September 22, 2010 In This IssueLooking for Ways toShare the Mercy and

Compassion of Christ toThose in Your Church and

Community?School Supplies Given

Out to Haitian ChildrenSeveral Immediate Waysto Help Our Churches in

HaitiJob Needed for

Concordia SeminaryStudent from Liberia

Help Make A Differencein Haiti and Get People

Out of TentsWestchester Flood Family

Your Donations Make ADifference

Comfort Dog UpdateWestchester Flood Family

Band and StringInstruments Needed

New Bible Study ClassesFood Pantry Building

ProjectWoman and Her Motherin Need of Temporary

HousingWidow in Need of Help to

Pay RentShoes for Haitian

ChildrenThrivent Choice

Tim's Pick of the WeekComfort Dogs Available

for Church FunctionsUpcoming Events

How To Support LCC

Winter Coats for Families in Need Pastor Steve Kass, Family In Faith Christian Church,Glendale Heights

Family In Faith Christian Church has a desperate need forwinter coats, hats, gloves and scarves to be given away to theneedy families that will be coming to our October 9, 2010 FoodPantry.

The first winter that we had the mobile Food Pantry at our churchwe realized that many of the children and adults standing in linein the below freezing temperatures did not have a warn coat andmost did not have hats or gloves on. That next summer our

congregation decided to collect these items to be given away at our fall Pantry along withfood. This was so well received by these families that it warmed our own hearts.

This will be our fifth year to give away these items in the fall. Our congregation haveemptied our own closets of these items some time ago and now rely on members of ourchurch to buy these items at garage sales and resale shops to supply our growingdemand each fall as the amount of families coming to our Pantry has greatly increasedwith this recession.

If you would be able to donate winter coats, hats, gloves or scarves by October 4, 2010we would greatly appreciate them and would be glad to make an arrangement to pickthem up or you could drop them off at Family In Faith Church during the day on theweekdays.

The address of the church is :

Family In Faith Christian Church1480 Bloomingdale Rd.Glendale Hts. IL, 60139Church Office: 630-653-5030

Looking for Ways to Share the Mercy andCompassion of Christ to Those in Your Churchand Community?We are in hard economic times. "Times areterrible" many say. But just think what ablessing God has given us to share the Mercyand Compassion of Christ! The door is wideopen for the Church to be the Church. Jesusshowed us by his life that we are to be thechurch that "Does Feet" (John 13).

People say that they would "do" evangelism,they would reach out to people in need, but theirchurch 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.

Laypastor Gabriel Jules

Pastor Reliere Augustn

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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!

School Supplies Given Out to Haitian ChildrenDuring their recent trip to Haiti (September2010), LCC staff members Tim Hetzner andDona Martin purchased schools supplies forthe children. Pictured here are Haitian childrenreceiving the school supplies that wereprovided by your generous donations! Thankyou for showing the Mercy andCompassion of Christ to thesechildren.

Tim Hetzner Spends Week with Dr. Harry WendtTim Hetzner from LCC spent time this past week with Dr.Harry Wendt - Crossways International. CrosswaysInternational and LCC work jointly in helping pastors andlay people in Haiti to teach the Bible to others in Haiti.

Several Immediate Ways to Help Our Churches inHaiti

Motorcycles Needed to Help Pastors in Haiti Spread theGospel

When Tim Hetzner traveled to Haiti in March 2010 hepurchased several motorcycles for the pastors to use fortransportation. Because of the terrible condition of theroads, motorcycles are the most efficient means oftransportation for many of the pastors who must travelmany miles between the different churches that they serveand to get to their members.

More motorcycles aredesperately needed. Anew motorcycle costs$1,000 and is animportant tool that helpsthe pastors to minister totheir members andspread the Gospelthroughout Haiti. Pictured are two pastors that have been helpedbecause of your support.

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$1,000 Needed for VBS in Haiti until School Starts in OctoberRequest from Rev. Marky Kessa, President EvangelicalLutheran Church in Haiti

The schools in Haiti will not start untilOctober. During September Rev. Kessa hasorganized Vacation Bible School and YouthCamp for the children and youth in Jacmel. Heanticipates more than 200 children will gothrough the program. They need $1,000 tofinish funding these vital programs for thechildren.

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Job Needed for Concordia Seminary Student fromLiberiaPastor Steve Kass, Family In Faith Christian Church,Glendale Heights

We are looking for help for a student in the Ethnic ImmigrantInstitute of Theology (EIIT) at Concordia Seminary.Augustus Soko is a refugee from Liberia, who is a memberof Family In Faith in Glendale Heights being mentoredthrough the EIIT program. His goal once graduating is toplant churches in N'Zerekore, Guinea. This is a city of about500,000, threatened by the growth of Islam. Gus is uniquelyqualified, being fluent in French and the tribal languageManu.

