A Basic LERT Training class will be held at First Lutheran Church, 420 N. Washington Street, Papillion, Nebraska 68046 on November 2, 2024. 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 before October 20, 2024, so we have the proper materials for everyone. A registration fee of $30 per person will cover the cost of lunch, snacks, training materials, and LERT T-shirt. Please bring your check along to the training. Checks should be made out to the Nebraska District LCMS Office and noted "LERT Training November 2, 2024" on the check. If you have questions, please contact Mick Onnen at DisasterResponse@ndlcms.org or 402 364-3370
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.
The training will run from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Participants should arrive by 8:30 am to complete registration and sign in.
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
