September 7, 2011 In This Issue

Featured StoriesComfort Dog Update

Families in NeedDisaster Response

Ministry NeedsMission OpportunitiesInternational Ministry

LCC Ministry ResourcesTim's Pick of the Week

Upcoming EventsHow To Keep LCC Serving

Tim's Pick of theWeek

Consider Joining Tim Hetzner on a Superb AdventGermany Tour! Four Spots Open as of Today!

CHRISTKINDL MARKETS trip to the Czech Republic,Germany and Austria, November 27 to December 5, 2011

December is the time for the Christkindl Markets (Advent Markets) in the Czech Republic,Germany and Austria, a tradition that dates back hundreds of years. Literally translated,the street fairs are Christ-child markets. They happen in nearly every city and village,large and small. They are always cause for celebration and for shopping, for someroasted sausage, music on the streets and the insides of centuries-old churches, and, ofcourse, some hot, spiced wine. Let this be an invitation to focus on Advent and the Coming of Christ in bringing in theChristmas Season. Tim HetznerPresident, Lutheran Church Charities Click here for more information on this trip

Tim Hetzner Begins Live Class - The New Testament- Starts September 12 Join Tim Hetzner as he teaches live onMondays - Word Among Us - The NewTestament study of the Bible. Starting with an overview of the history andculture of First Century Palestine he will thenjourney through the entire New Testament. Classes will look at the Bible in the context ofhistory, culture and customs of the people atthe time, as well as the archeological evidence.

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Classes are non-denominational and are open to anyone regardless of church (or lackof) affiliation. This is a safe environment to study the Bible - no church membershipsolicitation will be allowed! The course is also available to be taken by Internet. This 30 session class will start Monday, September 12th at Harris Bank inPalatine at 6AM, St Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods at9:30AM and 7:30PM. To enroll, call 866-455-6466 or click here to enroll online.

Your Donations at Work Making ADifference

Pastor Duane Fluechtling, St. JohnLansing , presents John Nichoson with acheck from LCC of your donations. TheNichoson house was destroyed by fire inJuly. The Nichoson family is so thankful tothe many friends and "new friends" thatdonated money and household items to helpget them back on their feet.

Comfort Dog Update

Chapel Talk at Zion MattesonLast Wednesday Tim Hetzner gave theChapel talk at Zion Lutheran School inMatteson. He was joined by LCCComfort Dogs Howe, Tara and Olympia aswell as handlers Dona Martin and LindaColberg. After the service they visited witheach of the students and teachers.

Immanuel Downers GroveBlock PartyOn Sunday, September 4th, ImmanuelLutheran Church in Downers Grovehosted their annual community block party.LCC Comfort Dogs Tara, Star, Barnabasand Shami, as well as handlers MariePayes, Tranetta McComb, Karen Fulkersonand Linda Ramey were on hand for thefestivities. They all had a great timemeeting and sharing with members of thecommunity.

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Circuits 19 and 20 Host Gourmet Fund RaisingDinner for LCC Disaster Response

Last spring brought upon us a lot of nature causeddisasters: earthquake and Tsunami in Japan broughtupon the people of the region nuclear meltdown;tornados in the Alabama, Mississippi and other stateskilled scores of people and left countless others withouthomes and livelihood. Pastors of Circuits 19 and 20 tookclose to their hearts the pain of the affected people,realizing that it is not enough to pray for the victims of

disasters and they need to take one step further - to have a fundraiser dinner.

Reserve the date and the placeSeptember 30, 2011 at 7 p.m.Saint Paul Lutheran Church

4660 West 94th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453

Our special speaker for the event will be Timothy Hetzner

President of Lutheran Church Charities. Our guests will be treated with 4 star gourmet food prepared by master chefs: Rev.Steven Riordan of Grace Lutheran Church, Western Springs (E19) andRev. Dr. Valdas Ausra of Zion Lithuanian Lutheran Church, Oak Lawn(E20) and Pastors of Circuits 19 and 20. Menu includes fine appetizers, salad, main course and dessert. Cost is $50.00 perperson. Limited seating. Deadline for reservations is Saturday, September 23, 2011. Please make reservationsthrough the office of Grace Lutheran Church, 4101 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL60558 For more information call (708) 246-0536 or e-mail: gracelutheran.ws@gmail.com Payment should be included with your reservation. All the proceeds will go to supportDisaster Relief efforts of Lutheran Church Charities.

