Trinity Lutheran in Baton Rouge, La., will host a Basic LERT class on July 12th. Class will begin at 12:30 p.m. and should take 3 hours to complete.
Location:
Trinity Lutheran
15160 S Harrell’s Ferry Road
Baton Rouge, LA
Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response program and will learn about 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 July 1st, so we have the necessary materials for everyone. A registration fee of $30 per person will cover the cost of training and materials. Please bring your check along to the training. Checks should be made out to Trinity Lutheran Church and noted "LERT Training July 12th" on the check.
If you have questions, please contact Rev. Paul Ernewein, the LERT trainer for the event, at giveblood2@gmail.com
All interested participants are welcome to attend the LERT training; however, only LCMS members aged 14 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 12:15 p.m. to complete registration and sign in. The training should finish by 3:30. Snacks will be provided.
What will we study? These are 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
4) Utilizing the LERT Website
5) Safety Protocol
6) Congregation Preparedness and Mercy Teams