In August, Gus was laid off from his most recent job, andwe are seeking new employment for him. Gus has a collegedegree, and can provide a translated diploma. He hastaught mathematics, is fluent in French, and is computerliterate. A few years ago, Gus had a great position, but

unfortunately, this was eliminated when the Chicago Office shut down and work shiftedto Atlanta. One other challenge is the requirement of the EIIT program to attend a oneweek seminar at the Concordia Campus once a year. This also led to his losing a job.One last challenge has been employment that has kept Gus from worshiping regularlydue to Sunday work hours. Gus most recently was a CNA (certified Nursing Assistant) ina Nursing home.

If you know anyone who would consider employing Gus, we would be most grateful. Heis able to read and write in English and French, has taught Mathematics and French, hasdone basic bookkeeping and accounting, is computer literate, and is responsible. Gushas his Driver's License, and can provide work references. We are ideally looking for anemployer who has a heart for ministry, and would be able to employ Gus betweenMonday and Saturday, allowing him to worship on Sundays, and allowing him to go toSt. Louis for at least one week of the year. Of course, he would be happy to interview atany time. His salary requirements would only be commensurate with his responsibilities.

If any of you can help us in this situation, both Gus and Family In Faith would be veryappreciative. His job situation has adversely affected his performance in the EIITprogram, and his ability to provide for his family's needs.

If you know a possible employer please contact Pastor Kass at 630-653-5030.

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 yourpreparation 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

Still Serving Those In NeedLast Friday and Saturday a work crew ofvolunteers served an elderly couple inWestchester still dealing with the effects of thissummer's floods in the Chicago area. A requestcame into Lutheran Church Charities to helpthis elderly couple who were financially unableto deal with the flood damage in theirbasement. A request went out early last weekfor volunteers to help remove damaged goodsfrom the basement, tear down drywall andpaneling and spray down walls. Again God provided eager and willing volunteers tocome to the aid of this family. LCC and this couple are grateful for the hard work andservant hearts of all those who gave of their time.

Your Donations Make A Difference

Irene and Don Summers stopped by the LCC office topick up a large box of winter coats and another box withwinter hats, scarves, gloves and mittens to be given outto the many people who visit the Food Pantry at Familyin Faith Christian Church in Glendale Heights.Every fall the members of Family of Faith have given outwinter outer garment the first weeks of the fall and winterweather. Thank you for your donations that enable Faithto continue to serve their community in the name ofJesus Christ.

A special thank you to Mr. Ed Strunk of ImmanuelLutheran Church in Palatine who picked up anddelivered 24 bag mats from the Ladies of ImmanuelPalatine to Christ the King Lutheran Church in Chicago.

Comfort Dog Update

K-9 Chapel Talk St. Paul Lutheran School

On Wednesday, September 15th, LCC ComfortDogs Faith, Hope, Magic, Star and Tillieattended the K-9 Chapel Talk at St PaulLutheran School on Canfield in Chicago. PeteImlah shared a message with the childrenbased on The Lost Sheep and Lost Coin. Afterchapel the children got to learn more abouthow the dogs are used as an outreach tool tobuild bridges and bring the love andcompassion of Jesus Christ to others. Toschedule a K-9 Chapel contact Pete Imlah at866-455-6466 or fill out the K-9 site visit form.

Darlin and Fuerst Join In Prayer Walk

LCC was contacted by Trinity LutheranChurch in Lansing to participate in their citywide prayer walk on Saturday, September18th.LCC Comfort Dogs Darlin and Fuerst,along with handlers Rev. Tim Engel andDaniel Fulkerson, joined up with about 12members of Trinity to pray with people. Onegroup walked down to a hardware store andthe other group went outside a Walgreensand talked and prayed with people. The twodogs where great draws and when peoplewere petting them they opened up and sharedprayer requests.

Star and Tillie at Mt Olive Fall Fest

On Saturday, September 18th, LCC ComfortDogs Star and Tillie greeted individuals whocame to Fall Fest hosted by Mt Olive LutheranChurch in Rockford. The Fall Fest featuredlive bands, the Fitz Family, food and tons ofgames for kids.

Heritage Fest in Dundee

St John's Algonquin hosted a booth downalong the river at the Heritage Fest in Dundee.Butter (St John's K-9 Parish Comfort Dog)visited with folks as they enjoyed the festivaland Tillie came and joined her on Sundayafternoon.

