| Form | Description |
| 10 Day ALPINE TOUR - 12 August 2010 |
featuring Austria | Switzerland | Italy | Germany
Munich | Salzburg | Innsbruck | Balzano
10 Day Tour ... including Choice Seats for the Passion Play August 12th through 21th, 2010 Tour Host: Tim Hezner Departs August 12, 2010 |
| 10 Days - Classical Europe 14 Jun 2010 |
Classical Europe 2010 featuring Austria, the Czech Republic, and Germany Munich | Salzburg | Innsbruck | Rothenburg | Plzen | Prague 10 Day Tour ... including Choice Seats for the Passion Play June 14th through 23rd, 2010 10 Days Leaving June 14 2010 Tour Leader: Tim Hetzner |
| 2010 Lenten Pilgrimage -Bible Study Tour |
Egypt ... Jordan ... Israel Cairo ... the Pyramids ... Goshen ... Petra ... Wadi Rum ... Mt. Nebo ... Jericho ... the Dead Sea and Masada ... the Sea of Galilee and Tiberias ... Nazareth ... Cana ... Bethany ... Bethlehem ... Jerusalem
13 Days ~ February 8 to 20, 2010 This Form is to express your INTEREST in joining the tour. By completing this form, your name will be added to the list of PROSPECTS only. This is NOT a commitment to travel at this time. |
| Addison, Illinois - Disaster Relief FUND |
Funds needed to assist those impacted by the Flooding in Addison, Illinois
Funds will be administered by the Addison Ministerial Association |
| Areej Interview DVD |
Ordering Areej Interview DVD Online
Interview with Palestinian woman from Bethlehem
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| Asirvadh Children's Home USA | A large number of underprivileged women and children in India are in desperate need of hope for life. A lady named Jeyanthi Asheervath recognized this great need and had a vision for the betterment of humanity and this much-needed hope to those marginalized in Indian Society. To recognize this vision, Jeyanthi established the foundations for a functional familial system in a Christ-centered atmosphere and founded Asirvadh Children's Home. In India the "ashram" (Children's Home) concept is a communal society that fosters the strengths of individuals and harnesses their energies to sustain a shared vision. |
| Bilingual Bibles needed for Outreach to Muslims |
Need: To buy more bilingual Bibles (Arabic/ English and Farsi/English) for distrbution by mission partners and teams.
POBLO-Chicago distributes to Arabic-speaking Studentsn and their families. Lutheran Church Charities distributes to those who are pursuing Outreach to Arabic-speaking people. In some cases these will be used for travel to countries that are predominantly Islamic. Cost is approx. $10 each. |
| Cancer Victim - Peace Plainfield | Request from Pastor Galen Sollie, Peace Lutheran Church, Plainfield, Illinois We are working with a family in need of assistance with medical bills. The son is battling inoperable brain cancer and the family is being overwhelmed with bills. |
| Christ the King - Chicago |
Request for Christ the King Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL
Please consider helping Christ the King as they continue to minister to needy members with the Love and Compassion of Christ. |
| Christ the King families |
Request from Reverend John Brazeal, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL
Please consider helping Christ the King as they continue to minister to needy members with the Love and Compassion of Christ. |
| Congregational Preparedness Training | LCMS Human Care and World relief has put together the training and tools needed for a congregation to develop a plan for being prepared if a disaster hits. Not only that - LCC and the District Disaster Response Team are trained and willing to take your congregation through the plan. This takes about 3 hours with key leaders of your church. Members of LCC and the District Disaster Response team will continue to consult with you congregation, helping you through each of the various aspects to have a plan in place. |
| Disaster Relief Updates Newsletter Sign-Up | Separate Weekly Newsletter to be emailed on Thursdays at 7:30 am for Updates on Disaster Relief Efforts |
| Ethiopia Seminary Fund | $1500 per year per seminary student. From Tim's interview with Rev. Bruk Ayele, Dean at Lutheran Seminary in Ethiopia. |
| Extra Mile Ministries | The Extra Mile Ministries knows how important a quick response to a crisis can be. We know that intervention and interceding for others in need is vital. Availability, visibility, credibility and adaptability are the hallmarks words of action for our Crisis Response team. Members on our team bring a wealth of experience, professionalism, training and spirituality. Our team is made up of a police chaplain, retired military chaplain, clinical psychologist, mom of four, family therapist and numerous peers trained in a wide range of support issues. We can be reached at a moments notice and be on our way to respond. We specialize in church, school and community crisis. |
| Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) | For more info, see www.FMSC.org |
| FEED THE INVISIBLE GUEST Program |
Each time you eat a meal, set aside the cost of feeding one more person – the invisible guest – Jesus, and make him visible.
