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Healing Amidst Turmoil

  “Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.”  Psalm 30:2  Caring for the Caretakers For decades, the Middle East has been a region of tumult. Civil wars, political instability, and an increased number of refugees and displaced peoples have impacted...

Situation Report 2: Beirut Explosion

Be a part of the response: Pray Please pray for people who have been affected by the explosion in Beirut. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Give Thanks to generous donations, Lutheran...

Situation Report: Hurricane Sally

Be a part of the response: Pray Please pray for people who have been affected by Hurricane Sally. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Give Thanks to generous donations, Lutheran Disaster Response...

2020 Hurricane Anniversary Reports

  In the midst of a record-setting hurricane season, we are reminded of past events of devastation. In 2017, Hurricanes Harvey, Maria, and Irma impacted the Caribbean and the Gulf Coast of the United States. Hurricanes Florence and Michael hit...

Situation Report: California Wildfires 2020

Be a part of the response: Pray Please pray for people who have been affected by the wildfires in California. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Give Thanks to generous donations, Lutheran...

Disaster Strikes: A Firsthand Account from Beirut

  Sylvia Haddad, the executive director of the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR), shares this personal account of her experience with the Beirut explosion on August 4, 2020.    On August 4, 2020, at 7 pm local time,...