Disaster Response

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Davey and Goliath – PSA – “Working Together” – Disasters

In this public service announcement produced for radio and television, Davey reassures Goliath that no matter what happens, God is there through the people who help after a disaster.

After the Flood

A video report from LDR following the 2008 flooding in Iowa: After the Floods

Make a Gift

Financial contributions are VERY MUCH needed. Give through your congregation or the synod, or donate online through the ELCA. Visit www.elca.org/disaster/giving/ for instructions and details on how to get your donation to the desired fund.

Peace Lutheran Church, Joplin — Updates

NEW BEGINNINGS

By Patty Heagel, Congregational President Peace Lutheran, Joplin (02/12)

A New Year and fresh beginnings can be a wonderful time. As we glow in the birth of Our Savior we look ahead to what 2012 may have in store for us. We already know that we have been blessed many times over since last May. It is now our responsibility to take those blessings and use them to the glory of God.

January will be a busy month for doing just that. Church Council will retreat in mid-January to review the congregation’s responses to “what motivates us” along with what the congregation has determined as core values. This information will lead us along the path of rebuilding. The information will form what it means to be Peace Lutheran and how we best carry out God’s mission. This tells us what we may physically need to carry out that mission.

An official Building Committee will be formed and appointed by Church Council to carry out next steps. There are many different and necessary tangents to follow. A building committee will have several responsibilities including but not limited to: 1) determining financial capacity; 2) determining financing possibilities; 3) incorporated Peace’s mission into a design for a building; 4) current and other site exploration; 5) construction oversight; 6) oversight of a capital campaign; and, very importantly, 7) keeping the congregation informed and involved along the way.

These new beginnings will takeall our prayers for guidance and discernment. We, as a congregation, will all have the opportunity to share in this exciting journey.

To make a financial donation:

A “Peace Joplin Fund” has been established and contributions may be sent to the Central States Synod office designated for this Fund. These monies will be used to assist Peace Lutheran Church in its recovery as a congregation. The building is insured, and monies will be used to help in the many other ways the congregation may have need. When the needs of the congregation have been met, the monies will be used for needs in the community. Please send to:

Peace Joplin Fund
Central States Synod, ELCA
21 N. 12th St., Ste. 210
Kansas City, KS 66102