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The Northeastern Iowa Synod knows disasters, especially in recent years.

A crippling ice storm in February 2007 snapped power lines and poles and left 180,000 Iowans without electricity, in some rural areas for more than a week. The following year an EF5 tornado swept through Parkersburg and the heart of this synod. A few days later, rivers flooded communities from Mason City through Waterloo and beyond. Those two 2008 events came on the heels of a United States government immigration raid that tore apart many families from Postville.

Floods struck parts of Eastern Iowa again in 2010, and in 2011 a line of 130 mph straight winds hit several east central communities, includ-ing Dysart where the Zion Lutheran church and parsonage sustained damage.

The synod’s Disaster Response Net-work and a new partnership with ELCA affiliates is already preparing for the next disaster and the best ways to coordinate a quick response to help congregations and commu-nities with recovery.

The Northeastern Iowa Synod has joined the other two Iowa ELCA synods, Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI), and Lutheran camps and col-leges across Iowa to form the new Lutheran Disaster Response Iowa (LDR Iowa) partnership to better coordinate disaster response ser-vices. In affiliation with Lutheran Disaster Response, a ministry of the ELCA, LDR Iowa can provide needed resources, financial assis-tance and volunteer help during and after a disaster.

According to Michael Stadie, LDR program director, communica-tion between the synod, LSI and

churchwide LDR is the key to working well together in a time of di-saster so that everyone understands what kind of support to expect.

“The synod has respon-sibility for the care and support of their con-gregations and rostered leaders, and Lutheran Disaster Response, along with LSI, is able to support that,” Stadie

says. “We can provide volun-teers, financial support, con-sultation, and connections to a broader network of resources that can help.”

Prior to join-ing LDR last June, Stadie served as LSI disaster coordinator for more than seven years and co-ordinated response efforts for many of the recent disasters that have impacted the Northeastern Iowa Synod. During the floods of 2008, he worked with LDR headquar-ters to bring resources, financial and technical assistance, and case

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6 The Four Bases of Stewardship

7 Events, Congregations

8 Prayer Calendar

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Michael Stadie, Program Director for Lutheran

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managers to cities impacted by the floods.

“Northeastern Iowans have been affected by disasters these past few years, but they have also been very generous in their support of assist-ing those impacted by disasters in the state and around the country,” Stadie says. “In much of my work I reflect on what I have learned about the resiliency of communities in Iowa that were impacted by disas-ter and I try to bring some of those best practices forward to share with other synods and social organiza-tions.”

Resources from the Disaster Response networkWhen St. Paul Lutheran of Po-maria, S.C. burned in January, witnesses said they could hear the church bell ringing on its way down when the steeple fell. The destruc-tion of this historic ELCA church is a reminder of how quickly a fire can destroy a building and why congre-gations need to have a back-up plan in case of disaster.

The Northeastern Iowa Synod’s Disaster Response Network formed in 2011 to offer resources to help congregations prepare for the pos-sibility of a disaster and to consider ways they can assist their neigh-bors during a disaster. A fire, flood, or even broken water pipes can damage vital records. Taking the time to create back-up files can make a tremendous difference if a church is destroyed.

“Consider what items would be missed if a computer is stolen or damaged,” says Pastor Mark Ander-son, assistant to the Bishop. “We

recommend that congregations scan their historical files and financial records and store them in an In-ternet “cloud” or on discs or a hard drive in a safe deposit box.”

Members of the Disaster Response network agree that reviewing cur-rent insurance policies with a trust-ed agent may be one of the most important steps a congregation can take to prepare for an unforeseen event. Insurance needs include adequate coverage for the value of the property, liability for matters of misconduct and safety, workers compensation, and auto coverage.

Congregations should also be ready to respond to incidents that can happen to parishioners and visi-tors to the church. “More and more

congregations have lots of older members with medical needs,” An-derson says. “If someone were to fall down stairs, are bandages or a splint available?”

Many churches keep an automatic external defibrillator (AED) on hand in case of sudden cardiac arrest. The units are portable and simple to use with instructions clearly displayed. Research studies sug-gest that churches are ideal places for defibrillators since churchgoers are typically older and attending services in the morning hours when sudden cardiac death is most likely to occur.

