Convoy of Hope Haiti Video Update
By Ken Horn | February 6, 2010
With Hal Donaldson.
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2 Million Meals
By Ken Horn | February 5, 2010
Latest from Convoy of Hope in Haiti.
Convoy of Hope continues to get meals where they are needed most in Haiti. Recently, the humanitarian-aid organization distributed its 2 millionth meal to people in need.
“Convoy of Hope’s involvement in the relief effort is possible because of the countless people who have stepped up and supported our efforts there,” says Jeff Nene, senior director of communications and technology. “Because of the tremendous response we’ve received, we’ve been able to keep our supply lines flowing into the hands of the survivors of the earthquake.”
Help Convoy of Hope provide food in Haiti.
Convoy of Hope’s two major points of distribution are at Quisqueya Chapel and in Cite Soleil, one of Port-au-Prince’s most impoverished areas.
Each day, thousands of people line up to receive food.
“The need for the basics of life such as food remains great in Haiti,” adds Nene. “Our goal is to meet as many needs as possible so that families can begin rebuilding their homes and lives.”
Join with Convoy of Hope to feed Haitian families.
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By Ken Horn | February 5, 2010
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A Thought From a Super Bowl Vet
By Ken Horn | February 3, 2010
“Life is a game. God is the head coach. We are the players.”
— Joe Gibbs
“No Average Joe,” Eric Tiansay
Pentecostal Evangel, Super Bowl Outreach Edition, January 31, 2010
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Difference Makers
By Ken Horn | February 2, 2010
The latest from Convoy of Hope.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon applauded the selfless giving demonstrated by elementary and secondary students in his state for taking part in Kits4Kids, an initiative to get 100,000 hygiene kits to children in Haiti.
“I’m very proud to note that students in Missouri schools are responding with health and hope to students and children whose lives have been shaken by the tragic earthquake in Haiti,” Gov. Nixon said.
To learn more about how your school can help Haiti please click here.
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Convoy of Hope spearheaded the Kits4Kids campaign with the support and participation of schools all across Missouri.
Each personal hygiene kit will include a bar of antibacterial soap, a toothbrush, toothpaste, hand towel, comb and shampoo. Convoy of Hope will gather the kits, transport them to Haiti and distribute them to children and families in need.
For Haiti Hygiene Kit instructions please click here.
“Through a network of partners and our already established points of distribution in Haiti we can get the kits into the hands of some of the 1.1 million school students in Haiti,” says Ron Showers, outreach director for Convoy of Hope. “Since the earthquake struck we have been able to distribute more than 1.8 million meals, install 30 water purification units and help give medical aid to hundreds of people.”
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A Thought From a Super Bowl Winner
By Ken Horn | February 2, 2010
From Our Super Bowl Outreach Edition:
“Colossians 3:23 says, ‘Do all things as if working for the Lord and not for men.’ In the NFL, being a Christian can sometimes come with a negative connotation. You can be stereotyped as being more soft or more fragile spirited. But I believe it’s the opposite. I think that it raises the bar, because I’m playing for something greater than myself. For me it’s not about any kind of worldly success. It’s am I stepping on the field representing my God every single time, every single play?”
“Connections: Ben Utecht/Pursue Excellence”
Pentecostal Evangel, Super Bowl Outreach Edition, January 31, 2010
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Rubin’s Story, Haiti
By Ken Horn | February 1, 2010
A Promise to Continue
From Convoy of Hope
Rubin, a twenty-something college student, wanted a better life. For years he studied, learned English, worked hard and did his best to keep his eyes focused on the future. But when the 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti on January 12 the school Rubin was in collapsed.
Of the 68 students in class that day only 12 lived -Rubin was one of them.
“I still sleep outside,” he confesses. “My sleep is no good.”
Many things in Rubin’s life are not good right now. He has no place to continue his education, his plans for the future have been put on hold and he lost loved ones in the earthquake. But, there is one bit of good news - he is not going hungry like so many others in Port-au-Prince - and for that he is grateful.
“The Haitian people are resilient,” says Jim Batten, executive vice president of Convoy of Hope, who recently returned from Haiti where he met Rubin at one of Convoy of Hope’s main distribution points. “They are grateful for the help we have been able to give them.”
That help has come in the form of more than 1.7 million meals and the installation of dozens of water filters. More aid is coming. Already, Convoy of Hope has more than 1 million pounds of food and supplies headed for Haiti.
“The need in Haiti will be great for many months to come,” says Batten. “Convoy of Hope will not only continue our feeding programs, but also will help in the rebuilding process. We will be in Haiti for the long haul.”
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Dr. George Wood Interviews Kary Kingsland About Haiti
By Ken Horn | January 30, 2010
Kary Kingsland is the vice president for disaster response for Convoy of Hope. Kary is a good friend and my wife, Peggy, has traveled with him in disaster response.
Kary just returned from Haiti. Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent, visits on camera with Kary about Convoy of Hope’s effective relief efforts in Haiti.
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More on Haiti, From an AG Writer
By Ken Horn | January 30, 2010
I received this email from Don Detrick, D.Min., Secretary/Treasurer of the Northwest Ministry Network (NW District of the Assemblies of God). His wife, Jodi Detrick, is an excellent writer who has been published in the Pentecostal Evangel and writes a column in the Seattle Times.
You might be interested in Jodi’s article in today’s Seattle Times, page B2 (link below). She writes about a Haitian woman seen by millions on CNN. Jodi was able to speak with her daughter in the states this week—a remarkable story that she will write more about later. She also got in a plug for Convoy of Hope. The Times article is available online here: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010932007_detrick30m.html
Because the times is one of the few large city daily print papers in the nation still providing a “faith and values” column, it would be great if many of Jodi’s readers would comment online at the above link. At times the anti-faith comments outweigh those who appreciate her perspective. Jodi is the only columnist for the Seattle Times writing from an evangelical worldview. Thanks!
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Texting Campaign to Provide Food for Haiti
By Ken Horn | January 30, 2010
Latest from Convoy of Hope:
Convoy of Hope launched a texting campaign today with the goal of raising $2 million that can provide 10 million meals for hungry children and families in Haiti.
“In Haiti we have strong supply lines, strategic points of distribution, longstanding partnerships and a dedicated team that can get food, water and supplies where they are needed most,” says Jim Batten, executive vice president of Convoy of Hope. “But we need help to reach our goal of 10 million meals for Haiti.”
Those who are interested in supporting Convoy of Hope’s Haiti relief efforts can text CONVOY to 50555 to make a $10 donation. Every $10 donation, says Batten, can buy 50 meals in Haiti.
“We distributed 1.6 million meals in the first two weeks after the earthquake,” he adds. “But the need for food in Haiti is still great and will remain so for many months to come. We want to provide as many meals as possible to help ease the suffering of the earthquake victims.”
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