October 12, 2011 In This Issue

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Help a Family Rocked by a Horrific Crime

This past weekend a young pregnant mother and her unborn childwere killed in a brutal and unimaginable attack. The victim, MaritzaRamirez-Cruz, has a daughter attending St. Martini LutheranSchool in Milwaukee. Krista Parker nee Mayyou (pictured), whogrew up at and whose family still attends Immanuel Palatine, is ateacher at St. Martini and sent this appeal to LCC...

"My name is Krista Parker and I am the 5th grade teacher at St. Martini LutheranSchool in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our St. Martini family has been rocked by aterrible tragedy this past weekend. The mother of one of our K4 students (Ashley)was brutally murdered over the weekend. Maritza Ramirez-Cruz was around 8months pregnant. A woman by the name of Annette Morales-Rodriguez offered togive Maritza a ride home. Annette then beat Maritza, and cut the fetus from heruterus... Ashley's family is devastated by this horrible act. They have no money forfood, rent, or to get to Puerto Rico to give their mother and still born sibling aproper burial. We on behalf of the family are asking for any donations possible:money, gift cards for food or clothing, Walgreen's gift cards, or anything possible tohelp this family with their needs. I know this is very short notice, but the sooner wecould get these donations, the better for the family. Any help will be greatlyappreciated."

LCC has established a fund and all donations will go dollar for dollar to St. Martini tohelp during this most difficult time. Click here to donate and thank you for sharing themercy and compassion of Christ with Maritza's family.

Gracie Goes to Davenport, Iowa - Joins the Staffat Trinity Church and School

K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Gracie traveled toDavenport, Iowa on Tuesday, October 11where she will join the staff of TrinityLutheran Church and School.Accompanied by LCC President Tim Hetzner,staff members Rich and Dona Martin andfellow Comfort Dogs Olympia and Chewie,Gracie met the caregivers and handlers whowill work with her at Trinity. LCC staff took 15 people from Trinity throughhandler training in preparation for the 'passing

of the leash'. In preparing to receive Gracie Trinity developed a full Ministry Plan chartinga course for the use of the K-9 Parish Comfort Dog in their church and school. PrincipalBill Meyer and the staff are excited to welcome Gracie and look forward to many yearstogether as she provides a bridge for ministry. If you would like to add a full time Comfort Dog to your ministry, please contact us at866-455-6466 and talk with Tim Hetzner.

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Resurrection Lutheran Church in Crown Point, INWelcomes LCC President Tim Hetzner andComfort Dog Howe

On Sunday, October 10 Tim Hetzner spoke atResurrection Lutheran Church in Crown Point,Indiana. Pastor Robert Breitbarth and his congregationinvited Tim to speak about the work of Mercy andCompassion of LCC in general with a special emphasison our K-9 Parish Comfort Dog ministry. Comfort DogHowe accompanied Tim for the morning. Thecongregation presented a generous donation to LCCComfort Dog Ministry in support of our ongoing Mercyministry. If you would like Tim or another member of theLCC staff to speak at your church, please call 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org.

Good Samaritan Ministries in Palatine DonatesVan to LCC

Good Samaritan Ministries, located atImmanuel Lutheran in Palatine, recentlydonated a van to LCC. The van is equipped to handlewheelchairs and can also be used for disasterresponse and to transport donations. LCC thanksGood Samaritan for this generous donation that willbe put to good use sharing the Mercy andCompassion of Christ!

St. Matthew Hawthorn Woods Supports Ministryof LCC

On Monday, October 10 Helen Burnidge and DeloresCrisara presented Tim Hetzner with a check for theongoing ministry of Lutheran Church Charities. St.Matthew sponsors a pig roast every August and partof the proceeds each year goes to support a ministryinvolved with missions. Thank you members of St.Matthew for your generous support!

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LCC Staff Attends Pastor's Wives Retreat

On Friday, October 7 LCC Staff membersMarie Payes and Vida Johnston joined theNID Pastor's Wives Retreat at Marriot Suitesin Downers Grove. LCC has been proud to bea sponsor of the retreats since they began sixyears ago. The retreat provides a wonderfulopportunity for the attendees to make newfriends, share and encourage each other.

