Trainings & Deployments

LERT volunteers are needed to place new wooden flooring in a newly restored log cabin at Saxon Lutheran Memorial. All construction material will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own hand tools and power tools.Background checks ar...

Minnesota North District is sponsoring a Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) BASIC CHAINSAW TRAINING on September 6, 2025.  This training is intended to increase LERT volunteer’s skills, knowledge and safety in chainsaw operation so they can provi...

TOUCH A TRUCK  is a Community Event to promote Safety and Disaster awareness. Be prepared to give tours of the LERT trailer and talk with guests about Safety and Disaster Response.Event Time: 12noon to 3pmLocation: King of Kings Lutheran Church, 306...

LERT volunteers are needed to grind stumps at Concordia Seminary. The stumps are the aftermath of a recent tornado. It is anticipated that this will require multiple deployments to complete the work.  Water and Gatorade will be provided. When the Se...

LERT volunteers are needed to grind stumps at Concordia Seminary. The stumps are the aftermath of a recent tornado. It is anticipated that this will require multiple deployments to complete the work.  Water and Gatorade will be provided. When the Se...

LERT volunteers are needed to grind stumps at Concordia Seminary. The stumps are the aftermath of a recent tornado. It is anticipated that this will require multiple deployments to complete the work.  Water and Gatorade will be provided. When the Se...

We have half a dozen trees to remove from neighboring properties to Faith Lutheran Church, 405 Sheila Dr, Hopkinsville, KY. All trees will require the use of our lift and rope rigging operations. This project will help us sharpen our skills on the li...

Straight line winds went through the Bemidji, MN area causing damage. Residents have asked LERT for chainsaw assistance to help cleanup.  Rev. Gary Rehborg is the Site Coordinator. He or a team member, will meet ALL PARTICIPANTS in the parking lot...

A basic first aid training class will be presented to all LERT volunteers. In addition to some basic first aid training this class will include hands on training on how to use an AED, tourniquets, and CPR.The instructors for this class are certified ...

NE KANSAS LERT - COMMUNITY AWARENESS EVENT When: Sept. 13, 2025 Event Time: 9am – 2pm (10-12 people needed per shift) Shift 1: 830am to 1130a Shift 2: 11am to 3pm Where: Paola Kansas Town Square (Paola, KS) Scope of work: Raise community awarene...

Straight line winds went through the Bemidji, MN area causing damage. Residents have asked LERT for chainsaw assistance to help cleanup.  Rev. Gary Rehborg is the Site Coordinator. He or a team member, will meet ALL PARTICIPANTS in the parking lot...