The Disaster Care Ministry is planning a Trip to Pilger, Nebraska to Assist in Tornado Clean up

The Disaster Care Ministry is planning to travel to Pilger, Nebraska to assist with clean-up after the devastating twin tornadoes ripped through the town. We will be leaving on July 3rd and returning July 8th. If you are interested in joining us on this trip or would like more details please e-mail disastercare@bslc.net .


There are great needs for farmers who lost their homes, barns, crops, equipment, and cattle. An incredible amount of debris was scattered throughout the fields. There is now an urgent need to walk the fields - especially the corn fields, to clean out the debris before the corn grows too high. Volunteers are desperately needed to walk the fields and clean up the debris before the crops grow much more. It will be dangerous to harvest the crops later if the debris is still in the fields as it will destroy the harvesting equipment.

Holy Cow Smokers at Lamb of God are selling their smokers Pit

The Holy Cow Smokers at Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Flower Mound have outgrown their Smokers pit. They are buying a bigger smoker and would like to sell the current one to another church ministry. Below are the details. Please pass this along if you know of anyone who might be interested.

Used, Custom Built, East Texas Smoker Company Extra Large Capacity Reverse Flow Smoker. LOADED with all the extras! Custom built in December 2012. Only used for 18 months. $16,000.

Contact Steve @ 817-946-6735 or pfruendt@yahoo.com

Trailer:

• 6’ 11” x 14-ft tandem axle trailer.
• 2000-lb. jack
• Trailer Brakes
• 3500-lb trailer axles and springs
• Newly purchased 15-inch tires and wheels.
• Spare tire and carrier
• Comes with title.

Smoker:

• Reverse smoker design uses three plates to transfer smoke and heat.
• 10-ft, 350-gallon tank, 1/4 inch thick steel, 30 inches in height.
• Large capacity. Approximately 350 pounds in one load!
• Includes hog doors for a whole hog.
• The pit has six fully removable racks for easy cleaning; bottom racks are roughly 30" x 29"; top racks are 30" x 26".
• Locking system on all doors for safety and security.

Insulated Firebox:

• 2-ft long and 2-ft wide by 2-ft tall.

Huge Warming Box:

• 2-ft x 2-ft x 3 ½-ft box built out of ¼-inch steel.
• 4 grated, removable racks
• Able to cook with smoke or without smoke

Large Charcoal Grill:

• 4’x 2’ cooking surface.
• Double doors for easy fire starting and clean-up.
• Charcoal rack may be raised or lowered for temperature control.

Workstation/Bar:

• Stainless steel workstation, bar, and prep area

 Custom Cutting Board:

• 2’ x 3’ x ¾” restaurant grade cutting board.
• Cutting board mounted to 36” full extension drawer sliders. Capacity 500 lb. at full extension. Storage underneath

Sinks and Holding Tanks:

• Custom 24 X 40 X 5” stainless steel sink.
• Faucet with restaurant style pre rinse sprayer.
• Tankless hot water heater
• 14-gallon fresh water holding tank
• 14-gallon grey water holding tank
• Shur-pro 12-volt water pump

12-Volt Electrical System:

• 12-volt deep cycle marine battery with case
• AC/DC inverter to charge battery and run 12-volt systems when plugged into 110-volt

110-Volt Electrical System:

• 50-foot, 12 gauge extension cord.
• 8 – 110 volt outlets

Temperature Control System:

• BBQ Guru Temp Control System
• 3-25 CFM Fans mounted to firebox
• This unit will keep the temperature consistent in your pit without lifting a finger.

 Custom LP Burners:

• Constructed of 3/16-inch plate steel for durability.

 Trailer LP Plumbing:

• 20 PSI High Pressure Regulator
• 20, 30, 40lb tandem propane bottle rack.
• Trailer plumbed with ½-inch black pipe.

5-Drawer Utility Box

• 5 Slide-out drawers for keeping utensils and other necessities
• Lockable for Security

Great CPR training at Beautiful Savior on Saturday

We had a great CPR, AED, and First Aid on Saturday Morning. Thanks to are instructor Michele Gomez-Lafall with Absolute CPR training we are all certified and will know what to do if we need to act.

Here are a few picture,from the training:

Tornado Damage in Pilger, Nebraska

From LCMS Disaster Response

When Pastor Terry Makelin of St. John Lutheran Church in Pilger, Neb., returned home following Monday’s deadly twin tornadoes, he found “pretty much nothing.” “The church building is not there,” he told Issues, Etc. “It was built on a slab. It blew it completely out into the field next door. The only thing standing was the bell tower. The parsonage itself there were two closets that stood, otherwise all the walls came down." In addition to destroying Makelin’s church and home, the storm also damaged the homes of several St. John members. See LCMS Disaster Response photos from Nebraska and listen to an Issues, Etc., interview with Makelin: http://blogs.lcms.org/2014/photos-video-audio-describe-nebraska-tornado. Donate to LCMS Disaster Response at www.lcms.org/disaster. (Photos LCMS Communications/Al Dowbnia)

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It's Not to Late to Sign Up for This Saturday's CPR, AED & First Aid Training

It is not to late to sign up for the CPR, AED and First Aid class this Saturday. Please e-mail disaster-care@sbcglobal.net if you would like to attend.