Your Donations Make A DifferenceThank you to LCC Chainsaw volunteers, EdBoerman, Al Krodel, Helmut Mueller and BillMartin who this past Saturday assistedmembers of Prince of Peace,Waukegan, to remove the last of the treesdamaged by the storms in July that passedthrough the Chicago Area.

Dan Greg receives a check of yourdonations from Pastor Doug Swanson, St.John Lutheran Church, Darien,Illinois for his Eagle Scout project for St.Matthew in Chicago.

Thank you to the members of FaithLutheran Church in ArlingtonHeights who purchased two new sewingmachines for the Haiti project.

Pastor Richard Heinz, St. John'sLutheran Church and School,Chicago receives a check of yourdonations for the repair of the church/schoolelevator. He is pictured with several of the"elevator riders"

Comfort Dog Update Chewie and Tillie at Concordia, Machesney Park

On Wednesday, October 5 LCC ComfortDogs Chewie and Tillie along with LCCvolunteers Lynn Buhrke, Dick Bernard andLinda Colberg visited Concordia LutheranChurch and School, Machesney Park.Lynn Buhrke did the chapel talk. After chapelall the students had time to visit with the dogs.

Handler Training at Living Christ, Arlington Heights LCC Comfort Dog JoJo has been placed atLiving Christ Lutheran Church inArlington Heights. Last Wednesday,October 5, LCC held a training session at thechurch for JoJo's handlers and caregivers.Handler Training is part of the LCC K-9program when a dog is placed in acongregation. The training covers the spiritualaspect of the ministry, K-9 etiquette, care ofthe dog and hands on training with the dog.Everyone at Living Christ is excited about thenew outreach opportunities that JoJo will openup. Faith Picks Newest LCC Comfort Puppy!

LCC Comfort Dog Faith works with Pastor Kelly andLinda Todd at Christ Lutheran Church inGoodrich, Michigan. Linda has extensiveexperience in training Leader Dogs for the blind.Linda has volunteered to do the initial training forLCC's newest Comfort Puppy in Training! Faithwent with Linda to meet our new boy and gave himthe sniff of approval. Linda will start his training inthe next few weeks. Click here to schedule a K-9 Comfort Dogvisit

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Consider Joining Tim Hetzner on a Superb AdventGermany Tour! Several 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 Teaches Live Class - The NewTestament - Started September 12 - It's Not TooLate to Register 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. 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 started Monday, September 12th at Harris Bank inPalatine at 6AM, St Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods at9:30AM and 7:30PM but you can still join. To enroll, call 866-455-6466 or click hereto enroll online.

Families in NeedHelp Make A Difference

Family of Five Lost Home - Need Financial AssistanceRequest by Vicar Steven Warren, Zion Lutheran Church, Chicago

Family Facing Eviction because Landlord is beingForeclosedRequest from Pastor Rich Heinz, St. John's Lutheran Church & School,Chicago

Young Iranian Man Needs Help to Pay for MedicationRequest by Rev. Hicham Chehab, Pastor, Salam Christian Fellowship &Missionary for Chicagoland Lutheran Muslim Mission Association(CLMMA)

Pastor in Need of Financial AssistanceRequest from Rev Dan Gilbert, President of the Northern Illinois District

Cars Needed for Liberian Refugee FamiliesRequested by Pastor Bob Weinhold, The Evangelical LutheranChurch of St. John, Sycamore, Illinois

Our congregation is working with a group of 11 refugeesfrom Liberia, Africa in assisting them to settle in theSycamore area. Nine of them have been here for threeweeks. As part of this group there are three adults that areseeking training and employment. Soon they will needvehicles for transportation. If anyone has a vehicle todonate it would be such a blessing and witness to thesefamilies as they start their new life in Sycamore. If you have a car to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Disaster Response

Disaster Response Trainings Scheduled For Fall2011

This past Wednesday Zion Hinsdalehosted a LERT training for volunteers wantingto do Disaster Response. We now have 28new certified LERT Volunteers to add to theministry. Zion Lutheran is our newest LutheranEarly Response Team starting with 21members which brings us to a total of 30teams for Northern Illinois District. The other

persons trained will be joining other teams closer to where they live. During the months of October and November LCC will be partnering with three othercongregations to host LERT training programs. If you or someone you know would like totake the 3 hour training and get credentialed as a Lutheran Early Response Teammember please register for one of the following classes. 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.

