Trinity Lutheran Church in El Reno, OK, will host a Basic LERT class on August 1. Class will begin at 9 am and should take about 3 hours to complete.
Location
Trinity Lutheran Church
500 S Country Club Rd
El Reno, OK
Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response program and will learn about the basic nature of disasters and how Christians can support church workers, families, congregations and the general public as the hands and feet of Jesus during these trying times. Other class topics include response and deployment protocol in times of disasters, a ministry of presence and safety practices.
Class registration must be made at www.lcms-lert.org. Participants are urged to pre-register by July 18, so we have the necessary materials for everyone. A registration fee of $20 per person will cover the cost of training and materials. Please bring your check or cash to the training. Checks should be made out to Trinity Lutheran Church and noted "LERT Training August 1" on the check.
If you have questions, please contact Don Kelle, the Oklahoma District Disaster Response Coordinator, at okddrc@gmail.com
All interested participants are welcome to attend the LERT training, however, only LCMS members aged 14 or older are eligible for certification as LCMS LERT volunteers. All LERT materials will be distributed during the class. You will receive your certificate of participation, volunteer ID card and T-shirt after the training is complete.
Your LERT Trainer will distribute all materials. Please arrive by 8:45 am to complete registration and sign in. The training should finish by 12:30.
What will we study? These are the main topics of the training:
1) Christian Care in times of disaster
2) A Ministry of Presence
3) Lutheran Early Response Teams and how they function
4) Utilizing the LERT Website
5) Safety Protocol
6) Congregation Preparedness and Mercy Teams
DETAILS
Register by July 18
Is not Outdoors
Is wheelchair Accessible
14 and Older
