon!

If you are are serving a church's IT or AV needs and would like to be a part of this group,click here to register.

Your Donations at Work in Haiti

Distributed kits containing peas, rice, a quilt and clothing.

New shoes are distributed in the tent cities

Children attend VBS prior to school starting

Click here to donate to the Haiti Relief Fund

Fall 2010 Church & School SecretariesConferenceDealing With The "D"s - Understanding Different, Diverse andDifficult People

Life in the church has a unique set ofchallenges and opportunities. Few workenvironments require that you work effectivelywith such a wide variety of people andpersonalities. Balancing all the demands onyour time while still keeping "the main thing themain thing" can be exhausting.

In this session we will explore ways toeffectively listen to and communicate with awide variety of people. We will discuss ways to

communicate across generational, gender and cultural lines, as well as ways to deal withdifficult people. We will also spend some time discussing stress and stress relievers - tomake sure that you don't become that "difficult" person!

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Conference Times and Locations

Oct. 27, 2010 (Wed.)St. Paul Luth. Church, 6200 Vollmer Rd, Matteson, Illinois

Oct. 28, 2010 (Thur.) The Pointe, 5650 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, Illinois

Nov. 5, 2010 (Fri.)Seegers Center, 333 W. Lake Street, Addison, Illinois

Join us for lunch and an afternoon of training, resource sharing,encouragement and support!

Check in begins at 11:45 AM Conference times: 12:00 to 4:00 PM. The cost is $10.00 per person, which includes lunch.

Church Secretaries, school secretaries and all administrative support staff are welcometo attend.

Ohio District of the LCMS Supports Building Homesand Hope in Haiti Project

Pastors at the Ohio District ChurchWorker Conference showed support forthe Building Homes and Hope in Haiti projectby adopting the initiative in the Ohio District.The project is well under way in Jacmel andLeogane, Haiti, building homes in a villagethat will center around a Lutheran Church,school, medical clinic and guesthouse tohouse American missionaries.

The Ohio District is committed to guesthouses to be built in villagesdevastated by the January 12, 2010, earthquake. Representativesfrom the district will partner with LCMS World Relief andHuman Care to provide a guest house where missionaries canstay as they work with Haitian laborers to build homes.

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LCC Staff Members Attend the NID-LWMLConventionThank You to the LWML for the Mites that Funded theDisaster Response Trailer

This past Saturday, LCC staff members DonaMartin, Marie Payes, Barry Laubscher, andDianna Bonfield attended the NID-LWMLConvention at St. Paul Lutheran Churchin Mt. Prospect to say Thank You to theLWML and to show the ladies what their miteswere able to do.

They shared stories of how they helped toMake a Difference in the lives of people andthe Kingdom of God.

LCC set up a display of its ministry along with 14 other participants and sharedinformation about the services and resources available to congregations. They alsoshared about the ministry opportunities in Haiti. LCC brought over the Disaster ResponseClean-Up Trailer and invited the ladies to walk through and learn about how their mitesequip and enable LERT volunteers to be more effective when serving at a disaster site.

Tim Hetzner at St. Andrew, Park Ridge

On Sunday, October 24th, Tim Hetzner,President of Lutheran Church Charities, spokeat St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Park Ridgeon 101 Ways to Show the Mercy andCompassion of Christ in Ways That Don'tCost Money .

If you would like a staff member of LCC tocome out and share ways for you and yourchurch to reach your members and

community with the Mercy and Compassion of Christ - without money - contact us at866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org We would be more thanhappy to come and work with you! By the way, we can even bring our K-9 ParishComfort Dogs with us. This also will NOT cost you!

PIPES BUILT for PRAISE, God-pleasing Music forSundays and Special TimesA Benefit Concert to Support the Work and Ministries ofLutheran Church Charities

Trinity Lutheran Church of Roselle,Illinois will host a special benefit concert onSunday, November 7, 2010 at 4:00p.m. PIPES BUILT for PRAISE, God-pleasingMusic for Sundays and Special Times, willfeature Trinity Organist Gary Lichthardtperforming on the unique Rieger organ, alongwith the Trinity Brass Ensemble.

The event continues the celebration of Trinity's100-Year Anniversary, and includes organ

and brass ensemble arrangements by Bach, Elgar, Manz, the Canadian Brass and aspecial hymn written by Dr. John Behnke, entitled "Blessed by God Beyond Description."

