At the LCMS International Disaster Conference, artist Edward Riojas, right, shows his painting titled “Even Winds and Sea Obey Him” to LCMS Eastern District Response Coordinator Rev. Kristian Bjornstadt. Riojas presented the painting to the pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Pilger, Neb., whose building was torn apart by twin tornadoes earlier this year. International representatives at the conference received a print of the artwork. (LCMS/Pamela J. Nielsen)