New Believers, New Starts in Cambodia!

Mercy, Witness, Life Together! Our newLCMS theme underscores a great outreachopportunity for all LCMS members; especiallyin our Northern Illinois District. George &Shary Frahm (pictured) are LCMSMissionaries recently commissioned atImmanuel Lutheran Church inPalatine. Through this commissioning,Immanuel is partnering with the Frahm's in

providing support for their Cambodian mission. Together, we are seeking othercongregations throughout the LCMS to join in this effort to support the "Angels Dormitoryproject in Phnom Penh, Cambodia." The Angels Dormitory is a human care project which will bring 50 young men andwomen from the provinces of Cambodia to the capitol city of Phnom Penh and feed andhouse these young students while they attend school in the capital city. George andShary will be providing these students with on-going vocational skills training, English asa Second Language training (ESL), and especially reaching out to these students with

Kara, 20, takes her dogs to dry land to goto the bathroom from her house inFairfield NJ after hurricane Irene.

the love, grace, and hope of Jesus Christ while actually living with them. George andShary will have a wonderful opportunity to reach and impact these young men andwomen by simply building relationships and having "Holy Conversations" with them on adaily basis. Lutheran Church Charities has been asked to partner with Immanuel Palatine to help inCambodia. Click here if you would like to support the "Angels Dormitory Project"financially. You can contact George and Shary Frahm at george.frahm@lcmsintl.org or bycalling Immanuel Lutheran Church at 847-359-1549.

Devotion Series - Real Forgiveness An eight-part devotion series entitled "RealForgiveness" begins tomorrow. Click here to sign up for our freeemail devotions Click here for our archive of DailyDevotions

Hurricane Irene UpdateLutheran Church Charities Working in New Jerseyand the New Jersey District of the LCMS Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched theman. Mark 1:41 Please help be the Body of Christ to touch those suffering from Hurricane Irene

It will go down as one of the most damagingstorms to hit New Jersey in a century, if notin recorded history. The state's rivers,swollen by Irene's relentless downpours,began spilling their banks Sunday, inundatingbackyards and basements, major highwaysand downtown streets. Many waterways werestill rising, suggesting the worst is yet tocome. Even as 1 million displaced residentsbegan streaming back to their homes alongthe Shore, tens of thousands of peoplebegan evacuating inland flood zones, a vastexpanse stretching from the state's northeastcorner to Trenton.

Lutheran Church Charities will be working with Rev. Dennis Rockett, the VP of the NewJersey District of the LCMS and Pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church tobring assistance to the families and churches in that District. Assessment of propertiesand contacting the people affected (many of whom have not been able to get back tosee their property yet!) is taking place now. The New Jersey District Office had minimalflooding. LCC will be working with the New Jersey District to bring assistance and mostimportantly the Mercy and Compassion of Christ to those affected by Hurricane Irene.Any assistance is greatly appreciated to help! Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for youwill not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who hascompassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 To Donate, click here

"Being the Church" Event - St. Paul MountProspect Spends Sunday Serving

This past Sunday, St Paul Mount Prospectcombined all its service into one service at the park.Immediately following the worship service the membersdispersed into the community to serve on serviceprojects with the love and compassion of Christ. Projectswere completed by Sunday evening and made adifference in the lives of many people, for those whowere served and those who did the serving, as theylearned what true worship is all about. Pictured: Saturday morning Vern Duckmann, a memberof St Paul Mt Prospect, picked up the LCC DisasterResponse Trailer and tools for St Paul's "Being theChurch" Event on Sunday

LCC Staff Member Tim Kurth and Mission TeamReturn from Kenya On Tuesday Tim Kurth and the Mission Team serving in Kenya returned home. Below isan update from Tim: The trip went very well. Everyone is safe, hada great time and did a lot of serving. We didcheck-ups for over 110 people, left a room fullof medicine for future help, refurbished abuilding to be a medical clinic and resurfacedthe floor of a boys dormitory. We enjoyed acouple of safari days and got to see theWildebeest crossing the Mara River, one ofthe natural wonders of the world and the lastlarge mammal migration on earth! All in alland excellent trip for everyone. Click here to donate to the ongoing care of the orphaned and blind children of Kenya Click here for pictures and mission updates from Tim

Looking to be in an in-depth Bible Study?Does Your Church Want to Host a Study? Your Small Group? Over 150 weeks of In-Depth Bible Studies available on DVD

