In the middle of one of the worst natural disasters in history, “we have seen honor in action, love in action and service in action through governments, agencies, churches, families and individuals. But we’ve also seen God in action,” writes Greg Seltz.
Disaster Response
LCEF, Thrivent announce funds for Harvey relief
Lutheran Church Extension Fund is providing $350,000, and Thrivent Financial will match donations up to a total of $3 million.
As residents return home, pastors provide care in Harvey’s wake
Residents in hard-hit areas need basic supplies like food and water and help with cleanup, “but most of all, they need to hear that God is with them.”
Lutherans helping neighbors in Katy, Texas
Members of Memorial Lutheran Church go door to door, reaching out “to help anyone who has needs.”
Photo gallery: Responding to Hurricane Harvey in Texas
LCMS World Relief and Human Care, through its Disaster Response team, is working with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Texas District to bring urgent relief and the hope of the Gospel to Texans whose lives have been shaken by Hurricane Harvey.
LCMS Disaster Response assessment team heads to Texas
Their goal is to share the Gospel while helping in whatever way possible.
Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis offers matching funds for Harvey relief
Lutheran congregations in the St. Louis area now have the opportunity to double their donations for Hurricane Harvey relief, thanks to a matching fund from the Foundation.
Hurricane Harvey church bulletin inserts, information (updated for Sept. 10)
The LCMS encourages congregations to use these church bulletin inserts and resources to inform members how they can support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
Houston-area LCMS churches, pastors, members report flood damages
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is working alongside the Texas District to provide physical and spiritual care and comfort to all victims.
LCMS President Harrison: Synod at work with Texas District toward Hurricane Harvey relief
An army of LCMS people — national and district, professional and lay, staff and volunteer — will be coming alongside our afflicted brothers and sisters in Christ in southeastern Texas.
Boards and Business: International, National Mission
Reports on recent meetings of the Synod’s Boards for International and National Mission.
Registration opens for Disaster Response Conference
The annual conference is set for Sept. 26-28 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Partnership provides respite after disasters
LCMS Disaster Response and the Florida-Georgia District work together to provide respite, counseling and aftercare for pastors and their families following catastrophic events.
Prayers, generosity enable LCMS mercy efforts after 2017 storms
Spring 2017 flooding in Missouri and tornadoes in Texas are only part of a string of destructive calamities straining available disaster-response resources.
Photo essay: One Foundation
A new addition to a multi-use building in Santiago, Dominican Republic, will now house a regional disaster-response/mercy center.
Video: Prayers, training and generosity help share mercy after 2017 Midwest floods
LCMS Disaster Response continues to provide spiritual and human care after severe flooding in the St. Louis area damaged several homes and businesses in late April and early May.