Lutheran Disaster Response works in the United States and its territories. What ministry opportunities and challenges for our pastors and their people. Winds may change the direction of the fire's path but they also intensify the flames. Only rain or snow will end the fires. We anticipate another 6-8 weeks like this.
Congregations offer help Emergency needs include food, clothing and shelter.
Rev. Merritt has offered Grace Lutheran as an alternate Red Cross shelter. Because their facility is affected by smoke and in the path of the fire, the Red Cross is using shelters farther away. Grace continues to operate its day care for 55 children. With the help of LCMS World Relief they are continuing to provide emergency funds and services and to distribute HEPA filters to homes with elderly, children at health risk and others with breathing difficulties. On Friday Faith hosted a prayer service that drew in 300 people.