The Disaster Care Ministry at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church is putting on a CPR, AED and First Aid Training from 9:00 AM to Noon on June 21. The Cost is $25 and you will leave with certification from the American Heart Association. Please register in advance by sending an e-Mail to disaster_care@sbcglobal.net.

 — at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Arlington Texas.

Nebraska church "gone" after dual Tornadoes

From LCMS News/Articles

“The church is gone. The parsonage is gone, as well as most of the town is gone.” Today LCMS Disaster Response committed $100,000 to help with the relief effort following Monday's dual tornadoes that almost swept the small farming community of Pilger, Neb., off the map, killed two people, injured more than a dozen, damaged dozens of homes, and demolished St. John Lutheran Church and its parsonage. Read more in Reporter:http://blogs.lcms.org/2014/neb-church-gone. Give to LCMS Disaster Relief by visiting www.lcms.org/disaster.

Pilger Nebraska Struck by Tornado. St John Lutheran demolished

Please pray for the members of St John Lutheran and the people of Pilger Nebraska.

From the LCMS Facebook Page

Heavenly Father, as news reports begin to trickle in regarding the devastation and damage a tornado caused just hours ago in Pilger, Neb., we ask for your comfort. While we continue to watch the skies for more severe weather, we also pray for the members of St. John Lutheran Church in Pilger, as early reports indicate the church has been demolished. Show these dear ones your mercy. Calm their fears and worries. Give strength to the first responders and to those who are witnessing this loss. And, above all, cause our brothers and sisters in Christ in Pilger -- and all of us -- to remember that even though it seems that all is laid waste, You alone are our foundation, our Savior, our Redeemer. You have bought us, and we are Yours, and nothing, not even devastation or damage, can keep us from You. In Your holy name. Amen. (Photo courtesy of LCMS Nebraska District)

Comfort Dogs, Including Phoebe from St Paul Ft Worth Deploy to Arkansas

Due to the EF4 Tornado that touched down in Mayflower and Vilonia, Arkansas, on Sunday, April 27, Phoebe and six other K-9 Comfort Dogs from Lutheran Church Charities were deployed to minister to those most affected by the tornado. The team visited over 1,000 children between two elementary schools, and the children as well as the parents and staff were so thankful the dogs could come and help the children feel comfortable about returning to school. In addition to visiting schools, the K-9’s also visited first responders at the hospital and in the sheriff’s remote control facilities. We also individually visited homeowners who would prepare to rebuild for the second time in four years. LCC sent a volunteer chain gang crew as well and we got to see them in action. The city of Conway, Arkansas, declared May 8, 2014 as LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Day, and the Comfort Dog Ministry was given a Key to the City.  God’s mercy and compassion were evident the entire trip and, we give Him the glory for his provision!

Visit Phoebe's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PhoebeComfortDog

Information provided by Janice Marut St Paul Lutheran Church, Ft Worth

A Thank You to the Disaster Care Ministry Bucket Brigade

Last fall the Disaster Care Ministry of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church was ask if we could provide Flood Buckets to assist with the flooding from tropical storms in Southern Mexico. Working with Rev. Ruben Domnguez we delivered 350 buckets to Mc Allen Texas to be taken across the boarder. Last week I received the following message from Pastor Domnguez.

David,
Some pictures are on their way to you.
We had serious problems in getting Flood Buckets across the border into Mexico due to Mexican Customs.  We finally were able to send about two thirds of donated Buckets.
The rest were distributed here in South Texas.
Thank you and your congregation for helping in reaching out those in need.

     Let me know if you have questions.
     God bless you.

     Rev. Ruben Domnguez

CPR, AED and First Aid Training available this weekend

There is still time to register for the CPR, AED and First Aid Training from 9:00 AM to Noon on June 21 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Arlington, Tx. The Cost is $25 and you will leave with certification from the American Heart Association. Please register in advance by sending an e-Mail to disaster_care@sbcglobal.net.

The Training will be at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5851 New York Avenue, Arlington TX 78018. Go to our web page at www.bslc.net for directions.

Please Register by Wednesday, June 18.

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Beautiful Savior Arlington hosted LERT Training

On May 3rd Beautiful Savior in Arlington Texas Host Level 1 & 2 Lutheran Early Response Training (LERT). 20 LCMS members from 6 churches attended the training. Among those presenting at the event Were Rev. Matt Canion who is working with the recovery after the west explosion, David Ricks from the Disaster Care Ministry at Beautiful Savior and Phoebe, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog from St. Paul Lutheran in Fort Worth and the Summit Lutheran in Aledo.

LERT Training at Lamb of God - Flower Mound

30 LCMS members attended an LCMS Disaster Response training workshop led by Pastor Meyer was held on May 10 at Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Flowermound. The Training focused on post-disaster field work training to include debris clean-up, muck-out and tarp & patch.