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LDR Iowa Responds to DisasterWhen disaster strikes in Iowa, the three Iowa elCA synods connect with lutheran services in Iowa (lsI) to respond quickly to begin the recovery process:

1. Bishops of the impacted synods request funds from lutheran services in Iowa (lsI) to help with immediate needs, up to $10,000 for state-declared disasters and up to $25,000 for Federal-declared disasters.

2. Funds are sent to the synod office for distribution to the appropriate congrega-tions, individuals, or organizations.

3. Within 48 hours, representatives from lsI and the three Iowa synods (the executive Committee) have a follow-up conference call to discuss the scope of the disaster and to determine the next steps for recovery.

4. The executive Committee approves any fund-raising efforts by lsI or the impacted synod to ensure a uniform message and an appeal that reflects the scope of the disaster.

5. For a Federal disaster, representatives of the impacted synod and lsI consult with churchwide lutheran Disaster Response (lDR).

6. The executive Council sets guidelines for the use of funds raised.

7. Funds may be given to impacted congregations to help rostered leaders who are displaced and to assist congregations in their disaster response work and worship needs.

8. Funds may be distributed to assist impacted individuals who meet qualifications and who have received approval to apply for the funds.

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Celebrate eLCA 25th Anniversary The evangelical lutheran Church in America (elCA) is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2013. under the theme “Always being made New,” this year-long celebration is an opportunity to reflect on the people and events that have shaped this church while looking toward the future together anew.

The anniversary theme is based on 2 Corinthians 5:17: “so if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!”

The elCA is the largest lutheran denomination in the united states, with about 4.2 million members, 10,000 congregations, 65 synods and numerous churchwide ministries. In 25 years the church has started 435 new congregations, ordained nearly 8,000 pastors, sent more than 2,000 missionaries to serve in the world, and contributed more than $350 million toward the alleviation of hunger and poverty, according to elCA Presiding Bishop Mark s. Hanson.

“We are a church that is deeply rooted—and always being made new. our roots are in scripture, tradition and the lutheran Confessions, as well as in the vibrant communities and rich histories of our

congregations. These roots are an ongoing source of nourishment, enabling us to be a church that is resilient, always reforming and guided by the Holy spirit,” Hanson said.

For more information about the anniversary and to view a special timeline that chronicles some of the elCA’s most significant events, visit www.ELCA.org/25.

The pastor invited the children up for a special message. The Cherub Choir had just sung about peace, love and allelujah in their anthem. “I’ve got more peace, love and allelujahs in me just because you sang!” Everyone liked that.

The pastor’s message was about how we can “take church” with us throughout the week. He used the image of “taking church” to include Jesus, prayers, song, Bible, the feeling of community…all that we experience at “church.”

The children (and congregation) listened attentively. Then Jenna, a first grader, raised her hand. One never knows if this will be a report of a mother kitty having given birth

or the latest embarrassing thing that has happened at home. I think many pastors and most parents hold their breath when a hand goes up during a children’s message.

There was no need to worry. “There is a very mean boy on our school bus. So, I sit with him and read him the Bible.”

This young saint of the church blessed us all with her witness

for what it means to “take church” with you into the world. I give thanks to parents and family, Sunday school teachers, pastors, choir directors and the community of faith for shaping the faith of our children. And I especially give thanks for children who “take church” with them…even on the school bus.

− Steven L. Ullestad Bishop, Northeastern Iowa Synod

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A Lesson on how We Can Take Church with us “This young saint of the church

blessed us all with her witness for what it means to “take church”

with you into the world.

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Time to Take health AssessmentIt’s time to pick up the pace toward

good health and savings!

As of the end of January 2013, 16.75 percent of the eligible elCA-Primary plan members and spouses in the Northeastern Iowa synod have

completed the confidential Mayo Clinic Health Assessment. Thank you to those who have already done their part.

