These images from the Associated Press show the destruction ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan as it barreled across the Philippines Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. News reports indicate that more than 10,000 people are feared dead.
Disaster Response
KSDK-TV interviews LCMS president about Typhoon Haiyan
KSDK-TV interviews LCMS president, LCMS Disaster Response co-director about Typhoon Haiyan
LCMS pledges $150,000 for Philippines typhoon relief
The LCMS partner church in the Philippines has three congregations in areas hit hardest by the massive storm, with destruction and damage reported to members’ homes and church property.
Video tells of mercy after 2010 Chile quake
Lutherans, including LCMS donors, have made it possible for the Synod’s small partner church in Chile to provide mercy to many people affected by one of the strongest earthquakes on record.
Superstorm Sandy: One Year Later
One year after Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of the country’s East Coast, this video highlights the LCMS response to the disaster.
Rev. Ross Johnson discusses LCMS Disaster Response
Rev. Ross Johnson discusses his new role as director of LCMS Disaster Response
Grants provided for flood victims in Colorado, Mexico
The $281,483 in grants from LCMS Disaster Response are intended to help families reeling from the recent flooding in northern Colorado and Mexico.
Man-made tragedies a focus of Disaster Response Conference
The fifth such conference hosted by LCMS Disaster Response, it is the first to address the church’s role in the wake of man-made tragedies such as shootings or bombings.
In Colorado: Disaster Response staff sees damage, offers aid
Although many of those with flood damage have begun cleanup, some still haven’t been able to get back to their homes because of impassable roads. Temporary housing is a big need.
Photos from the Colorado flooding
In the wake of September’s torrential rains that caused flooding across the state of Colorado, national LCMS Disaster Response and LCMS Rocky Mountain District leaders met with area pastors whose communities were affected to determine immediate relief needs and long term recovery efforts.
Disaster conference equips Latin Americans for mercy work
Lutherans from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, Venezuela, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay gather to learn about how the church can and does bear mercy in times of disaster.
Fort Collins, Colo., congregation helps 1,200 evacuees
Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, Colo., are staffing a local shelter — providing food, clothing and other necessities to weary flood victims.
National Disaster Response Conference open to all
Anyone with an interest in responding to victims of natural and man-made disasters is welcome to attend the Synod’s Fifth National Disaster Response Conference, Oct. 7-10 in St. Louis.
At least one LCMS church hit by Colorado floods
Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colo., had about an inch of standing water in its basement, damaging carpeting, drywall and furniture in its main conference room and kitchen.
Rev. Glenn Merritt discusses LCMS Disaster Response and upcoming conference
Rev. Glenn Merritt, director, LCMS Disaster Response discusses the role the LCMS takes in working with local districts and congregations during times of disaster.
Urgent call goes out for volunteers needed in West, Texas
Pastor Matthew Canion of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waco, Texas is requesting volunteers for restoration projects in West, Texas, following the devastating fertilizer plant explosion in April.
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