CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA) are among those helping in the aftermath of a tragedy at
Fort Hood, Texas. An Army psychiatrist allegedly shot and killed 13
people and injured another 30 people Nov. 5 on the grounds of the
country's largest military base.
The Rev. Michael T. Lembke is an ELCA pastor and chaplain for III
Corps at Fort Hood. His daughter, Heidi Lembke, is a seminary intern at
Immanuel Lutheran Church, an ELCA congregation in neighboring Killeen,
Texas.
Heidi Lembke said a prayer vigil will be held the evening of Nov. 6
at Fort Hood. "All are invited to join us in prayer across the globe,"
she said. "We, as a community, appreciate prayers as this is a difficult
time for the entire Fort Hood-Killeen area."
Communication with the fort is limited. Heidi Lembke said the whole
community is "rallying together to support those for whom yesterday was
life altering." She said her father "is quite busy right now attending to
the needs of soldiers and their families."
"Blessings to you, and thanks for your support," she added.
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Information about donations for those affected by the Nov. 5 shooting
at Fort Hood is at http://www.hood.army.mil/newsreleases/20091106-03.xps
on the Web.
For information contact:
John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org
http://www.elca.org/news
ELCA News Blog: http://www.elca.org/news/blog
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