Tim Hetzner, President of Lutheran Church Charities, has led over 40 Biblical StudiesTrips to the Middle East over the past 30 years. Learn his insights into the Biblical Text,the Culture and Customs of the People, the History and Archeology of the land - but

MOST OF ALL - discover the MIND-METHOD-MANNER and MINISTRY of our LordJesus Christ. All Courses are available on DVD and also on the Internet. Become a host site for WordAmong Us Studies and find Answers in the Bible for Life's Many Difficulties andQuestions! For more information and registration, Click Here... To find out more information contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or email atWAU@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Help the Haitian Orphans NOW-Donations Neededfor Bunk BedsRequest from Sue Gross, Lutheran Mission Project

Friends of Haiti, I am often asked how a small congregation can bepart of the Haiti Ministry without making a monthlycommitment of support. Well here it is..................... Immanuel Lutheran Church in Richton Park, alongwith the Richton Park Community, bought a usedschool bus which we will use as a shipping containerto send large items to Pastor Isaac in Haiti. This is a

rare opportunity for us to have such a large space to ship needed items to Haiti so wedecided to take advantage of it by shipping the much needed BUNKBEDS that thechildren will use when the addition on Pastor's house is finished next year. We found white pine bunk beds at IKEA for $159.00 each. The mattresses are extra andthey have 20 available right now if we want them. We do not have to pay tax and we willpick them up ourselves. So if we can get 20 congregations to donate $300.00 we willhave enough beds for the 30 orphans and the guest room where mission teams will stayin the future. We would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Richton Park Community forthe FEST they sponsored last Saturday. All proceeds went to pay for the cost ofshipping the bus to Haiti. Please consider a donation for this cause. These children sleepon a concrete floor in Pastor's home right now. These children have never had a bed tosleep in! Can you imagine the excitement when they get to sleep in their very own bedfor the first time? Please help make this happen NOW. If the bus leaves before we canraise the money for the beds it will be too costly for us to ship them. Click here to donate

Families in NeedHelp Make A Difference

Single Mother Needs Car for Medical Treatment and toFind EmploymentRequest from Pastor Harold Wahl, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thornton,Illinois

Family Loses Everything in Fire Request from Larry Baade, Organist, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Addison,Illinois

Disaster Response

Immanuel Joplin Requests Construction Trailerfor Ongoing Recovery Work

Immanuel Lutheran Church and MartinLuther School have asked Trent Davis to serve asfull time Disaster Relief Coordinator with support fromPresident Mirley of the Missouri District. As Trentbegins the transition to Joplin he has asked for anoffice trailer similar to those used on constructionsites. A simple trailer with power, heating and a/c, anentrance door and a window or two (see picture)would be used to house the offices of the disasterrecovery efforts. This will allow Martin Luther School

and Immanuel to return their spaces to other ministry uses. Please consider making adonation toward securing a rent or lease on a trailer by clicking the link below. If youhave a trailer that might be used, please contact Tim Kurth at LCC (866) 455-6466 orTimKurth@LutheranChurchCharities.org. Click here to donate

Help us Feed People in NeedIn Disaster Response and Outreach Events

LCC has been looking for a food cart to use in our Disaster Response and otheroutreach events. This would be made available to congregations when they do outreachevents and be used to feed volunteers and displaced people in a Disaster Situation. Last week we found a cart and grill on a trailer that fits the bill. Help us raise theadditional $800 needed. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans NW Cook CountyChapter will match $1600! Click here if you would like to help with the purchase of the cart and grill.

New Disaster Response Trainings Scheduled ForFall 2011

Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisle willhost LERT Training on Tuesday,September 20th. Registration and a lightsupper will begin at 5:30 pm with class from 6pm to 9 pm. St. John Lutheran Church in IslandLake will host LERT Training on Thursday,

September 22nd. Registration and a light supper will begin at 5:30 pm with classfrom 6 pm to 9 pm.

