Agenda

for the International Disaster Response Conference for Lutherans

Monday, October 17, 2011 NOTE: International Conference Participants arrive throughout the day no planned activities. Registration continues throughout the day. Participants are free for the evening. Tuesday, October 18, 2011 6:00 a.m. Breakfast on your own at Crowne Plaza - Clouds 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Transportation (80 people) from Crowne Plaza to LCMS International Center (IC) 7:45 a.m. 8:150 a.m. Welcome and Introductions by Rev. Glenn Merritt 8:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Tour International Center and Concordia Historical Institute Museum 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. International Disaster ResponseBreak (snacks and drinks) 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. IC Chapel Service - Chapel 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Dr. Al CollverWitness, Mercy, Life Together 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Working Lunch (boxed)LCMS IC - 1:00 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Rev. Glenn F MerrittDisaster Response as Ministry 2:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - International Disaster ResponseBreak (snacks and drinks) 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Rev. Gregory MechJoplin, Action Plan for the Future 4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.Indian DelegationIndia, Faith, Life, and Mercy 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Evening Meal at the International CenterCatered Meal--Annex 6:30 p.m. Transportation back to the Crown Plaza 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.Open BarCrowne PlazaPay for your own drinks Evening free to socialize no planned activities. Wednesday, October 19, 2011 6:00 a.m. Breakfast on your own at Crowne Plaza - Clouds 7:00 a.m. Transportation from Crowne Plaza to LCMS International Center (IC) 8:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Welcome / Opening Devotions 8:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Haitian DelegationHaiti, the Tragedy and the Triumph 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. International Disaster ResponseBreak (snacks and drinks)
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10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. IC Chapel Service Chapel 10:30 a.m. 12:00 noon Sirpa HarmsAustralia, Chaos, Challenge and Change: development of a ministry framework for the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District (LCAQD) 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch --LCMS IC - Annex 1:00 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Japanese DelegationJapan, a Lutheran Response to Disaster 2:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - International Disaster ResponseBreak (snacks and drinks) 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Carlos HernandezThe Church's Role after a Disaster - Worker/Caregiver Care" 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. International Disaster Response ConferenceBanquet Dining Room Special Guest Banquet SpeakerDr. Kurt Senske, J.D., Ph.D Chief Executive Officer of Lutheran Social Services of the South, Member of the Board of Directors of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Member of the Board of Directors of Thrivent for Lutherans. Dr. Senske has been with LSS since 1994 and was named CEO in 1997. He has led the agency through an extensive strategic planning process that has refocused resources and spurred phenomenal growth. Based on lessons learned as an attorney, political consultant and president and CEO, Senske has written three books including "The Calling: Live a Life of Significance." Senske earned a law degree from the University of Illinois and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas. 7:00 p.m. - Transportation from LCMS IC to Crowne Plaza NOTE: Evening is free for individual activities Thursday, October 20, 2011 6:00 a.m. Breakfast on their own at Crowne Plaza - Clouds 7:00 a.m. Transportation from Crowne Plaza to LCMS International Center (IC) 8:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m.Welcome/ Opening Devotions 8:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Chilean DelegationSharing the Gospel in the Aftermath of a Disaster 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. International Disaster ResponseBreak (snacks and drinks) 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Participants attend IC Chapel Service - Chapel 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Rev. Ed BrashierManaging Volunteers in Ministries of Mercy. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Working Lunch at LCMS IC 1:00 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Kenyan DelegationHumanitarian Disasters and Mercy 2:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - International Disaster ResponseBreak (snacks and drinks) 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Lutheran World Relief Disaster Response as Mercy 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Closing Remarks 5:30 p.m. Transportation from LCMS IC to Crowne PlazaDinner on your own Evening free to enjoy St Louis Friday, October 21, 2011 NOTE: International Disaster Response Conference participants depart throughout the day no planned activitiesshuttle available from the Crowne Plaza to Lambert International Airport.
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