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Dear Christian Friends,
I'm writing this quick report from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains,
where even now new rainstorms are causing flooding in Denver and low-lying
communities. Lutheran Disaster Response is coordinating relief efforts in
Fort Collins and in Sterling, Colorado, following devastating torrential
rainstorms that caused severe flooding last week. At a meeting today of a
local Lutheran strategy team, LDR of Colorado named Gene Thiemann of Fort
Collins to serve as local coordinator to oversee the relief efforts.
Partners in this strategy team include AAL, LB, LFS of Colorado, a pastor
of the Rocky Mountain Synod (ELCA), and a pastor of the Rocky Mountain
District (LCMS). Relief operations are being managed for LDR by Lutheran
Family Services of Colorado, Chet Evenson president.
As damage assessment continues and the local relief operation is set up,
initial financial assistance has already begun. As soon as specific needs
are identified and an office is established for Gene Thiemann, I will
provide details in this meeting.
Meanwhile, your prayers for the survivors of this latest disaster -- many
who have lost their homes and possessions -- will be meaningful and
helpful. Your contributions to help in this new disaster relief effort may
be sent to:
ELCA Domestic Disaster Response
PO Box 71764
Chicago, IL 60694-1764
Thanks for your continuing assistance in disaster ministries.
In Christ,
Gil Furst
GILBERT B. FURST (written on Mon, Aug 4, 1997, at 10:16 pm)
Associate Director, ELCA Domestic Disaster Response
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For more information, click on our web site: www.elca.org/dcs/disaster
