LCMS Churches, Families Hit By Storms

To: Minnesota North District

Subject: Storm Damage

I ask that you include in your prayers this weekend those impacted by the

adverse weather that hit various parts of our District and State yesterday

and those who are ministering to them.

St. John in Wadena received substantial damage to its roof on the Sanctuary,

the Fellowship Hall, and the kitchen. They are currently assessing the

situation. Some members homes were damaged and at least one destroyed. The

Wadena community has been hit hard in a portion of the town.

One member of Immanuel in Parkers Prairie was killed in the storm and her

husband is hospitalized in intensive care. Several homes were also damaged

in this area including those of families that belong to Immanuel.

A member of Zion-North Effington, had her garage and car destroyed and her

house damaged. The home of another member of Zion is uninhabitable.

This is all the information we have received thus far. If we are notified of

ways you can help we will let you know. We uphold Pastor Steve Meltzer (St.

John - Wadena), Pastor Kirk Lee (Immanuel - Parkers Prairie), Pastor Dane

Compton (Zion - North Effington) and any others who are sharing the love of

Christ with those who need of the peace of Him who calms our storms.

In His service with you,

Rev. Don Fondow

President

The Minnesota North District

P.S.: I just received a phone call from Rev. Kurtis Schultz, President of

the Southern District (New Orleans), who wanted us to know that we are in

their prayers and offered their assistance to us. The Body of Christ

reaching out with mercy!