LCC Sends Financial Assistance to Assist Families Affected by Northern California Fires

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you."  Isaiah 43:1-2

Lutheran Church Charities has sent financial assistance received from donors to Pastor Brian Cummins of Trinity Lutheran Church in Redding, California, to use to assist families who have lost their homes and belongings in the devastating Carr Fire. Tim Hetzner, LCC President / CEO, spoke with Pastor about the losses in his community and how the church and LCC can respond to help those impacted deal with catastrophic losses they are experiencing

Pastor Philip Zabell, LCMS California, Nevada, and Hawaii (CNH) District Disaster Response Coordinator, who we have been keeping in close contact with since the fires began, sent this note of thanks to LCC:

“Thank you to LCC for walking with us during this time of disaster in Northern California. Your prayers, the comfort dogs, and now the financial support are most appreciated. May God richly bless the people of LCC with continued vision as to how He wishes you to be instruments of His mercy to those impacted by disaster.”

As of Sunday, August 12, this fire alone has burned 201,680 acres resulting in the loss of 8 lives and 1,077 homes. It is only 43% contained with many more homes threatened. And this is only one of the fires currently burning in California.

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