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Response to Tornado Devastation in Moore, Oklahoma |
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Lutheran Church Charities and the Northern Illinois District and Beyond Respond to Tornado Devastation in Moore, Oklahoma
 Early reports of many fatalities, injuries, and severe damage are coming in from Moore, Oklahoma where a massive tornado cut a two-mile wide path through this town of 56,000 people.
The best ways to assist with devastation on this scale always takes time to sort out. At this time only approved emergency responders are permitted to enter Moore. No specifics have yet been shared on what needs to be done and the process through which help will be received. However, the most immediate need is cash assistance.
Lutheran Church Charities - working through the District President of the Northern Illinois District - will be collecting money to help Pastor Mark Muenchow from Messiah Lutheran Church in Oklahoma City minister to the families in the community who have suffered loss. All donations for this disaster...dollar for dollar...will be directed to the most pressing needs as determined by Messiah Lutheran.
 We will continue to monitor the situation for additional help that they may need, stay in contact with our churches in Oklahoma, and share updates as they become available.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs have received an invitation from Pastor Muenchow and Messiah Lutheran Church, and are on standby and will deploy to Oklahoma as early as tomorrow. We are waiting for word when it is safe to enter the area. Please keep all in your prayers.
LCC never charges those we serve and we rely on donors to help cover our expenses. Click here if you would like to help cover travel expenses for our K-9 Comfort Dog team.
How to Help
1. Pray - for those who have lost loved ones, for those who lost property and belongings, for the Pastors, relief workers, volunteers, and all others serving those who have been displaced by the tornadoes.
2. Pray - Pray for Messiah Lutheran Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
3. Contribute to Moore, Oklahoma Tornado Relief.
Thank you for Making A Difference in the name of Christ to those suffering loss.
Tim Hetzner
Lutheran Church Charities
Rev Dan Gilbert
President
Northern Illinois District
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Concordia - Berwyn - June 24 - 28 |
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Concordia Lutheran Church
3144 Home Ave.
Berwyn,, Il
Dates: June 23 - 28 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Program: God's Backyard Bible Camp
Contact Jill Giannotta at 708-525-0412 or visit www.vacationbibleschool.com/concordiaberwyn |
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Trinity - Burr Ridge - June 17 - 21 |
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Trinity Lutheran Church
11503 German Church Road
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Dates: June 17-21 9am - 11:34 am
Program: "Kingdom Rock" Where kids stand strong for God
Kingdom Rock is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences that kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos™, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the royally rockin’ activities that help faith flow into real life. (Since everything is hands-on, kids might get a little messy. Be sure to send them in play clothes and safe shoes.) Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life—something we call God Sightings. Get ready to hear that phrase a lot! Registration online today at www.TLBR.org Extended summer care is available around times for VBS from 8am-5pm and M-F throughout the summer from 8-5pm for only $5/hour per child or $150 max/per child/per week. Please call Trinity at 708/839-1444 to register for summer care or visit www.MYTLS.org. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2013 15:49 |
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Immanuel - Belvidere - July 15 - 18 |
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
1225 E 2nd St
Belvidere, IL 61008-4523
Dates: July 15-18 - 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Program: Gotta Move
Contact the church office at 815-544-8058 for more information |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 16 May 2013 09:19 |
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On Tuesday, May 21, LCC Staff and Volunteers along with K-9 Comfort Dogs Ruthie, Barnabas, Kye and Bekah are prayed over as they prepare to leave for Oklahoma, where tornados have struck hard. Along the way they will pick up K-9 Comfort dogs Zeke and Lila. The Chicago team will be met in Oklahoma by Joplin, Missouri K-9 Comfort Dogs, Jackson and Louie.