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Westchester Flood Family in Need of HouseholdItemsA family of three (grandmother, daughter, andgrandchild) who lost most of their furniture inthe recent flood are in need of the followingitems:

2 full-size beds w/box springs andmattressesWashing machine and gas dryercouchkitchen table and 4 chairscoffee table3 dressersLamps for bedrooms and living room

Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.orgif you have any of these items to donate.

Band and StringInstruments Needed forWalther Lutheran HighSchool and Grade SchoolMusic ProgramWalther Lutheran High School and the schoolsin the Grade School Music Program servemany families that find it hard to purchase orrent an instrument and to pay for music

lessons for their students. The music staff at the High School would like to add to theircollection of instruments that can be loaned at no charge to families in need.

If you have a band or string instrument that you are no longer using and would like todonate it in support of this program, or if you would like to help with other musicdepartment needs, please contact Catherine Hegarty at catherine.hegarty@comcast.net.

Join Us to Be Part of theGroundbreaking forTrinity ClaiborneThe week of October 17 through 23, 2010

volunteers from Camp Restore will begin the long awaited restoration of Trinity Claiborne!

There is sure to be a place for everyone to serve and we need all hands on deck for thisproject. The construction team will be working on projects including demolition, framing,and roofing. An outreach team, coordinated through the Chicago Area Mission

Partnership and Camp Restore, will also be in the Lower Ninth Ward working within theneighborhood and hosting an all neighborhood cook out at the Trinity building onTuesday, October 19th.

To become part of this historic event, or become involved with the restoration, pleasecontact Camp Restore or the Chicago Area Mission Partnership atwww.restoretrinity.org. The Restore Trinity website is home to all restoration details andyou can follow along on the restoration or find a task group you can take on throughclicking on the Construction Page.

We hope you will consider joining the team.

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If you would like to take a course byInternet - 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

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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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Food Pantry Building ProjectPastor Steve Kass, Family In Faith Christian Church,Glendale Heights

In September, 2005, Family In Faith took astep of faith, and began a mobile food pantry.Since that time, we have distributed more than500,000 pounds of food to more than 2,000families. Now, the mobile food pantry is indanger of closing down. There is severe needthroughout the Chicagoland area. With theunemployment rate exceeding 45% in somecommunities, the Northern Illinois Food Bankwill no longer guarantee that the mobile truck

will come out to Glendale Heights every month. They have only scheduled delivery withthe mobile truck through June, 2011.

We understand this, and support what the Northern Illinois Food Bank is doing. But we'renot going to just quit on our community. Family In Faith is donating part of its land asa site for constructing a brand new permanent 30 by 60 foot steel food storage building.Our goal is to complete building construction no later than May 2011, and to expandoperations. We want to be open at least once a week, and to increase our support forthose in need.

Click here to read the rest of the story and how you can support Family in Faith asthey reach out to their surrounding communities.

Woman and Her Mother in Need of TemporaryHousing

Requested by Pastor Gerald Menk, FaithLutheran Church, Lake Forest, Illinois

Middle-aged woman and her mother are in desperate needof temporary housing as their current housing arrangementhas fallen through. It would be a blessing to find a room insomeone's home, however any assistance that can beprovided will be greatly appreciated.

If you have a room available please call the church office at(847) 234-1868

Widow in Need of Help to Pay RentRequest from Pastor Stephane Kalonji, African ImmigrantMinistry, Chicago

Josephine Akwarandu, a member of theAfrican Immigrant Ministry, lost her husbandon August 14 after only a brief illness. Thehusband (age 43), who was a taxi driver, wasthe main bread winner for the family. With hisdeath, Josephine, left with two children, is indesperate need for help so she can pay herrent for at least the next three to four months.

Her monthly rent is $550.00. The Africancommunity in Chicago has helped pay for thefuneral and would appreciate any help so

Josephine can pay her rent while figuring out a way to generate more income for her andher young son and daughter.

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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

Dollar per Dollar Your Donations are Making ADifference by Buying Shoes for Haitian Children

LCC provides more money forshoes and clothing to theEvangelical Lutheran Church inHaiti for distribution to thechildren in the Tent Cities ofHaiti

Pictured at right: During the LCMSConvention in Houston, Tim Hetznerpresented a check to Reverend MarkyKessa, President of ELCH in Haiti, and his wife Sydney, for the purchase of shoes forthe children in Haitian refugee tent cities.

Children in a tent city in Jacmel show offtheir new shoes last month.

