As I write this, I am getting updates from Haiti. Power is out, cell phones are down, so it will be days before we know the full scope of the catastrophe, but already we know that thousands of people died in a massive earthquake overnight, many more were injured and hundreds of thousands could be homeless.

I got a call just a few hours ago from World Vision asking if we would partner with them to provide emergency life saving relief – including food, clean water, blankets, and tents – to those areas worst hit by the disaster. I immediately huddled with some of our church leaders, and we want to be one of the first churches to respond. We believe God is directing us to give 20% of our own recent appeal for Radical Generosity to Haiti.

So, 20% of all gifts designated on Radical Generosity cards and envelopes, or given online marked ONE TIME GIFT to Tithes, will be passed on as quickly as possible to World Vision to help the men, women and children of Haiti. World Vision has been working in Haiti for 30 years and has 370 staff already in the country responding to the crisis.

As I requested in my e-mail to you yesterday, please prayerfully consider what you can give towards our church financial needs, but know that a portion of what you give will go to help the most devastated and desperate people on the planet right now. And would you please join me in praying for the people of Haiti.

Serving together,