A Basic LERT Training class will be held at First Lutheran Church, 705 S JEFFERSON ST, PLAINVILLE, KS, 67663-3305 on April 9, 2022. Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response program and learn the basic nature of disasters, the opportunities to respond to personal needs in such disasters and how as Christians can support families, congregations and the public, as the hands and feet of Jesus during trying times.
A registration fee of $25 per person helps cover the cost of training materials and LERT T-shirt.
Please make check out to Messiah Lutheran Church and send registrations fees to Messiah Lutheran Church, 2000 MAIN ST, HAYS, KS, 67601-2938 before April 2, 2022. Please note "LERT Training April 9, 2022" on your check.
Questions? Please contact Bob Warfel bobatvtravel@gmail.com.
How long will training last?
The course will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Please arrive by 8:30am to complete registration and sign in.
Lunch will be provided.
What will we study?
There are three main sections:
1) An introduction to the LCMS Disaster Response program
2) Congregation preparedness
3) Lutheran Early Response Teams
Who can be trained?
Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend this LERT training session who are 14 years or older will receive certification as LCMS LERT volunteers. You will receive your certificate of participation, volunteer ID card, and T-shirt from LCMS Disaster Response after the training is complete. Your LERT trainer will distribute all the LERT materials.
