Category: LERT

LCC Disaster Response Chainsaw Teams Help Thirteen Families and Host Church With Tornado Recovery in Kansas

6/25/2019

Donna Williams, Kansas District Disaster Response Coordinator invited Lutheran Church Charities Disaster Response LERT teams to return to Kansas with chainsaw assistance after an EF-4 tornado went through Linwood and Bonner Springs, Kansas on May 28. The damage was very evident throughout these small towns.

The Northern Illinois and Kansas District LERT teams spent this past week working together to help residents recover. They stayed at and worked out of two Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS) churches in Basehor, Kansas: Trinity Family of Faith, Pastor Jason Boetcher and Risen Savior, Pastor Robert Weinkauf.

These LERT team members were able to complete major chainsaw work and debris cleanup at 13 homes and at the church. The Kansas District LERT team members and affected families expressed their appreciation to all present with many thanks and hugs.

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Clearing Extensive Tree Damage for Risen Savior Member
John is a Risen Savior congregation member who had a large wooded property surrounding his home. The tornado destroyed most of his trees, leaving them twisted, broken, with limbs hanging precariously and many laying on the ground. He stated he didn’t know how he would ever be able to remove that many trees or make his property safe again. Then, he heard about LERT teams who would come and help him with chainsaws. The Kansas District chainsaw team spent several days doing what they were able. The LCC LERT teams brought in the boom lift and other equipment to complete the work. John and his wife were very grateful for all of the assistance. They appreciated the gift of a quilt and a cross made in their tree.

Helping a Widow Remove Damaged Trees and Rebuild Grandson’s Broken Swing Set
A very recent widow and another Risen Savior member are neighbors who saw their entire neighborhood change after the tornado went through. They both had minimal damage to their homes, but multiple trees down on their properties. Many of their neighbors, however, had destroyed homes or homes with belongings totally gone from the foundations. The LERT team spent the day between both homes removing downed and damaged trees. We also took the time to repair the widow’s grandson’s swing set that had been twisted and blown though the yard. It meant a lot to her, as she never expected all the trees to be taken care of and for someone to go above and beyond to rebuild the broken swing set. We all prayed that we helped bring the comfort and hope of Jesus Christ to her as she is coping with many losses.

Father Witnesses God’s Protection While Tornado Hits Their Property
This father took his family with two little girls to a shelter in the basement of his parents’ home, which was just down the road from them. He then drove back to their house to get the dogs who were still in the outdoor kennel and to try to get the cows in the barn. As he was putting the dogs in his car, he could see the tornado approaching and knew he had no time to leave. He pulled the dogs out and ran into the house. As he was closing the door he heard many cracks of trees and destruction occurring. He said it seemed like eternity but was actually over in seconds. When he came out of his house, the car he had quickly exited was crushed to the ground by fallen trees. His barn and shed were destroyed and there were trees down everywhere around the house, and in the pasture. His home where he sheltered sustained no damage. He and his family know that God protected and saved him. Listening to his story was to hear and see the hand of God in the midst of chaos. The LERT team members felt privileged to help this family who was very thankful for the assistance.

Clean-up at Host Church After Storm Damage
Friday, June 21 was the last day in Kansas for the LERT teams. It just so happens that a strong storm with torrential rain and 50-70 mph wind gusts swept through the area. Trinity Family in Faith and several of the churches’ neighbors had half a tree and many limbs come down. The LERT team felt it was very fitting that we ended the work week serving at the church and its neighbors.

Please keep all of the tornado and flood impacted communities in Kansas in your prayers as they continue their long clean-up effort and recovery.

Please consider a donation to the LCC Disaster Response Fund or LCC Equipment Maintenance and Fuel Expense Fund, so that we may continue to show the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.

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LCC Disaster Response Chainsaw Teams in Kansas to Help Families with Tornado Recovery

6/18/2019

Lutheran Church Charities responded to the invite from Donna Williams, Kansas District Disaster Response Coordinator to come and offer chainsaw assistance after an EF-4 tornado went through Linwood and Bonner Springs (Kansas) on May 28. The damage was very evident throughout these small towns. Lutheran Church Charities responded with boots on the ground by sending Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response to Linwood and Bonner Springs to help with assessments shortly after the tornado hit.