Zion Lutheran Church in Hinsdale will host LERT Training on Wednesday,October 5th. Registration and a light supper will begin at 5:30 pm with class from 6pm to 9 pm. Immanuel Lutheran Church in Batavia will host LERT Training on Tuesday,October 25th. Registration and a light supper will begin at 5:30 pm with class from 6pm to 9 pm. The Central DuPage Chapter of Thrivent will host LERT Training on Thursday,October 27th at St. John Wheaton. Registration and a light supper will begin at5:30 pm with class from 6 pm to 9 pm. Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carol Stream will host LERT training onSaturday, November 12th. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30 amwith class from 9 am - 12 noon. Click here to register for LERT Training Registration is $20 and helps cover the cost of the training materials, meal, and theLERT vest, which is required to be worn in a disaster response situation. Registrationcan be paid by credit card online at time of registration or by cash or check at the door. This training will prepare team members for credentialing and will focus on the safety,work, and ministry of Lutherans as Early Responders. Click here to register for LERT training. For more information, call Dianna Bonfield at866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org.

Immanuel Joplin Begins Transition to Long TermRecovery: LCC Continues to Support Their Efforts With the school season quickly approaching,Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin LutherSchool in Joplin are beginning the process oftransitioning their disaster relief center into along term recovery ministry. LCC will continueto register volunteers for the efforts in Joplinand update our website and newsletter with allthe latest information. Click here to donate to Tornado Relief inJoplin, Missouri Click Here to Volunteer in Joplin, Missouri

Alabama Recovery Continues - Volunteers StillNeeded Reverend Ed Brashier, Southern DistrictDisaster Response Coordinator, has sent usan update on the progress of recovery inAlabama. He writes...

In the Gardendale, Hanceville, Cullmanareas (Birmingham and north) we arestill doing tree and debris removal. In the Tuscaloosa area we are stilldoing tree and debris removal PLUSsome rebuild and remodel of homes. We are currently still housing volunteers in Gardendale and Tuscaloosa. Currentlyall rebuild work in Tuscaloosa is organized through another ministry. All tree anddebris removal is organized through Shepherd's Heart Ministry.

I estimate that we will be working tree and debris clean up for another 4 months.Rebuild efforts will probably last another year. Please continue to encourage volunteers to come to Alabama. Thank you for all your work in support of the disaster recovery efforts in everylocation!Ed

As you can see there is still much to be done in the south and we encourage individualsand churches to consider organizing a team to help in Alabama. Click on the link belowto volunteer. Contact Dona Martin at 866-455-6466 orDonaMartin@LutheranChurchCharities.org with any questions.

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Click Here to Volunteer in Alabama

With LCC CARE CARDING You CanMAKE A DIFFERENCE in a Tangible Way So many people want to help the people ofJoplin, Missouri in a meaningful way - but arenot sure what to do. Here is an opportunity toprovide Mercy and Compassion and Help to anindividual or family right now! Click here for more information If you are unable to do a CARE CARD butwould like to contribute to the purchase of giftcards, click here to donate.

Travel Trailers Needed for Disaster ResponseWorkRequest from Rev Ed Brashier - Associate Pastor at GoodShepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Alabama andSouthern District Disaster Response Coordinator

LCC is in need of a donation of 1-4 travel trailers, the kind youcan pull with a car or truck and live in, to be used down southfor the longer term recovery efforts because of the tornadoesand flooding. Read more...

Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals andMinistriesAll vehicles that are donated toLCC go directly out to familiesor individuals through ourcongregations. NO vehicles aresold.

LCC has received numerous requests fromchurches for vehicles for families in need ofreliable transportation. The need for cars andvans to provide a means for getting to work,

school and medical appointments has never been higher.

If you have a working car or van please consider donating it to LCC for one of thesefamilies. All vehicles that are donated to LCC go directly out to families or individualsthrough our congregations. NO vehicles are sold.

Here are some of the most recent requests, but we have others that are still waiting forsome word...

Single Man in Need of Transportation for Work Single Man in Need of Reliable Transportation for Work Single Man in Need of Reliable TransportationCars Needed for Immigrant Families

Click here for the complete page listing the needs

If you have a vehicle to donate, please contactLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org or call 866-455-6466

Faith Led Feet - An Opportunity to Put Your Faithin Action

Lutheran Church Charities has created a new page,"Faith LedFeet", on our web site that will help Christians who are involvedin activities for a charitable cause as an expression of their faith tospread the word. Click here to read more.

Other Stories Still Seeking SupportLutheran Man in Need of Pro Bono Criminal Legal Counsel and Representation Request from Northern Illinois District President to Help District Pastor Kenyan Pastor Needs Replacement Vehicle for Ministry and Family Help bring See Through the Scriptures to Haiti and the Dominican Republic Help support former Iraqi Muslim attend seminary

Items Free for the AskingLCC works THROUGH churches and is not a Direct Service Ministry. To requestan item on our "Free for the Asking" list please contact your Church and ask thatthey call us (866-455-6466) requesting an item. Arrangements will then be madeto connect the item with you. If you are not a member of a Christian Church thenplease call LCC to place you in contact with one of our LCMS churches who canassist you.