But we still need 96 more people to take the health assessment by April 30 to earn a two percent discount on 2013 elCA health contributions for all employers in the synod. That’s a savings of $31,000!

let’s beat the 55.94 percent participation rate from last year and reach 65 percent participation to earn that discount. elCA-Primary plan members and spouses can complete the assessment to take stock of their health, put $150 in their personal wellness accounts, and move us closer to saving two percent this year in health care costs.

To learn more and to get started on the assessment, visit https://myportico.porticobenefits.org.

Day of Renewal is March 14Rostered leaders are invited to a “Day of Renewal” Thurs-day, March 14, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Nazareth lutheran, Cedar Falls.

special presenter will be Dr. William Withers, assistant di-rector for the Institute for leadership education at Wart-burg College, who will speak about “A smile in every Aisle.” The agenda will include devotions, a message from Bishop steven ullestad, and Holy Communion.

The event is free for rostered leaders and includes lunch. To register by Tuesday, March 5, call the synod office at 319-352-1414 or send an email to hamiltonl@ neiasynod.org.

noRTheAsTeRn IoWA synoD Bishop Rev. Dr. Steven L. Ullestad – ullestads@neiasynod.org Assistants to the Bishop Rev. Mark A. Anderson – andersonm@neiasynod.org Rev. Darrel W. Gerrietts – gerriettsd@neiasynod.org Linda J. Hudgins – hudginsl@neiasynod.org ELCA Director for Evangelical Mission Rev. Nancy J. Larson – nancy.larson@elca.org Star Editor Marcia Hahn – hahnm@neiasynod.org

The Star is published 11 times a year by the Northeastern Iowa Synod, 201 20th Street SW, PO Box 804, Waverly, IA 50677-0804; www.neiasynod.org, phone 319-352-1414, FAX 319-352-1416.

Send news for the April issue to Marcia Hahn by March 11. We welcome story ideas related to the 2013 theme, “Strengthening Ministry Networks.”

Articles in this newsletter may be duplicated for use in synod congregations and organizations, with credit to the Star newsletter.

Please notify the synod office with name and address changes.

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Walking Together Conversations Rostered leaders, congregational councils, Women of the elCA leadership, youth groups leadership, and all interested lay members are invited to join Bishop steven ullestad for a “Walking Together” conversation. No registration is required. each congregation is asked to bring cookies or bars.

The meetings take place on sundays from 2-4 p.m.: March 10 at Bethany, Iowa Falls; March 17 at Washington Prairie, Decorah; April 7 at St. John, Sumner; April 14 at Faith, Shell Rock.

Tri-state Forum is April 18 Dr. Craig satterlee, professor at the lutheran school of Theology at Chicago, will present “Preaching and stewardship” with a message of how to bring the topic of “money” into preaching about stewardship.

The forum takes place at Wartburg Theological seminary in Dubuque. lecture cost is $60. To register or for more information, call 563-589-0302, email lifelonglearners@wartburgseminary.edu, or visit www.wartburgseminary.edu.

new portico WebsitePortico Benefit services has announced that www.porticobenefits.org is the new online destination for elCA plan members, employers and visitors. Plan members and employers can sign in to their accounts to access information, transact online, check benefits, and more. The previous website, www.elcabop.org, is no longer active.

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The 2013 Synod Assembly will gather at Luther College, Decorah, June 7-9, for business surrounded by word and sacrament. On Sunday morning, June 9, the assembly will participate in small group study.

Celebrate In celebration of the first 25 years of the ELCA, honored guests will include the first bishop of the ELCA, The Rev. Dr. Herbert W. Chilstrom, and the first secretary, The Rev. Dr. Lowell G. Almen.

Keynote The keynote address, “Gutenberg to Google: Proclaim-ing the Gospel in the 21st Century,” will be given by Beth A. Lewis, president and CEO, Augsburg Fortress.

Churchwide Representative Greetings and a report from the churchwide organi-zation will be presented by The Rev. Susan L. Engh, director, Synodical Partners in Mission and Congrega-tion Based Organizing, Congregational and Synodical Mission.