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat … for whatever you have done unto the least of these, you did for me. Matthew 25:35 + 40 At the end of each month, donate the money to one of LCC’s ministry projects of Feeding ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE. |
| Food for Haiti Fund | Donate Here if you would like to Support Missions in Haiti. |
| Four Homes of Mercy | We are collecting money for Four Homes of Mercy in Bethany Israel to help them in their ministry to mentally and physically disabled children and adults. |
| Ft Hood K-9 Crisis Response Fund | |
| Fuel Fund | Trailers loaded with supplies for the Louisiana and Mississippi camps leaves for the Gulf Coast. LCC needs your help to pay for the fuel. With the rising cost of diesel fuel it will cost between $1500 and $2000 to send the trailer south. |
| Gas Fund for Hurricane Katrina Relief | Volunteers going down have paid for their own gas. We are needing gas for trucks and for vehicles down there that go out and deliver items. |
| Germany in Advent 2008 | An ecumenical Christmas Market / Advent tour through Lutheran Germany and Catholic Bavaria |
| Ghana Family Rent - Trinity Lisle |
Request from Pastor Mark Schultz, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois
Dr. Samuel Mills has been leading worship and Bible study with Love Community Fellowship, a non-denominational gathering using space at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisle. Now he is returning to his home country of Ghana to teach at the University of Ghana. He will also be ministering in the area of Bible education. Trinity is giving him some support in that effort but he has an additional personal need. While he returns to Ghana to teach for 6 months, his family will be remaining here so as to not disrupt the care and schooling of his autistic son. He is in need of rent assistance and a car during the period he will be away in Ghana. |
| Haiti / Dominican Republic - Bible Study Materials | Requests for access to Crossways International's (CI) materials-See Through the Scriptures (STS) in particular-continue to come in from numerous corners of the world. This course has been translated into many languages-including Spanish and French. At the present time, workers in Haiti and the Dominican Republic are asking for thousands of copies of this course in both languages. The initial request was for a total of 9,000 copies which would cost $1.25 per copy to print in the Dominican Republic. CI simply does not have access to the needed funding. However, workers in these countries are asking for at least 2,000 copies (1,000 of each translation) which they can print for $1.50 each. STS has also been translated into Creole, the major language used in Haiti. The hope is to print also this new translation. Although the people who live in Haiti and Dominican Republic have little of this world's goods, they have a passion to learn more about Jesus. Can you help fund these projects? Please consider making an ETERNAL Difference in a life! We continue to raise funds for food (see article below) but also need to provide spiritual food. |
| Haiti Schools Mission | We have the opportunity not only to educate 418 children by supporting 15 teachers but to expose them to Christian Values through Bible study that is taught in these Lutheran Schools. These children will go home and teach their parents that Voudou is not their salvation but Jesus Christ is. The Haitian people have a great respect for education so they will listen to what their children bring home from school. |
| Hannah's Medical Bills | Deaconess Hannah Bart-Plange from Ghana is in the United States for training and medical treatment for malaria. |
| Hannah's Travel Expenses | Deaconess Hannah Bart-Plange from Ghana is in the United States for training and medical treatment for malaria. |
| Hicham Chehab - POBLO | Hicham Chehab is a Lutheran Missionary to the Muslim population through POBLO - People of the Book Lutheran Outreach. |
| Honorary and Memorial Giving Form |
Please use this form to make a donation to Lutheran Church Charities in honor of or in memory of another individual. Please fill out your information in the top boxes and the honored individual in the lower section. If you need assistance, please call the LCC office at (866) 455-6466 |
| Hope For Tina | Leukemia Patient |
| Housing for Mother and Daughter - Imm. Glenview | $1200 needed to help 70-year old woman and 40-year-old daughter move out of their car and into a house. |
