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3 Months Later: 2018 California Fires


Be a part of the response:

Pray

Please pray for the people who have been affected by wildfires in California. 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 the loss of loved ones and strength to first-responders who diligently work to contain fires and care for affected communities.

Give

Gifts to “U.S. Wildfires” will be used to assist those affected by the wildfires until the response is complete.

Connect

To learn more about the situation and the ELCA’s response:

  • Share this bulletin insert with your congregation and encourage support.
  • Sign up to receive Lutheran Disaster Response alerts.
  • Like Lutheran Disaster Response on Facebook and follow @ELCALDR on Twitter.
  • To download a PDF version of this situation report, click here.

Situation Report: Ebola Response in Democratic Republic of the Congo

 


Pray

Continue to pray for all those impacted by disasters around the globe.

Give

Thanks to generous, undesignated donations, Lutheran Disaster Response is able to respond quickly and effectively to disasters around the globe. Your gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response will be used where there is the greatest need.

Connect

To learn more about global migration and what Lutheran Disaster Response is doing:

  • Like Lutheran Disaster Response on Facebook.
  • Follow us on Twitter.
  • Visit our website at LDR.org
  • Sign up to receive Lutheran Disaster Response alerts
  • To download a PDF version of this situation report, click here.

3 Months Later: Hurricane Michael


Be a part of the response:

Pray

Join us in prayer and partnership as we continue our prayers for those impacted by hurricanes. You can find resources for worship here.

Give

We invite you to stand with communities impacted by Hurricane Michael and other hurricanes. Your gifts to Hurricane Relief ensure that our church will be able to provide help and hope for those affected by these disasters for years to come.

Connect

To learn more and Stay connected to the latest events and our response to this and other disasters:

  • Share this bulletin insert with your congregation.
  • Like Lutheran Disaster Response on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
  • Visit our website at LDR.org.
  • Sign up to receive Lutheran Disaster Response alerts.
  • Click here for information on volunteer opportunities.
  • To download a PDF of this situation report, click here.

Indonesia Tsunami


Be a part of the response:

Pray
Please pray for people who have been affected by the tsunami. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need.

Give
Gifts designated to “Indonesia earthquake and tsunami” will be used to assist those affected by this disaster until the response is complete.

Connect:
To learn more about the situation and the ELCA’s response:

  • Sign up to receive Lutheran Disaster Response alerts.
  • Check the Lutheran Disaster Response blog.
  • Like Lutheran Disaster Response on Facebook and follow @ELCALDR on Twitter.
  • To download a PDF version of this situation report, click here.

3 Months Later: Hurricane Florence


Be a part of the response:

Pray

Join us as we continue to pray for communities impacted by Hurricane Florence and all hurricanes. You can find resources for worship here.

Give

We invite you to stand by all the communities impacted by the recent hurricanes. Your gifts to Hurricane Response ensure that our church will be able to provide help and hope for those affected by this disaster for years to come.

Additional Ways to Give

Checks or money orders can be sent to:
Lutheran Disaster Response
P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield, VA 22116-8009

Write “Hurricane Response” on your check memo line.
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Give by phone at 800-638-3522

Connect

To learn more and Stay connected to the latest events and our response to this and other disasters:

Situation Report: Fires in California – November 2018


Be a part of the response:

Pray

Please pray for the people who have been affected and those still in the path of wildfires in California. 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 the loss of loved ones and strength to those who are working diligently to contain the fires and care for affected communities.

Give

Gifts to “U.S. Wildfires” will be used to assist those affected by the wildfires until the response is complete.

Connect

To learn more about the situation and the ELCA’s response:

  • Share this bulletin insert with your congregation and encourage support.
  • Sign up to receive Lutheran Disaster Response alerts.
  • Check the Lutheran Disaster Response blog.
  • Like Lutheran Disaster Response on Facebook and follow @ELCALDR on Twitter.
  • To download a PDF version of this situation report, click here.