Changing the World..

So.. I don't know about you, but I'd kind of like to change the world. Maybe it's a remnant from the time my brothers and I used to dress up as superheroes and "flew" around our living room, but more likely I think it's just a recognition of the fact that as Christians, we were made to be world-changers. We were put on this earth for such a time as this. Right now, there are thousands of brothers and sisters suffering under a new reality. A reality that is crumbled buildings, and broken lives. But the amazing thing is that God can work through all situations, if we allow Him to. That's where we come in. The money (however small in amount) that God's blessed us with, can in turn, bless others. Crazy concept, eh? When we reach into our pockets and give, we're not only allowing God to move through that gift to help those people in Haiti, but we're also opening the door and allowing us to bless us in return, as givers, as faithful ones.

There are several ways on campus that you can give to those that need it more in Haiti. Every week this semester in Chapel, we'll be taking donations to help rebuild a children's hospital that brings comfort to the hurting in Port-au-Prince. Pennies, nickels, dimes, dollars, all can be used and blesses God's heart.
Also, for the next two Fridays (February 5 & 12) Java N' Jazz, a coffeehouse in downtown Albion is gathering local musicians, artists, dancers and poets to perform for a benefit they're calling "Jamming for Haiti." There is no cover charge, but there will be opportunities to donate, and listen to some performers hoping to raise funds and awareness.

My prayer as a Chapel community is for us to be sensitive to the ways that God wants us to move, and for our hearts to break for what breaks His. If money is beyond tight for you right now, and you're unable to give monetarily, never, ever underestimate the power that God gave us through prayer. Prayer is what makes mountains move and what can comfort a nation. So use it.

CA