Pictured: 1930 Cable Nelson babygrand piano - good shape, needs a littleTLC and a tune-up (item #2877)

2888 Medium blue colored sleepersofa with matching love seat - somewear on the arms, sleeper mattress likenew 2887 (15) Student bibles 2886 (6) new still in the boxesLUMARK, MOTION ACTIVATED,

Motion Sensors, Installs to one or more existing lights, adjustable settings, 3 in 1

* Motion Activated * Night time on * Standard Floodlight Applications: Wide AreaCoverage Cooper lighting LMS240W White2885 2 1/2 boxes of Post-it Brand picture paper, Matte finish, super sticky,print, peel and stick practically anywhere. 20 sheets 8.5X11 inches for inkjet 3M2884 Fabric, four cushion long couch - cream in color with light floral pattern.Skirt reaches the floor2883 Pioneer stereo... included w/ an amplifier, surround sound, cabinet, 6 CDchanger and 2 speakers2882 Multi-Grey colored couch 2880 Rest-o-pedic (Limited Edition) queen size mattress with matching boxspring and bed frame. Good condition2879 72"x72" Sauder oak wall unit - Side cabinets have 4 shelves each (16"deep), Middle section is for TV with closed cabinet underneath (20"deep), top ofTV opening is another cabinet with glass doors with an interior light - ALL ONEPIECE2878 3-cushion sofa(79" long) and a 2 cushion love seat (54" long) - Excellentcondition - print fabric with beige background with a design of light blue and palewine

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Ministry NeedsHelp Make A Difference

St. Matthew's "Comedor Popular" Soup Kitchen InDesperate Need of Industrial RefrigeratorRequest from Pastor Julio Loza and Maria Leal, Director ofCommunity Services, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Chicago,Illinois The very old industrial refrigerator used by "ComedorPopular" Soup Kitchen is no longer working. MariaLeal, Director of Community Services at St. Matthew,who is still undergoing cancer treatment, is continuingher efforts to share Christ's love by feeding thehungry. In order to serve those in their communitywho rely on the meals provided by "ComedorPopular" they need to replace their old industrialrefrigerator with a used or new one. If you have a used industrial refrigerator in goodworking condition that you can donate please callLCC at 866-455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Click here to donate to a new refrigerator

Pastor in Need of Van for Outreach Ministry inChicagoRequest from Pastor Samuel Shin, Tabor Lutheran Church,Chicago

I am a Lutheran pastor in Chicago serving at TaborLutheran Church, focusing on the ethnic outreachministry. I need a van to be able to pick up and dropoff people as part of our outreach to the community. Ido not have a personal car that I can use. If you havea van that you can donate to this ministry it would be areal blessing to this community. Thank you and God's blessing to you! Pastor Samuel Shin If you have a vehicle to donate please contact LCC at866-455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Cargo Van or Pick-up Truck Needed for FoodPantry at Zion Lutheran Church, ChicagoRequest from Pastor Stephane Kalonji, Zion LutheranChurch, Chicago Since its opening in June, Zion Lutheran Church's FoodPantry has been serving individuals and families with foodbags every Thursday, from 4:00p.m to 6:00p.m. and anyday and time in case of emergency. Each week thenumber of those coming to receive food has been growing.Zion's members have contributed their vehicles for the foodpick up from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, but weare no longer able to pick up all the food boxes due to thelimited transportation available. We therefore need helpwith a Cargo Van or Pick-up truck for the food pantry. Andsince more and more food items are being sold (at adiscounted price) by the Greater Chicago Food Depository,we're asking for financial assistance so we can purchase the food items that our clientsgreatly need. Thank you for your help! If you have a vehicle to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Click here to donate to support Zion's food pantry

Second Grade class rides the elevatorwith their teacher who was recovering

from knee replacement surgery

Elevator Repairs Needed at St. John's, ChicagoRequest from Pastor Richard Heinz, St. John's LutheranChurch and School, Chicago

In spite of the tough times that have plaguedLutheran schools on the northwest side ofChicago, St. John's ("Mayfair," in the PortagePark neighborhood) has been greatly blessedover the years, and continues to be. Tenyears ago, an extensive renovation broughtgreat improvements to both church andschool. The $1.5 million project is 1/3 paid for,and although the budget is stretched tightly,the mortgage with LCEF is being kept current. But when the Gospel is being preached andtaught clearly, and the Holy Spirit is workinggreat things, the devil gets nervous and triesto send annoyances. Read more...