The hymn's tune claims the name "Roselle."The concert will be a benefit event to raisemonies to support the various ministries andservices of Lutheran Church Charities.

There is no admission charge but a free-willoffering will be taken. A reception will followthe concert. Trinity is located at 405 S. RushSt. in Roselle. More information can beobtained on the church's website,www.trinityroselle.com

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against theauthorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forcesof evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12

The Gospel is Still the Best Way to CounterTerrorism!Help Support our Lutheran Outreach Efforts in Lebanon

Lebanon is one of the few countries in theMiddle East that still has a Christianpopulation. It is a strategic country to reachMuslims in the Middle East. The LutheranChurch has been actively involved in Gospeloutreach in Lebanon since the 1950's.Because of Mission cutbacks, support isdesperately needed to continue bringing theGospel to those of the Islamic faith.

Tim Hetzner, President of Lutheran Church Charities, will be traveling to Lebanon tomeet with our Lutheran Missionaries there to help share the story of the work that isgoing and can be done! They are desperately in need of our support and prayers duringthis time of unrest in the Middle East. If we want to effectively fight terrorism, we need touse the only weapon that will make a difference - the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Please help our fellow Christians in Lebanon continue to proclaim theGospel and serve those in need with the Mercy and Compassion ofChrist.

To help, send your support to: Lutheran Church Charities, 333 W Lake St, Addison IL60101 or call LCC at 866-455-6466 or click here for online donations.

Dr. Rev. Bernie Lutz shares a brief history of Middle East Lutheran Ministry (pdf)

LCMS Pastor Hicham Chehab shares why heasked LCC to Get Involved (video - 1:50)

LCMS Pastor Hicham Chehab describes theneed in Lebanon, with introduction by PeteImlah, LCC's Director of Mission and Outreach(video - 4:22)

Click here to view more videos from Pastor Hicham Chehab's interview

Click here to donate

Your Donations Make A Difference

Pastor Hicham Chehab from Salaam Lutheran Church stoppedby to pick up bed linens and laptop computer bags which willMake a Difference in the lives of the refugees that SalaamLutheran Church serves.

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

Prison Ministry FundCouple in Need Fund - Bethel, GurneeLutheran Woman Assistance Fund - St Paul, LansingAkwarandu Family Fund - Zion, Chicago

Walcamp Needs Your Help!

Did you attend Walcamp when you were young? Do yourkids or grandkids attend Walcamp today? Whatever yourconnection, Walcamp Outdoor Ministries needs your help.

Each year, hundreds of children have the opportunity toexperience first hand the wonder of God's creation duringdays and nights at camp. They learn to track animals;

learn about the different stars and constellations; they even learn to paddle a canoe andshoot a bow and arrow! And don't forget the bonfires, the food and new friends! Formany of these children it may very well be their first time away from home, and theexperience is both emotional and spiritual.

In an effort to keep our rates affordable, andto ensure that every child can have thisexperience, Walcamp subsidizes $75 per childwho attends camp. That adds up over thecourse of a year, and today Walcamp is facinga big gap. "The letters we receive fromchildren and parents touch our hearts, and wetry to do so much. We offer scholarships tofamilies, but we still have to turn manychildren away," said Deon Hull, WalcampExecutive Director. "The economics of runninga camp is very real. And we simply cannotafford to help everyone."

Won't you consider a gift to Walcamp today? Let's ensure that children will continue toenjoy the activities and education available at Walcamp for years to come.

For more information about Walcamp Outdoor Ministries, visit the walcamp website at:www.walcamp.org.

Click here to donate

Nurses Desperately Needed In Haiti to TrainHaitians on Basic Medical SkillsEnd of February - beginning of March

Lutheran Church Charities is partnering withLinda Arnold of Trinity Lutheran Churchin Lisle, Illinois and the HaitianLutheran Mission Project to put togethera special medical mission team of RNs.

This team will be teaching local Haitians whoare interested in becoming nurses but do nothave the opportunity to get the proper training.There is a great need for medical assistants in

the Jeremie hospital and the village medical clinics.

Participants need to be RNs who are grounded in their Christian faith, comfortableteaching basic first aid, hygiene, and disease prevention to large and small groups.Participants should be in good health and able to handle the rugged conditions of thejourney.

This trip will involve traveling to remote mountain villages in the back of a pickup truckand teaching through an interpreter, outdoors in extreme heat and less than sanitaryconditions.

