Over the past few days, I’ve heard from a number of you asking for the backstory on our Haiti team: more of what they did in Percin before the earthquake, more of their story when the quake hit and more about how they got back home.  I’ve loved all of those questions but what I’ve felt each time is a tremendous sense that it’s not really my story to tell.  Yeah, someone once told me a pastor is the “chief storyteller of his people.”  But I wasn’t on this trip and those who were should be the ones to speak now.

That’s why I’m so excited for The Gathering this Wednesday at George Mason.  It’s going to be a unique night: we will still have a time of worship in song but the center of the night will be the members of the Haiti team sharing their story.  We’re still working on details but are thinking of a panel and we hope to find a way to collect your questions.  I’ve spent hours with these guys since they got back to Florida and, trust me, you want to hear what they have to say!!

By the way, feel free to invite friends and others from the Mason community.  We’re meeting Wednesday night at 9 as always and will be in Dewberry Hall this week.  For those of you on other campuses, you’re welcome to join us.  But we’re also trying to figure out some other options for your campuses as well.

I will say this on behalf of the Haiti team: they’re speaking out on Wednesday to inspire compassion in each of us.  You’re going to be moved by what God is doing in Haiti – the stories you’ll hear, the pictures you’ll see.  But our hope is that emotion turns into genuine compassion.  Our hope is that together we will be used to continue our mission of loving and serving the people of Haiti.