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Items Available to a Ministry

Reed Organ AvailableTen stop antique reed organ available to acongregation. The instrument, of solid oakconstruction, and lovingly waxed and polished, hasbeen in the same family since it was built in the late1800's.

Although modest in volume by today's standards, itmight well serve a smaller congregation in providingsupport for its liturgy and hymnody.

Currently in storage for the last several weeks, thisorgan, operated by mechanical bellows usingpedals, has been played until recently. A bench isincluded.

2881 (200) Lutheran Worship Hymnals (blue) located in Hampshire, Illinois 2879 72" X 72" Sauder Oak wall unit - Side cabinets have 4 shelves each (16"deep), Middle section is for TV with closed cabinet underneath (20"deep), top ofTV opening is another cabinet with glass doors with an interior light - ALL ONEPIECE2878 3-cushion sofa(79" long) and a 2 cushion love seat (54" long) - Excellentcondition - print fabric with beige background with a design of light blue and palewine2877 Cable Nelson baby grand piano 2873 Savin 3550 Duplicator2856 Hammond Commodore Series 300 Organ Wood is in excellent condition,teak color, includes bench. Was serviced about a year ago. Twomanuals/keyboards, full foot pedals, many stops.2849 (100) HS98 Hymnals

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Carly Stevens, ExecutiveDirector MOST Ministries

Mission Opportunities Help Make A Difference

Short Term Mission OpportunitiesMOST Ministries

Lutheran Church Charities endorses MOST Ministries asa valuable partner in Proclaiming the Gospel of JesusChrist in works of service to others in places throughoutthe world. We have worked with MOST in the past andendorse and support this ministry. If you are interestedin Short Term Mission opportunities, please click hereto find out what currently is available. Or you may godirectly to their website at www.MostMinistries.org We thank God for the ministry and partnership of MOSTMinistries and encourage those who are interested to beinvolved with them in serving others. Thank you,Tim HetznerPresidentLutheran Church Charities

Malaria Initiative

The LCC Malaria Initiative provides treatment for malariaand research in multiple countries to combat the spread ofMalaria. For more on the Malaria Initiative, click here Visit their web site: www.malaria01.org or E-mail:malaria01@yahoo.com

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COME LORD JESUS, BE OUR GUEST ...You recognize this prayer written by MartinLuther ...Come Lord Jesus, be our guestAnd let thy gifts to us be blessed. AmenIf we really mean this prayer and want Jesusto be our Guest - wouldn't we feed him also?

Consider becoming a part of LCC's individualchallenge and FEED THE INVISIBLE GUEST- AND MAKE HIM VISIBLE program to helpfeed the hungry.

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International Ministry

LCC to Furnish Guest House in Haiti

Last October work began on the Guest Housein Jacmel, Haiti. Part of the Building Homesand Hope in Haiti project, which partnersLCMS World Relief and Human Careand Lutheran Church Charities, theGuest House will be used to house missiongroups working in the area. The walls are upand the interior work has begun. Many itemsare still needed before the Guest House opensthis fall so we are having a "Guest HouseShower". If you or your group would like to bea part of the "shower" and help furnish the

Guest House you can make a donation for any item(s) on the list. LCC will arrange for alldonations, Dollar per Dollar, to be sent to Haiti to purchase the items. This is a greatopportunity for individuals, congregations, mission teams or organizations to be part of aproject that will have a lasting impact in Haiti. Thank you to Jackie Rychel and the Ohio District for all their work overseeing theconstruction and furnishing of the guest house. If you have any questions regarding items on the list, please email Jackie Rychel atjrychel@gmail.com. Click here to read the list of items Click here to donate to furnish the guest house in Haiti

Here are Ways to Help Our Ongoing Haiti ReliefEfforts Physical NeedsWater Filters- School Version - $185- Home Version - $35Building Homes and Hope in HaitiShoes - $5Motorcycles for Pastors - $1,000Support College Students Volunteering in Haiti - $150Goats - $50 eachGeneral Disaster Response Donations