Our dates are not firm but the last week of February or the first week of March are beingconsidered. The trip will last about 10 days and the cost will be $2,000.00 per person.

If you are interested in being part of this unique team and want to Make A Difference inthe lives of people and in the Kingdom of God click here to register.

For more information please contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 orLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Help Make A Difference in Haiti and Get PeopleOut of TentsJoin LCC in Helping LCMS World Relief and Human Care inBuilding Homes and Hope in Haiti

Lutheran Church Charities has been asked byLCMS World Relief and Human Care tocoordinate all volunteers for the "Building Homesand Hope for Haiti" housing project. It is ourintent to help groups and individuals that wish tovolunteer for this worthwhile mission to helpthem plan a successful trip and to coordinatewhen and where groups will be going to help thechurches in Haiti.

If you would like to take a group to Haiti for theBuilding Homes and Hope project, please clickhere to fill out the group applicationform. Once your group application has beenaccepted we will notify you confirming your

group, dates and location. At that point each member of your group will fill out theirapplication and be placed in your group and we will give you materials for your

preparation for your trip. Thank you for your compassion in helping the people of Haiti aswe together work together as the people of God!

Please call Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org with any questions.

Click here for a video on the Building Homes and Hope in Haiti project

Puppeteers Needed for Ministry Outreach

Do you have experience or would you like experiencebeing a puppeteer? LCC is looking to raise up a fewnew puppet teams. These teams will be equipped toassist in disaster relief efforts by providing a safe areaand message of hope to the children in the affectedcommunity. Practices will be held once a month atCelebration Ministries in Park Forest, Illinois.Junior High - Adults are welcome.

Please Contact Chris Rechsteiner at 708-408-3099 or708-748-1995 or email 4celebration@gmail.com withquestions and for more information.

Comfort Dog Update

Tillie Visits Rockford Lutheran HighSchool

On Friday, October 22nd, LCC Comfort Dog Tillieand Pete Imlah visited Rockford LutheranHigh School. Pete shared with the studentsduring chapel about answering the call from God togrow in their relationship with Him and for them toshare this Good News of Jesus Christ with others.

Pete also shared with the students the training thatK-9 Parish Comfort Dogs go through and how theyare used as a bridge to share the Mercy andCompassion of Jesus Christ.

Lutheran Church Charities at Tailgate Block Party

Bethel Lutheran Church in Westmonthosted a Tailgate Block Party on Sunday,October 24th. God blessed over 100individuals with a beautiful day to join togetherin fellowship, great food, and to watch thegame on a large screen TV.

Although the outcome of the game wasn'tgreat, Lutheran Church Charities appreciatedbeing invited to the party and the opportunity

to share about what God is doing in and through the different areas of LCC. LCCComfort Dogs Shami (St John - Darien), Tara, and Tillie were part of the day's festivitiesand brought much needed comfort to all the Chicago Bears fans.

Tillie at Luther North High School

On Monday, October 25th, Pete Imlah was atLuther North High School in Chicago as thespecial speaker during their weekly chapel.Pete challenged the students to keep theireyes focused on their Lord and Savior andnot to be tempted by the distractions of thisworld. He also shared with them that each ofthem are special to God and that He has apurpose and plan for each of their lives. LCCComfort Dog Tillie accompanied Pete andvisited with the students and faculty members.

Hope, JoJo and Tillie Visit Preschoolers

On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 26 &27, Immanuel Lutheran Preschool inDundee invited Lutheran Church Charities toshare with the children about the K-9 ParishComfort Dogs. Pete Imlah shared with thestudents about Golden Retrievers, how theyare trained and what service they provide.Pete also shared with the children how theyshould approach a dog and what to do whenthey see a dog not on a leash. The kids alsogot to enjoy petting the dogs and getting theirbusiness cards.

Click here to schedule a K-9 Comfort Dog visit

Donate to the K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry

LCC Thanks Denise Goelitz of Kitten KaPoodle Mobile PetGrooming

For providing free grooming for LCC's Comfort Dog,Star. Denise operates a mobile grooming shop. Sheservices clients within a 15 mile radius of Elgin.

Call 224-678-8767 or e-mailKittenKapoodle@live.com

Thank you Denise, for taking care of Star!

How to Conduct a Successful Mission FairLCC's Newest Resource FREE for Congregations!