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.

Martin Luther School Principal Jeremy SchamberReports Latest from Joplin

Two people I've met recently are emblematic of the ongoingrecovery in Joplin. Kevin was at the edge of the storm and hishouse was heavily damaged but not destroyed. He has neighborsstill living with him who lost everything. Emily lost her homecompletely and what's left must be torn down. Her husband tookthe insurance check and left for California without her. She's nowleft to rebuild her life on her own. Although these are very tragicsituations for both Kevin and Emily, it has given Pastor Mech andme the awesome opportunity to minister to His children. Click here to read more Click here to donate to Tornado Relief in Joplin, Missouri Click Here to Volunteer in Joplin, Missouri

Special Appeal - Texas Wildfires!

I just received the word from a friend of mine,whom I have known for years. She and herhusband are both LCMS Church Workers -Gwen and Phil Hohle. They are currently atConcordia University - Austin Texas. Let's seewhat we can do to help the churches withfamilies who have lost their homes by fire!Thank you for your compassion and mercy inbringing the Presence of Jesus Christ to themin their time of need. LCC will work with theTexas District and individual congregations

that have families that have suffered loss.

Tim HetznerPresidentLutheran Church Charities Click here to read original appeal

Alabama Recovery Continues - Volunteers StillNeeded

Reverend Ed Brashier, Southern DistrictDisaster Response Coordinator, has sent usan update on the progress of recovery inAlabama. Click here to read

Click Here to Donate to Disaster Relief inAlabama

Click Here to Volunteer in Alabama

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 neverbeen 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

Other Stories Still Seeking SupportElevator Repairs Needed at St. John's, Chicago Lutheran 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)

2886 (6) new still in the boxesLUMARK, MOTION ACTIVATED,Motion Sensors, Installs to one or moreexisting lights, adjustable settings, 3 in 1* Motion Activated * Night time on *Standard Floodlight Applications: WideArea Coverage 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 floor

Click here for the full list of Items Free for the Asking

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Ministry NeedsHelp Make A Difference

English New Testaments Needed for SalamOutreach to StudentsRequest from Pastor Hicham Chehab, Salam ArabicFellowship, Missionary, POBLO- Chicago

Salam Arabic Fellowship needs paperback English copiesof the New Testament for the student ministry at College ofDupage and Morraine Valley Community College. NIV, orother modern translations are preferable. Our student ministry has given out more than 300 copies ofthe Bible to college students over the past four years, not tomention tracts and Christian books. God's Word sowsseeds of faith in the hearts of people and would neverreturn empty! At this time we are looking to give awaycopies of the New Testament only. We have found that tobe the most effective outreach to the students.

If you have copies of the New Testament to donate contact LCC at 866-455-6466 oremail LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Click here to donate for the purchase of New Testaments

Support the Chicago Urban Children's Choir

The Chicago Urban Children's Choir seeks to ignitethe full potentials of youths from diverse backgroundsthrough the transformative power of music and inspirea spirit of discipline and personal excellence. We arerunning to raise money for the choir. Please supportus in the Chicago Marathon.

Dr. Adam Murphy, Urologist Northwestern Memorial Rev. Thomas Johnson, 1st St. Paul ChicagoRev. Kenety Gee, Chatham Fields ChicagoÂ

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Help Fund Eagle Scout Project to Benefit St.Matthew ChicagoRequest from Pastor Doug Swanson, St. John LutheranChurch, Darien, Illinois

A member of our congregation, Dan Greg (pictured), is a Life RankBoy Scout with Troop 101 out of Darien. Dan's father, Mark, hasbeen involved with repair work at St. Matthew LutheranChurch in the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago for the pastseveral years. Dan would like to do his Eagle Scout project at St.Matthew. He wants to "enhance the appearance of the communitycenter to help enrich the community and those who wish to walkthrough those doors." Pastor Julio Loza has approved the worksubject to Dan obtaining funding for the project. The cost for thematerials will be about $1,250.00.

This is a great Eagle Scout project that will benefit a sister congregation in Chicago thatserves the poor and homeless in their community. Any assistance will be a blessing forSt. Matthew.

