LCC Disaster Response Deploys to Help Assess Quad State Catastrophic Tornado Damage
in Hardest-Hit Areas of Kentucky
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Updated: Monday, December 20, 2021
KENTUCKY DEPLOYMENT UPDATE
KENTUCKY DEPLOYMENT UPDATE
LCC Disaster Response Arrived at St. Paul’s in Paducah, Kentucky on Sunday to Assist Homeowners with Recovery Following Devastating Tornadoes
The afternoon of Sunday, December 19, LCC Disaster Response arrived at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Paducah, Kentucky to begin work in surrounding tornado affected towns. LCC Lutheran Early Response Teams (L.E.R.T.) volunteers immediately began working in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. This community was in the direct path of the EF-3 & 4, 270 mile long tornado which at times was 1-1/2 miles wide.
The damage is devastating with many of the homes completely leveled or severely damaged. There are many uprooted trees everywhere, landing on property, homes, and cars. The tornado was so fierce that some trees literally pierced through homes. Homeowners are so thankful that we have come from so far to help them in their time of need. LCC Disaster Response will continue working in this area all week.
The LCC Disaster Response Ministry never charges those we serve. Please donate 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.
The afternoon of Sunday, December 19, LCC Disaster Response arrived at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Paducah, Kentucky to begin work in surrounding tornado affected towns. LCC Lutheran Early Response Teams (L.E.R.T.) volunteers immediately began working in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. This community was in the direct path of the EF-3 & 4, 270 mile long tornado which at times was 1-1/2 miles wide.
The damage is devastating with many of the homes completely leveled or severely damaged. There are many uprooted trees everywhere, landing on property, homes, and cars. The tornado was so fierce that some trees literally pierced through homes. Homeowners are so thankful that we have come from so far to help them in their time of need. LCC Disaster Response will continue working in this area all week.
The LCC Disaster Response Ministry never charges those we serve. Please donate 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.
Posted: Monday, December 13, 2021
STRETCHED Thin – but COVERING all Disaster Response invitations and ALL K-9 Crisis deployments – and because of you – NOT BROKEN
LCC DISASTER RESPONSE DEPLOYING THIS WEEK TO HELP ASSESS QUAD STATE CATASTROPHIC TORNADO DAMAGE IN HARDEST-HIT AREAS OF KENTUCKY
Direct Hit in Bowling Green, Mayfield, Murray, & Paducah, Kentucky
Extensive Damage in Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee
74 Confirmed Dead in Kentucky, 100+ Missing, Hundreds Injured & Displaced
Entire Cities Flattened, Widespread Devastation, 1,000 Homes Demolished, Power Outages
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)
On Friday, December 10 – Saturday, December 11, at least twenty-seven massive tornadoes paved an unimaginable, 200+ mile destructive path through four states – Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee – as well as Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi and Ohio. Multiple counties in Kentucky were completely devastated, believing a catastrophic EF-5 tornado touched down in both Mayfield and Taylor County. Buildings, homes and complete neighborhoods leveled, power lines down, large trees uprooted, and dangerous debris scattered.
As of today, Gov. Andy Beshear reported Kentucky death toll is up to 74 in the state and there are more than 100 people who are still missing. Multiple counties have double digit deaths. Beshear said the age range in deaths is from 5 months to 86 years old, and six of them are under 18.
Tim Hetzner, LCC President/CEO, and Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, have been monitoring storms and damage reports since it began. LCC Disaster Response received an invite from Rev. Ross Johnson, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Disaster Response Director and Mid-South District President Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola to go to Kentucky. We will serve through Pastor Andy Toopes at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Bowling Green. Pastor Toopes also serves as a Law Enforcement Chaplain. So far, there are 13 confirmed deaths in Bowling Green, plus there are still many people missing.
Tim Hetzner, LCC President/CEO, and Kathy O’Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, have been monitoring storms and damage reports since it began. LCC Disaster Response received an invite from Rev. Ross Johnson, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Disaster Response Director and Mid-South District President Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola to go to Kentucky. We will serve through Pastor Andy Toopes at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Bowling Green. Pastor Toopes also serves as a Law Enforcement Chaplain. So far, there are 13 confirmed deaths in Bowling Green, plus there are still many people missing.
