Honoring Marty Johnson, Pete Springmire, and Tim Hetzner for Their Outstanding Service  The annual National LCMS Disaster Response Conference was held last week in St. Louis, MO, bringing together leaders, trainers, and volunteers dedicated to serving those impacted by disasters. Fourteen LCC staff, LERT trainers, leaders, and team members were in attendance. The conference included several presentations, including one by Deaconess Kathy O’Day on Disaster Site Assessments, providing valuable training and insights for LERT volunteers, leaders, and trainers. This year’s conference also recognized outstanding service in disaster response ministry.  Volunteer Servant of the Year Award Congratulations to Marty Johnson of St. John Lutheran Church, Wheaton, IL, and Pete Springmire of Immanuel Lutheran Church, DeKalb, IL, for receiving the 2025 LCMS Disaster Response Volunteer Servant of the Year Award. Part of their award letter reads: "Those who work in disaster response know that families and individuals need help after a critical event, perhaps more than at any other time in their lives, and that the challenges to meeting those needs can be significant. Over the past year, you have served as a model for service in the LCMS—showing love to our neighbor in difficult circumstances. You have willingly given of yourself for the benefit of others. Thank you for your enduring commitment to these works of mercy in the church. We pray that you will continue to serve your hurting brothers and sisters in Christ in both body and soul, and that you provide continued leadership in your congregation and district." These men are truly a blessing to all they willingly serve and teach!  Lifetime Service Award In addition, congratulations to Tim Hetzner, former LCC President/CEO and current LCC Spiritual Ambassador, for being named the 2025 Disaster Response Lifetime Service Award Recipient by LCMS World Relief and Human Care Disaster Response. Part of his award letter reads: "With profound appreciation, we commend you for your lifetime of faithful service to Christ’s church through LCMS Disaster Response. Your legacy of mercy work is a testimony to the Gospel itself – bringing hope, healing and the presence of Christ to those who suffer." We give thanks for the faithful work of all who serve in LCMS Disaster Response and celebrate these leaders whose commitment continues to inspire and bless many. LCC attendees included:
Trinity LERT Helps at Seminary’s Annual Jambalaya Celebration On Tuesday, September 16th, the day before the LCMS Disaster Response Conference, Rev. Paul Ernewein of Forged by Fire Disaster Relief Organization has been hosting an annual Jambalaya Fest at Concordia Seminary St. Louis to graciously feed and serve the seminary students and their families, faculty and staff.
This year the Trinity Lutheran Church LERT from Lisle, IL also served Chicago dogs and beef sandwiches. Lutheran Church Charities staff and LERT volunteers also help with meal prep, serving and cleaning up, as well as answer questions about what LERT is. It is a great event that is well attended and enjoyed by all. Comments are closed.
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