A Basic Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) training class will be held at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 9700 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response program, learn basic nature of disasters, the opportunities to respond to personal needs and how Lutherans can support families, congregations and the public as the hands and feet of Jesus during a disaster.
A lunch will be provided. The registration fee is $35 per person which helps cover the costs of lunch, manuals, ID Badge, trainer expenses and a T-shirt. Training material will be distributed on day of training and after the training by your LERT Trainer. Please make checks payable to the Mercy In Action Disaster Resources and bring it with you on the day of training. For questions or additional information, please contact Joel or Kathy Mathews at (813) 215-8097 or (813) 215-8098.
In the chaos of disaster, it's important to stay focused on the task at hand. This training will help you focus on the most important thing to remember as you prepare to respond to a disaster in your community or beyond. At the center of our LERT Volunteer training is one thing: MERCY! Christ's mercy is the basis for everything we say and do. This training event will equip you to be an effective volunteer should a disaster strike your community. After a brief introduction regarding the goals and theological rationale of LCMS Disaster Response, the LERT volunteer training will address the following:
*Christian care in times of disaster
*A Ministry of Presence
*The LERT Program and how it works with other responders
*Introduction to Disaster Response
*Service Opportunities after a Disaster & Safety Protocol