Click here to donate Click here for Dan's proposal

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 outreach ministry.I need a van to be able to pick up and drop off people aspart of our outreach to the community. I do not have apersonal car that I can use. If you have a van that you candonate to this ministry it would be a real blessing to thiscommunity. Thank you and God's blessing to you! Pastor Samuel Shin If you have a vehicle to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@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

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.

2892 Gulbrandsen organ (Dark Brown Wood) with bench. No external speakers,a couple of the stops do not work.2891 (2) metal folding chairs (has Mt. Calvary printed on the back)2890 (1) Altar crucifix (brass) and (1) Altar cross (brass) - Photos available uponrequest2889 Full silver Communion Set (common cup) Photo available upon request

Click here for the full list of Items Available to a Ministry

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

Carly Stevens, ExecutiveDirector MOST Ministries

Mission Opportunities Help Make A Difference

New Believers, New Starts in Cambodia!

George & Shary Frahm (pictured) are LCMSMissionaries recently commissioned atImmanuel Lutheran Church inPalatine. Through this commissioning,Immanuel is partnering with the Frahm's inproviding support for their Cambodian mission.Together, we are seeking other congregationsthroughout the LCMS to join in this effort tosupport the "Angels Dormitory project in

Phnom Penh, Cambodia." Click here to read more

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

Click here to view a video about this project Click here to donate

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

Scholarship a Child in MyanmarBecause of your Donations Two of 10 Students haveReceived Scholarships

Strict regulations in Myanmar (formerlyBurma) make it difficult for children to advanceto a University education. Without specializedschooling outside of the inadequate publicschool system most poor children never getthe chance for higher education which can lifttheir family out of poverty. The National Lutheran Church ofMyanmar is trying to change this and needsyour help to sponsor children in the 11th

grade (the final step prior to University). Because of your generous donations twochildren have already received scholarships. LCC received the following email from Rev.Charles Edwards:

Greetings from Myanmar. In our church there are many students but in grade 11(entrance control by the government directly) there are 10 students. They are veryclever but they are from the very poorest families. Their parents can not supportthem due to their poverty. Our church is trying to give scholarships but we are alsofacing and struggling for finical difficulties. Two months ago Lutheran ChurchCharities(LCC) gave scholarship to 2 students and they are now studying hard.Our church decided to send a prayer request to all our connections. Please prayfor them. Our church believes that through your faithful prayers God will certainlyhelp them in wonderful ways. Again, please pray for them. Blessings. Rev. Charles Edwards, Pastor

Click here if you would like to make a donation to help one of these young students

Excitement for a Latrine in Haiti - Putsthings here in the US in perspective

Update: Because of yourgenerous donations anotherlatrine is under construction inThomonde Haiti. LCMS World Relief and Human Care,along with Lutheran Church Charities, aretrying to put a latrine and water filter system ineach of our 82 Lutheran Schools in Haiti. Our firstlatrine has been completed and dedicated! It is

touching to see such excitement in having a latrine! To dedicate it! It puts our situation inthe US with our economic worries in perspective. Imagine not having any washroomfacilities, which is the case for each of our Lutheran Schools in Haiti! To see theirexcitement to have a latrine! We will continue to build these for each of the schools asmoney comes in! Consider Making a Difference to a Lutheran School by providing alatrine! Only $500 to build. A water filter is only $185. Thank you to those who havedonated so far to make this exciting event happen

LCC received the following email from LaurentLophane in Haiti along with pictures of thenew latrine: "Peace and Grace to you from our Lord andSavior Jesus Christ. I went this morning atColminy where I inaugurated the latrine. Thecommittee of the church and the school werehappy for this big gift, you know this latrine isthe first one in this area. I want to thank eachof you in their name, those people were reallyin need, may God bless you and your ministryand your activities also."

