Haiti Needs - YOU CAN HELP!!

As most of you know, I've been anxious to get down to Haiti ever since the day of the earthquake.  Well FINALLY, God has opened the doors and I will be heading down on March 5th!  The purpose for this trip is trifold:

1. To bring much needed supplies (such as tents, medical supplies and demolition tools) to Pastor Luc and the thousands of Haitian people under his care.
2. To deliver the $8,000+  to Pastor Luc that has already been collected for Haiti Relief
3. To capture the story of Pastor Luc and and the Haitian people on video- before and after the earthquake - so that we can use it as a tool to raise more (much more) money for relief efforts.

Many of you have asked how you can help - here's how:  I have 9 suitcases to fill with supplies. Pastor Luc has made some specific requests and we are going to pack as many of these items as we can into these 9 suitcases: 

Medical:
- Acetaminophen
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
- Pepto Bismol (tablets preferable)
- Neosporin
- Children’s vitamins
- Band-aids (Costco has a great deal)
- Surgipads (large gauze pads) (Costco has a great deal on these)
- Gauze Rolls


Tools for Concrete Removal & Cutting Through Rebar:
- Hilti Hammer Drill TE 70 or higher
- Bosch 1” 7.5-Amp Bulldog Rotary Hammer Drill
- Bosch 11335k 35lb. Breaker Hammer Jack
- Electric Angle Grinder (7 inch or larger)
- Corresponding bits


Tents:
- Waterproof tents; any brand:
   o Fits 5 or more people
   o Under 50 pounds
   o There are some around 20-25lbs that are preferable so we can pack 2 per suitcase.
- New Tarps

8 Suitcases or Duffle Bags to put all this stuff in!


This is a HUGE start!  These items will be collected at our Sunday Service on Sunday (10:30am @ Fredericksburg Christian High School).  If you are unable to bring your donations to church on Sunday, please email us and we'll figure out how to get them to me.  **All items must be delivered to my hands by Tuesday, March 2nd.   


If you would prefer to donate funds instead - we are gladly accepting that as well!  You can do so HERE. 


Thank you so much for caring about Haiti and acting on your concern!!  Please keep this trip in your prayers as well!!


Joel Lowery,
Pastor of Crossroads Vineyard Church