Has your church considered hosting a Mission Fair for yourcongregation? For your Community? Tim Hetzner and staff ofLCC have put together an online resource that can help you dothis. It is a step by step guide on how to plan a successfulMission Fair - along with sample letters and everything you willneed. In fact, if you are planning a Mission Fair, LCC will helpyou promote it - all free of charge.

Request your copy of HOW TO CONDUCT A SUCCESSFULMISSION FAIR here or call Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466

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Vehicle Donations Needed for Families in Need

LCC has received numerous requests from churchesfor vehicles for families in need of reliabletransportation. The need for cars and vans to providea means for getting to work, school and medicalappointments has never been higher.

If you have a working car or van please considerdonating it to LCC for one of these families.

All vehicles that are donated to LCC go directly out to families orindividuals through our congregations. NO vehicles are sold.

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

Looking for Ways to Share the Mercy andCompassion of Christ to Those in Your Churchand Community?We are in hard economic times. "Times are terrible" manysay. But just think what a blessing God has given us toshare the Mercy and Compassion of Christ! The door iswide open for the Church to be the Church. Jesus showedus by his life that we are to be the church that "Does Feet"(John 13).

People say that they would "do" evangelism, they would reach out to people in need, buttheir church simply does not have the money right now to do it, things are tight! DearChristian brothers and sisters, it doesn't take money to touch those in need and pain - ittakes you and your willingness to follow Jesus' example.

If you would like a staff member of LCC to come out and share ways for you and yourchurch to reach your members and community with the Mercy and Compassion of Christ- without money - contact us at 866-455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org. We would be more than happy to come andwork with you! By the way, we can even bring our K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs with us.This also will NOT cost you!

Motorcycles Needed to Help Pastors in HaitiSpread the Gospel

When Tim Hetzner traveled to Haiti in March 2010 hepurchased several motorcycles for the pastors to use fortransportation. Because of the terrible condition of the roads,motorcycles are the most efficient means of transportation formany of the pastors who must travel many miles between thedifferent churches that they serve and to get to their members.

More motorcycles are desperatelyneeded. A new motorcycle costs$1,000 and is an important tool thathelps the pastors to minister to theirmembers and spread the Gospelthroughout Haiti. Pictured are twopastors that have been helpedbecause of your support.

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James: 5-week coursePhilippians: 5-weekcourseJude: 1-week courseJonah::3-week courseProverbs: 10-weekcourseKnow that GodExists: 1-week courseEsther: 5-week course

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Cover To Cover: A JourneyThrough The Bible60-week courseThe Gospel of John31-week courseApocalypsis Jesu Christus: The Book of Revelation30-week course

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To find out more information contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or email atWAU@LutheranChurchCharities.org

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 Messageof Christ and bring a useful and inexpensive treatmentfor Malaria; Malaria being the number one infectiouskiller world wide.

We are currently working at gathering more scientificdata from sites that have Malaria patients, to track themalong with their progress, and to document the results ofthe treatments so we can publish in medical journals.We are supporting a PhD. student doing thesis work atWestern Michigan 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: malaria01@yahoo.com Click here to view a video about this project

Click here to donate

LCC in Need of Snow PlowLCC has a need for a snow plow. The truck that it willgo on is a 2000 Ford F250 Super Duty.

For more information or if you have a plow to donateplease call LCC at 866-455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Thrivent Choice - Watch Your Mailbox - and HelpSupport Making A Difference Through LutheranChurch CharitiesThrivent Choice is the new charitable grantprogram through which Thrivent Financial forLutherans members are able to direct Thriventcharitable funds. Eligible members aredesignated Choice Dollars, based on insurancepremiums, contract values, and Thrivent Financial volunteer leadership which aredirected by the member to Lutheran organizations. If you are an eligible member, watchyour mailbox in August for program details from Thrivent to know how to designate yourChoice Dollars either online or by using a toll-free phone service.

A direct gift from Thrivent Choice is thereplacement for Thrivent's past matching giftprograms. Over the years Lutheran ChurchCharities has benefited from Thrivent'smatching gifts and relied on them for ourDisaster Response work, our Parish K-9

Comfort Dog Ministry and operational expenses to continue to offer our Dollar In-DollarOut Giving. So, when choosing a recipient for your Choice Dollars, please rememberLutheran Church Charities as a beneficiary.

