How would you raise money to help with disaster relief?  While at the South Carolina Synod Assembly in Columbia early in June, a pastor came to us and asked if we could provide some materials for his congregation.  They had already planned a hot dog cookout fund raising event for domestic disaster relief and wanted the funds to go to Lutheran Disaster Response, but they did not have any materials to give out.

Of course, if you saw our display at either the NC or SC Synod Assembly, you know we have plenty of materials from Lutheran Disaster Response and LDR Carolinas.

Not only did they have a great event and raise lots of money, but they were also able to get news coverage of the event which showed our LDR Carolinas brochure! You can watch the news clip here.

Not to miss a great opportunity to meet a congregation who is interested in supporting Lutheran Disaster Response, Pastor Ray went to the event to provide some additional information about LDR Carolinas and our work here, which is done thanks to a generous grant from Lutheran Disaster Response. 

Our thanks to Pastor Hobby Outten and the congregation of Springs of Grace Lutheran Church in Inman, SC for their generosity and for a great cookout. Also, thanks to Thrivent for helping to support this event.

If your congregation would like to have a fund-raising event to support Lutheran Disaster Response or LDR Carolinas, please let us know. We can provide information, materials, and we’ll even show up if invited!