Spiritual NeedsStaff Workers in the Tent Cities - $200 a monthBibles in French - $6 eachLuther's Small Catechism in Creole - $5 eachSee Through the Scriptures manuals in French - $2 each

Developing ProjectsRadio Ministry - click here to learn moreHosting Haitian Christian Music Group for U.S. Tour - click here to learn more

Christian Education Projects in the Philippines

Help the Lutheran Church of the Philippines(LCP) move toward establishing 100 newchurch and school ministries by the year 2017to reach more people with the saving gospelof Jesus Christ! Rev. James Cerdenola is theLCP President. Read more... Click here to donate

LCC Ministry Resources

Ministry Resources Available to Congregations Looking for Ways to Share the Mercy andCompassion of Christ to Those in YourChurch and Community? How to Conduct a Successful Mission Fair Click here to learn more about

these and other MinistryResources available from LCC

LCC Staff and Comfort DogsAvailable for Church Functions andSchool Chapels!

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Servant at Heart - Online Christian BusinessDirectory

Looking for a Christian business?

Lutheran Church Charities has an online ChristianBusiness Directory, Servant@Heart.

This online directory allows: - Christians businesses to advertise their serviceswithout cost. - Christians looking for employment a place to post theirresume

- Christians with job openings a place to post those opening - Others to seek out Christian businesses and employees

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Tim's Pick of the WeekThunder Dogby: Michael Hingson A blind man and his guide dog show the power of trust andcourage in the midst of devastating terror. It was 3:00 a.m. on 9/11 and Roselle whimpered atMichael's bedside. A thunderstorm was headed east, andshe could sense the distant rumbles while her owners slept.As a trained guide dog, when she was "on the clock"nothing could faze her. But that morning, without herharness, she was free to be scared, and she nudgedMichael's hand with her wet nose as it draped over thebedside toward the floor. She needed him to wake up.

With a busy day of meetings and an important presentation ahead, Michael slumped outof bed, headed to his home office, and started chipping away at his daunting workload.Roselle, shivering, took her normal spot at his feet and rode out the storm while hetyped. By all indications it was going to be a normal day. A busy day, but normalnonetheless. Until they went into the office. In Thunder Dog, follow Michael and his guide dog, Roselle, as their lives are changedforever by two explosions and 1,463 stairs. When the first plane struck Tower One, anenormous boom, frightening sounds, and muffled voices swept through Michael's officewhile shards of glass and burning scraps of paper fell outside the windows. But in this harrowing story of trust and courage, discover how blindness and a bondbetween dog and man saved lives and brought hope during one of America's darkestdays.

The Cross and the Towers (DVD) by: Bridgestone Follow the lives of seven individuals who were changedforever by the stunning symbol of hope they found buriedbeneath the rubble of Ground Zero.

Thrivent Choice - Help Support Making ADifference Through Lutheran Church Charities Thrivent Choice is the new charitablegrant program through which ThriventFinancial for Lutherans members are able todirect Thrivent charitable funds. Eligiblemembers are designated Choice Dollars,based on insurance premiums, contract values, and Thrivent Financial volunteerleadership which are directed by the member to Lutheran organizations.

LCC Emergency Assistance Fund

LCC gets requests daily concerning people who needassistance, and it is increasing because of the currenteconomic times we are living in.

LCC works through our churches to provide assistance bymaking the need known - and dollar per dollar we give themoney to a church to help the family or individual. However,we receive some requests that are emergencies, andmoney is needed that day or the next day and we can'talways get the need out in our weekly email newsletter first.

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

and Compassion and Proclamation of Christ.

To contribute please click here

Thank you for continuing to Make A Difference! Tim Hetzner

ROC-Chicago, Illinois - September 9-10, 2011 Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) and the Northern Illinois District (NID) of theLutheran Church-Missouri Synod bring a truly unique conference experience tothe Chicago suburb of St. Charles for the fourth of LHM's eight RegionalOutreach Conferences (ROC) for 2011. ROC-Chicago will deliver valuable, ready-to-use ministry information frommission specialists, who are engaged in creative projects that combineinnovation and enthusiasm to bring the Gospel to their communities and thepeople they meet everyday. Tim Hetzner, President of Lutheran

Church Charities, will be presenting a breakout session on 101 Ways to Share the Mercy and Compassionof Christ . Prepare to be strengthened as a witness of Jesus Christ! This conference will include:

the opportunity to meet and hear from the new Speaker of The Lutheran Hour Rev. Greg Seltz;a missional challenge from LCMS NID President Rev. Dan Gilbert;a passionate presentation from Mission Facilitator Rev. Mike Mast;practical breakout sessions on hard-hitting topics to reach today's culture;age-appropriate training events for children and teens;Spanish language workshops and translation of main stage programs, and so much more!

