Just weeks after Hurricane Laura hit the coast of Louisiana, Category 2 Hurricane Sally made landfall in Alabama, damaging LCMS churches and members’ homes.
Disaster Response
Upcoming retreats offer pastors respite from pandemic
The LCMS Office of National Mission has partnered with DOXOLOGY on the retreats, which are planned for Sept. 28–30 in Bel Aire, Kan., and Oct. 5–7 in Donaldson, Ind.
Hurricane Laura to require long-term, collaborative response
The Category 4 storm made landfall near Cameron, La., on Aug. 27.
Lutherans respond after ‘derecho’ wind storm devastates Iowa cities and farms
On Monday, Aug. 10, the storm tore through the Midwest, taking down trees and power lines, leveling corn crops, and cutting the area off from power and phone signals.
Soldiers of the Cross—Amplified grants aid rostered and non-rostered church workers
The Synod’s long-time Soldiers of the Cross grant assistance program has been “amplified” so that not only those workers who are on the Synod’s roster, but also lay workers in LCMS churches, schools and organizations, may apply for assistance.
Michigan floods lead to widespread evacuations
Along with local authorities, the LCMS Michigan District is currently assessing the situation.
Quick reference guide available for times of disaster
The easy-to-use guide offers advice on what to do before, during and after a tragedy or disaster.
Grants assist church workers impacted by pandemic
As of April 30, $321,452 had been distributed in 229 grants to workers across the Synod.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund partners with Synod to assist church workers during pandemic
As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the LCMS will use Soldiers of the Cross as one means to continue to assist LCMS church workers and their families.
LCMS President Harrison video: Much cause to rejoice and give thanks
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, brings a message of encouragement and joy to the church during the coronavirus pandemic.
Devotional booklets to use during crisis situations
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod provides four devotional booklets to bring God’s comfort and peace during the coronavirus pandemic and other crisis situations.
A message from LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison amid the coronavirus pandemic
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1).
Tennessee tornadoes kill at least 24; LCMS churches not harmed
The tornadoes touched ground in Tennessee during the night and morning hours of March 2 and 3.
From the mission field – Dominican Republic disaster-response workshop
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
Wurst installed as volunteer manager for LCMS Disaster Response; Meyer to serve as director of training
Wurst’s and Meyer’s new positions reflect a new staff structure for LCMS Disaster Response.
Puerto Rico disaster-response team in ‘right place at right time’ to help the hurting
The LCMS response will include setting up an outdoor relief center at Fountain of Life in Ponce, Puerto Rico, with pastors and support personnel brought in to assist the on-site team in the relief effort.