Nearly three months after Superstorm Sandy, eight elderly, single women struggling to resume their lives along the hard-hit New Jersey Shore were among those offered a helping hand with debris and tree removal by Shepherd’s Heart Ministry. “All the women had limited access to help, financial or otherwise,” said David Hildebrandt, Sandy relief coordinator for [...]
Thursday, January 10, 2013
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While Congress and insurance companies continued to crunch numbers concerning Superstorm Sandy financial assistance, congregations in the LCMS Atlantic and New Jersey Districts made Christmas a bit happier for families who lost their homes and for those still living without electricity. Volunteers visited some of the hardest-hit communities during the days before Christmas, distributing thousands [...]
Thursday, December 20, 2012
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(Image: The Very First Christmas by Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier, LCMS third vice president, published by Concordia Publishing House, is being distributed to Superstorm Sandy survivors.) As the struggles continue for many Superstorm Sandy survivors in the Northeast, two LCMS districts are joining forces with the Synod’s International Center to share a special Christmas [...]
Friday, December 14, 2012
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As the struggles continue for many Superstorm Sandy survivors in the Northeast, two LCMS districts are joining forces with the Synod's national office to share a special Christmas gift of help and hope with families who are among the hardest hit.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
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A news story titled “Lacey’s Village Lutheran Church Serves as ‘First Responders’ After Sandy” was published by the Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch on Nov. 27, acknowledging the dedicated response of Village Lutheran Church in Lacey, N.J., and their “first responders” in the days and weeks following Superstorm Sandy. The news story features the partnership of Village Lutheran [...]
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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No congregations of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod are located in the Rockaways, but that was no detour for LCMS members who volunteered in those Long Island, N.Y., communities on Monday (Nov. 12), grilling and delivering hot food to Superstorm Sandy survivors, including many elderly residents in high-rise apartment buildings still without power. Two weeks after [...]
Monday, November 12, 2012
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According to Tracey Stillman, whose congregation, Village Lutheran Church in Lanoka Harbor, N.J., has been caught up in disaster-response efforts as a result of Superstorm Sandy, “it’s not about us.” That congregation has been providing hundreds of free meals; listening to — and reassuring — those who are hurting, especially children; serving as a sort [...]
Thursday, November 8, 2012
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On Wednesday, Nov. 7, a team from the LCMS International Center met with leaders of the LCMS Atlantic District at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. The team included the Rev. Glenn F. Merritt, director of LCMS Disaster Response; the Rev. John Fale, associate executive director of Mercy Operations; the Rev. Carlos Hernandez, director [...]
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
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As of Nov. 6 — a week after Superstorm Sandy tore across the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, cutting a huge swath of destruction and leading to the deaths of at least 113 people across nine states — The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod is preparing to disburse $65,000 in emergency disaster grants to assist in the recovery. Included [...]
Sunday, November 4, 2012
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“Tremendous damages everywhere,” said the Rev. Glenn F. Merritt, director of LCMS Disaster Response, as he toured the south shore of Staten Island Nov. 3. Staten Island was devastated by Superstorm Sandy Oct. 29, with reports of more than 20 deaths by Nov. 3 — the most among New York City’s boroughs. No LCMS churches [...]
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
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