Our Mission is to feed and serve people, caring for their body and soul in their time of need. As a Christian, I hear the words of Jesus in Matthew’s gospel call to me “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.” That is our goal every time we deploy to a community in need.
We have an incredible vision set before us. We would like to create a “Comfort Village” at disaster sites. This would be a place for someone to grab a bite to eat, wash some clothing, maybe even take a shower, relax for a bit, and receive some spiritual care before heading back into the muck and mire of recovery work. This concept fulfills our mission of feeding and serving the entire person, both body and soul.
Please join us in this incredible journey as we strive to serve those in need.
Why Forged by Fire?
Why use this name?
I believe this verse from God’s Word sums up how I feel. “So that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1st Peter 1:7 ESV
As a Christian, I felt that this verse summarized my faith journey. Everything that I have been through has brought me to this point. I try daily to model that great gift of God’s love for me in everything that we do as Forged by Fire.
Our Community-Focused Model
We work with existing organizations within a community to maximize our efforts and to help build relationships in the community itself.
Local Churches
We have learned that local churches become a focal point during disasters. As an RSO of the LCMS, we strive to work in partnership with these churches to make the most of our work and to also help highlight their existing ministries as a beacon of light and hope in their community.
We are an Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs) are 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations that are independent of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, but they operate programs that foster the mission and ministry of the church. RSO organizations reach out in mercy and love to meet the needs of those who are suffering, poor, sick or lonely. They address human, social, economic, educational and spiritual needs.
Mobile Kitchen Trailers
How do we do this? Forged by Fire sets up our trailers on site to prepare and serve meals for the community members in need.
Local Volunteers
We need you! We partner with local volunteers and our local ministry partners to help meet the needs within their own community.
