A Basic LERT Training class will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 4325 Sumner St., Lincoln, NE 68506 on October 22, 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 these trying times.
A registration fee of $30 per person helps cover the cost of lunch and snacks, training materials, and LERT T-shirt. Please register for the LERT class at www.lcms-lert.org. Once registered, please sign up for this training class at the same web-site. Please send your registration fee to Nebraska District LCMS Office, 152 S Columbia, Ave., Seward, NE 68434 ahead of time if possible, and note "LERT Training October 22, 2022" on your check. Participants are encouraged to pre-register before October 3, 2022 so we have the proper materials for everyone. Last minute attendees are also welcomed, however course materials may be limited if you are not pre-registered. If you have questions, please contact Mick Onnen at DisasterResponse@ndlcms.org.
All interested participants are welcome to attend this LERT training session. However, only LCMS members 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 necessary LERT materials during and after the class.
The training will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Participants should arrive by 8:30 am to complete registration and sign in.
What will we study? These are main topics of the training:
- Christian Care in times of disaster
- An introduction to the LCMS Disaster Response program
- Lutheran Early Response Teams
- Safety Protocol
- Congregation preparedness and Mercy Teams
