November 9, 2011 In This Issue

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Pastor Matthew Peterson Called Home - LCCEstablishes Fund for Family

Pastor Matthew Peterson was translated to glory onThursday, November 3 following a protracted battle withcancer. Pastor Peterson served as Youth Pastor at St.Peter Schaumburg, the congregation of his childhood. Hisparents are still active members at St. Peter. He leaves hiswife Janet and their two daughters aged 13 and 9. Visitation is set for this Sunday, November 13 at St. Peterfrom 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the funeral on Monday,November 14 at 11 a.m. preceded by visitation at 10 a.m.LCC has set up a fund for the Peterson family to assistwith medical bills and other expenses. Click here to donate Click here to read the Daily Herald article

St. Peter Schaumburg invites you to join them for a fundraiser for the Matt Petersonfamily at Outback Steakhouse in Schaumburg (216 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg) onSaturday, November 19th from 11:45 am to 2:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now throughthe church office, but only 200 are available so please hurry to buy yours. Click herefor more information .

Calling All Cars - Consider Donating Your Vehicleto LCC and Receive Full Blue Book Value Help Families in Need

Over the past couple of months severalrequests for vehicles have come to LCC thatwe have not been able to fulfill. We aremaking a special appeal for vehicle donations.If you have a vehicle you're no longer usingand would like to make a charitable donation,please contact our office. LCC credits you fullKelley Blue Book value for your donation. Weare looking for cars that have been well caredfor and are still serviceable with very little orno work needed. These vehicles are passedthrough directly to people and families inneed. Thank you for considering helping

someone in need with your used vehicle as the Christmas season approaches. Call LCCat (866) 455-6466 and we'll walk you through the donation process. Click here tosee current needs .

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Shelving Needed for LCC's Disaster ResponseWarehouse

Recently LCC moved our Disaster Responsewarehouse to a new location. We storesupplies and equipment to facilitate thequickest possible response when disasterstrikes. One of our challenges is to have itemsand equipment stored in such way that theyare organized for quick and easy identificationand accessibility when there is a disaster.With the move we have relocated all thesupplies and equipment to the new

warehouse but have not yet sorted and organized everything. Part of the delay infinishing this project is the need for additional shelving units. While there are someshelves at the warehouse, several more are needed to properly store our inventory. Ifyou have or know of someone who would be willing to donate shelving units to LCCplease contact Dianna Bonfield at 866-455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org.

Pastor Chris Bottorff and Family Facing FinancialChallenges

LCC has been contacted on behalf of Pastor Chris Bottorffseeking support for his family during a difficult time oftransition. The recent retirement of the long time caregiverfor his disabled daughter has left Pastor Bottorff workingthrough the maze of government red tape to establish newarrangements for her. In the meantime he is primarilyresponsible for her care and unable to work full time. In theinterim the family is struggling financially relying on thegenerosity of fellow Christians through food pantries andgifts to make it day to day.

LCC has established a fund to help the Bottorff family in their time of need and alwaysstands ready to assist Pastors facing struggles. Please consider a gift to help PastorBottorff at this time. In cooperation with the Northern Illinois District Office, 100% of allmoney raised goes directly to the family. Click here to donate

Pastor Walk of Nazareth Chicago Seeks Positionfor Church Custodian

Pastor Kermit Walk of Nazareth in Chicago has contacted LCC onbehalf of their custodian, Al Debinski, who is concluding hisservice to Nazareth and seeking a part time position with anotherchurch. If your church is in need of custodial help, Pastor Walkhas asked that you contact Al at (708) 655-9703. He has servedNazareth for 15 years. Pastor Walk refers to him as his 'right handman' and is willing to provide a reference, if needed. Pastor Walkcan be reached at (708) 946-1383.

