A Basic LERT Training class will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4605 Cypress Ave, Wichita Falls, Tx on Saturday, September 19 beginning at noon.
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 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 before September 5, so we have the proper materials for everyone. A registration fee of $20 per person will cover the cost of training materials, tee shirt and lunch. Please bring your check or cash to the training. Contact the site coordinator, Nancy Opheim, if you encounter any difficulties registering.
If you have any questions about the class content, contact Don Kelle, the LERT trainer for the event at okddrc@gmail.com.
All interested participants are welcome to attend the LERT training, however, only LCMS members 14 or older are eligible to receive a certificate of completion as 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.
Please arrive by noon for lunch and registration. The class will begin at 1:00pm and should finish by 4:30.
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) Congregational Preparedness and Mercy Teams.