| Hurricane Katrina Fund | Financial Support for Congregations and the people in their communities affected by the hurricane. |
| Immanuel Lutheran School in Palatine - Scholarship | REquest from Interim Principal Karen Bauder for Scholarship / Tuition Assistance for Families in Need. |
| India Relief Fund | Christian Relief for those in need in India |
| Iowa East - Welcome Home Packs | Provide for a family in the Iowa East District with a "Welcome Home Pack" to be sent to the areas affected by flooding. |
| Iraqi Refugee Family Utility Help | Request from Hicham Chehab for $250 to help an Iraqi refugee family of four pay some utility bills. |
| Isaac's Orphanage, Haiti | The 10 Orphaned Children that Pastor Isaac has taken into his home have all felt hunger. There is never enough food for their stomachs but Pastor assures me that these children will have a better life with him, even without food everyday, because they are learning that they do not need voodoo to protect them. They have a Loving God and a Savior who is always with them and he will never abandon them like so many Haitian children that have been left to die. My last letter asked for sponsors to help support these 10 children. 16 wonderful sponsors came forward to commit to $25.00 a month. The first months donation has already been received by Pastor Isaac and he is very grateful. He will now be able to put some of the children in school. After talking with a LCMS Missionary who runs a orphanage in another part of Haiti we decided it will take 4 donors per child to cover food, clothing, medical and school expenses. Unlike Compassion who asks for $30.00 a month they do not cover living expenses for the children only fees for the after school projects run by local churches and maybe 1 meal a day. Pastor is responsible for ALL of their living expenses. So we are looking for 24 more sponsors. Please consider feeding a child who is always hungry as you count your blessings this Thanksgiving. |
| Jeremiah Baechler-Missionary |
Request from Hicham Chehab - POBLO Missionary - Chicago Area Jeremiah will be working with Salam Arabic Church in Mission Outreach and ministry. Please consider a gift to assist in supporting his activities. |
| K9 Comfort Ministry - Site Visit |
Would you like to have the K9 Parish Comfort Ministry visit your Church or School, or participate in a Community Event?
Use this form to indicate your interest and get on the calendar... |
| K9 Comfort Ministry - Site Visit *COPY* |
Would you like to have the K9 Parish Comfort Ministry visit your Church or School, or participate in a Community Event?
Use this form to indicate your interest and get on the calendar... |
| Kara Stem Cell Treatment | Request from Pastor Dan Dierks, Peace Lutheran Church Schererville, Indiana Kara is a nine year old girl with Cerebral Palsy. She lives in Dyer, Indiana and is a member of Peace Lutheran Church. She suffers from Cerebral Palsy because of a stroke that occurred prior to her birth. She is unable to walk on her own and has limited use of her left arm. She also suffers from seizure disorder, for which she takes medication daily. Kara participates in therapies in school and at a pediatric clinic, and though much progress has been made, it is slow. Surgery was offered as the only option to help Kara with her physical and orthopedic impairments, and continued therapy the best option to help her become more independent. Because of the unavailability of other treatment programs in the United States, Kara’s family has decided to take her to China for stem cell treatment. In this five-week program, Kara would receive stem cell injections, paired with a rigorous therapy program. The treatment will be given at The Wu Stem Cells Medical Center in Beijing, China (www.unistemcells.com) beginning December 14, 2009 and continuing into January 2010. Our anticipated hope is to see global improvement in Kara’s abilities, physically and mentally, and the treating doctor feels very confident we will see these results. Kara is covered under insurance; however, her insurance will not cover any portion of the treatment in China (or anywhere out of the country, for that matter). Because of this, Kara’s family will have to pay out-of-pocket for the treatment and all associated costs, equaling approximately $30,000. |
| LCC 12/31 Year End Appeal | Help LCC continue to serve in 2010! |
| LCC Comfort Dog Fund |
HELP LCC Get a COMFORT DOG and Add to our Staff!
