There are two new and exciting opportunities for you to get involved in sharing the love of Christ with the people of Haiti suffering from the damage done by the recent earthquake.
First, this summer there will be three Hope for Haiti Summer Conferences. Plans have been confirmed for us to send 120-150 students this summer to Haiti on one of three summer conferences. We will partner with Haiti CCC/GAIN USA and other local ministries and churches. CCC Haiti has 35 acres (and acquiring an addition 15) just 12 miles from the city center of Port au Prince. It is located in the area called Chambrun. The government is in the process of relocating 100,000 IDP (Internally Displaced People) within a near distance to this land. On the property there is a girl’s school, orphanage, church and warehouse where GAIN USA had already stored containers and supplies and to where more are being shipped.
Below are the dates of the three conferences. Our region (The Great Lakes) has been assigned the first conference, however you may apply for one of the other two conferences if the first does not work in your schedule.
May 31-June 22
June 21-July 13
July 12-Aug 2
For more information and to apply go to the Hope for Haiti website.
The second Opportunity is that this coming Fall and Spring we could send “stop out” teams. (Teams of people that will live in Haiti for about 3 months). This could be a great opportunity for Seniors that are willing to spend the first months after graduation to serve and to help prepare for a stint team to arrive in Haiti in 2011. There are some details that are still to be worked out. The application information will come out soon, but for now please email greatlakessending@uscm.org if you are interested.
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