Tag Archives: compassion international

Help Haiti Live

Posted on by

Live performances will occur in Nashville (7:30 p.m. CT) and Los Angeles (9:30 p.m. CT) and both concerts will be streamed live at HelpHaitiLive.com beginning at 7:30 p.m. CT.

The concerts will feature special performances by Big Kenny, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Amy Grant, LeeAnn Rimes, Mat Kearney, Jars of Clay, Francis Chan, Rebecca St. James, Matt Wertz, Brandon Heath, Dave Barnes, NEEDTOBREATHE and more.

Viewing online at HelpHaiti.com is free. Tickets for the live performances are priced between $25 and $75 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations beginning today, as well as through:

All net proceeds from this event will support our relief efforts in Haiti. Visit HelpHaitiLive.com to learn more.

Still On My Mind

Posted on by


I laid in bed last night thinking of Chantal, mother of five, a large cinder block had fallen on her head during the quake and had sliced an L-shape wound all the way to her skull.    Her brother said that even with her injury, no doubt such a massive head injury would have gushed a lot of blood, she was able to dig out her husband and son from the collapsed house (words from Compassion Blog). (you can read the story here)

I thought about how I was laying in bed with my heated blanket and thought about the professor, Pastor Mark spoke to.  He was a professor (of a Christian facility) and father of 5 (I believe) and this pastor just returned from burying his wife when he met up with Pastor Mark. He only spoke of God’s goodness.  (man I cry just typing that).  His family found a corner on a concrete slab to place some blankets up and call home.

And I prayed for Pastor Jacques Louis who has a God size task before him.  It reminds me of something Beth Moore said as she was flying to New York after 9/11 “Lord I have no file for this.”  This is not something you can relate to, plan for, offer condolences for.  There is no point of reference.

My husband has said I feel others pain to much, but how can you not just weep for these Christian brothers and sisters as you lay your head down on your pillow at night.  My power is in prayer.

God is in control.  God is working in Haiti.  We need to remember.

4313485715_4f5378dde9 4313492199_989ff3fe2a 4313483833_5702fd59f2

Photos printed by permission from Churches Helping Churches

Haiti Earthquake and Compassion International

Posted on by

WHERE TO GIVE: Haiti Earthquake

WHY GIVE TO COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL:

FINANCIAL INTEGRITY:

The FBI is warning of several Haiti charity scams that have popped up in the wake of this earthquake. http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/wayoflife/01/13/haiti.charity.scams/ They are suggesting that donations only be made to organizations monitored and rated by CharityNavigator.org and The American Institute of Philanthropy. Both organizations have given Compassion International their highest approval ranking. Compassion International is the only non-profit in it’s category to receive eight consecutive years of four star rating from CharityNavigator.org.

Links regarding Compassion International’s  financial integrity:

http://www.compassion.com/about/financial/default.htm http://www.compassion.com/press/currentnews/charity-navigator-awards-compassion-highest-rating-8th-year-in-row.htm


FIRST RESPONDER:

In this disaster it is crucial that first responders receive support quickly. Because Compassion International ministers through local churches to meet the needs of that church’s neighbors, and because these church partners are respected aid workers in their communities, Compassion is uniquely positioned to assess and meet the needs of it’s sponsored children quickly. This is an advantage of our church-based model in practice for more than 50 years.


IN JESUS’ NAME

Compassion International does not accept government funds which could at times restrict our ability to meet the physical and spiritual needs of children in Jesus’ name. Because of this Compassion International’s primary financial support comes from individual donors.


HOW DONATIONS WILL BE USED:

All funds raised in response to the Haiti earthquake will be used immediately to provide for Compassion-assisted children and families affected by this crisis. Any funds raised in excess will be stewarded by Compassion for additional and future disaster relief efforts. You can provide immediate relief today.

• $35 helps provide a relief pack filled with enough food and water to sustain a family for one week.

• $70 gift helps care for their needs for two weeks.

• $105 helps provide relief packs filled with enough food and water to sustain two families for two weeks.

• $210 gift helps care for two families’ needs.

• $525 helps provide relief packs filled with enough food and water to sustain 10 families for two weeks.

• $1,050 gift helps care for 10 families’ needs.

• $1,500 helps rebuild a home.

• $2,100 helps supply 20 families with the basics for three weeks.

Due to the high number of responses it may take longer than normal to process your transaction.


FOR SPONSORS OF HAITIAN CHILDREN:

Children most likely to be affected by the earthquake are in projects in and around Port Au Prince. For continued updates go here: http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/crisisupdates/crisis-advisory-earthquake-hits-haiti.htm To connect with other sponsors of Haitian children for prayer, support, and information join OurCompassion.org (our social networking site for sponsors) and follow this link to the group “Heart For Haiti” that has formed there.