I am really burdened today for Haiti and the people there. One-third of the population has been impacted by this earthquake. The poorest country in the western hemisphere has taken a devastating hit. I wanted to send you a more comprehensive prayer guide to intercede on behalf of this tragedy.

• Pray for coordination and efficiency in the immediate recovery efforts. The first 72 hours following the earthquake are critical in searching for those who may be trapped in rubble, treating the injured and preventing further loss of life.
• Pray that damage to the airport in Port-au-Prince would be miraculously limited, enabling aid agencies to rush necessary emergency aid to the country.
• Pray for the safety of people now living on the streets.
• Pray for hope. A sense of despair can lead to rioting, looting and further destruction.
• Pray that those affected would work together and be filled with supernatural patience and compassion.
• Pray for justice and equity in the distribution of relief. Pray that God would touch and soften the hearts of those who might seek to benefit from this crisis by hoarding necessary food and supplies.
• Pray that communication will be restored so that Haitians may speak with relatives and friends in the Port-au-Prince area.
• Pray for the families of our staff and clients who may live in the Port-au-Prince area.
• Pray that God would be revealing Himself to the people of Haiti even in the midst of this tragedy.

— Todd Harrington, Journey Pastor

New Series in The Gathering:

Spin

This Sunday we will continue this practical series on spiritual disciplines. So far, we have addressed the disciplines of fasting and meditation. (If you want to be a part of the weekly Wednesday fast, e-mail Todd.Harrington@DawsonChurch.org.)

The Gathering meets Sunday at 9:40 a.m. in the Chapel of Dawson in Homewood.

Life Groups information

If you would like more information about getting plugged into a Life Group (small group gathering), contact Chuck Sands at cdsands@samford.edu or chuck@journeybham.com.

Swaziland launch party

Please set aside time for you as individuals, couples and families to join together on Saturday, Jan. 31 for a launch party for our Swaziland sponsorship. At this party we will have 34 children that we hope to find sponsors for (to sponsor a child it costs $34 a month). We will fellowship together, pray together and officially launch our mission effort together to Swaziland. This party is open to anyone and everyone that has an interest in what we will be doing in Africa.

More information will be coming soon. For more Swaziland updates, click on the service tab.

Linn Park

On Friday, Jan. 15,  we will go to feed the men and women at Linn Park. If you have any questions, please contact Rob and Robin Duncan at linn.park@yahoo.com

Faith & Film

New Journey Faith & Film Ministry for the Easter Season:

Interested in helping with a new Journey ministry called faith and film? We will meet at Cool Beans Coffee Shop in Homewood to watch one movie a month through lent — February, March and April on the fourth Thursday night of each month — and discuss the film and the aspects of faith found within it.
(February 25th, March 25th and April 22nd)

We will have the coffee shop reserved for us from 7:00-9:00.

We will announce the three movies soon and allow people enough time to watch the film before we meet. We will watch sections of the film for our discussion.

Coffee will be provided at least at the first Faith and Film gathering. Invite friends and neighbors to join us!