Children receive new shoes in a tentcity in Leogane in August.

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Last month more shoes were distributed in tent cities in Jacmel and Leogane. Thank youfor your continual support to help all these children and for showing them Mercy andCompassion. Click here to view photos

Click here to read the original appeal

Please contribute now if you are moved to help! Thank youfor your compassion for these children.

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 LutheranChurch Charities in two ways, by going towww.thrivent.comand then go to ThriventChoice Dollars and following the directions togive on line or by calling 1-800-847-4836.Thank you for supporting Lutheran ChurchCharities through your Thrivent Choice Dollars.If you run into any problems please call LCC at866-455-6466

Your support is so very important for us tocontinue to Make a Difference to those in Need with the Mercy and Compassion ofChrist. THANK YOU

Tim Hetzner President, Lutheran Church Charities

Tim's Pick of the Week

NIV Archaeological Study Bible/Large Print-HCBy Zondervan

A unique study Bible filled with informative articles and full-color photographs that will take you on an illustrated walkthrough biblical history and culture.

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, andmoney is needed that day or the next day and we can'talways get the need out in our weekly email newsletter first.

Would you consider making a gift to our LCC EmergencyAssistance fund so that when these emergency needsoccur we can help (through our churches) quicker? This isan important way for the Body of Christ to share the Mercy

and Compassion and Proclamation of Christ.

To contribute please click here

Thank you for continuing to Make A Difference! Tim Hetzner

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 LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

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' level

stackable 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

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 DuplicatorStill Point Theatre Collective is currently looking for a donation of acomputer/printer (desktop or laptop)washing machine and two stovescouch, dresser

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 SupportBuilding Wells in GhanaHistoric St. Matthew Makes an Urgent AppealLutheran Couple in Need of AssistanceContinuing Need for Bilingual Bibles for Outreach to Muslim College Students

Items Available to a Ministry2799 four light colored solid wood pews2781 stationery for school children2780 coffee maker, single table top range & other household items2779 two computer systems (PC, monitor, etc)2687 school library books2686 10 junior executive style desks2570 10 bin sorter with stapler Collator series 300/4002527 60+ Sparton foam soap dispensers for bulk soap

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.

2801 five 8x8 office cubicles. 5' H with 2 overhead bins with locking doors, 3sides of working surface. Chairs included. Fabric is light tan and the worksurface is cream; the overhead bins are chocolate2800 washing machine - Maytag Performa oversize capacity2798 built-in bisque-colored Whirlpool microwave2797 built-in bisque-colored Maytag dishwasher2796 black metal music stand2795-2792 plastic toilet riser2791 two 200-watt silver bowl incandescent light bulgs2791-2790 broadcast lawn spreader2788 manual push lawnmower2787 Hammond 8200 organ with bench

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...

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 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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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!

Swing with St. Luke - 125th Anniversary CelebrationGolf Outing and Auction Dinner

Friday, September 24, 2010Eaglewood Resort 1401 Nordic RoadItasca, IL 60143

St. Luke, Itasca is celebrating the 125th anniversary of our school. We would like to invitethe entire LCMS community to come and join us and celebrate this incredible milestonefor our church and school. Along with an 18 Hole Best Ball Scramble that begins at 1pmat the Eaglewood Golf Course in Itasca, we also have an auction and dinner dance witha live band beginning at 6pm, also at Eaglewood.

Call 773-0396 for tickets and info

Click here for more information at www.SaintLukeItasca.com

Escorted Transportation Services FundraiserMetropolis Performing Arts CentreThursday, September 30, 2010 - 7:30 pm111 W. Campbell St.Arlington Heights, IL 60005

You are invited to share in an evening of fun and laughter with Escorted Transportation Services

Cost: $40.00 per ticket Note: $15.00 of your ticket price helps support our non-for profit organization in providing transportation to medicalappointments for seniors. Thank you for assisting us in this endeavor!

Chicago Urban Ministry SummitSponsored by LCMS World Mission

September 30 - October 1, 2010Koehneke Community CenterConcordia University Chicago7400 Augusta StreetRiver Forest, IL 60305 Pastors, church workers, and laypeople who would like to learn more about reversing thetrend of urban church decline in Chicago and how they can support God'swork in this city.

