LifeChurch.tv Haiti Initiative

LifeChurch.tv has set up a webpage dedicated to relief efforts for Haiti. You can find that page here. The church is hosting a prayer gathering on Monday, January 18, 7:00pm CST at http://live.lifechurch.tv/. Along with thousands of other believers at churches around the world, we’ll be gathering to pray for the people of Haiti and for those who are responding. We encourage you to invite others to join us, and if you’re on Twitter, please use the hashtag #pray4Haiti to help spread the word.

OKCLeaders will continue to update you with prayer and ministry opportunities as they arise from the church, individual LifeGroups, Impact Groups and partnering ministries. If you know of any opportunities that you’d like to share, let us know here or post a comment to this thread. Book mark this page for the latest regarding haiti relief from OKCLeaders.

Haiti Message From Craig

Craig Groeschel has put out a statement in regards to the tragedy in Haiti:

As we’re following the news about the tragic aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, our hearts go out to the people there. We want to keep you informed about how we’re responding as a church:

Online prayer gathering: This is taking place today at 3:00 CT online here: http://www.babelwith.me/prayerforhaiti Anyone is welcome to join, so feel free to invite others in your online network.

Disaster relief efforts: We’ll be providing financial support to disaster relief efforts happening through local churches in Haiti. Individuals who would like to help can give above and beyond their tithe to Compassion.

Thanks for your heart for those who are hurting and for your desire to be the church locally and globally!

Craig

I apologize for the multiple posts, but things are happening rapidly behind the scenes and I hope to keep you all updated with the latest information and ministry opportunites. Again, keep praying and be sure to broach the subject with your LifeGroup about how we can act as The Body of Christ!

Haiti Relief

I’m sure all of you have heard the news regarding a 7.0 earthquake that has hit Haiti, the poorest country in the western hemisphere. To say that this is a massive humanitarian nightmare is an understatement. Millions of people … mothers, fathers, children … are all directly affected. Before we discuss how to help, I’d like to ask that you take a few minutes and pray. Ask The Lord to move in a supernatural way to bring relief to those affected.

The first step in disasters like this is to get food, water and medical attention to the victims. There will be hundreds of organizations that will be involved in providing these essentials. One that I am aware of is Compassion International. They have a presence in the area and are mobilizing. They have a webpage set up for donations located here. If you know of other Christian organizations that are present in the area, post a comment to this thread.

The next step will be providing short and long term assistance such as housing, clothing, etc. If your LifeGroup is interested in creating a temporary Impact Group to help in this area (such as collecting clothing donations) let us know and OKCLeaders will promote your efforts.

The task is daunting, but nothing is beyond our Lord and the Body of Christ. Discuss in your LifeGroup how you can help and pray for the victims and the rescuers.