Forums, seminars, Ministry exhibits Forums and seminars will focus on “Strengthening Ministry Networks,” the year-long synod emphasis. Seminars will be offered three times on Saturday.

Assembly Facts Theme/Emphasis—Strengthening Ministry Networks

Elections—Voting members will elect synod council members and committee members.

Forms—General information and registration forms are inserted in this issue of the Star.

Fees—Fee categories are non-commuter (meals, housing), commuter (meals, no housing), and visitor (no meals, no housing).

Information—Background information will be mailed to registrants on May 7.

synod Assembly focuses on ‘strengthening Ministry networks’

Youth—Congregations are en-couraged to elect a youth voting member.

Voting Requirement—Voting members must be voting members of their congregation.

Resolutions—Business is presented in resolution form. Resolutions may be submitted to the resolution com-mittee by a voting member of a congregation in the Northeastern Iowa Synod, a congregation, or a confer-ence.

Visitors—Both adults and youth are welcome and en-couraged to attend.

− Linda Hudgins Assistant to the Bishop

Domestic hunger Grants AwardedFive organizations from the Northeastern Iowa synod have been selected to receive elCA Domestic Hunger Grants for 2013. The grants are funded through gifts to elCA World Hunger and are awarded to hunger and poverty ministries and organizations in elCA synods across the united states.

• lutheran services in Iowa received $4,000 for its “Give Me a Voice” 2013 Advocacy Campaign on behalf of families.

• The Northeastern Iowa Food Bank received $2,000 to support its Mobile Food Pantry program

• His Hands Food Pantry in oran received $3,000 to help pay for a wheelchair accessible entry and loading dock.

• The saints’ Café, which provides community meals in Waverly for those in need, received $2,000 for transportation costs.

• The Northeastern Iowa synod received $2,000 to support the Greater Area Food Pantry at Calmar.

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We are approaching spring, and for me this brings to mind the great American pastime of baseball. As a sport that is not as fast paced as some, it needs some patience, a broad vision of the whole field and all of the components in order to put a winning team together. I believe that is also true about stewardship ministry in the congregation.

The Four Bases of stewardship:Education The first base of stewardship is the basic foundation of teaching the Biblical message regarding possessions—tithing, giving as an act of worship, and giving as a spiritual discipline and need. In the game of baseball, you can’t progress to second base without first touching first base. In stewardship, providing a solid educational foundation prepares and enables us to move on to the next step.

Mission Interpretation The second base of stewardship is telling the story of God’s mission and ministry. How is God at work in your own congregation, in the wider church, and among God’s people around the world? Amazing things are going on all around us if we take the time to see them and then pass them on.

Invitation The third base of stewardship is the intentional work of asking congregation members to be joyous and generous participants in God’s work. This can be the most fun of all the things we call stewardship because you are genuinely inviting others to participate in God’s mission. Whether we are talking about an annual financial response program or other opportunities for regular, special and planned mission support, it is an opportunity to reenergize the congregation for mission near and far.

This stewardship base calls for pastoral leadership in preaching and teaching, as well as motivated lay leadership to share their own personal stories of God’s generosity in their lives. As Lutherans, we may have stayed away from too much talk about tithing and proportionate share giving, but it is truly God’s invitation to us all.

The Four Bases of stewardshipBy pastor nancy LarsonELCA Director for Evangelical Mission

Appreciation The fourth base of stewardship is saying thank you. Now you’ve got some real momentum going. This stewardship ministry isn’t all about law and obligation. We’re not focused on budget, the need of the church to receive, or taking care of ourselves. In fact, stewardship is quite the opposite. God has blessed God’s people with the generosity of mercy and grace. We are blessed with resources and possessions in abundance and we have God’s own invitation to share in the joy of this amazing ministry. How privileged we are to be invited by God into the very heart of God’s work!

Just like in baseball—when you hit the ball and touch all four bases, you have a home run!

Now everyone, batter up!

To download this article or for more stewardship and mission support resources, visit www.neiasynod.org/synod_resources/Stewardship-MissionSupport.asp.

