Anchored in Christ Curriculum
LCMS Disaster Response has developed Bible study resources under the title Anchored in Christ to offer hope, comfort and peace in Christ to a congregation and its surrounding community during a time of crisis.
“We love because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19) — Helping the hurting amid disaster
Anchored in Christ Curriculum Videos — Module 1
This lesson reminds participants that the Lord has never forgotten and will never forget His children whom He dearly loves and calls to be His own through Holy Baptism. His goodness, mercy and love remain changeless despite the changes and the chaos in our sin-filled world.
Anchored in Christ Curriculum Videos — Module 2
This lesson reminds participants that Jesus is always with them and that no matter what happens in our life or world, Jesus is with us even to the very end of the age. Even amid significant change or trials, the Lord is with us, and His love and divine care for us never falters or changes.
Anchored in Christ Curriculum Videos — Module 3
This lesson reminds participants not to be overwhelmed with worry but have a spirit of hope because they are anchored in Christ. Even when weary and worn out, we can look to Jesus and His gifts to find strength, comfort, peace and great hope.
Anchored in Christ Curriculum Videos — Module 4
This lesson reminds participants to put their full trust in the Lord, recognizing that their certainty in the eternal joy to come enables confidence in Christ through any changes that come in this life. We can trust the Lord because He has never forsaken us and will never let us down.
Quick reference guide and resources in times of disaster
LCMS Disaster Response offers resources to help congregations and laypeople prepare for disasters and provide spiritual and physical care to those affected by a tragedy.
Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) training and resources
LCMS congregations may host Lutheran Early Response Team training for individuals in their area to assist with disaster response, and resources are available to help those in need.
Video: 2022 Disaster Response Conference presentations
Under the theme “Day by Day We Magnify Thee: LERT in the Life of the Church,” The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod hosted a Disaster Response Conference on Sept. 28-30, 2022, at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Video: 2021 Disaster Response Conference presentations
Meeting under the theme “Disciples in the Storms of Life,” Disaster Response Conference attendees learned how the church can respond in crisis situations with the physical and spiritual care that those affected so desperately need.
LCMS Disaster Response – Congregations, districts may host Lutheran Early Response Team training events
Congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod may host Disaster Response training for individuals in their area to join a Lutheran Early Response Team. LERT is a network of volunteers trained to respond in times of disaster.
LERT website connects Disaster Response volunteers
Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) has a new website — lcms-lert.org — to connect LCMS Disaster Response volunteers at the local and national level.
LCMS World Relief and Human Care – March 2021 ‘Sharing’ newsletter
Jesus Christ is our perfect example of love, and Lutherans show that love to others through their words and deeds.
LCMS World Relief and Human Care – January 2021 ‘Sharing’ newsletter
Christ commands His followers to serve others. In the LCMS World Relief and Human Care newsletter, read about how the church continues to do this while obeying COVID-19 restrictions.
LCMS World Relief and Human Care – November 2020 ‘Sharing’ newsletter
The LCMS World Relief and Human Care newsletter gives a glimpse of how your brothers and sisters in Christ are caring for others at home and abroad.
Quick reference guide available for times of disaster
The easy-to-use guide offers advice on what to do before, during and after a tragedy or disaster.
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