1. For NORBERT HEITGERD who is on hospice and nearing the end of his days on the earth unless the Lord does a miracle.
2. For RUTH CANTRELL (her update is below)
To All Ruth's Friends and Family
We went to see Dr. John Bedwinek Friday at the SLU Cyberknife (directional radiation) program at Lake St. Louis. They had been reviewing the biopsy report, it was strange looking and was even presented to the greater St. Louis Tumor Review Group. They could not tell what type of cells these were only that they did not like them, they are cancer cells just don't know what type. They have to determine the type before treatment, The have sent these cells to a prominent pathologist along with some of her old lung tissue for comparison. We would prefer that it be some type of pituitary cancer and not a spread of the lung cancer. We have to wait until the staples are removed prior to starting the Cyberknife treatment. That will be 20 Jun 2011, we will then be able to get her mask made for the treatment on the 20 or 21 Jun and treatment started soon thereafter.
Keep Ruth in your thoughts and Prayers as she goes through this treatment.
3. For GUS KLAUSTERMEIER as he has a fever and is feeling really sick today.
These two are the most urgent prayers.
Peace be with you today!
Martin Luther School (Immanuel Joplin's day school) and Immanuel Lutheran Church are the epicenter of aid for the people of Joplin. There they host hot meals for lunch and dinner, distribute clothing, toiletries, household goods, food, diapers and run a medical clinic. The generosity of Lutheran churches and individuals has been overwhelming with donations pouring in from all over the country. At this point in the restoration process the staff and volunteers at Immanuel are saying their biggest need is for gift cards in any denomination. 
Click on the link below to donate online for the purchase of a card or send a check to LCC and mark it "Care Carding". Immanuel Joplin has asked Lutheran Church Charities to acknowledge all the gifts as they simply do not have the time, staff, or resources to do this. LCC will then place orders through the Scrip Coordinator at Martin Luther School. The card is issued for the full amount you order. In addition, a percentage of that amount is paid to the school through the Scrip Program. Of course your donation is passed through LCC - dollar for dollar. Your gift provides a tangible way to demonstrate the Mercy and Compassion of Christ to people in need in Joplin and helps the folks at Martin Luther School with funds to help repair the damage done to their facility from the tornado and put their facility back in shape for the coming school year. 
So many people want to help the people of Joplin, Missouri in a meaningful way - but are not sure what to do. Here is an opportunity to provide Mercy and Compassion and Help to an individual or family right now! 
This is a tangible way to show the Love of Jesus Christ to someone in need - and help them spiritually and physically! To those who already have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ - this shows them the support of the Body of Christ. To those who do not - it shows them the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ through his church - the Body of Christ.
