A Basic Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) training class will be held at Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 1200 Linden Ave, Baltimore MD from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 12. Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response program, learn basic nature of disasters, the opportunities to respond to personal needs in disasters, and how Christians can support families, congregations and the public as the hands and feet of Jesus during trying times of natural disasters. A lunch will be provided.
The
registration fee is $20.00 per person which helps cover the cost of the
LERT manual, ID badge, a disaster response T-shirt, and lunch. Please
make checks payable to Holy Nativity Lutheran Church. Please note on
memo line 'LERT' Training'. Checks may be sent to: Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 1200 Linden Ave, Baltimore MD 21227, or brought the day of
training. LERT Trainer will distribute all materials for the class.
Registration
should be completed prior to the training date. For questions or
additional information, please contact Sally Hiller at disasterhelp@se.lcms.org,
or 301 575 6518.
In the
chaos of disaster, it's important to stay focused on the task at hand.
This training will help you focus on the most important thing to
remember as you prepare for or respond to a disaster in your community
or beyond. At the center of our LERT Volunteer training is one thing:
MERCY! Christ's mercy is the basis for everything we say and do. This
training event will equip you to be an effective volunteer should a
disaster strike your community. After a brief introduction regarding
the goals and theological rationale of LCMS Disaster Response, the LERT
volunteer training will address the following:
Christian Care in Times of Disaster
A Ministry of Presence
The LERT Program and how it works with other responders
Introduction to Disaster Response
Service Opportunities after a Disaster & Safety Protocol