You can donate your choice dollars to Lutheran ChurchCharities in two ways, by going to www.thrivent.comandthen go to Thrivent Choice Dollars and following thedirections to give on line or by calling 1-800-847-4836.Thank you for supporting Lutheran Church Charitiesthrough your Thrivent Choice Dollars. If you run into anyproblems please call LCC at 866-455-6466

Your support is so very important for us to continue toMake a Difference to those in Need with the Mercy and Compassion of Christ. THANKYOU

Tim Hetzner President, Lutheran Church Charities

Tim's Pick of the Week

Outlive Your LifeBy Max Lucado

These are difficult days in our world's history. Billions of people arepoor; millions go hungry or thirsty every day. Disease claimsthousands of lives daily. But you and I have been given anopportunity to make a big difference. What if we did?

What if we rocked the world with hope? Infiltrated all corners withGod's love and life? We are created by a great God to do greatworks. He invites us to outlive our lives, not just in heaven but hereon earth. What if you lived in such a way that your death was justthe beginning of your life?

LCC Emergency Assistance Fund

LCC gets requests daily concerning people who needassistance, and it is increasing because of the current economictimes 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, wereceive some requests that are emergencies, and money isneeded that day or the next day and we can't always get theneed out in our weekly email newsletter first.

Would you consider making a gift to our LCC EmergencyAssistance fund so that when these emergency needs occur we can help (through ourchurches) quicker? This is an important way for the Body of Christ to share the Mercyand Compassion and Proclamation of Christ.

To contribute please click here

Thank you for continuing to Make A Difference! Tim Hetzner

Items Needed by Ministries

We have received the following requests for items needed by ministries:

Newer computer and monitorDigital Ink Black, # 60-1520 for an ABDick 6530 Duplicator

If you have items to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email us atLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

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"

Other Stories Still Seeking SupportWoman and Her Mother in Need of Temporary HousingWidow in Need of Help to Pay RentFood Pantry Building ProjectBuilding Wells in GhanaHistoric St. Matthew Makes an Urgent Appeal

Items Available to a Ministry2806 (60) metal folding charis2805 Good Friday, Holy Saturday/Easter Sunday banner - deep purple velvetwith black and yellow gold star and a white star2804 One felt Reformation Banner that says, "Sola Scriptura and Fides Gratia" inthe shape of a cross2803 One Christmas Banner (off white w/brown manger, gold embellished starthat says "The Word Was Made Flesh"2802 One Lenten Set - altar, pulpit, lecturn parament and banner2801 (5) 8 ft x 8 ft office cubicles

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

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.

2812 (30+) Power cords for computers and monitors2811 (20+) PS/2 keyboards2810 (24) 17" CRT monitors2809 Small, electric organ - two manual organ (each manual has a range of 21/2 octaves); the swell has twelve stops on it and the grand has five stopsWurlitzer 950 is an electronic theatre organ with genuine internal Leslie rotatingspeakers. Solid wood console and bench, 53-1/2" wide x 46" tall (55" includingmusic stand) x 29-1/2" deep (42" w/pedals), Three Manuals, all C - C: OrbitSynthesizer Keyboard: 2 octaves Upper and Lower Keyboards: 5 octaves eachPedals: 2 octaves2807 Chair and a 1/2, light green denim color (slightly smaller than a love seat)2806 (60) metal folding chairs

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 that are still waiting forsome word...

Car Needed for Nigerian ImmigrantVan Needed for Faith, StickneyTruck Needed for Sexton at First Saint Paul's, ChicagoCars Needed for Immigrant Families

Click here for the complete page listing the needsIf you have a vehicle to donate, please contact

LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org or call 866-455-6466

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

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

If we really mean this prayer and want Jesus to be ourGuest - wouldn't we feed him also?

Consider becoming a part of LCC's individual challengeand FEED THE INVISIBLE GUEST - AND MAKE HIM VISIBLE program to help feed thehungry.

Click here for more details | Click here to donate now Click here for a Bulletin Insert

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 online ChristianBusiness Directory called Servant@Heart. This online 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!

Holiday Craft ShowsIt's that time of year! We know that manychurches host Holiday Craft shows as fundraising events. If your church is planning acraft show we would love to advertise it on ourwebpage! Just submit the details toLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org and wewill include it on our webpage.

Click here for a listing of Holiday Craft Shows.

BATAVIASunday, October 31stImmanuel Lutheran Church950 Hart Road, 60510Concert time: 4:00 p.m.

HUNTLEYSunday, November 7th St. Mary Catholic Church10307 Dundee Road, 60142Concert time: 3:30 p.m.

