In our last blog, we discussed how to respond to Haiti and I asked you to pray wit us about our specific response to Haiti. Since that time, God has clearly spoken about our response. Corey, along with two other men from our small group - Sam and Mitch, are getting on a plane on Wednesday, bound for Haiti with an incredible purpose...

 

1) Support. Both Corey and Sam have extensive experience in the Dominican Republic and are very close with Miguel Shaul. They will be helping host a first response medical team, navigating them through the DR Bus System and helping Miguel set up how other teams will do the same. Mitch works with an organization called Team Effort which has extensive experience in Haiti.

 

2) Hope. While the practical necessities of rescue, medical attention, and cleanup are always the focus right after a disaster, there's an equal need for someone to come, sit next to you, hold your hand, and listen. Corey, Sam, and Mitch plan to travel to the Haitian border and do just that. Be available to help, comfort, and offer hope at every corner. They will fill up their luggage with food, water, and any supplies they can gather in the Dominican to hand out to people they meet at the border.

 

For this trip to be a success we need you, our friends, family, and even random blog visitors to join us in two ways.

 

Above everything else, pray. Pray that God would lead this trip. Pray for perfect opportunities where Heaven and come to Earth through Sam, Mitch, and Corey. Pray safety as they travel and as they enter the chaos of the Haitian border. Pray that God would supply their every need. Would you take a second right now on our behalf?

 

Next, there is an opportunity for you to be a part of this trip. Because this is a first response, we are not going through an established trip or structured project. In order to go so quickly and follow God's leading, we are emptying our savings account to cover the costs of this trip. If you would like to join what God is doing through Sam, Mitch, and Corey, here are some practical things you can give toward:

 

-- Plane ticket costs: $500.

-- Travel from the Dominican to Haiti: $100.

-- Food, Water, and Supplies: $100 for 10 people.  

 

You can send donations to us directly at

 

Corey and Laura Jacobs

2323 Avonlea Way

Gainesville, GA 30504

 

Remember that because you are donating directly to us, these are not tax deductible gifts. As money comes in, I will deposit it in our bank acount and let Corey know how much to take out of an ATM in the Dominican. We appreciate your prayers and support that cover us as we seek to follow all that God is leading us toward!