Dinner only: $65 per personor $55 per person if purchasinga table of 10Summit only: $35

Dinner and Summit: $90

Contact Rev. Kenety Gee at Kenety.Gee@lcms.org or register online at www.chicagourbanmissions.org

Make checks payable toLCMS World Mission and mail to:Rev. Kenety GeeChatham Fields Lutheran Church8050 S. St. Lawrence Ave.Chicago, IL 60619

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Walcamp Fall FestivalOctober 3, 2010Walcamp Outdoor MinistriesKingston, IL We have a spectacular day planned for you! We will start with a worship service at 10AMfollowed by our traditional roast pork dinner with all the fixins' at 11AM. Hot dogs,hamburgers, brats and pulled pork sandwiches along with other yummy tidbits will beavailable outside.

President & Mrs. Lincoln have graciously accepted our invitation to visit the Festival this year.You will see them at the Civil War Living History or visiting any of our other attractions. Youwill hear and see entertainment at the lodge you have never seen at Walcamp ever! Comesee who they are.

The bake sale was SO well received last year that we brought it back this year. Right next to that is the familiar FarmStand. Many crafters/vendors will join us in and around the pavilion.

New this year will be a vintage baseball game with Creston playing Lockport . . . bring your lawn chair or blanket andgrab a hot dog for an exciting afternoon of baseball!

One person's trash is another person's treasure . . . what treasures will you find at our Country Auction. Come see whatwe have to offer!

No we haven't forgotten the children . . .we'll have games, inflatables and horse rides to help keep them entertained.

And last but not least the Camper Reunion . . . anyone who has ever been in summer camp or attended a retreat or RV'or tent camped . . . or worked in the kitchen . . . or been a counselor . . . in other words everyone come and see who willbe here that you know . . . but wait . . . there will be a MYSTERY GUEST! Will the mystery guest sign in please . . . ?????????

Mark your calendar early so you won't miss any part of this spectacular day! Questions? call 815-784-5141

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

St. John's Ev Lutheran Church & SchoolWednesdays beginning October 6 through November 17300 Jefferson St.Algonquin, IL

St. 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 and responsible. Teachers learn tomanage 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.

Swing Back in Time to the 60'sFriday, October 1, 2010St. Andrews Country Club2241 Route 59West Chicago, IL 60184

You are invited to an evening of music and dance for people of all abilities to benefit theministry of Voice of Care!

Music provided by the New Invaders

Tickets:Purchased ahead of time: $25.00At the door: $30.00Deadline: September 27thCall 630-231-3862

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Price covers appetizers, desserts, and refreshments.Silent Aution Items will be available.A free will donation will be appreciated to benefit Voice of Care

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Kane-DuPage County and Central DuPage County Chapters are providing financialsupport.

Oktoberfest - Peace Lutheran Church, LombardSaturday, October 9, 2010Peace Lutheran Church21W500 Butterfield RoadLombard, IL 60148Please call 630-627-1101 for tickets

The Men of Peace invite you to their 2nd Annual Oktoberfest. Allproceeds to benefit Voice of Care.

Voice of Care delivers spiritual care for persons developmentally disabled as wellas for those who care for them. Sharing the Gospel of Christ since 1976, Voiceof Care relies on the support of congregations, service groups, and individuals tocontinue this ministry to people who are developmentally challenged. TheExecutive Director/Chaplain is Pastor Don Kretzschmar.

Bring your family, bring your friends to an evening of Fun, Fellowship, and Food!

German/American menu prepared by Peace's own outstanding chefs:

Bratwurst, KnackwurstHotdogsSauerkrautGerman Potato SaladTasty DessertRoot Beer on Tap!

Adults $20Young Adults (12-18) $10Children under 12 FREE

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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 are spirituallyuplifting, motivating and exciting! Our musical goal is to bring eachmember of the audience just one step closer to God; one step closerto 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.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS:Saturday, October 16thLutheran Home800 West Oakton Street, 60004Concert time: 6:30 p.m.

EAST DUNDEESunday, October 24thImmanuel Lutheran Church310 East Main Street, 60118Concert time: 4:30 p.m.

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

Illinois Family InstituteFamily, Faith and Freedom Banquet

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 6:30 pmCrowne Plaza O'Hare5440 N. River RoadRosemont, IL

Dinner tickets are $100 each.Pastor's Special -- $50Table sponsorships are available.

Private Hors D'oeuvre Reception with Col. North is $250 each.(Includes dinner, picture and signed book.)

Reservations are required. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 11th.

Tickets will not be sold at the door.

To place a business or personal ad in our Banquet Program Guide, click HERE

Overnight rooms at the Crowne Plaza are available at a reduced rate of $134 single/double. Click HERE to reserve or call 888-233-9527. Mention Illinois Family Institute.

Register today! Call 877-2BE-SALT (223-7258) or register HERE

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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