URGENT DISASTER RELIEF

Here is a very safe and real way you can help the folks on the east coast after Hurricane Sandy. 
 

You can update your LCMS communication preferences online or by calling 888-930-4438.   Let Us Love One Another (1 John 4:17). Superstorm Sandy, which stormed across the Caribbean and came ashore on the East Coast, has left a wide swath of devastation, killing at least 100 people, destroying hundreds of homes and leaving millions without power. In the Northeast, the storm collided with additional weather fronts that resulted in strong winds, floods and even heavy snow. Already, damages from Sandy are estimated to be in the billions, with only half of the damage likely to be covered by insurance. We thank God that no deaths among LCMS members have been reported. But, drawing on lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina and other major disasters, we anticipate rapidly growing demand for assistance with transitional housing, essential transportation, replacement food and medication, and more. Now is the moment for the saints who know so clearly that all they have for time and eternity is a gift, to sacrifice for those who are in need. Right now, LCMS Lutherans are rescuing, caring for and binding up the wounds of their friends, families and non-Lutheran neighbors. It's time to help them in the name and for the sake of Christ. I know you can. I know you will. "Let us love one another" (1 John 4:7). You can respond through a gift of long-term help and hope: Give online; Send checks payable to "The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod"(with a memo line or note designating "LCMS Disaster Response") to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861; or Call toll-free 888-930-4438.       Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison     President     The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod     Any funds not needed for these relief efforts will be used for other disaster relief efforts as determined by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. If you have questions about this email or need assistance, please contact the LCMS Church Information Center at 888-THE LCMS (843-5267) or infocenter@lcms.org Email Preferences | Privacy Policy The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod All Rights Reserved.