LCC NEEDS YOUR ASSISTANCE TO RAISE FUNDS TO HELP FAMILIES, HELP CHURCHES, AND PREPARE FOR DEPLOYMENT!
LCC Disaster Response will be deploying soon to assess damage for work, chainsaw, debris removal, and ministering to those in need by supporting the church to show a Lutheran presence in their community.
A nearby LCC K-9 Ministry affiliate team will deploy as invited to be present with those impacted by the tornado that hit the Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois, to share love and compassion to the victims and first responders process the grief they are experiencing.
The LCC Disaster Response Ministry never charges those we serve. Please donate 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.
Please keep the church and families affected by the tornadoes in your prayers, including all of the LCC Disaster Response volunteers and staff as we deploy to the hardest-hit areas of Kentucky to help during the long recovery process.
A nearby LCC K-9 Ministry affiliate team will deploy as invited to be present with those impacted by the tornado that hit the Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois, to share love and compassion to the victims and first responders process the grief they are experiencing.
The LCC Disaster Response Ministry never charges those we serve. Please donate 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.
Please keep the church and families affected by the tornadoes in your prayers, including all of the LCC Disaster Response volunteers and staff as we deploy to the hardest-hit areas of Kentucky to help during the long recovery process.
LCC K-9 MINISTRY TEAMS STILL SERVING IN MICHIGAN & WISCONSIN
LCC K-9 Ministries Sends Second Deployment Team to Oxford, Michigan, to be Present and Comfort Community After Tragic High School Mass Shooting
Twelve LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs from Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin traveled to be with the heartbroken community of Oxford, Michigan after the horrible shooting at Oxford High School. The K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry has been sharing the mercy, compassion and presence of Jesus Christ at different schools in the area, 911 Call Center, fire departments, and at various community events since arriving on December 5.
Twelve LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs from Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin traveled to be with the heartbroken community of Oxford, Michigan after the horrible shooting at Oxford High School. The K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry has been sharing the mercy, compassion and presence of Jesus Christ at different schools in the area, 911 Call Center, fire departments, and at various community events since arriving on December 5.
Second LCC K-9 Comfort Dog deployment teams to serve in Oxford:
Beloved (Comfort Dog in training)
Gideon (St. Michael’s – Bloomington, Minnesota)
Malachi (St. Matthew – Hawthorn Woods, Illinois)
Mary (St. Paul’s – Janesville, Wisconsin)
Tobias (Lord of Glory – Grayslake, Illinois)
The teams will continue to serve this hurting community as the requests come in for the Comfort Dogs and their handlers to be there.
LCC Ministries Continue to Share Mercy, Compassion, and Comfort in Waukesha Community Following Christmas Parade Tragedy
LCC K-9 Ministry teams continue to serve throughout the Waukesha community, and first responders as invited to help them continue to process their grief.
LCC Ministries never charge those we serve. Please prayerfully consider donating so that we may continue to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
Please keep everyone affected by the recent disaster and crisis situations in your prayers as well as the LCC teams deploying to serve the impacted communities.
Your prayers, support, and involvement help Make A Difference – in the name of Jesus to those in need.
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.
Beloved (Comfort Dog in training)
Gideon (St. Michael’s – Bloomington, Minnesota)
Malachi (St. Matthew – Hawthorn Woods, Illinois)
Mary (St. Paul’s – Janesville, Wisconsin)
Tobias (Lord of Glory – Grayslake, Illinois)
The teams will continue to serve this hurting community as the requests come in for the Comfort Dogs and their handlers to be there.
LCC Ministries Continue to Share Mercy, Compassion, and Comfort in Waukesha Community Following Christmas Parade Tragedy
LCC K-9 Ministry teams continue to serve throughout the Waukesha community, and first responders as invited to help them continue to process their grief.
LCC Ministries never charge those we serve. Please prayerfully consider donating so that we may continue to show the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.
Please keep everyone affected by the recent disaster and crisis situations in your prayers as well as the LCC teams deploying to serve the impacted communities.
Your prayers, support, and involvement help Make A Difference – in the name of Jesus to those in need.
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.