DISTRICT DISASTER RESPONSE 

Helping Winter Storm Victims in the Mid-South 

As Winter Storm Fern moved across the Mid-South District and much of the country in late January, millions were impacted with everything from heavy snow to devastating accumulations of ice. Areas in middle Tennessee and north Mississippi were hit especially hard with freezing rain that caused widespread damage and power outages—followed by a days-long punch of bitter cold temperatures. In the Nashville area alone, 175,000 were without power. Icy roads, downed trees and other hazards added to the difficulties, including for pastors and other ministry leaders hoping to determine the status of their church facilities.  

The Mid-South District’s Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT), Faith In Action, has closely monitored the situation in the Nashville area, awaiting clearance to deploy and help with tree removal for both individuals and congregations. They have also been in contact with LERTs in the Southern District, ready to offer assistance in hard hit areas of north Mississippi. To resource the work of the Faith In Action LERT and help meet immediate needs of those impacted by the storm, the District’s Disaster Relief Fund is accepting donations for the current response effort. To make a gift to this fund, please visit mid-southlcms.org and click “GIVE NOW.” Gifts can also be shared by check. These gifts should be made payable to Mid-South District LCMS with “Disaster Relief” noted in the memo area. Please send donations by check to:  

MID-SOUTH DISTRICT / 1675 WYNNE ROAD / CORDOVA TN 38016 

Recovery from such a widespread disaster will take time. As the response process unfolds, we ask that you join us in praying for all those impacted by this disaster, as well as those who are taking part in the recovery.