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Staff and Comfort Dogs Visit St. John's Lutheran ChurchWoodstock

Last Sunday, LCC President Tim Hetzner, LCCvolunteer Vicky Pientok, and Anna Martell (St.John's Algonquin) visited St. John'sWoodstock along with LCC Comfort DogsHowe and Zina, as well as Butter from StJohn's Algonquin. Pastor Tom Larson and thegood folks at St. John's once again invited LCCout to their church in to talk at their churchservices and to share the K-9 Comfort DogMinistry with church members. LCC and St.John's have built a strong relationship thatstarted several years ago when LCC wasinvited to sit down with some St. John'smembers about ways to reach out to theircommunity. That was followed with Tim

Hetzner leading his 101 Ways to Share the Mercy and Compassion of Christ (in waysthat don't cost money) presentation. St. John's then launched community outreachevents to various places in their community. The church continues to look for new waysto reach out to the community and truly appreciates the partnership with LCC. If yourchurch would like to explore possibilities for outreach in partnership with LutheranChurch Charities contact us at (866) 455-6466 orLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org.

LCC Annual Appeal Coming Soon

Once a year and only once a year we ask youto support the ongoing work of LCC withfinancial gift for our administrative expenses.However, giving to Lutheran Church Charities12/31 "Remember us Last" is really aninvestment in people. Thousands of peoplewho make a difference in the lives ofindividuals and families in need. People who

rely on LCC to coordinate and organize service opportunities for them to share theresources of time and treasure with which God has blessed them. You can make adifference in the lives of thousands of people through your financial contribution insupport of LCC operating expenses. You might also consider a gift through wills andbequests; charitable gift annuities, lead trusts or remainder trusts; gifts of retirementassets, appreciated stock, real estate or life insurance; living trusts; or deferred charitablegift annuities. Call (866)455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org fordetails. Remember Us Last on 12/31 or make a gift now by clicking here. You can also designate dollars from yourThrivent account. In 2010 Thrivent Financialfor Lutherans implemented their newcharitable giving program called ThriventChoice. Through this new program, eligibleThrivent members may direct donations from Thrivent to registered Lutheranorganizations which includes Lutheran Church Charities. It's easy and can be done byphone or online. Just follow the link below: https://www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice/

Immanuel Joplin Announces Blackout Dates

Trent Davis, Disaster Recovery Coordinatorfor Immanuel Joplin, has announcedblackout dates for Christmas break. Immanuelis extremely grateful to all the many volunteersfrom around the country who have come tohelp Joplin recover from the devastatingtornado of May 22 this year. The team at Immanuel will take abreak from December 19-25 and willnot be hosting any volunteer teams

on these dates. If you would like to bring a team to Joplin in 2012 please click belowand register. The rebuilding of Joplin is expected to take as much as five years andvolunteers are vital to the ongoing efforts there. Click here to volunteer in Joplin, Missouri

Help President Marky Kessa of Lutheran ChurchHaiti and Family Acquire a Refrigerator

Imagine 15 people living under one roof andfeeding everyone without having a refrigeratorto store food. That is the reality that PastorMarky Kessa and his family face each day inHaiti. We would like to lessen his burden andget him a refrigerator. The cost of arefrigerator is $950.00. Please prayerfullyconsider helping with this need. Click here to donate

Calling all Turkeys!

NO I am not talking about you! LCC iscollecting frozen turkeys for various ministriesthat are preparing Thanksgiving meals for theircommunities. If you - or someone you knowhas a frozen turkey they would like to donate,please contact us at 866-455-6466. Todonate towards the purchase of turkeys,click here. Thank you,

Comfort Dog Update K-9 Comfort Dogs at St. Peter Schaumburg

Last Thursday LCC was invited to bring the K-9 ComfortDogs to St. Peter School in Schaumburg followingthe news that Pastor Matthew Peterson lost his battle withcancer and was called home. Pastor Peterson was theYouth Pastor. The Comfort Dogs and their handlers were present after ashort service, ministering to the needs of the upper gradestudents dealing with the news of the death of theirpastor. Often it is easier for children and adults to expresstheir grief while petting the dogs. Present were K-9sHowe, Olympia, Zina, Gunnar, and Chewie. Staff andhandlers included Tim Hetzner, Dona Martin, Rich Martin,Lynn Buhrke, and Gail Grebasch.

