Central Texas wildfires ravage homes, communities
According to media reports, a series of central Texas wildfires this weekend has destroyed hundreds of homes in the Lone Star State. Among the most serious is a fire that forced the evacuation of more...
View ArticleTexas wildfires destroy LCMS families’ homes
By Kim Plummer Krull When Hurricane Ike ravaged Texas three years ago, Dr. Lou Jander worked to help people whose lives were turned upside down by that storm. Today, the retired LCMS Texas District...
View ArticleTexas blazes destroy at least 24 LCMS member homes
At least 24 LCMS member families are among the Texans who have lost homes in massive wildfires that continue to blaze in the Lone Star state, according to the Rev. Steven Misch, mission and ministry...
View ArticleNeeds continue from string of deadly disasters
By Kim Plummer Krull More than 220 LCMS families lost their homes due to historic flooding in Minot, N.D. — a disaster that has largely disappeared from national headlines but that the Rev. Glenn F....
View ArticlePray for victims and emergency responders of Colordo wildfires, Florida flooding
Today, many are battling wildfires raging in Colorado and Tropical Storm Debby’s deluge of rain on Florida. “LCMS congregations and districts are evaluating these ongoing disasters and the LCMS’ role...
View ArticleColorado Wildfires Update; “Ongoing Disaster Event”
Photo: Susan Fox and her daughter Kaylehana, 4, watch the Waldo Canyon Fire burn near Colorado Springs, Colo., on Monday, June 25, 2012. The fire, one of at least a half-dozen wildfires in Colorado as...
View ArticleLCMS members loses homes in Colorado and Montana wildfires
“At least three LCMS families in Montana and Colorado are known to have lost their homes to wildfires and others are facing that possibility. Also within the LCMS Rocky Mountain District, wildfires...
View ArticleLCMS members safe from Oklahoma wildfires
LCMS-congregation members are safe after three dozen wildfires across Oklahoma torched more than 93,400 acres since they started Aug. 3. The LCMS Oklahoma District reported Aug. 7 that the only known...
View Article‘Being present’ most important for disaster response
Sporting his U.S. Army uniform, the Rev. Rod Armon looks like he’s prepared should a disaster hit anywhere near Doniphan, Neb., the community where he serves as pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church. But...
View ArticleCPH’s 2013 VBS includes offering “Ready Now” for LCMS Disaster Response
Concordia Publishing House’s 2013 vacation Bible school program includes an offering opportunity for “Ready Now: Disaster Response Fund,” which enables the LCMS to respond quickly to those who are...
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