Time to register for WIyLDeonline registration has begun for the Wholly Iowa Youth leadership Discipling event (WIYlDe) set for July 22-27, 2013, at luther College. WIYlDe is a youth ministry leadership workshop with opportunities for high school youth to grow in their faith and take tools back to their home congregations to provide leader-ship in their youth ministry programs. This annual event is supported by all three elCA Iowa synods.

Registration fee is $375 if registered by Monday, June 17, and $400 after that date. The Northeastern Iowa synod is offering $150 camperships for students who register by June 17, and $75 for those who register after the early registration date. To learn more or to register, visit www.luther.edu/ministries/congregations/wiylde.

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MARCh evenTs 3 Webinar, “Inculturating the Gospel” with Dr. Colleen windham-hughes7 Meeting, Youth Ministry Network, St. Petri, Story City, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.9 Meeting, LYO Team, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 10 Event, Walking Together Conversation, Bethany, Iowa Falls, 2-4 p.m. 10 Event, High School La Vida, Lutheran Student Center, Cedar Falls, 7-9 p.m. 11 Event, Lutheran Day on the Hill, Des Moines 14 Event, Day of Renewal, Nazareth, Cedar Falls, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.14 Meeting, Interim Ministry Colleague Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 16 Meeting, Synod Council, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 17 Webinar, “Dog Eating Chicken” with Heather Hansen 17 Event, Walking Together Conversation, Washington Prairie, Decorah, 2-4 p.m.19 Conference Call, Tri-Synod Fall Conference Planning, 1:30 p.m. 23 Meeting, Synodical Women’s Organization, 9 a.m.-noon29 Office Closed, Good Friday Observance

ApRIL evenTs 3 Event, Shepherd of the Hills Confirmation Festival, St. John, Farmersburg, 6-8:30 p.m. 4 Meeting, Youth Ministry Network, Holy Trinity, Dubuque, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.6 Meeting, Resolutions Committee7 Event, Walking Together Conversation, St. John, Sumner, 2-4 p.m. 7 Webinar, “Going Public” with Jeremy Myers9 Meeting, Assembly Planning, Luther College, Decorah, 4-6 p.m.11 Meeting, Interim Ministry Colleague Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 13 Conference Call, Compensation Committee, 10 a.m.-noon14 Event, Walking Together Conversation, Faith, Shell Rock, 2-4 p.m. 14 Event, High School La Vida, Lutheran Student Center, Cedar Falls, 7-9 p.m.14-16 Event, First Call Theological Education Retreat, American Martyrs, Cedar Falls23 Conference Call, Fall Conference Planning, 1:30-3 p.m.

MAy evenTs2 Meeting, Youth Ministry Network, St. John, Charles City, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.3 Event, Candidacy Committee, TBA9 Meeting, Interim Colleague Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 12 Event, High School La Vida, Lutheran Student Center, Cedar Falls, 7-9 p.m.27 Office Closed, Memorial Day Observance

oRDInATIonSusan L. Friedrich, Zion, West Union, March 9

InsTALLATIonRev. Ginny Olson, St. Peter, Eldorado, Feb. 24 Rev. Melissa Bills, First, Decorah, March 17 Susan L. Friedrich, St. John, Sumner, pending

CALL eXTenDeDOssian, Ossian

InTeRvIeWInGClarksville, St. John, Rev. Irving Sandberg, interim Hawkeye, Trinity, Rev. David R. Nelson, interim Independence, Immanuel (senior) Mitchell, Faith; Osage, St. John; Nora Springs, St. Luke; and Osage, Rock Creek, Rev. John Gannett, interim & Rev. Joel Dahlen, interim Monona, St. Paul, Rev. Burton Everist, interimOssian, Stavanger Radcliffe, Our Savior, Rev. Tom Jones, interim Ridgeway, Ridgeway Parish, Rev. Joelle Colville-Hanson, interim Waterloo, Good Shepherd, Rev. Keith Sievers, interim

seLF-sTuDyAlta Vista, Zion and Lawler, Immanuel (Crane Creek), Rev. Vincent Fricke, interimCalmar, Calmar and Decorah, Springfield, Rev. Phillip Olson, interim Mason City, Our Saviour’sMason City, Trinity, (senior), Rev. Duane Miller, interim Maynard, St. Paul Nashua, St. John, Rev. Alan Schulz, interim New Hampton, Trinity (staff) Stanhope, Our Savior Sumner, St. Peter (Richfield) & Waucoma, St. John (Stapleton) Tripoli, Grace & St. John (Crane Creek), Rev. Scott Duffus, interim Washburn, Redeemer, Rev. Gary Johnson, interim