Comfort Dog Jackson Reports from Joplin I have been very busy in Missouri. MartinLuther School has me comforting peoplefrom all over the state. In the past thirty days,I have traveled with the Schambers tochurches and schools in Cole Camp, Sedalia,Concordia, Honey Creek, Hannibal, andMonroe City. In the next couple of weeks, wewill be traveling to St. Louis, home of theWorld Champion Cardinals, and Kansas Cityto visit more churches and schools. We havebeen giving chapels or talks about how Joplinis surviving after the tornado. We talk abouthow we are raising money for scholarshipfunds, Transform Joplin (building andremodeling homes), and funds to build a saferoom for our students. We also talk about how the tornado has given us opportunities toserve, plant seeds in hearts, and glorify God. I'm having fun visiting with kids and adultsfrom all over Missouri! More and more people are logging onto my Facebook page tokeep up with me. In Joplin, I continue to bring love to those who have been affected by the tornado. If astudent is having a bad day, they come to the office and talk to me or visit with Mr.Schamber (Principal) while I comfort them. More and more adults keep coming by too!While the adults are petting me, they usually stay a little while talking to Mr. Schamberabout all the challenges they have been facing. Many times Mr. Schamber will lead us ina prayer before they leave the office. My favorite part about coming to Martin LutherSchool every day is that I can hang out with the kids in the classrooms or on theplayground where we play a lot. My brother Louie has been busy too! He helps me out in the school and visits withpeople in the church and community. He attends meetings and youth events with PastorMech or our Director of Youth and Family Ministries, Jason Glaskey. Sometimes we playtogether during the day! This brings a lot of smiles to staff members who continue todedicate themselves to the Lord during this time of opportunity. If you are traveling toJoplin, make sure you stop by Martin Luther School and pet me. In HIS Glory, Jackson - Comfort Dog Comfort Dogs Visit Students at Elim Christian School PalosHeights K-9 Comfort Dogs Chewie, JoJo and Olympia

made quite an impression on the students atElim Christian School. This is a school foryouth with disabilities preschool through highschool. Teachers and staff were excited to seethe response of so many of the students tothe dogs. The action of petting the dogs was ahuge accomplishment for many of thestudents. It was a great day for all to see theK-9 Comfort dogs working by bringing comfortto so many. Click here to schedule a K-9 Comfort Dog visit

Donate to the K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry

Volunteers Needed to Pack 1200 Hygiene Kits -This Weekend

Jesendy's Hygiene Ministry, a ministrysponsored by Immanuel LutheranChurch of Downers Grove, is in need ofvolunteers to package 1200 hygiene kits onSaturday, November 12 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. at Immanuel, 5211 Carpenter St.,Downers Grove, IL 60515. The hygiene kits, which also containdevotional materials, will go to three differentorganizations which include: the Walk InMinistry and Sharing Connections, both inDowners Grove, and Repeat Boutique inWheaton.

If you are able to help the whole time or any portion please contact ministry founder,Darlene Havard (pictured) at (630) 803-2541 or email her at marjesendys@gmail.com. Coffee, refreshments & lunch will be provided. If you have any special dietary needs youwill need to provide your own lunch. To learn more about Jesendy's Hygiene Ministryvisit http://sites.google.com/site/marjesendyshygieneministry/

Your Donations Make A Difference

Youth members from Trinity, St. Paul and New HopeCommunity Church in Villa Park and RedeemerElmhurst participated in a car wash fundraiser this pastsummer to raise funds for Joplin relief Gift Cards. This pastweek Judy Bruschuk, Youth Director at Trinity LutheranChurch in Villa Park, delivered handmade greeting cards forthe people of Joplin and a $1,000.00 donation for Gift Cards.LCC will see that this generous gift is delivered to ImmanuelJoplin to be distributed to those still recovering from thedevastating tornado.