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This week, Kathy returned to the area with LERT chainsaw teams with heavy equipment to assist the residents. The teams are working out of the two Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod churches in Basehor, Kansas-Trinity Family of Faith, Pastor Jason Boetcher and Risen Savior, Pastor Weinkauf. LERT team members present came from the Northern Illinois and Kansas Districts.

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Our team members were welcomed by the congregations and the community. Everyone was very grateful for our willingness to travel and offer assistance.

Early this week, we worked with a family who had sustained massive tree damage on their property. They, as well as most of their neighbors, have been without electricity or water for three weeks since the tornado hit on May 28. The family we helped was very appreciative of the team’s willingness to spend a long, hot day cutting down trees and broken limbs to make their property safe for their children and horses. They were in awe that we offer this service for free! They were overwhelmed when the team presented them with a signed slice of wood from their property and a quilt stitched with prayers. They gave each team member a tearful hug and thanks.

The LERT team members believe it is a blessing to serve in the name of Jesus Christ! LCC thanks our LERT volunteers for their talents and dedication in servant hearts.

Please keep all of the tornado and flood impacted communities throughout the Midwest in your prayers, including all LCC Disaster Response volunteers and staff as we serve those in need during our Kansas deployment.

Please consider a donation to the LCC Disaster Response Fund or LCC Equipment Maintenance and Fuel Expense Fund, so that we may continue to show the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.

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LCC Disaster Response Deploys to Kansas to Help Families with Tornado Recovery

6/11/2019

Last week, Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response and Donna Williams, Northeast Kansas District Disaster Response Coordinator, met in Basehor, Kansas with Pastor Jason Boetcher from Trinity Family in Faith and Pastor Robert Weinkauf from Risen Savior Lutheran Churches. LCC gave financial assistance to Pastor Boetcher to begin helping families with immediate needs. Your donations are needed to help families who have devastating home and property damage.

The group also discussed how Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) from Kansas and Northern Illinois Districts could work together to help those affected by an EF-4 tornado that went through Linwood and Bonner Springs. Lutheran Church Charities will be working in Kansas by invitation and support of Kansas District Disaster Response leaders the week of June 16 – 22, 2019.

LCC chainsaw LERT team members with heavy equipment will work with the Northeast Kansas District LERT teams out of Trinity Family in Faith. There have been several sites assessed that are in need of the advanced chainsaw skills and equipment that LCC LERT teams can bring. Many trees are twisted and broken, or have potential hanging branches, known as “widow makers,” that only a lift can reach on homeowners’ properties.

Homeowners have been told that chainsaw teams and equipment from other states in the area will be available the week of June 16 to do as much work as possible. They are appreciative of any assistance that can be given to them.

Please keep all of the tornado and flood impacted communities throughout the Midwest in your prayers, including all LCC Disaster Response volunteers and staff as we deploy to Kansas.

Please consider a donation to the LCC Disaster Response Fund or LCC Equipment Maintenance and Fuel Expense Fund, so that we may continue to show the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.

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LCC Disaster Response LERT Teams Help Those Affected by Devastating Storms in Missouri and Kansas

6/4/2019

Last week, after the devastating storms tore through much of the Midwest, Lutheran Church Charities Disaster Response received several invitations to help assess the damaged areas and bring LERT teams to assist those who were severely impacted.

Jefferson City, Missouri
LCC Disaster Response received an invite from Kent Kunkel, one of the Missouri District Disaster Response Coordinators into the Missouri capital of Jefferson City. The Missouri tornado tore a 32-mile path through that area causing devastating damage, especially in one of the poorest sections of Jefferson City.

On Friday, May 31, Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, deployed to Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson City. She met with Pastor Sam Powell and worked with Kent Kunkel who welcomed assistance from LCC. Kathy was asked to provide assessment training to a few LERT team members so they could canvas the area and write-up effective work orders for the teams coming in.

Lord of Life – LaFox, Illinois, LERT team members Larry Zagorski, Kevin Krage, and Vince Miller also deployed to Jefferson City providing advanced chainsaw assistance and were able to move large downed trees with their bobcat.

