 As people of faith, from “In the beginning…” God calls us to care for God’s creation and God’s people. Thank you, St. Luke’s, for the number of ways we do so throughout the year and throughout our history.
Fun Challenge followed by a greater challenge. Fun: Please follow the comment link below trying to name as many of the missions as a congregation St. Luke’s support and has supported. Bonus question, which one speaks most to you. Your comments will be shared as a part of next week’s blog. Greater Challenge: One of the missions St. Luke’s supports is Lutheran Disaster Response (This can count of one of your answers.) Join me in making an additional gift toward the relief effort of… The situation: In late September, Hurricane Helene hit the coast of Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, dropping heavy rains on the southeastern United States and leaving millions of people without power. As the storm has moved inland, it has caused dangerous flooding and landslides, as well as downed trees and power lines. Our response: Lutheran Disaster Response collaborates with its partners to provide immediate relief, such as water, food, clothing, gift cards, tarps, and other needs. Since many hurricanes also require a long-term response, Lutheran Disaster Response provides support on the long road to recovery with disaster case management, construction management, attention to unmet needs, and emotional and spiritual care. What you can do: Pray Please pray for the safety of communities impacted by hurricanes, including people in their paths and any emergency services personnel who are responding. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God will deliver comfort to those who mourn and strength to those working diligently to rescue survivors. Give Your gifts will support disaster-impacted communities. Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response equip us to respond to those affected by hurricanes and related disasters, such as mudslides, severe storms and flooding. These gifts also empower us to respond to disasters whenever and wherever they strike. Gifts to “Hurricane Response" will be used in full (100%) to assist those affected by hurricanes, until the response is complete. To give by phone, call 800-638-3522. Checks or money orders can be mailed to: Lutheran Disaster Response P.O. Box 1809 Merrifield, VA 22116-8009 Share Spread the word to your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors…to give to Lutheran Disaster Response to make an even greater impact as it serves our neighbors on the long road to recovery. Connect To learn more about the situation and the ELCA’s response:
Thank you for your generous support to Lutheran Disaster Response and all the Missions St. Luke’s supports. I also look forward to reading your comments answering the Fun Challenge: Name as many of the missions as a congregation St. Luke’s support and has supported. Bonus question, which one speaks most to you. Your comments will be shared as a part of next week’s blog.
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