LCC would like to purchase a Trained Comfort Dog to use in our ministry in Disaster Response and to help launch Extra Mile Ministries in congregations. The Comfort Dog would be a “working” dog for LCC going out in Disaster Response situations and visiting congregations to show them how a Comfort Dog can be a valuable asset for outreach ministry. Would you consider helping us? The cost of a trained Comfort Dog and Handler training will be about $7000. This includes miscellaneous expenses for the dog such as health care, insurance and of course, treats! If you would like to help us expand our ministry of Bringing the Compassion of Christ, with the Presence of Christ and the Proclamation of Christ to others donate here or contact Tim Hetzner at 866-455-6466. |
| LCC Disaster Relief Fund _ | LCC Fund to help with local and national disasters - flooding, tornadoes, fires, etc. |
| LCC General Fund | Help support Lutheran ChurchCharities by donating to the General Fund... This helps to cover administrative costs. |
| LCC Medical Missions | Staff Member for Medical Missions, Susan Busse, MD traveling on a medical mission trip. Providing medical services, as well as evangelizing. |
| LCC Vehicle Maint. Fund | LCC uses only Donated Vehicles to do our pick ups and deliveries of food, clothing and other items. Consequently, they have a tendency to break down more often. Between Gas, Insurance, and Repairs – we are in desperate need of funds to help us keep this valuable part of our ministry going. |
| LCC Warehouse Expenses | Help defray the cost of expenses for maintaining the LCC Distribution Center and Warehouse. 10/17/06 - Immediate need for Kerosene Heater. LCC Warehouse Heat Needed With the weather getting colder outside, we are desperately in need of a kerosene heater that will be used in our warehouse in Mundelein. If you have a 125,000 BTU kerosene heater that you are willing to donate, please call LCC right away at 866-455-6466. We have a crew of over 20 people coming out on Friday! |
| Loan your Generator | If you have a generator to loan, your information will be kept confidential. Please fill out the form below. In the event of a power outage, LCC will contact you to see if your generator is available to be loaned out. We will then make arrangements to get the generator to the church/family in need. Once power is restored your generator will be returned. |
| Lutheran Amateur Radio Support Network SignUp | LCC and LCMS World Relief and Human Care Network Partnering Be Part of the Lutheran Amateur Radio Support Network Lutheran Church Charities is partnering with LCMS World Relief and Human Care to start a Amateur Radio Support Network. Are you an Amateur Radio Operator? Consider being part of the Network to help in Disaster situations. It is estimated that over one thousand amateur radio operators participated in assisting with the disaster communications during and after Hurricane Katrina. Often, when a major disaster strikes and our modern communications, such as phones and e-mail, are knocked out, ham radio is the best option for emergency communications. A Lutheran ham network would be a great asset to our church and would provide an emergency communications link for our churches, and the communities that they serve, in times of disaster. In the event that a major disaster disrupts cellular and even land-line telephones, the congregations in distress will be able to communicate with family, friends, and other congregations outside the disaster area to let them know they are okay or in need of immediate assistance. LCMS amateur radio operators of any license level can join the network. Experience in emergency communications through groups like the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) or the Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) is especially welcome but not necessary. The new LCMS network will conduct emergency communications training on the air and run drills once it is up and running. Monthly nets (gatherings of amateur operators on a specific radio frequency) will be used to disseminate information to network operators. |
| LVH-Teacher serving in Asia | Retired Teacher Will Share God’s Love as She Serves In Asia LVH, a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine, will teach oral English, Western culture, and Western teaching methods to students at a teachers college in Asia. She will speak of the hope that is within her as the opportunity arises. This is a 10 month commitment, the end of August to the end of June, for the 2007-2008 school year |
| LWML Ghana Shipping Fund | We have church and outreach donations that we are trying to ship to the Lutheran Church in Ghana. |
| Master Builders Center - Ethiopia | Orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia run by Rev. Tilahun Mendedo, native of Ethiopia and Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Mobile, Alabama. |
| Medical and Utility Assistance | Family needs help with medication and utility bills. The amount needed is around $ 550. The head of the family has a pacemaker, and his Medicaid application is pending. He recently had the heart surgery and could not work. He has four children. They all come to Salam Fellowship. |
| Non-Monetary Donation Available |
Submit details regarding Non-Monetary Item(s) to be made available for Pass-Through to a Ministry connected with Lutheran Church Charities.