View more photosClick here to donate to the Haiti Latrine FundClick here to donate to the Haiti Lutheran School Water Filtration FundClick here to donate to the Haiti Family Water Filter Fund

Sewing Machines Needed to Train Pastor Isaac'sOrphans in Haiti so they can Work and SupportThemselves!Request From Sue Gross, Haiti Lutheran Mission Project

On our last visit to Haiti we became aware that some of theOrphans we still remember as small children are growing quickly.Some of them will soon be out on their own trying to make a livingand supporting their own families. We are concerned that eventhough they have an education, jobs are in very short supply and itwill be difficult for them to survive. Next summer we hope to restart sewing classes so that those

ready to leave the orphanage will be able to support themselves by making items thatwe will bring back to the States to sell. For this project to start we are asking fordonations of portable sewing machines. We can send these machines on the bus whenwe ship it and it will not cost any extra freight. Please consider dusting off that machineyou no longer use and donating it to those who will put it to good use. If you have a machine to donate please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Click here to donate for the purchase of a sewing machine

LCC to Furnish Guest House in Haiti

Last October work began on the Guest House inJacmel, Haiti. Part of the Building Homes and Hope inHaiti project, which partners LCMS World Reliefand Human Care and Lutheran ChurchCharities, the Guest House will be used to housemission groups working in the area. The walls are upand the interior work has begun. Many items are stillneeded before the Guest House opens this fall so weare having a "Guest House Shower". If you or yourgroup would like to be a part of the "shower" and help

furnish the Guest House you can make a donation for any item(s) on the list. LCC willarrange for all donations, Dollar per Dollar, to be sent to Haiti to purchase the items. Thisis a great opportunity for individuals, congregations, mission teams or organizations to bepart of a project 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 new church and schoolministries by the year 2017 to reach more people withthe saving gospel of Jesus Christ! Rev. JamesCerdenola is the LCP President. Read more...Click here to donate

LCC Ministry Resources

Tim's Pick of the WeekRadical Islam: What You Need to Knowby: Jim Denison Why Do They Still Hate Us? On September 11, 2001, America learned that wewere at war with an enemy unlike any we haveever fought. Ten years later, the War on Terrorcontinues with no end in sight. Our enemy is not anation or an army but a global movement whichwill stop at nothing short of world domination. Itssoldiers embrace death in its cause as theirhighest honor and greatest reward.

One radical Muslim declared, "Young men must be sacrificed. Throats must be slit andskulls must be shattered. This is the path to victory." Why do radical Muslims hate us?How will the death of bin Laden affect this global conflict? What will it take to win thelongest war in America's history? Jim Denison answers these critical questions with insights born of a career spentengaging the Muslim world. An expert on world religions, he has lived and traveledamong Muslims for more than 30 years. He explains the mind and motives of radicalIslam, telling you what you need to know about the greatest threat our nation has everfaced.

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 ChurchCharities, has led over 40 Biblical StudiesTrips to the Middle East over the past 30years. Learn his insights into the Biblical Text,the Culture and Customs of the People, theHistory and Archeology of the land - butMOST OF ALL - discover the MIND-METHOD-MANNER and MINISTRY of ourLord Jesus Christ. All Courses are available on DVD and also on

the Internet. Become a host site for Word Among Us Studies and find Answers in theBible for Life's Many Difficulties and Questions! For more information and registration, Click Here... To find out more information contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466 or email atWAU@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Hot Dog Cart and Grill Available for MinistryEvents Thanks to Thrivent and Generous Donors

Thanks to the generous contributions of LCC donors and a grant from The NorthwestCook County Thrivent Branch, LCC has acquired a commercial grade food service cartand a large gas grill. Both of these are mounted on trailers and can be picked up to beused by your church for picnics, festivals, and other events where food is served. LCCplans to use this food prep equipment as part of our disaster response in order to feedvolunteers and victims of disaster. When there is no disaster related activity the cart andgrill are available for churches and schools in the Northern Illinois District. If you wouldlike to use one or both of these for an upcoming event, please contact LCC or clickbelow to complete a request form. LCC always looks for ways to resource your ministryin unique and creative ways. Click here to fill out a reservation form

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

Click here to learn more

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

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.