One of the homeowners was a woman who lost her roof, had much debris to be picked up, as well as chainsaw work on damaged trees. On her block, most of her neighbors had lost their homes entirely. She was glad that her home will eventually be repaired. She was glad to have teams clearing debris and trees all around her, but felt very bad for her neighbor friends. As she said, “It is bittersweet to be thankful that my home is still standing when there is still so much loss and destruction. I see the hope and blessings that our community is being shown.”

The Lord of Life LERT team also worked all day with another homeowner to clear his property of multiple large trees that were down all over. He so appreciated the help, especially the ability to cut the large trees with a 36” chainsaw and to move all the cut wood. He was especially touched when presented with a slice of his tree with signatures on it and a natural wood grain cross in it.

Linwood, Kansas
LCC Disaster Response received an invite from Rev. Ross Johnson, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Disaster Response Director, and Donna Williams, Northeast Kansas District Disaster Response Coordinator to go into Linwood, Kansas. It was hit with an EF4 tornado with winds of 170mph that was on the ground for 32 miles. At times, it was a mile wide which devastated both Lawrence and Linwood. Linwood is a small rural town of approximately 400 people, located 30 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri.

On Monday, June 3, Kathy O’Day assessed damage in the town of Linwood with Donna Williams to determine the assistance Lutheran Church Charities and its LERT chainsaw teams could provide to the Missouri District LERT teams. We could see the path the tornado took through several neighborhoods and rural areas, leaving hundreds of downed or damaged trees, homes destroyed, roofs gone, and debris scattered for many miles.

We met with a couple living in an obscure and rural area of town that took a hard hit from the tornado. They had lots of trees surrounding their home and a small cottage a friend was living in. A good majority of their trees are now down or broken. They sustained roof damage to their home, their one room cottage was destroyed, and their truck was totaled by a fallen tree. They were in the house when the tornado went though and are very grateful to be alive and still have a home even if it is damaged.

KC was so shocked to see us offering to help them. She gave Donna and Kathy hugs and was teary as she welcomed us and our LERT teams to come assist them. They are overwhelmed and do not have the means to do all that needs to be done to their property.

We also met a WWII veteran and his wife who had many trees fall on their property, initially blocking them from even getting out of their home until neighbors cut a path up the drive and to their door. They welcomed any assistance LERT teams could provide.

On Tuesday, June 4, Kathy O’Day and Donna Williams met with Pastor Jason Boetcher from Trinity Family in Faith in Basehor, Kansas. LCC LERT chainsaw teams with their heavy equipment will work out of Trinity to help those affected in Linwood and the surrounding community to assist in their recovery from the recent tornadoes and flooding.

LCC is working in Kansas by invitation and support of Kansas District Disaster Response leaders. Watch the LCC website and your email for updates on our upcoming Kansas deployments.

Please keep the impacted communities in Missouri and Kansas in your prayers, including all the LCC Disaster Response volunteers and staff as we deploy out to various locations.

Please consider a donation to the LCC Disaster Response Fund or LCC Equipment Maintenance & Fuel Expense Fund so that we may continue to show the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.

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Urgent Appeal: LCC Disaster Response Deploys to Jefferson City, Missouri & Linwood, Kansas

5/30/2019

“How Long, O Lord?” Psalm 13:1

Watseka, Illinois
A heartfelt thank you for your support of our deployment this past Memorial Weekend to Watseka, Illinois. We were on the ground Friday through Sunday, and because of the outpouring of support – both people and resources – we were able to finish all the affected areas from the 90mph winds that went through that area! All of you are a blessing to them and us! Thank you.

Nebraska Flooding
LCC continues to provide financial assistance to families in Nebraska, through Trinity – Fremont, Good Shepherd – Fremont, and Christ Lincoln – Lincoln, that are still recovering from the flooding this spring.

Linwood, Kansas
Yesterday, LCC Disaster Response received an invite from Rev. Ross Johnson, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Disaster Response Director, and Donna Williams, Northeast Kansas District Disaster Response Coordinator to go into Linwood, Kansas. It was hit with an EF4 tornado with winds of 170mph that was on the ground for 32 miles. At times, it was a mile wide which devastated both Linwood and Lawrence.

Linwood is a small rural town of approximately 400 people, located 30 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri. They greatly need our expertise and assistance.

