Help for Haiti

I have had many people ask about how we can help those in Haiti right now...
There several things that we can do -
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First, pray - I know many of you already are but we certainly cannot under estimate the power of simply pleading with God on behalf of the people of Haiti and the rescue and relief workers. God loves to hear our hearts and when we feel the most helpless in OUR ability to DO SOMETHING - that is when we are in a right place to realize that God is acting as we ask.
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Second, I would love to send a team to Haiti very soon - I contacted Samaritan's Purse - a relief organization led by Franklin Graham - and I am waiting to hear back. Right now the biggest needs are oriented around food, water and medical personnel. Soon they will be organizing and scheduling teams to clear and rebuild. I hope to be able to send a team and be a part of this effort.
How can you be a part of this?

1. Give through OGBC mark the line on your envelope "Haiti" and help with expenses.
2. From the Samaritan's Purse Website:
   Anyone interested in volunteering when we start our rebuilding work can submit their information by clicking the button to the right and filling out the form. We will send out an e-mail when we are ready to accept applications. In the meantime, prospective volunteers can make sure their passport and shot records are up to date.

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Third, let me know if you want to go. I have no idea of the cost at this time but i know that we will have to foot the bill ourselves - I hope that as a church we will be able to get 10 -12 people to go and that the rest of our church family will pray and financially support us as we do this.
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Last, you can give money now to help with the supply needs - Click here to give through Samaritan's Purse
One more thing - Our Student Ministry, Driven, financially supports a 15 yr old orphan from Haiti through Compassion INternational and so please begin praying specifically for Edzer. We have supported him for a number of years and hear regularly from him and how he is growing. We do not know if he is safe or not after all of this - please pray for God to watch over him and for how we can help.