Hurricane Helene has left a swath of devastation, damage, and debris across the Florida Gulf coast, into Georgia, through the Carolinas, and to other areas in the Southeast and Mid-South.

At least 120 people in six states have perished in the flooding and tornadoes related to the Category 4 storm, which roared ashore on Friday.

Photo: Florida-Georgia District of the LCMS

"O my people, trust in Him at all times. Pour out your heart to Him, for God is our Refuge." (Psalm 62:8 NLT)

We are ready to BE THERE!

Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) is calling on its supporters to pray for families and individuals affected, as well as LCC’s preparations to serve the Florida-Georgia, Southeastern, and Mid-South districts of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) and Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) participating in recovery efforts.

Photo: Florida-Georgia District of the LCMS

Photo: Teirsa Lane of Camp Linn Haven

LCC President/CEO Rev. Chris Singer and LCC Disaster Response Director Kathy O’Day are monitoring communication with LCMS Disaster Response and Florida-Georgia District Disaster Response Coordinator Jay Wendland. LCC is engaged in ongoing conversations with multiple LCMS districts and local congregations.

“We know that so many lives have been upended and torn apart. They are entering this week without loved ones, homes, power, and basic needs. They need our prayers right now.” Singer said. “As the waters recede and power is restored, LCC stands ready to offer emergency assistance, tangible support, and most importantly, the comfort and hope found only in Jesus Christ.”

LCC is able to provide this assistance because of faithful, generous donors and volunteers who are willing to support and serve. 

“The financial support you can offer right now will go directly to helping families and LCMS congregations across the region affected by Helene,” Singer said. 

Thanks to you, Lutheran Church Charities will continue to BE THERE to provide the mercy, compassion, presence, and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are struggling, suffering, and in need.

Your earnest prayers and kindhearted support are greatly appreciated by the many people affected by Hurricane Helene and those who are responding with help.

LCC never goes where we are not invited.

We NEVER charge those we serve!

If you are compelled to give, please donate to the LCC Disaster Response Fund. Thank you for being a part of the Mercy and Compassion Ministry of Lutheran Church Charities.

Serving Together in the Comfort of Jesus!