There are two elements of this Saturday, May 16th LERT event:
- 9am - 12 noon Basic LERT Training for anyone who has not yet had it.
- Day long deployment to the Camp Omega Work Day (open to ALL - even families)
- NOTE: You can participate in either or both elements of the day!
Basic LERT training: It's goal is to prepare congregations and individuals to respond effectively in the event of a disaster and to understand how to serve as LERT volunteers. The LERT organizational and safety procedures will be presented, as well as ways congregations can deploy volunteers to local and more distant disaster sites.
Anyone interested is welcome to attend the training session. However, only LCMS members who are 14 years or older will receive a certificate of participation, volunteer ID card, and T-shirt after the training is complete. Your LERT trainers will distribute all the LERT materials during and after the class. Cost is $20 per person (includes all materials and refreshments). Pay by cash or check at the training.
The Camp Omega Work Day Join others in Christian fellowship while preparing Camp Omega for the arrival of over 1,600 children and adults for Camp Omega’s summer ministry programming. Entire families are welcome to join in a fulfilling day of service, fun, and recreation.
Camp Omega summer counselors will lead the youth and children in age-appropriate service projects and recreational activities. The weekend kicks off Saturday morning with check-in starting at 7:30am and ends Saturday evening with a campfire devotional. Join us for any part of the weekend as your schedule allows. Pre-registration is requested.
Arrive anytime after 7:30am and depart anytime before 9:00pm. Breakfast, lunch, supper and evening campfire devotions are provided. This event is FREE!
This training and deployment will be held on Saturday, May 16th at Camp Omega, 22750 Lind Ave, Waterville, MN 56096. The LERT training will be held in the Lower Beta room. There will be signs and directions for the Work Day participants when you arrive.
Pre-registration is required and online for BOTH the training and the workday!
- PLEASE REGISTER on this page if you are attending the LERT Training AND/OR the Work Camp (so we know who is participating as LERT volunteers) PLEASE EMAIL SEPARATELY PASTOR BJORNSTAD at pastorbjornstad@gmail.com to indicate you are coming for the training. He needs to know to order the right number of class materials!
- BUT ALSO REGISTER AT CAMP OMEGA FOR THE WORKDAY so THEY know you are coming!
LERT TRAINING PRE-REGISTRATION: Find the "Sign up" button on this page to register! Because materials are ordered based upon pre-registrations, your early registration by May 3rd is greatly appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome, but cannot guarantee classroom materials. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS/CONCERNS - please call 507-369-8705.
[Note: When you click the "sign up" button on this page, you will be asked to register an account if you don't already have one. Part of the one-time registration process is granting permission to use class pictures, reading and acknowledging the liability waiver, and selecting the T-shirt size. Note: every volunteer needs their own email address when they register.]
CAMP OMEGA WORK DAY: PLEASE REGISTER AT: Camp Omega Work Day
