A Basic Lutheran Early Response Team Training class will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church - Charlotte NC on Saturday, April 5, 2025. *This is an updated date*.
Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response program and learn the basic nature of disasters. We will discuss 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 March 28, 2025, 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 Messiah Lutheran Church 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, April 5, 2025. Lunch is provided.
What will we discuss? Some of 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 and Fit Into Regional and
National Disaster Response
4) Utilizing the LERT Website
5) Safety Protocol
6) Congregation Preparedness and Mercy Teams
7) And More!