Jefferson City, Missouri
We also received an invite from Kent Kunkel, one of the Missouri District Disaster Response Coordinators (and also an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog handler) into the Missouri capital of Jefferson City. The Missouri tornado tore a 32-mile path through that area causing devastating damage, especially in one of the poorest sections of Jefferson City.

Meanwhile, we still have teams working in sections of the Northern Illinois District (NID) from the storms that have taken down limbs and trees, and caused flooding.

“For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you,
Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13

Please keep all the above people in your prayers, including all the LCC Disaster Response volunteers and staff as we deploy out in various locations.

Please consider a donation to the LCC Disaster Response General Fund or LCC Equipment Maintenance & Fuel Expense Fund so that we may continue to show the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.

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Your prayers, support, and involvement help Make A Difference – in the name of Jesus to those suffering.

Serving Together, Serving Others in Need, as We Serve Jesus!

Tim Hetzner
President/CEO
Lutheran Church Charities

LCC works in coordination with LCMS Disaster Response national
and local districts of the LCMS.

LCC LERT Volunteers Help Residents in Watseka, Illinois, Recover from Tornadoes, Storms, and High Winds

5/28/2019

Lutheran Church Charities was invited to respond to a disaster early in the morning of Thursday, May 23, by Calvary Lutheran Church Congregational President, Denney Smith in Watseka, Illinois. This was after 90 mph straight line winds went through the town.

LCC LERT Teams Respond to 90 mph Straight Line Wind Storm in Watseka, Illinois

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Within 24 hours, Lutheran Church Charities had boots on the ground early Friday, May 24, with staff and volunteers to begin damage assessments to provide chainsaw and heavy equipment assistance over Memorial Day weekend.

On Saturday, May 25, 40 Northern Illinois District (NID) and 8 Central Illinois District (CID) LERT team members worked together to clear trees and debris from 19 homes. On Sunday, May 26, 11 NID LERT team members, along with Denney Smith from Calvary, completed boom lift and chainsaw work that was begun on Saturday.

Teams present came from the Northern and Central Illinois Districts:

Calvary Lutheran – Watseka
Immanuel – Palatine
Immanuel – Shebonier
Lord of Life – Elburn
Prince of Peace – Palatine
Shepherd of the Hills – McHenry
St. John – Wheaton
St. Matthew – Hawthorn Woods
St. Peter – Schaumburg
St. Peter’s – North Plato
Trinity – Bloomington
Trinity – Lisle
Trinity – Pekin
Trinity – Roanoke

Our team members were welcomed by the congregation and community who were very grateful for our willingness to travel and offer this assistance, especially over a holiday weekend.

Calvary Lutheran had several trees badly damaged around their property. Several LERT team members worked there all day to remove trees that were straddling the church and their neighbor’s property in a very twisted mess.

Helping a Widow with Extensive Damage to Large Farm

One of the homeowners we helped this weekend was Donna. She was a widow with a home on a large farm. The wind destroyed two barns, scattered debris all over her property, peeled back a metal roof on another barn, uprooted several trees and damaged others, pieces of debris went through the walls of her home, siding damage, and left her without power for three days. LCC staff members Kathy O'Day and Jamie Miller met her the day after the storm while assessing homes. She felt overwhelmed and was clearly distraught. She was assured that LERT team members would come to her home the next day to begin debris removal and chainsaw work.

As she watched the teams work on her property, she was so happy and in awe of everything that was done in two days with LERT volunteers. All received hugs and many thanks for helping restore her home, giving her hope as she continues to wait for insurance for other work to be done.

Cleanup After Devastating Storm
Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response

(Saturday, May 25, 2019 – WCIA / Miranda Meister)

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LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Mahlah’s Groomer Happy to Receive Help

Another homeowner we assisted with removing three damaged trees is the groomer for LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Mahlah (Our Savior – Milford, Illinois). She was thrilled to see Lutheran Church Charities at her home since she is so familiar with our ministry. When Kathy O'Day arrived at her home to assess damage she said, “I never thought I would need your help, but I’m so glad you are here.”

LCC never charges those we serve and will never profit from our service as Christians. We have established a fund to help offset equipment and operating expenses for our volunteers and purchase equipment as needed.

Please consider a donation to the Lutheran Church Charities Disaster Response Equipment Maintenance & Fuel Expense Fund so that our LERT disaster response teams may continue to show the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.

