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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the March 24th 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.

Art show of patron saints runs through April 17
There's still time to visit the art show at Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, Manhattan (ELCA), to see the sculptures of patron saints most affected by 9/11. The church, at 619 Lexington Ave. at 54th Street, is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The show, which runs through April 17, was recently covered in the Financial Times. The article by Clare Henry said, "With so much controversy over the official memorial at Ground Zero, it is encouraging to see one independent memorial already commissioned and achieved, with no fuss and a good result." To read more, go to  www.LDRNY.org.

Read the uplifting story of Martha
A Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Atlantic District pastor recently shared the story of Martha, a woman from Ghana who was affected by 9/11. To read about her recovery and how pastors and LDRNY work together for long-term healing, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.

LDRNY promotes preparedness for emergencies, weather events
Being prepared for any emergency, disaster or trauma means having the right tools and information in your head, your hand and your home. That's the advice of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York's Dr. John J. Scibilia, who is promoting emergency preparedness and readiness for churches, schools and families in the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Atlantic District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Already, several organizations have already scheduled him, including the Atlantic District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. To schedule Scibilia's one-hour presentation for your school, church or workplace, contact him at, 866-864-1600 or john@LDRNY.org

Community of Hope offers programs to manage anxiety and fear
The Community of Hope, an LDRNY partner and Comfort & Renew Center officemate, has two programs that may be of interest. It is sponsoring Dr. Peter Steinke to lead a seminar entitled Tending Self and Community During a Time of Anxiety, May 5, Advent Lutheran Church in upper Manhattan. It also offers a program entitled "Got Fear?" This 45-minute interactive program helps people begin to recognize and/or acknowledge some of their own anxiety. "It is not that difficult for people to become less affected by, and more resilient to, anxiety as long as they recognize it is a problem," said Pr. Rip Hoffman of the Community of Hope. 'Unfortunately, many business leaders I've talked with do not see this as a problem for themselves and, therefore, assume the same is true for all of their staff." The program is funded by the Red Cross and Church World Service grants. For more information, contact Pr. Hoffman at kantonen@aol.com

Go Bags going quickly! Get yours today
LDRNY's Go Bag is the most comprehensive disaster-preparedness bag on the market today. The red standard backpack is filled with more than 50 items to help a person survive in the first 24 hours following a disaster or emergency. Items include a flashlight, water, energy bar, whistle, rain poncho, mylar blanket, hand-warmer packet, radio and compass, first-aid kit, toothbrush, hand-sanitizers, ID holder, DNA/fingerprint kit, pen and pad, and much more. The suggested contribution for the Go Bag is $70 each, plus $7.50 shipping/handling, and can be obtained by calling LDRNY at 1-866-864-1600, or by visiting the website, www.LDRNY.org. Click on the red logo on the homepage to get more information and an order form.

LCC offers anger management workshop
A six-session workshop, Developing Tools for Anger Management: An Educational Experience, will be held at the Lutheran Counseling Center (LCC) at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Mineola, 8-9:15 p.m., April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 16 and 23. The workshop facilitator is the Rev. Alan Steinke, LCSW-R, an LCC psychotherapist. Cost is $275 and is due with registration by March 28. To register, contact Ellen Bartoldus, 516-741-0994.  ebartolduslcc@aol.com  LCC is an LDRNY partner.

Pr. Hoffman speaks in lower Manhattan
Pr. Rip Hoffman of the Community of Hope, an LDRNY partner, spoke at a Public Community Forum held at the University Settlement House in lower Manhattan on March 15. The Forum discussed the needs of the Lower Manhattan community that still need to be addressed after 9/11. The Lower Manhattan Development Corp. still has $850 million of the $3.5 billion in 9/1l recovery money. "It was an exciting evening and I am looking forward to see what comes out of the gathering," said Pr. Hoffman. 

Job opportunities

Faithful Response, a program made possible by LDRNY and Catholic Charities, seeks a full-time administrative assistant for a new and innovative one-year program with the possibility for a second-year extension. Must be well organized, compassionate, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite. Office is located in North Bellmore, Long Island. Annual salary is $25,000 with benefits. Send resume to faithfulresponse@ldrny.org.

EMTs are needed in New York City. For more information, contact the Met Council Career Services, 212-453-9549, careercenter@metcouncil.org.

The September 11th Families' Association is accepting resumes for the positions of Project Director, Project Manager and Development Director for the Tribute Visitors Center. For brief job descriptions and further instructions, www.911families.org

Take a planned Faith Walk around Ground Zero
With spring around the corner, and more people planning to visit New York City, 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. Contributions are a great way to remember someone.

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

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. 
New York, NY10007

1-866-864-1600
212-406-9736

www.LDRNY.org
Dr. John J. Scibilia, Executive Director (john@ldrny.org)