LDRNY Eletter | Eletter Archive
Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the July 27th 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 .
New Ground Day Camps share photos with LDRNY
Children from around the New York area are attending New Ground Day Camps for the fourth summer in a row. Started after Sept. 11 as a way to help children process what had happened, New Ground is organized by Koinonia NYC, an LDRNY partner. To see the list of sites, and view photos, go to www.LDRNY.org
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod St. Louis offices closed by power outage
Lutheran Disaster Response coordinator Jim Eckrich of Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri continues to assess damages from heavy storms that struck the St. Louis area on July 19. The storms brought 80 mph winds and heavy downpours. In the city, the storms tore off a 60-foot section of the roof at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, windows were blown out of a hotel restaurant, and wind damage at Busch Stadium sent thousands of fans seeking cover as they waited for the start of an evening baseball game. At least three buildings collapsed, and more than 30 people have been reported injured. More than 500,000 households are still without power. Several Lutheran congregations have been serving as cooling shelters, providing much needed hospitality and care for those in need. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod International Center remained closed this week. Remember these people in your prayers.
Pace University hosts 9/11 conference
Pace University, near the LDRNY Comfort and Renew Center in Lower Manhattan, will host a conference Sept. 6-8 entitled"AfterShock." ? The event will focus broadly on the consequences of 9/11, and will include forums,
presentations, and an exhibition on rescue, recovery, and response. To receive complimentary admission, you
are encouraged to pre-register at www.pace.ed/aftershock.
Flood assistance available in upstate New York
The past few weeks have brought bad weather and flooding to many New York areas, including a recent tornado that hit Westchester County, a northern suburb of New York City. Homeowners, renters, and business owners in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Orange, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, Tioga, and Ulster counties in upstate New York can apply for federal disaster aid by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency's toll-free registration number. Phone lines are open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Flood victims may also register for disaster assistance online at www.fema.gov. For more information, go to www.LDRNY.org
LDRNY, Faithful Response plan pastoral retreat this fall
LDRNY and its partner, Faithful Response, are planning a retreat " Strategies for Pastors During Times of Crisis and Anxiety" -- Nov. 13-15, with Lutheran pastor and psychotherapist Dr. Peter Steinke as the keynoter. Dr. Steinke is an expert on family systems theory, and is often called upon to discuss how pastors can take care of themselves during crisis. Watch this eletter for details on the retreat.
LDR seeks volunteers to rebuild after hurricanes
It's almost a year since Hurricane Katrina, and another hurricane season is upon us, but the rebuilding work from the 2004 and 2005 storms is far from over. Lutheran Disaster Response is committed to the long-term recovery of the areas affected by these disasters -- a commitment that could last as many as 10 years. Volunteers are needed at LDR sites in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Volunteers must be 16 or older, in good health, have a good attitude, and be willing to work hard. The conditions, especially with summer's heat and humidity, are less than glamorous. But the work is rewarding. If you're interested in putting together a work crew, visit www.ldr.org/volunteer.
LDRNY plans 5th commemoration at Holy Trinity, Manhattan
Lutherans from around the metropolitan New York area will gather Sept. 8, at Holy Trinity, Manhattan, to mark the fifth commemoration of Sept. 11. The commemoration event is sponsored by LDRNY, a joint ministry of the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Atlantic District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod to help those affected by Sept. 11. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes special music and reflections from the Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Bouman, Bishop of the Synod and President of LDRNY, and the Rev. Dr. David H. Benke, President of the District and Vice President of LDRNY. Stay tuned for details. To read the full news release, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on News.
FEMA provides disaster FAQs
According to Federal Emergency Management Agency officials, the best source for information following a disaster is federal, state and voluntary agencies. To that end, FEMA has provided FAQs. To read frequently asked questions and answers, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News
Red Cross still provides 9/11 aid
As the fifth anniversary of Sept. 11 approaches, the American Red Cross reminds you that people affected by this tragedy can still receive financial assistance if they need it for mental health and substance abuse treatment. The deadline to enroll in the 9/11 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program is Jan. 2, 2007. More than 10,000 people have already enrolled. Visit www.9-11mentalhealth.org.
St Jacobi, Brooklyn, offers free concert Aug. 13
As part of the Music Healing Ministry at St. Jacobi, Brooklyn, Dr. Angela Yeung will perform virtuoso music on the cello on Aug. 13 at 4 p.m. Dr. Yeung is director of Collegium Musicum at Columbia University. This is the 55th free event in the concert series offered at St. Jacobi in response to 9/11. For more information, contact Marion Palm, Music Healing Ministry coordinator, 718-439-8978.
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
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
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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