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LCC LERT Teams Respond to Storm and Tornado Damage in Northern Illinois District and Indiana

5/28/2019

Lutheran Church Charities closely monitored all of the storms that occurred Monday afternoon and evening on May 27 throughout our Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Northern Illinois District. We spoke with many LERT team leaders and pastors immediately after the storms for damage reports from their churches, members, and communities.

A microburst with 70 mph winds, heavy rain, and 2”-3” hail struck Oswego and Yorkville causing tree and home damage, and flash flooding in many areas of these towns. The Cross Yorkville/Helmar LERT team began chainsaw work on Tuesday morning to assist their community.

Several other communities – such as Bolingbrook, Naperville, Romeoville, and Oak Lawn – experienced flash flooding after 5” of rain fell in 1 hour.

Lutheran Church Charities also assessed damage on Tuesday in Sauk Village, Illinois, and Dyer, Indiana, after a tornado touched down in these communities that straddle the Illinois-Indiana border. It is reported that 100 homes were damaged between these 2 towns with much tree and roof damage. We will continue to monitor storms throughout this week and assess any damage that occurs to determine if assistance is needed.

Please keep all in your prayers, including the safety of our LERT volunteers as they serve those who are affected by the storms. We ask that you prayerfully consider financial support to help us help the individuals in the communities who are trying to recover from the storm damage.

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Urgent Appeal: Help Needed from Last Night’s Tornadoes, Storms, and High Winds

5/23/2019

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear.”
Psalms 46:1-2

“The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” Psalms 46:11

BAM! BAM! BAM!

Does it ever let up? I often ask myself that question! But we do not control the weather and all I know is this – in the midst of disaster and crisis God WORKS!! God always responds with His MERCY and COMPASSION to help those who suffer and are afflicted!

So – IT IS WHAT CHRISTIANS DO … we deploy and bring the needed help, resources, and PRESENCE of Jesus Christ to those who are hurting.

Last night’s storm did extensive damage in Jefferson City, Missouri, and Watseka, Illinois, to name a few.

LCC staff have been on the phone since early this morning, monitoring the situations from the storms that came through last night and into this early morning.

LCC has people on the ground since early morning in Watseka assessing the damage from 85mph winds that went through the town. Most electricity is out and downed cell towers. Tree limbs and trees are down on houses and roads. LCC has worked in Watseka in the past with flooding; this time it will be with cleanup and chainsaws to remove damage caused by the winds.

Jefferson City is now being assessed due to the extensive damage there.

We are deploying out starting tomorrow – Friday, May 24 – with the initial crews and a work day on Saturday and beyond for however long needed. LCC Disaster Response will be working through Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka.

As we know more in Jefferson City (and other areas) we will deploy and provide financial assistance there.

We have been in frequent communication with Rev. Ross Johnson and Rev. Michael Meyer with Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Disaster Response to coordinate efforts in Missouri, and Stephen Born, Central Illinois District (CID) Disaster Response Coordinator.

LCC continues to provide support in Nebraska with the flooding there.

Please keep all in your prayers and prayerfully consider financial support to help us serve those who are affected by the storms. Together, we can Make A Difference!

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Thank you for being a part of the Mercy and Compassion Ministry of Lutheran Church Charities.

Peace in Jesus Christ that passes all human understanding,

Tim Hetzner
President/CEO
Lutheran Church Charities

LCC Donors Continue to Support Impacted Individuals During Lengthy Nebraska Flood Recovery

5/21/2019

Last week, Lutheran Church Charities was able to send additional funds from our generous donors to three Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) churches in Nebraska so they can continue to support their communities flood recovery efforts.

Christ Lincoln with Tom Grunow, Director of Financial Generosity and Disaster Response Coordinator, stated after receiving the check from LCC, “Thanks so much on behalf of Christ and the other Nebraska congregations as well. LCC is such an important partner in ministry and we appreciate your assistance in helping us be God’s light in time of disaster and beyond.”

Tom shared that they will be able to use the funds to continue to keep the trailers stocked with needed supplies that they send to churches in affected communities, utilizing volunteers to aid in resident’s recovery. These “stocked warehouses on wheels” are invaluable to all they serve.

