Superstorm Sandy - Let us Love One Another (1 John 4:17)

Post date: Nov 06, 2012 2:40:55 AM

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.