Walcamp 2011 Golf Outing

Thursday, October 13, 20119:00 am Shot-gun start/1:30 pm Buffet Dinner; cash baravailable Ruffled Feathers Golf and Country Club Lemont, Illinois Day includes:

range balls before the 9am shot-gun start 18 holes of golf with GPS carts fantastic buffet dinner after you finish

cash bar

Prizes - Guaranteed! Someone will win

A trip for 2 to VegasA trip for 2 to Myrtle Beach

$175/golfer or $660/foursomeLimited number of spaces available. To register, please call 815-784-5141

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

Shop for spiritual gifts for yourself or others at the Concordia Publishing House "store"

St. John's Algonquin Ministry Fair

Saturday and Sunday, October 15 & 16, 2011St. John's Lutheran Church300 Jefferson StreetAlgonquin, Illinois St. John's Lutheran Church & School in Algonquin is holding their first MinistryFair on Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th. The Ministry Fair is open to the community and offers an opportunity forvisitors to learn about the different programs and services St. John's offers.

St. John's will also offer a taste of "Angel Food Ministries" and "Marketday" during the fair. The Ministry Fair will follow the Saturday 5:30 pm service and the Sunday 8:00 am and 10:30 am services. St. John's is located at 300 Jefferson Street in downtown Algonquin. If you have any questions, please contact the churchoffice at 847-658-9300.

Christian Art Show

Disconnected from church? Do you know a friend or neighbor who has been awayfrom church? Do you have a family member who is uncomfortable with the moreformal parts of worship life and the Christian faith? A safe way to open conversation would be to invite them to view an art display onJesus' parables located at the Chestnut Court Shopping Center on the southeastcorner of 75th Street & Lemont Road (Unit 194 between Edible Arrangements andthe New China Buffet). Artists from the Greater Chicago area have submitted theirwork in this month-long display. This exhibit will be open the following dates and times: Friday, October 14 from 6 pm to 9 pmSaturday, October 15 from 10 am to 6 pm The atmosphere is non-threatening: people may come and view and leave; may

pause and meditate and pray; or may converse as they desire. It's our prayer that God Himself will speak through thesepieces of art and that the Holy Spirit will move hearts for His Kingdom. This opportunity is sponsored by the Woodridge Sanctuary community (www.sanctuary1010.org) and the DownersGrove Immanuel Lutheran Church community (www.ilcdg.org).

Family Fall Festival

Saturday, October 22, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Saint Luke Lutheran Church and School 410 S. Rush St. Itasca, Illinois Saint Luke Lutheran Church and School invites you to their "Family FallFestival" Saturday, October 22, 5:00pm - 9:30pm. Come enjoy Hayrides,games for all ages, food and beverages and a fright walk fan fun for the whole

family. starting at 7:30pm. Police and Fire Department will be on hand promoting safety awareness. Admission andgames are free. Fright walk $5.00. For more information visit our website www.SaintLukeItasca.org.

You're Invited to a celebration of Rev. Robert Rahn's 50 years in theHoly Ministry and the kick-off to LHF's 20th year in mission

Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 3:30 pm St. John Lutheran Church300 Jefferson StreetFraser, MichiganPreacher: Rev. Wallace Schulz A traditional German dinner and program (with featured speaker Rev. AnssiSimojoki) will follow. Click here for more information RSVP by Monday, October 24th at 800-554-0723

Click here to view the invitation

Music to Move Our Next Generation Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine Begins Monthly Concert Series onOctober 2nd

Sunday November 6th Immanuel Lutheran Church200 North Plum Grove Road Palatine, Illinois Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine began a series of monthlybenefit concerts on Sunday, October 2nd, at 4 p.m. The inaugural Music toMove Our Next Generation concert includes more than 15 vocal andinstrumental performances from members and friends of Immanuel Lutheran

Church. A reception will follow the concert, providing guest with an opportunity to meet the performers. The Music to Mover Our Next Generation concerts are free and open to the public. All proceeds from a free-will offeringwill be used for the restoration and renewal of the church's impressive 2,000-pipe Wicks organ. A second concert, featuring The Bruce Blanck trio and professional vibraphonist Bob Wessberg, a member of Immanuel,is planned for Sunday, November 6th at 4 p.m. The concert will open with student musicians from Immanuel LutheranSchool. Immanuel Lutheran Church & School is located at 200 North Plum Grove Road (at Wood Street) in downtown Palatine,just two blocks east of the Palatine Metra Train Station. For more information about Immanuel Lutheran's Music to Move Our Next Generation Benefit Concert Series, call thechurch office at 847-359-1549 or visit www.immanuelpalatine.org.

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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