Volunteer: Basic LERT Training, St. John Lutheran Church, Cole Camp MO, 6-13-2026LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team) Training Event, for new or renewing/reviewing volunteer certification. Enables volunteers to be received at disaster clean-up sites. Prepares groups to serve on a local team that stands ready to respond when disasters happen and where victims of storm damage need assistance. This event serves to fill a gap in the LERT teams needed, specifically in the Cole Camp area and the surrounding counties of the Missouri District. The $35 per-person registration fee covers lunch, training materials, a certificate, and aLERT volunteer T-shirt. Your LERT Trainer will distribute all class materials after the class. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., and coffee and juice will be available. Class starts at 9:00 am and runs until noon. Everyone is encouraged to remain after class for lunch and fellowship, which St John will provide. Please send registration fees to "St John Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, Mo. 65325. Please write LERT on the envelope." Please note "LERT Training June 13, 2026" on your check. Questions? Please contact Kris Schuldt at pitchatent@centuytel.net 314-971-5747 or Michael Wilshusen 314-258-0527. District: Missouri LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team) Training Event, for new or renewing/reviewing volunteer certification. Enables volunteers to be received at disaster clean-up sites. Prepares groups to serve on a local team that stands ready to respond when disasters happen and where victims of storm damage need assistance. This event serves to fill a gap in the LERT teams needed, specifically in the Cole Camp area and the surrounding counties of the Missouri District. The $35 per-person registration fee covers lunch, training materials, a certificate, and aLERT volunteer T-shirt. Your LERT Trainer will distribute all class materials after the class. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., and coffee and juice will be available. Class starts at 9:00 am and runs until noon. Everyone is encouraged to remain after class for lunch and fellowship, which St John will provide. Please send registration fees to "St John Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, Mo. 65325. Please write LERT on the envelope." Please note "LERT Training June 13, 2026" on your check. Questions? Please contact Kris Schuldt at pitchatent@centuytel.net 314-971-5747 or Michael Wilshusen 314-258-0527. District: Missouri Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 13, 2026 Zip Code: 65325 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Basic LERT Training, First Lutheran Church, Chattanooga TN, 6-26-2026First Lutheran Church in Chattanooga, TN, will host a Basic LERT class on June 26, 2026. Class will begin at 5:30 pm (EST) and should take 3 hours to complete. Location Belvoir Christian Academy 800 Belvoir Ave Chattanooga, TN 37412 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 June 12, so we have the necessary materials for everyone. Late registration is still welcome, and the trainer will plan to have additional materials. A registration fee of $30 per person will cover the cost of training and materials. Please bring your checks or cash along to the training. Checks should be made out to First Lutheran Church and noted "LERT Training June 26" on the check. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Trae Fistler, the LERT trainer for the event, at traefistler@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 5:15 pm to complete registration and sign in. 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 District: Mid-South First Lutheran Church in Chattanooga, TN, will host a Basic LERT class on June 26, 2026. Class will begin at 5:30 pm (EST) and should take 3 hours to complete. Location Belvoir Christian Academy 800 Belvoir Ave Chattanooga, TN 37412 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 June 12, so we have the necessary materials for everyone. Late registration is still welcome, and the trainer will plan to have additional materials. A registration fee of $30 per person will cover the cost of training and materials. Please bring your checks or cash along to the training. Checks should be made out to First Lutheran Church and noted "LERT Training June 26" on the check. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Trae Fistler, the LERT trainer for the event, at traefistler@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 5:15 pm to complete registration and sign in. 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 District: Mid-South Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 26, 2026 Zip Code: 37412 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Basic LERT Training, Trinity Lutheran Church, Baton Rouge LA, 7-12-2026Trinity 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 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 District: Southern 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 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 District: Southern Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jul 12, 2026 Zip Code: 70816 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Basic LERT training, Trinity Lutheran, Dothan AL, 8-1-2026A Basic LERT Training class will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 105 Luther Way, Dothan, AL 36301, on Saturday, August 1, 2026. 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 before July 24th, so we have the proper 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 August 1st" 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 to receive a certificate of completion 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 9:30 a.m. to complete registration and sign in. The training should finish by 2. Lunch 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 District: Southern A Basic LERT Training class will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 105 Luther Way, Dothan, AL 36301, on Saturday, August 1, 2026. 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 before July 24th, so we have the proper 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 August 1st" 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 to receive a certificate of completion 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 9:30 a.m. to complete registration and sign in. The training should finish by 2. Lunch 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 District: Southern Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Aug 1, 2026 Zip Code: 36301 Allow Groups: No |