Mission
October 1, 2025
Fall chainsaw team returns to NC
Pastor Mark, Evan, Mark Bell, and Mark Eberly traveled to NC for another chainsaw response event.
Disaster Response Team (LERT)
Concordia's Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) — trained volunteers who deploy to help communities recover from disasters.
Concordia's Disaster Response Team is part of the Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) network. Trained members are ready to deploy — locally and beyond, including recovery trips such as North Carolina — to help communities clean up and rebuild after disasters, sharing the love of Christ in times of need.
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Mission
August 1, 2025
Chainsaw team deploys to North Carolina (Camp Linn Haven)
The LERT chainsaw team deployed Aug 10–16, 2025 to Camp Linn Haven near Hendersonville, NC for storm cleanup; Pastor Mark became the Southeastern District's Northern Region chainsaw trainer.
Mission
August 1, 2025
Chainsaw work featured in LCEF magazine
LCEF's Interest Time ran three articles on restoring Camp Linn Haven, including "A Stranger, a Chainsaw and a Plan."
Mission
May 1, 2025
Pastor Mark and DCE Tim Buss deployed with LERT
The two deployed together on a LERT event over a weekend.
Mission
October 1, 2024
Pastor Mark and son serve after Hurricane Helene in Asheville
They represented Concordia's team in Asheville, NC after the hurricane, handing out water, food, and necessities and serving hot meals.
Mission
August 1, 2024
Basic LERT training hosted at Concordia
Concordia hosted a Basic LCMS Lutheran Early Response Team training (Aug 17, 2024) for participants ages 14–90.
Mission
March 1, 2024
Disaster Response Team forms; 27 sign up
After info meetings following worship, 27 members signed up to form a congregational Disaster Response Team, with grants available to equip it.
Disaster Response Team (LERT)