WORKING IN HAITI FOR SAME REASON WE’RE WORKING IN WASHINGTON
It’s hard to return to our normal focus here while cries for help continue from Haiti. Last night I got a call from a colleague. He asked if I could help him get approval from the State Department to land a chartered plane in Haiti, swoop up 100 orphans and take them to his state-of-the-art camp facility in Alabama. The money and people are in place, but they can’t get past bureaucracy. We’ll do what we can.
Meanwhile, today we will finalize all the safe transfer of funds to two Christian medical missionary groups that have long worked in Haiti. One has been on the ground since years before this ordeal and all through it–the other will leave for the field imminently. Part of the challenge has been assessing exactly what kind of help victims need–it changes literally by the hour. Medical treatment and supplies that were needed in the first days following the quake are very different from what is needed now–and what may be needed five days from now. It’s an ever-changing, dynamic atmosphere.
To date, between our online Faith & Action family and Chaplain Gordon Klingeschmitt’s Internet supporters, over $25,000 has been received so far–and it’s still coming in. I’ll continue to report to you throughout the process.
Meanwhile, we gear up for another life-saving effort right here on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. This Friday morning, January 22, we’ll hold the 16th annual Pro-Life event INSIDE the US Capitol, where the members and leaders of Congress cannot ignore our message that God’s great gift of Life is sacred and must be protected at ALL stages–from pre-born to elderly. I hope you can be with us!
Each year, hundreds of Christians of every denomination, persuasion and tradition gather INDOORS before venturing outside to the annual March for Life. The presence on the platform of clergy from virtually every kind of church imaginable makes a really powerful impact on lawmakers. It’s suprisingly easy to get here and be a part of this.
Details:
National Conference for the Pre-born and their Mothers and Fathers, Friday, January 22, 2010, 7:45 AM – 10:30 AM, Capitol Visitors Center, US Capitol, Washington, DC
I recommend taking public transportation–the Metro (or subway) is best. Get off at Union Station, walk out the front doors, keep walking straight until you get to the Capitol, turn left and head to the Capitol Visitors Center which enters below street level from the East Plaza of the Capitol. There will be volunteers at the door to guide you to the Congressional Auditorium. (One of the most prestigious venues in the Capitol complex!)
Look forward to celebrating with you the saving of lives–in Haiti–and in our own country!
More later . . .
Rob +
Tags: "Haiti Relief", anti-abortion, DC, Faith and Action, God's gift of life, Gordon Klingenschmitt, Haiti, Haiti fundraising, Haiti medical help, Haiti orphans, Hope Alive Clinic, Indoor Pro-life event, January 22 Washington, March for Life, National Conference for Pre-born and their Mothers and Fathers, pro life, Rob Schenck, Roe v. Wade, Roe v. Wade anniversary
