ELCA News Service (September 27, 2010):
Lutheran Disaster Response Provides Initial Grant
for Wisconsin floods
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) provided an emergency grant of $10,000 to LDR-Wisconsin to help with initial responses to flooding in parts of the state, according to the Rev. Kevin A. Massey, LDR director.
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Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) is a collaborative
ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA.org) and The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
(LCMS.org).
Following a major domestic disaster, LDR seeks to minister
holistically to the unmet needs of those affected, regardless
of faith or creed.
Lutheran social ministry organizations serve as LDR affiliates
providing:
[1] Spiritual and Emotional Care
[2] Hardship Grants
[3] Long-term Recovery
[4] Volunteer Coordination
MISSION STATEMENT:
To demonstrate Christ's compassion for people by promoting hope,
healing, and wholeness for disaster survivors.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: http://www.ldr.org/volunteer/hurricanevols.html
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Preparedness: Preparing to Respond
http://www.ldr.org/prepare/
Get Involved: Volunteer Opportunities
http://www.ldr.org/volunteer/
Hardship Grants: Helping in Hardship
http://www.ldr.org/hardship/
Spiritual & Emotional Care: Caring for the Effected
http://www.ldr.org/care/
Long-Term Recovery: Rebuilding Lives
http://www.ldr.org/rebuilding/
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2010 ASSISTING REBUILD FOR-
2008 CEDAR RAPIDS FLOOD
This spring, Lutheran Disaster Response joins nine other denominations in the second-ever Church World Service "Ecumenical Rebuild" project. This year's project will take place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa from April 12 through May 21.
In the interest of having a mix of volunteers from each participating church, we are limited to a certain number of volunteers per week, and slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have a group from your congregation interested in participating, be sure to contact Pastor Mike Stadie, with Lutheran Services in Iowa, as soon as possible.
The attached flyer will help you promote the project, and also includes contact information for Pastor Stadie. I would like Lutherans to be well-represented at this year's project, and I hope you will strongly consider putting together a team of volunteers to participate.
Thank you for your ongoing support of this important ministry of our church!
Mike Nevergall
Assistant Director
Lutheran Disaster Response
Bringing Help and Hope...
Phone: 773-380-2748
Fax: 773-380-2493
Visit us on the Web at LDR.org
Are you on Facebook? Join the cause.
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/59523
Project Dates:
Sunday, April 11 – Saturday, April 17
Sunday, April 18 – Saturday, April 24
Sunday, April 25 – Saturday May 1
Sunday, May 2 – Saturday, May 8
Sunday, May 9 – Saturday, May 15
Sunday, May 16 – Saturday, May 22