Guest Blog From A Colleague Of Angie's

http://teachingmusic.posterous.com/dont-mind-me-thats-just-my-heart-breaking

This link is a blog of a colleague friend of Angie's. I thought it was very well written. Please take a moment to check it out.

Tell Your Story

On your feet—I have a job for you. I’ve handpicked you to be a servant and witness to what’s happened today. Acts 26:16

I read this verse yesterday and it really "struck a cord" with me. You see, too often we are so caught up in what struggles we are going through, we forget to really live. Each of us have a story to tell. God has uniquely created you and given you a "story." He has chosen you to tell the story that only you have. It's your story. It's special and is God given. It doesn't get any more special.

So, share your story. Be a witness of what God's doing in your life. Together, doing this, we will truly live.

Haiti

I know I haven't blogged in a few months, but have been completely shaken by the events in Haiti. My heart bleeds for the people of Haiti. We have so much in the United States, by far the best country in the world, that I can hardly fathom the experience of being a person of Haiti.

As Christians, we are to help the poor! Care for women and children! Care for widows! Feed the hungry! And, care for the sick and wounded of Haiti!!!

The video is of Mark Driscoll, Teaching Pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, and his 32 hours in Haiti. He has helped form an organization "Churches Helping Churches." The video will give you some feeling for the reality of the tragedy in Haiti. Please take a little time to view it and ask God, "How can I help your people in Haiti?"

There are several great organizations that could use your support. Churches Helping Churches and Convoy of Hope www.convoyofhope.org/ are two that I can personally recommend. In addition, my church, Harvest Chapel www.harvestchapel.net , is raising money to specifically help with projects in Haiti.

What would God have you do to help those in need of Haiti?