Thank you to LCC Volunteer Dawn Odoi who, this past week,picked up donations of linens, knitted scarves and mittens, andchildren's clothing, and delivered them to the HaitianMinistry of Bethesda Chicago where Jean Ernie andMarie Malary, members of the Haitian Mininstry at Bethesda,

also received donations of children's toys, furniture, clothingand household items and linens to share with refugee familiesthey serve in the name of Jesus.

Thank you to Nancy Burmeister, a member of St John Wheaton, who crocheted bagmats, and the St. John Quilters group that donated fabric for the Sewing Class Project in

Haiti. Thank you to the family of Kris Blackwell who donated twin sheets for theorphanage in Haiti.

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

Death of Single Mom Leaves Family NeedingVehicle and Financial SupportRequest by Pastor Patrick Boomhower, Trinity Lombard

Pastor Patrick Boomhower of Trinity Lombard has askedLCC to help a family in crisis. He writes... Recently, one of our 4th grade students was faced with thesudden and senseless death of her 36 year-old singlemother. She and her younger brother are safe and now inthe care of their maternal grandparents. The four year oldboy has very special medical needs which will cause anextreme financial and physical burden on the grandparents.It is not known when or if authorities will be able to releasethe family vehicle, which was the only source of

transportation for the children. To make a long story short, this family is in urgent need ofour assistance. We are currently in the process of providing some financial aid to the

family and helping them find the professional help they will need. They do need replacement transportation and we are asking Lutheran Church Charitiesfor help in finding a four-door SUV which would fit the family and all the specialequipment of the younger brother. On behalf of this family that so very much needs ourassistance in their greatest hour of need we say, God Bless and thank you. Click here to donate If you have a car to donate, please contact LCC at (866) 455-6466 or emailLCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Iraqi Refugee Family Facing EvictionRequest by Rev. Hicham Chehab, Pastor, Salam ChristianFellowship & Missionary for Chicagoland Lutheran MuslimMission Association (CLMMA)

This Iraqi refugee Muslim family has been inChicago for a year and is facing eviction. Thefather has a heart condition that limits howmuch he can work and his wife has notlearned enough English to find a steady job.They have been coming to church since theyarrived in the US a year ago. Their urgentneed is for $1000 to keep them from beingevicted.

Click here to donate

Pastor Bill Stroup Seeks Support for Single MomRequest by Rev. Bill Stroup, St. John's Lutheran Church,Algonquin

Pastor Stroup of St. John's Algonquin is requesting supportfor a single mom who has been unemployed since 2009, iscaring for her father stricken with cancer, has beendiagnosed recently with cancer herself, and is no longerreceiving unemployment benefits. He is seeking assistanceto cover monthly bills but makes it clear that she is 'notlooking for a handout, she is looking for fellow Christians tohelp when they can as she does with her time and talents.'Even in the midst of these struggles she is very active in hercongregation and beyond sharing the love of Christ withpeople in need.

Click here to donate for this single mom through St. John's.

Disaster Response

Disaster Response Trainings Scheduled For Fall2011 - This Weekend 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 ofthe training materials, meal, and the LERTvest, which is required to be worn in adisaster response situation. Registration canbe paid by credit card online at time ofregistration 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 EarlyResponders. 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.

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

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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...

Van Needed for Jesendys Hygiene Ministry Member of New Song, Aurora in Need of Car Pastor in Need of Van for Outreach Ministry in Chicago Cargo Van or Pick-up Truck Needed for Food Pantry at ZionLutheran Church Cars Needed for Immigrant Families Cars Needed for Liberian Refugee 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 SupportSupport the Chicago Urban Children's Choir Help Fund Eagle Scout Project to Benefit St. Matthew Chicago Elevator Repairs Needed at St. John's, Chicago Request from Northern Illinois District President to Help District Pastor Young Iranian Man Needs Help to Pay for Medication

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)

