LCMS Disaster Response provides ongoing relief to strengthen Haitian Lutheran partners after last October’s Hurricane Matthew.
Disaster Response
LCMS Disaster Response Conference set for Sept. 26-28
The conference will provide opportunities to learn from those who have experienced disaster around the world.
Lutherans help midwestern communities after late-winter tornadoes
Lutheran Early Response Teams join storm-recovery efforts in rural southeastern Missouri and central Illinois.
Video: Mercy Begets Mercy
A year ago, their city was flooded. Now they are helping others when disaster strikes. See how LCMS congregations were moved to respond in love and mercy in the aftermath of the Perryville, Missouri, tornadoes.
Video: LCMS Response to Midwest Tornadoes
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is responding with spiritual and human care after tornadoes hit the communities of Perryville, Mo., Ottawa, Ill., and Washburn, Ill., on Tuesday, Feb. 28. In this March 3 video update, LCMS President Matthew Harrision and Rev. Michael Meyer detail the response efforts planned in those areas for Saturday, March 4, including volunteers from Lutheran Early Response Training, Comfort Dogs from Lutheran Church Charities, and disaster trailers.
Camp Restore seeks volunteers for cleanup after NOLA tornado
Some 800 homes are in need of repair after an EF-3 tornado roars through New Orleans East Feb. 7.
KFUO Audio: Disaster relief update in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew
LCMS Disaster Response Director Rev. Ross Johnson gives an update about relief efforts after Hurricane Matthew stormed Haiti in October 2016.
Video: Harrison, Schultz comfort tornado victim in New Orleans
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is providing spiritual and human care in the New Orleans area. Southeastern Louisiana was hit on Feb. 7 by an estimated six tornadoes, including two EF-3 storms with winds up to 150 mph, the National Weather Service reported. One was the most destructive tornado in the history of New Orleans.
Video: LCMS responds after Louisiana tornadoes
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is providing spiritual and human care in the New Orleans area. Southeastern Louisiana was hit on Feb. 7 by an estimated six tornadoes, including two EF-3 storms with winds up to 150 mph, the National Weather Service reported. One was the most destructive tornado in the history of New Orleans.
Providing spiritual care after deadly Tennessee fires
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sevierville, Tenn., and its pastor use resources from LCMS Disaster Response to meet the spiritual-care needs of victims.
Many methods available for year-end gifts to Synod
Gifts can be made in a variety of ways — by mail, over the phone, in person or online — through Dec. 31.
First National Offering allocation offers ‘tremendous impact’
The gifts totaling $411,305.69 will be used to support “ministry priorities” including national and international mission work and the Synod’s two seminaries.
Caring Lutherans bring Christ’s mercy in year of distressing disasters
Disaster-recovery efforts continue in Baton Rouge, California, the Carolinas and Haiti — all struck by untimely catastrophes this year.
LCMS Provides Life-Giving Water in Bangladesh
By Roy S. Askins During the rainy season of Bangladesh, water is everywhere. Roads become submerged, homes become unlivable, church buildings uninhabitable and schools unusable. Villagers must walk on bamboo bridges, even within the village, and use skiffs to visit…
Conference emphasizes disaster response, preparedness for Church
The 2016 LCMS Disaster Response Conference — under the theme of “Showing Christ’s Mercy; Bringing God’s Peace” — reaches a broad audience with theology, case studies and practical application.
Photo essay: Devastation of Hurricane Matthew from the Caribbean to the Carolinas
Synod disaster responders visit Haiti and the Carolinas in the wake of Hurricane Matthew to assess and broaden aid to victims.