RosTeR ChAnGesRev. Jane Granzow, retired, transferred from Southeastern Iowa Synod

June evenTs4 Event, Safeguarding God’s Children, Camp Ewalu, 9 a.m. 6 Meeting, Youth Ministry Network, St. John, Cedar Falls, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.7-9 Event, Synod Assembly, Luther College, Decorah10-11 Office Closed 13 Meeting, Interim Colleague Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

MarCh 2013sUN MoN tUe weD thU FrI sat

Julie Nordstrom, Cedar Falls

1St. Olaf, Belmond

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Trinity, Belmond

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Ruth E. Groth, Chassell, MI

Rev. David L. Lenth, Castalia

Rev. Darwin G. Reiter, Cedar Falls

4St. John, Belmond

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Rev. Kent Mechler, Mason City

6Calmar, Calmar

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Rev. John T. Rotto, Decorah

8Springfield, Decorah

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Rev. H. George Anderson, Decorah

10Zion, Castalia

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Rev. Virginia A. Olson, Eldorado

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Rev. Robert F. Lehmann, Dubuque

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Fredsville, Cedar Falls

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Rev. David F. Bernhardt, Coulter

Rev. Paul M. Hasvold, Decorah

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Rev. Roger L. Buhr,

Decorah

16Middle East Peace

Dr. Stanley N. Olson, Dubuque

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Rev. David H. Andreae, Decorah

18St. John, Cedar Falls

19Nazareth, Cedar Falls

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Bethlehem, Cedar Falls

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Rev. Ronald L. Roberts, Clermont

22St. Paul, Cedar Falls

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Messiah, Charles City

24St. John, Charles City

25United, Chester

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Rev. Gary K. Lee, Decorah

Mary E. Seavey, Waterloo

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Rev. Harold R. McMillin Jr.,

Garnavillo

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Rev. Dennis E. Bauer, Waverly

Rev. Dave A. Nerdig, Jewell

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Rev. H. Allen Vik, Decorah

30Rev. Karen R.

Grandall, Spring Valley

Rev. Homer Larsen, Cedar Falls

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training for the pastor, ushers and other lay members, maybe even for a confirmation class, along with CPR training,” Anderson says. “It’s so simple and it can make a big dif-ference in an emergency.”

Northeastern Iowa congregations are known for their generous re-sponses to natural disasters across the United States, such as volun-teering to help after Hurricane Katrina, donating to the Iowa Hay Lift to Texas, and more recently, assembling flood bucks for victims of Hurricane Sandy. The Disaster Response Network encourages con-gregations to look at ways they can help on a local scale if a disaster

strikes their community or a neigh-boring congregation.

Anderson suggests that congrega-tions ask themselves if they are in a position to help. Do they have a ready list of names of people who could cut trees or muck out base-ments? Could the church serve as a shelter after a tornado? Does the church have a generator that could be used by those experiencing a power outage due to an ice storm or downed trees?

“The congregation may find that they have an abundance of resourc-es and manpower available through their parishioners. Developing a readiness plan is the best way to

ensure that those resources are used effectively in an emergency,” Anderson says.

A number of free resources can be downloaded from the Northeast-ern Iowa Synod Disaster Response Network web page, including a Sample Congregational Disaster Plan, the Synod’s Disaster Response Plan, and Preparing for Disaster: A Guide for Lutheran Congregations. In addi-tion, congregations can contact a member of the Disaster Response Network to arrange for on-site as-sistance to review and plan their disaster preparedness.

www.neiasynod.org/synod_resourc-es/DisasterResponse.htm

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