2899 Minolta Di3510f stand alone copierwith a toner refill.2898 Black & Decker Car Vac 12 VoltModel # 9510. Powerful, Convenient,and Durable. On/Off Switch. Tested andworks great. The Car Vac has a plugwhich fits most 12 Volt Cigarette Lighter

Sockets, a 16 foot cord with convenient storage area, Permanent reusable andwashable filter bag, Durable one piece bowl, Also comes with all original parts: 1Crevice Tool and 1 Upholstery Nozzle2893 (2) dining room light fixtures; (3) hall light fixtures, (4) bathroom lightfixtures2886 (6) new still in the boxes LUMARK, MOTION ACTIVATED, Motion Sensors,Installs to one or more existing lights, adjustable settings, 3 in 1 * MotionActivated * Night time on * Standard Floodlight Applications: Wide AreaCoverage Cooper lighting LMS240W White

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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

Ministry NeedsHelp Make A Difference

St Matthew Soup Kitchen in Desperate Need ofBoiler RepairRequest from Pastor Julio Loza, St. Matthew LutheranChurch, Chicago

The boiler in St. Matthew Community Center, out of which theSoup Kitchen operates, failed to start and needs to bereplaced. The cost of a new boiler is $16,000. We havecontacted people in the heating business to find someonewilling to help for a lower price, so far there is no one. Recentlywe had the St. Matthew Lutheran Church building's boilerrebuilt at a cost of $8,000. Maria continues with the efforts tokeep the hungry with hot meals but will not be able to do thatfor long without a new boiler. Click here to donate

Faith Lutheran Church, Mobile, AlabamaOne of the Churches the NID was assigned to help when Katrina hitfive years ago. Help them reach those in need in their community thisThanksgiving.

Again this year the Evangelism Committeeat Faith Lutheran Church, Mobile isattempting to serve the needs within ourown congregation and the local community,especially at this time of the year and atthis critical time in our economy. We are sothankful for your past support for thisproject and give all the Glory and Praise toGod. We are in the process of solicitingfunding for our annual ThanksgivingBaskets for the needy and are seeking yourhelp.

We are planning to construct six baskets and anticipate the cost of each basket to beabout $50.00. To God be the Glory that this project will be a success again this year andwill bless each recipient of these baskets with a meal for Thanksgiving that theyotherwise may not have had. We do all of this in the name of Our Lord and Savior JesusChrist. We thank God for any considerations that you may give to this request and mayGod continue to bless you and your effort to provide assistance to all of the needed. Click here to donate to the Mobile Alabama Baskets Fund

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

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.

2899 Minolta Di3510f stand alone copier with a toner refill2897 Risograph GR 3750 printer (black & white printing only)2881 (22) Lutheran Worship Hymnals (Blue) located in Hampshire, Illinois 2879 72" x 72" Sauder Oak wall unit 2877 1930 Cable Nelson baby grand piano

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,Executive DirectorMOST 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 as avaluable partner in Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ inworks of service to others in places throughout the world. Wehave worked with MOST in the past and endorse and supportthis ministry. If you are interested in Short Term Missionopportunities, please click here to find out what currently isavailable. Or you may go directly to their website atwww.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

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,are trying to put a latrine and water filtersystem in each of our 82 Lutheran Schools inHaiti. Our first latrine has been completed anddedicated! It is touching to see such

excitement in having a latrine! To dedicate it! It puts our situation in the US with oureconomic worries in perspective. Imagine not having any washroom facilities, which isthe case for each of our Lutheran Schools in Haiti! To see their excitement to have alatrine! We will continue to build these for each of the schools as money comes in!Consider Making a Difference to a Lutheran School by providing a latrine! Only $500 tobuild. A water filter is only $185. Thank you to those who have donated so far to makethis exciting event happen

LCC received the following email from Laurent Lophanein Haiti along with pictures of the new latrine: "Peace and Grace to you from our Lord and SaviorJesus Christ. I went this morning at Colminy where Iinaugurated the latrine. The committee of the churchand the school were happy for this big gift, you know thislatrine is the first one in this area. I want to thank eachof you in their name, those people were really in need,may God bless you and your ministry and your activitiesalso."

