Last month, Reporter shared news about The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) response to wildfires in Chile. At that time, a strategic plan was still being developed.
That plan has now been activated. It includes:
- Providing 40,000 meals to underserved families in Viña del Mar, Chile;
- Supporting 50 families with emergency medical supplies and personal care and hygiene products;
- Supplying 100 families with construction materials for rebuilding homes; and
- Purchasing a minivan for transportation and food delivery in and around Viña del Mar.
LCMS Disaster Response will also support a variety of outreach programs, such as VBS-style programs where affected children may hear the comfort of the Gospel. Plans are in the works to bring Argentinian, Brazilian and Dominican seminarians to Chile on short-term teams so they can assist with projects and learn about mercy work.
Together with the LCMS Recognized Service Organization DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel, Disaster Response will also organize two church worker wellness conferences for Chilean pastors and their families — one this summer and one next year on the anniversary of the wildfires.
Please continue to keep the people of Chile — and all who suffer from catastrophic events — in your prayers, that they might know not only an end to their physical suffering but the peace that comes only from Christ.
Posted April 2, 2024