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| Non-Monetary Donation for Flood Relief |
Submit details regarding Non-Monetary Item(s) to be made available for Pass-Through to a Ministry connected with Lutheran Church Charities.
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| Prayer Request |
You have chosen to request Prayers from a staff member of LCC.
Lutheran Church Charities can contact you to pray with you on the Phone, as you request. In the meantime remember you can always talk with one of the staff at Lutheran Church Charities by emailing LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org or calling 866-455-6466 Toll Free.
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| Prison Ministry | Prison Ministry - Donate to To help Deaconess Lori Wilbert continue her ministry with the Prisons |
| Refugee Family Rent Assistance | Refugee family of four needs assistance with rent. The family arrived three months ago and the head of the family found only a part-time job that can barely put bread on the table. Their rent is $ 800 a month |
| Request to have Pastor contact |
You have chosen to request a contact from a Pastor or staff member of LCC.
Lutheran Church Charities will identify a Pastor to contact you. Thank you for your response. In the meantime remember you can always talk with one of the staff at Lutheran Church Charities by emailing LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org or calling 866-455-6466 |
| Rev Kalonji Assistance Fund |
Special Appeal Rev. Stephane Kalonji at Zion Lutheran Church in Chicago was beaten and robbed at gunpoint while he was delivering food and other needed items to one of his members. He suffered head injuries that required hospitalization and 9 staples in his head. I talked with Pastor Kalonji a few minutes ago and he is at home recovering. He lost money, his credit cards, drivers license and other items. His estimated loss, with hospital bills and all, is around $1000. |
| Rev. Ken Klaus - Message of Hope to Students |
Comfort For Those Who Struggle With The Recent Shootings at Northern Illinois University In light of the shootings at NIU this past week, LCC has asked Rev. Ken Klaus, Lutheran Hour Speaker, if he would put together a message of hope to the students at NIU and elsewhere and their parents. He graciously has... Fill out the form below to Order your FREE copy of the DVD containing the 14-Minute Video. |
| Rev. Kessa Medical Fund - Haiti |
Please pray for my wife, we are getting very close for my wife surgery, we will have the surgery at Port-au-Prince.
The doctor may not available for the last week of October this is what he told me, we may have it at for first week of November, May God bless all of you who are praying us and thank you once again for your support Pastor Marky Kessa |
| Rock n Roller R10 Max Cart | Can You Help Make Pickups Easier for LCC Volunteers? Lutheran Church Charities is in need of donations to purchase a Rock n Roller R10 Max Cart. This cart will be used to move heavy items and equipment. It expands from 35 inches to 52 inches, as well as folds up for easy storage. It weighs about 30 pounds but has the capability to hold up to 500 pounds. The cost is $169.99. This item will be kept in the van for the volunteers to haul donated items from the site, around our office building, and the storage unit. |
| Scrub Bucket Funding for Flood Relief | Funds needed to purchase "Scrub Buckets" and Flood Relief Kits |
| Servant @ Heart - Christian Business Directory |
Business Registration for inclusion in "Servant At Heart" - a Christian Business Directory provided FREE of charge by Lutheran Church Charities. ** Church Listing Registration is handled through this same form ** The Top Portion is the Personal Contact data for yourself, followed by the Business Contact information below. Personal Information will NOT be published in the directory, unless it is the SAME AS your Business information
Job Seekers - complete this form also, and see the Business Category for ** Job Seeker **. After your listing is approved, you can login and upload your Resume to the "Downloads" section of your listing. |
| Single Mother Facing Eviction | Jana is a mother of two children, a 3 year old and an infant. Although her family is Muslim, her three year old attends our Gloryland Christian Preschool. Recently, Jana’s husband left her, and Jana is left without a job, money, and soon a place to live, as she is scheduled to be evicted on November 25th. Her husband is also about to take her vehicle away. Her child is now on scholarship with our preschool, and our food pantry is helping, but we are looking for help in providing a vehicle, living expenses, and a place to live. We are looking for about $1500 to help Jana’s immediate needs and help her avoid eviction. Any help of either a car or monetary donations will be a blessing to this family. |