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

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 your

group would like to be a part of the "shower" and help furnish the Guest House you canmake a donation for any item(s) on the list. LCC will arrange for all donations, Dollar perDollar, to be sent to Haiti to purchase the items. This is a great opportunity forindividuals, congregations, mission teams or organizations to be part of a project that willhave 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 ReliefEffortsPhysical 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 eachDeveloping 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

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Tim's Pick of the Week

God Without Religionby: Andrew Farley Andrew Farley's experience as a Christian was firstcharacterized by self-effort as he tried to please God atany cost. His ruthless religion resulted in spiritual burnoutand disillusionment with church. Only then did he discoverwhat relaxing in Jesus means and how enjoying God'sintimate presence can transform everyday life. Using a unique story-driven format, God without Religion

dismantles common religious misconceptions, revealing the true meaning of being filled with the Spirit the facts about judgment, rewards, and God's discipline the simple truth behind predestination and the divisions it causes the problem with the popular challenge to "live radical" Pulling no punches, Farley shows how the truth about these controversial issues canliberate and unify believers as we discover how to rest in the unconditional love of God.

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!

Click here to learn more!

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

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.

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

Presentation by Author Dr. Paul Maier

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 9 am-2:30 pm St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church8601 Harrison Munster, Indiana St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8601 Harrison, Munster, Indiana, will host "Christianity andthe Competition - Who Is Right?" on Saturday, November 19, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thepresentation offers a comparison between Christianity and what it offers to Eastern and Western non-Christian religions as well as ways for Christians to offer witness to the truth in Jesus Christ.

Cost: $15/person, $25/couple includes lunch. Call for more information at 219-836-6270.

Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Thursday, November 24, 2011 St. Matthew Lutheran Church24500 N. Old McHenry Road Hawthorn Woods, Illinois Members of the community are cordially invited to attend St. Matthew's 5thAnnual Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 24th (ThanksgivingDay). Appetizers will be served at 11 am, followed by a traditional ThanksgivingDay Dinner around 12 pm. Guests are also invited to attend our ThanksgivingDay worship service beginning at 10 am.

Please RSVP by Sunday, November 20th. Seating is limited to 200 guests. Call Susan Stewart at: 847-209-2696 or email:stmattsrsvp@gmail.com. There is no charge for this dinner. Come spend the day with us and have fun!

Dr. John Behnke Featured Organist at Thanksgiving Hymn Festival

Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 4:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church405 Rush Street Roselle, Illinois A Thanksgiving Hymn Festival will feature Dr. John Behnke, renowned organist from Concordia-Wisconsin performing on the four-manual Rieger-Kloss pipe organ at Trinity Lutheran Church,405 Rush Street, Roselle, together with their Gloria Dei Chorale, Trinity Brass Ensemble andGospbells hand bell choir. The concert is on Sunday, November 27, at 4:00 p.m. A free-willoffering will be taken, no cost for admission. For further information contact Karen Mueller at 630-894-3263 or the church website at www.trinityroselle.com.

Festival of Christmas Carols

Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 7:30 pm Zion Lutheran Church1107 S. Book Road Naperville, Illinois The Choirs of Zion (Naperville), Divine Shepherd (Bolingbrook), and St. Matthew(Lemont) Lutheran Churches will celebrate the season Saturday, December 3,7:30 p.m., with their 3rd Annual Festival of Christmas Carols, held this year atZion Lutheran Church, 1107 S. Book Road, Naperville. A 25 minute pre-programconcert will be given of organ and piano at 7:00 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served following.

Annual Ski Retreat for High School Youth Groups in January

January 13-15, 2012 Kalahari Resort Wisconsin Dells Ski, snowboard or tubing at Cascade Mountain. Music, great speakers and lots of fun. NEWfor 2012: a Family Retreat component. For more information please contact Debra via emailat registrar@walcamp.org or call her at 815-784-5141..

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

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