A Basic LERT Training class will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Catonsville MD beginning at 11:30 with light lunch.
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 by Msy 25, 2025, so we have the proper materials for everyone. $15 class fee. Deaconess Sally Hiller will lead this class.
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.
Please arrive by 12:00 noon to complete registration and sign in. A ligth lunch will be provided at 11:30 prior to the class. The training will run from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 1.
What will we study? This will be a discussion-based class covering including but not limited to:
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
7) Connecting with Additional Training and Service Opportunities after this Class