Remkea Ockander, Director of Family Ministry with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont, Nebraska, upon hearing of another donation from LCC donors to their church to assist community in long-term recovery efforts, “Again, thank you for your generosity! We are so very appreciative for LCC and all you do!”

Remkea sent the following information about how Good Shepherd has begun a new area-wide initiative called Project Restore. “Over the next year, we will embark on an effort to connect volunteers from around the country with local residents and towns that need assistance with mold remediation (demolition, sanitizing, cleaning) as well as construction (electrical, plumbing, drywall, mudding etc.). These services are a labor of love and do not require payment or stipulations. We only want to do our part to restore and bring healing to our community. Through Project Restore, Good Shepherd will offer housing, meals, showers, supplies, and plenty of work.” If you know any LERT teams, youth groups, or individuals who would like to serve, CLICK HERE to get started.

They are hoping to really help residents in Fremont and Winslow who have experienced much devastation from the floods. Winslow is a small town of only a hundred people that experienced massive destruction.

Pastor Anthony Gerber from Trinity Lutheran in Fremont, Nebraska, expressed his thanks and blessings to LCC for continued support. He shared the following story about a woman who lives near the Platte River, on a little cove. Or, at least she did before the flooding. “The weekend of the flood, Sherry’s house was filled with water, about chest high. She was only able to save what she was able to carry out that night but she is finally in the rebuilding process! Her entire house has been gutted and rebuilding has begun. Through the generosity of LCC donors, we were able to purchase a new water heater and get it installed for her.” They are using donated funds to help families purchase and install water heaters and appliances as they are needed.

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The generosity of donors has been much appreciated by each of these churches as they reach out to assist their respective community members.

Support Still Needed for Nebraska Communities Affected by Flooding

5/13/2019

Hope, healing, and help continue to be needed in Fremont, Nebraska, and the surrounding communities damaged by the recent floods. Lutheran Church Charities continues to provide support to the LCMS churches in Fremont and Lincoln, Nebraska, as they continue to be the boots and paws on the ground to those in need. They are very appreciative of the financial support they continue to receive.

Remkea Ockander, Director of Family Ministry at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont, stated that they were able to house and send a group of college students into Winslow to help remove wet dry wall and plaster. They put 103 volunteer hours in just one home! They also worked in Fremont pulling insulation out from a trailer home that received a lot of damage due to flood waters.

Pastor Ryan Ankersen has committed Good Shepherd to be the long-term recovery center to house, feed and send volunteers to serve in the flood affected communities for the next year as residents begin the rebuilding process. Good Shepherd is now open to individuals and groups who are willing to volunteer. Please go to www.gslcfremont.org and select the Project Restore link if interested in serving here.

Tom Grunow, Director of Financial Generosity and Disaster Response Coordinator at Christ Lincoln, states that needs and collections of supplies have greatly diminished but they continue to inventory what they do have. This weekend they were able to finally get all of the trucks emptied of donated goods and organized into their church, which is still serving as the community warehouse. Many of the items will be used for ongoing recovery efforts. Some items will be given to local agencies who serve needy families, many who have been affected by the flooding in some way, and saw their own donations diminish due to people concentrating on disaster relief the last 6 weeks! They are very glad to be able to serve the community in this way.

Please prayerfully consider donating to help LCC continue supporting the individuals and families affected through our churches during their long recovery.

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LCC Disaster Response Chainsaw Teams Help Thirteen Families and Host Church With Tornado Recovery in Kansas

LCC Disaster Response Chainsaw Teams in Kansas to Help Families with Tornado Recovery

LCC Disaster Response Deploys to Kansas to Help Families with Tornado Recovery

LCC Disaster Response LERT Teams Help Those Affected by Devastating Storms in Missouri and Kansas

Urgent Appeal: LCC Disaster Response Deploys to Jefferson City, Missouri & Linwood, Kansas

LCC LERT Volunteers Help Residents in Watseka, Illinois, Recover from Tornadoes, Storms, and High Winds

LCC LERT Teams Respond to Storm and Tornado Damage in Northern Illinois District and Indiana

Urgent Appeal: Help Needed from Last Night’s Tornadoes, Storms, and High Winds

LCC Donors Continue to Support Impacted Individuals During Lengthy Nebraska Flood Recovery

Support Still Needed for Nebraska Communities Affected by Flooding

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