| St. Matthew's Soup Kitchen | We often forget about the homeless and helpless when it is not Thanksgiving or Christmas, but they are homeless and helpless all year round. St. Matthew's Soup Kitchen feeds about 600 homeless, senior citizens and children per month in the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago and 230 adults and children in La Barca, Mexico each month. This is only possible because of your support! |
| Still Point Theatre Collective | Still Point Theatre Collective, a ministry of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Villa Park, Illinois is seeking support for theater productions. |
| The Malaria Initiative | Help Dr. Susan Busse, John Peterson and others work on a promising new cure for Malaria. Trials in Africa have shown miraculous results! |
| The Servant's Heart | We are looking for people willing to partner with us as we reach out to these people with the hope that only God can give, as we proclaim to them that He has a plan for their lives, a hope and a future, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. These generous gifts of financial resources, in-kind donations and volunteer service are a blessing not only to the people of Guatemala, but to those who serve there as well. More information on the work of The Servant’s Heart may be found on our website: www.TheServantsHeart.org or by calling 219-616-8232. |
| Thrivent Survey | Please let us know if you are a member of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. |
| Trailer/Van Reservation | Reserve a trailer or Van for use to collect/deliver donations. |
| Voice Of Care Ministries | In Christ with Persons Developmentally Challenged |
| WAU - Book of James- Class Registration |
Word Among Us - Book of James SINGLE COURSE Pricing
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| WAU - Book of Philippians - Class Registration |
Word Among Us - Book of Philippians SINGLE COURSE Pricing
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| WAU - Book of Provberbs - Class Registration |
Word Among Us - Book of Proverbs SINGLE COURSE Pricing
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| WAU - Cover-To-Cover Year 1 - Class Registration | Word Among Us Cover to Cover - Year One |
| WAU - CTC - Yr 2 - Class Registration 2008 | WAU Cover-To-Cover - Year Two |
| WAU - CTC - Yr 2 - OPEN Class Registration | WAU Cover-To-Cover - Year Two |
| WAU - CTC - Yr 2 - Registration 2009 - 10 | WAU Cover-To-Cover - Year Two |
| WAU - Gospel of John - Class Registration | Registration for Class Online |
| WAU - Gospel of John - Class Registration 2009-10 | Registration for Class Online |
| WAU - Next Seven- Class Registration |
Word Among Us Next Seven- All Seven courses for a Single Price:
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| WAU - Revelation - Class Registration (2008) |
Word Among Us Apocalypsis Jesu Christus The Book of Revelation. |
| WAU - Small Group - Short Course Interest | Indicate your interest in having your Small Group pursue one or more of the FREE Short Course In-Depth Bible Study topics. |
| WAU-CTC Yr 1 - Registration 2008 | Word Among Us Cover to Cover - Year One |
| WAU-CTC Yr 1 - Registration 2009-10 | Word Among Us Cover to Cover - Year One |
| Welcome Home Packs - SignUp Form | Provide for a family in the Gulf States with a "Welcome Home Pack" to be sent to the hurricane affected areas. |
| Widow Medical - Flint, Michigan |
Request from Pastor Steve Lockman, Emanuel Lutheran Church, Flint, Michigan
I have a member who is need of assistance. Her husband was called Home last month. She was just informed by his former employer that in order to maintain her health insurance she will need to pay a $442 per month premium. Before her husband died the insurance premium was $119 per month. She is not able to pay both her mortgage payment and her health insurance. Her doctor has told her that due to her own health she will need to apply for Social Security and disability. Our congregation does not have the resources to help her with ongoing expenses. Any assistance would be a blessing to her. |
| Word Among Us CTC Year One | |
| Word Among Us CTC Year Two | |
| Yolanda Rent Asst-St Peter Schaumb | Request from Pastor Dave Hudak, St. Peter Lutheran Church, Schaumburg, Illinois. Yolanda lives in the Schaumburg area in a rented apartment. She was working two jobs in order to make ends meet, but recently lost her part time job. As a result of this uncertainty, her son is now living with his father in Florida. She recently received information that she would be evicted from her apartment if she could not come up with $1,169 in back rent. While Yolanda is not a member of St. Peter, she does have roots in the Lutheran Church back in Puerto Rico. We are also assisting her with food from our food pantry at this time. I would appreciate any help that could be offered to Yolanda at this time. |