DES PLAINESSunday, November 14thChrist Church1492 Henry Ave., 60016Concert time: 4:00 p.m.

St. John's (Algonquin) offers Love and Logic Workshops forParents and Teachers

Wednesdays beginning October 6 through November 17St. John's Ev Lutheran Church & School300 Jefferson St.Algonquin, ILSt. John's Lutheran Church & School invite parents and teachers alike to attend a series of Love andLogic Workshops beginning in October. Love and Logic workshops provide simple and easy

techniques to help parents (and grandparents) provide love and support while expecting children to be respectful andresponsible. Teachers learn to manage disruptive students, bully proof children, diffuse power struggles and more.

The six evening workshops will be offered on Wednesday October 6, 13 and 27 and November 3, 10 and 17. Theprogram cost is $65 per person (regular price is $99) or $95 per couple (regularly $149). Childcare is also available for afree will offering. The workshops are expected to fill and registration is strongly encouraged.

To register, contact St. John's Church Office at 847-658-9300 or go online to St John's website atwww.StJohnsAlgonquin.org.

Spirit of Life ChorusThe 100 voice SPIRIT OF LIFE CHORUS will present our Fall 2010concert series, "Ring The Bells, Immanuel Has Come". What amarvelous story to be told, the coming of a Savior. Our offering thisseason will tell the story of the hope and anticipation from ancienttimes, to the hope and wonder we experience today.

The musical selections are typical SPIRIT in style. They arespiritually uplifting, motivating and exciting! Our musical goal is tobring each member of the audience just one step closer to God; onestep closer to HIS presence in our lives.

So please join us for these free concerts as we stand in HIS presence and sing HIS praises.

The SPIRIT OF LIFE CHORUS is a 100+ member ecumenical Christian concert chorus performing in church sanctoriesand auditoriums throughout northern Illinois. Since 1990, SPIRIT has had a solid, musical reputation of dynamic concertswith strong emotional appreal performed from the heart of each member. "SPIRIT" style music is presented with a joyousdedication to bringing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to all who listen.

We hope to see you at one or more of our 2010 Fall Concert Series. The next three concerts are:

Starfield w/ Riley Armstrong - The Saving One Tour Concert

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Cross Lutheran Church8609 State Rt. 47Yorkville, IL 60560

Doors Open at 5:30 PMConcert begins at 6:30 pm

Admission is $5Purchase online at starfieldonline.com for an extra $1 processing fee

Call 630-553-7335 for more information

Auction at St. John's Lutheran Church & School, Lansing, ILSaturday, November 13, 2010St. John's Lutheran Church & School18100 Wentworth AvenueLansing, IL

Doors Open at 5 PMBuffet 6:30-7:30 PMSilent Auction Begins Immediately Oral Auction Starts at 7pm

$15/Adults Only

Tickets are not available at the door, please purchase in advance.For information or to purchase tickets call the church office at 708-895-9240

"New Horizons in the New Testament"Seminar by Dr. Paul Maier

Saturday, November 20, 2010 St. Paul Lutheran Church8601 HarrisonMunster, IN 46321

Dr. Paul L. Maier will present a seminar for the Northwest Indiana and Northern Illinois areaon Saturday, November 20, entitled, "New Horizons in the New Testament." Dr. Maier,Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, is one of our country's leadingauthorities on the biblical world and a widely acclaimed author and speaker. His seminarsadd a fresh dimension to the Scriptures, illuminating them with important evidence fromarchaeology and secular history.

For more information contact the church office at 219-836-6270.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lyons, Illinois to hold aChristmas concert

Zion Evangelical Lutheran ChurchSaturday, December 4, 20107930 Ogden AveLyons, Illinois, 60534Concert Time: 3:00 p.m.

There is no cost to attend; all are welcome.

The musical selections will have the Nativity of Jesus Christ as its centralfocus. Christian religious music, hymnody, and music inspired by the Nativitywill be performed. A brief spoken introduction will be presented before each

musical piece to introduce the music's history, musical characteristics, and theological emphases.

All who attend the concert are invited to the church basement after the concert for an opportunity to meet the musiciansand fellow concert-goers. Cookies and punch will be provided free of charge.

For more information, please contact the offices of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 708.447.4499. Office hours areTuesday and Wednesday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For e-mail inquiries, please e-mail the Zion Church office atzionevlutheranoffice@yahoo.com or the Rev. Matthew Gunia at matthew.gunia@yahoo.com.

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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.orgor 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