Description
A Basic LERT Training class will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church - Charlotte NC 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 by January 17, 2024, so we have the proper materials for everyone. A registration fee of $15 per person will cover the cost of training materials and LERT T-shirt. Please bring your check along to the training. Checks should be made out to Lutheran Servants for Christ and noted "LERT Training 1/25/2025" on the check. If you have questions, please contact DCE Paula Weiss at family@messiah-nc.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.
Please arrive by 8:30 am to complete registration and sign in. The training will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2024. Lunch is provided.
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