Click here for conference details and registration information

Special 9/11 Memorial Service On "Worship For Shut-Ins"

Yes, we've killed Osama bin Laden - but that is not our source of comfort and peace! Our source, of course, is our Savior Jesus Christ! "Worship for Shut-Ins" television service onSeptember 11 this month will be one of "Remembrance and Thanksgiving". This weekly TV programcan be seen weekly throughout the Northern Illinois District and the nation on DIRECTV Channel377 at 11:30 am Eastern time, 10:30 am Central, 9:30 am Mountain time, and 8:30 am Pacific time.It can also be seen on their Web site of www.worshipforshutins.org by clicking on "View videos". The9/11 program should be up by 5:00 pm on September 9th. Throughout the District, "Worship for Shut-Ins" can be seen every week on the local Chicago stationof the Total Living Network (TLN-Comcast Channel 138). This cable station stretches into centralIllinois, northwest Indiana, and southwestern Michigan. Guest pastor for this special service will be Chaplain Colonel Retired James Cotter ofFort Wayne. Pastor Cotter is a graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort

Wayne. He has served four Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod congregations in Peoria, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; andtwo in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lutheran Ministries Media is the producers of "Worship for Shut-Ins" and relies on contributions from individuals,organizations, and groups to sustain this television ministry at a cost of $1600 daily. Donations may be sent to LutheranMinistries Media; 5 Martin Luther Drive; Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825.

9/11 Prayer and Remembrance Service Hosted by St John'sLaGrange

Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 4:30 pm Waiola ParkCorner of 47th St and WaiolaLaGrange, Illinois St. John's Lutheran Church and School, LaGrange will host aService of Prayer and Remembrance on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11attacks on America. This outdoor service for the community will be held atWaiola Park at the corner of 47th street and Waiola (six blocks west ofLaGrange Rd.) in LaGrange at 4:30pm on Sunday, September 11, 2011.

The afternoon's activities will include a program honoring emergency police officers and firefighters, a worship service andfree hamburgers and hot dogs for all who attend. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in St. John's gym at505 S. Park Rd., LaGrange. For more information, contact St. John's at 708-354-1690.

Building a Marriage that Experiences and Expresses the Love ofGod

September 23-25 Trinity Lutheran Church 405 S. Rush St. Roselle, Illinois 60172 With marriages ending in divorce at an alarming rate, both inside and outsideof the church, learning and implementing God's wisdom for building a marriagethat experiences and expresses the love of God is vital. We invite you to attend this retreat hosted by Trinity LutheranChurch in Roselle, IL, and led by Rev. Jason Pankau of the LifeSpring Network over the weekend of September 23 - 25, 2011.

We will examine what the Scriptures say about marriage and use the U.N.I.T.Y. in Marriage paradigm to build a Godlyfoundation. It is designed to ground you in God's wisdom and to give you the practical tools and paradigms that you canrefer back to during the different seasons of your life. This retreat has something to offer everyone - we welcome and encourage single individuals, engaged and marriedcouples to attend to learn about marriage from God's perspective. For additional information including a detailed copy ofthe event schedule, or to register for this event, please visit our website at www.lifespringnetwork.org or contact our officeat 888-968-5559 or email info@lifespringnetwork.org.

The Churches of Circuits N-3 & N-2 Present "the Event"

Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 9 am-3:30 pmSt. Peter Lutheran Church111 W. Olive StreetArlington Heights, Illinois

Faith, Life, Mission You are invited to something so special, it can only be called: "the EVENT"

Join with congregational members from 14 area churchesHear from our NID District President Dan GilbertAttend a wide array of interesting and informative seminars conducted by area pastors and othersEnjoy a luncheon fellowshipView exhibitor's materials from many Synod/District ministries

Lutheran Church Extension FundLutheran Church Charities Thrivent Lutheran Hour MinistriesLutheran Child and Family ServicesWheatRidge

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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.org or send contributions to LCC, 333 West Lake Street,Addison, IL 60101or contribute at our web site at http://www.LutheranChurchCharities.org or call us for credit carddonations at LCC's office at (866) 455- 6466