Description
A Basic LERT Training class will be held at Grace Lutheran Woodbridge VA on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response program and learn 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
before January 25, 2025, so we have the proper materials for everyone. A
registration fee of $30 per person will cover the cost of
training materials, snacks, and LERT T-shirt. Please bring your check along to the training. Checks should be made out to the Grace Lutheran and noted "LERT Training January 25, 2025" on the check.
If you
have questions, please contact Rev. Wayne Puls at wpuls@glcvirginia.org.
All interested participants are welcome to attend the LERT training; however, only LCMS members who are 14 years 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.
The training will run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Participants should arrive by 8:30 am to complete registration and sign-in.
In order to offer a 3-hour on-site class, participants must complete the on-line training prior to the class. You will find this at lsc-disaster-training.moodlecloud.com.
What will we study? These are 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
