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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the February 16th edition of Comfort & Renew Online, a weekly e-newsletter provided by LDRNY. If you have something to share, please drop an email to mikki@LDRNY.org .
Two churches come to the aid of a displaced New Orleans family
A family devastated by the wrath of Hurricane Katrina has found a blessing in the congregations of New Hope, Jamaica, and Resurrection, St. Albans, Queens. Stan and Lisa Pryor had been relocated from New Orleans to New York City via Houston after their home was destroyed. They were being housed through a Red Cross program in a hotel near these two churches. At the end of October, when the housing program ended, the family had nowhere to go, and ended up on the street. Mom was due to deliver her baby, Fantasia, any day. To read how the churches came to the rescue, go to www.LDRNY.org.
Dobbs Ferry church group helping rebuild in Mississippi
God's blessings to a group from Dobbs Ferry Lutheran Church who will spend Feb. 18-25 working in Biloxi, Miss., to help rebuild following the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. "We're not sure exactly what projects we'll be doing and it really doesn't matter,"? said Pr. Chris Mietlowski. "We want to go and do whatever we can to help; to remind the people of that area that we are still thinking of them and praying for them. We expect to work hard and to be good listeners. We remember all too well in the NYC area following 9/11 how important it is to have companions at difficult times. This will be a ministry of presence." To read the full story, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.
Churches needed to sponsor Katrina Evacuees
LDRNY's partner, New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) is seeking churches and families to sponsor Katrina evacuees who are being resettled from hotels. NYDIS has the profiles of many families large and small needing a home. If your church is interested in sponsoring, contact NYDIS at www.NYDIS.org
Help line available for Katrina evacuees in NYC
Case managers are available to work with Katrina evacuees in New York City, helping to plan for their future. Catholic Charities, Archdiocese NY, is coordinating the effort. Katrina evacuees can call 1-888-744-7900, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Helpline is not a general information and referral line for Katrina-related questions. It is designed to be the central point for assigning clients to case managers. For more information on Katrina help, go to www.LDRNY.org.
Koinonia holds weekly worship for peace and justice
You are invited to join Koinonia for a morning prayer service for peace and justice each Wednesday from 9 to 9:20 a.m. at the Koinonia NYC office located at the LDRNY Comfort and Renew Center, 22 Cortlandt St., 20th Floor, between Broadway and Church, overlooking Ground Zero. Koinonia NYC is the urban ministry of Koinonia Lutheran Outdoor Ministry with property in Highland Lake, NY. Koinonia NYC facilitates Faith Walks at Ground Zero, New Ground Day Camp and servant events. The weekly worship service for peace and justice is coordinated by the Koinonia Servant Community and is a witness to God's promise of life. For more information about the worship service or Koinonia NYC call Pr. Ann Tiemeyer, Koinonia NYC Director, at 212-669-6130.
Job opportunity
Episcopal Relief and Development is seeking a director of domestic response for their newly created Office of Disaster Planning. For a full job description and application instructions, please go to the Episcopal Church's website at www.episcopalchurch.org/hr_70656_ENG_HTM.htm
Does your church want to learn about preparedness?
Michael Arcari, program director for Faithful Response, an LDRNY partner, is available to discuss disaster preparedness at your church. He can discuss how to be prepared, along with showing what goes into a Go Bag, or a topic of special interest to you. To schedule a talk at your church, call Arcari at 516-679-0080, or faithfulresponse@ldrny.org. Visit www.LDRNY.org.
Servant event opportunities in NYC
Is your congregation looking for a Servant Event opportunity for Summer 2006? Koinonia NYC organizes servant events that include service projects, faith-based conversations, worship disciplines, Bible study, New York City experiences and a Faith Walk? at Ground Zero. The full-week schedule combines service time in the urban environment of New York City with a closing weekend retreat at Koinonia's wilderness setting in cabin housing. Koinonia NYC will work with your group to create an event that will suit your group's interest and needs. Koinonia NYC is a ministry of Koinonia and works in partnership with Lutheran Social Services Lutheran Disaster Response of New York), and New York City Lutheran congregations to coordinate a meaningful broad-based experience. Housing options are available throughout Manhattan and the greater New York area, depending on group needs. Servant events can also be arranged with Koinonia NYC throughout the year as a week-long event, an extended weekend, or a weekend. For additional information contact the Koinonia NYC office at 212-669-6131 or KoinoniaNYC@yahoo.com. Additional information can also be found at www.KoinoniaNY.org or www.LDRNY.org.
Want to be a docent for Ground Zero tours?
The 9/11 Families Association is training volunteer docents to lead tours of Ground Zero. There are training dates in November in December. You can download an application at http://www.ldrny.org/GroundZero/GroundZero4.asp> or visit http://tributenyc.org/
Take a planned Faith Walk around Ground Zero
LDRNY partner Koinonia NYC invites you to take a Faith Walk around Ground Zero. Faith Walks are inspirational and educational tours of Ground Zero and surrounding landmarks, encouraging healing and hope in the face of despair. If you’re planning a trip to New York City, or want to read more about others’ experiences, go to www.LDRNY.org. Participants always report back that they liked the Faith Walk. Here is a comment from one person: "It was informative, very moving, and certainly uplifting. In your very kind and thoughtful manner, you put us all at ease. Your friendly way made us all able to participate and enjoy this opportunity."
Make a gift to LDRNY
LDRNY is grateful for the gifts it receives. If you’d like to make a donation to honor or memorialize someone, send a check to LDRNY at the address below. Tell us who should be notified of the gift, and please provide an address. Thrivent members will have their gift matched.
You may now make a gift to support the work of LDRNY among the hidden victims of Sept. 11 online, thanks to Lutheran Community Foundation’s Charity Finder. Go to
http://www.thelcf.org/donors/charityfinder_details.asp?charity_id=145
Events, programs and training on www.LDRNY.org <http://www.LDRNY.org/>
You’re reminded to check the LDRNY.org website often for a complete listing of events taking place around Ground Zero and in lower Manhattan, and for programs and training relating to 9/11. They’re listed here: http://www.ldrny.org/comfort/comfort3.asp
Helpful sites you may want to visit
• Lifenet www.9-11MentalHealth.org 1-800-LIFENET.
LDRNY contact info
To contact LDRNY, call 1-866-864-1600, or send an email to Mikki@ldrny.org Visit the website for information on any of our programs – www.LDRNY.org.
LDRNY
22 Cortlandt St. 10007
New York, NY
1-866-864-1600
212-406-9736
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