In one week from today, Jacob, Scotty and myself (Chris) will be heading to Haiti. You can read more here.

There are two things that we want:

1. We want you to go with us. Here’s how you can do that:

• Follow this blog for updates. We hope to post pictures, videos, and other updates while in Haiti.
• Follow us on twitter.
  – @helpendpoverty
  – @scottawade
  – @jacobvanhorn
  – @chrismarlow

2. Pray with us and for us. This Thursday, and Friday, we’re going to have a time of fasting for the trip. If you could join us, fast a meal, or maybe fast the day, and pray, that would be great. We will post a few specific needs tomorrow.

Also, would you fast one day next week as we will be in Haiti, serving the Haitian people, learning from key leaders and processing how we can help.

So, if you’re willing to pray and or fast, please leave a comment on this blog. That will be really helpful, and encouraging! And we would hate to assume, that we can go to Haiti, with God’s presence, love, wisdom and strength.

Chris
Founder/Director

• Sherry Birk and the folks @ Soma raised over $300. They just did a C-Mas fundraiser in Austin, and one child has been already sponsored so far!
• Jason Dukes donated a percentage of the proceeds of his book sales in the month of December.
• Liz and Blanca are doing a Christmas Party in Austin next weekend. They also donated a percentage of the proceeds oftheir book sale.
• A church in Delaware raised $1500 for our Christmas Fundraiser.
• We’ve had NUMEROUS one-time personal donations for theChristmas Fundraiser.
• We’ve had several friends who’ve asked people to NOT get them birthday gifts and instead donate to HELP via Facebook.
• We have another stateside supporter who committed to giving monthly.
• We’ve had multiple people sponsor kids through HELP One Now.
• We’re doing a house show in VA, and a HELP One Now Sunday in Philly this January.
• We’re talking with multiple people about taking a vision trip to S. Africa and Zimbabwe in 2010.
• We’ve raised over $10,000 so far, for thebuilding of our first orphanage to rescue more kids at Musha Wevana.
• I know there is more…I just can’t remember it all right now!

These are signs of a tribe: a compassionate group of people who are committed to rescuing orphans, restoring their hope and renewing their communities.

It’s only the beginning!