I wanted to give you guys an opportunity to make an eternal impact. Most of the things we do change a moment. We play Xbox, or we order a coffee from Starbucks, or change our Facebook profile picture. They're not bad things, they just have a very small effect on the big world we live in. Like pebbles thrown in an ocean.
But what if we were given the opportunity to alter the course of history just by theclick of a button?What if we threw a pebble in the ocean, and it created waves and not ripples?
We are in one of those moments right now. In fact, I would argue that we're ALWAYS in that moment, it's just that we see it a little better right now.
So, as a band we are committing to keep giving, giving, and giving. We'll give whatever amount God tells us to give, and we'll go as many places God tells us to go. We're willing to make the sacrifice, to follow in the footsteps of Jesus into the hard places. And we really want you to come along with us.
So how do we do that? Here's some advice...
1) Get on your face before God and encounter His love. Acts of service and sacrifice are just natural responses to God's love.
2) Give your money. There are problems in Haiti (and the rest of the world) that can be solved. There's great organizations that really need resources!
3) Strapped for cash? Consider doing an extra side job and donate the money. Or just sell all your unused stuff on eBay, and let your buyers know where the proceeds are going.
4) Get out of your house! Step... away... from the computer. : ) Go with your friends to a local homeless shelter and meet some people in need. Find the people that no one wants to touch or talk to, and invest time in their lives.
Come one guys, we want to go to a new level this year! We'd love for you to come back to the website and share your stories on how you've applied this.
We love you so much!
-jack
Here's some other ideas:
Text QUAKE to 85944 to make a $10 donation to Haiti relief through Food For The Hungry
Hey, it's jack. I'm in the hotel right now and lee's catching some extra rest in the bed, so I'll try to type quietly. We're playing main stage at Parachute Festival tonight. It's the 20th year anniversary of this amazing event in NZ, so it should be an EPIC worship night. Especially since we're sharing the stage w/ Hillsong United and the Parachute band! Please be praying for us and we minister tonight to thousands. We long to see God glorified in this beautiful nation.
Oh... and we're playing rugby today against some Kiwis. We're going to get OWNED! We'll post more stuff when we get back to the states (the land of the free internet).
We wanted to share this new mix of "Follow You" featuring quotes on the situation in Haiti created by Jason Rackow at WBGL in Champaign, IL.
During this time of great need in Haiti, we have a chance to put our faith into action and not just talk about the love of God, but show it. We want our lives to overflow with action and love to the world around us, and we hope others will join us in praying for the people of Haiti, and donating their time and money to help extend His hands and feet. -Leeland
Donate now through FH.org or text "QUAKE" to 85944 to make a $10 donation to Haiti relief. Be sure to reply with "yes" to confirm your donation.
Texting Terms & Conditions: A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Messaging & Data Rates May Apply. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of Food for the Hungry by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP to short code 85944; Reply HELP to 85944 for help.
The week started with Leeland and Jack interviewing and performing "Follow You" live on Good Day Atlanta on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Watch their segment below:
Then the band headed to Turner Field to serve lunch with the Fish Atlanta and Hosea Feed The Hungry. Here are a few photos from Twitter (click on the photos to see bigger versions):
On Wednesday morning, Leeland and Jack performed "Follow You" live on the local Nashville FOX affiliate. Then, the band went to the Nashville Rescue Mission to serve lunch:
We had a blast at the Nashville Rescue Mission. We met some awesome guys, and heard cool stories! (@jackmooring)
Wednesday night, the band played a show with the Fish Nashville in the middle of Opry Mills Mall, near the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Brandon Heath showed up with only about an hour's notice to sing "Follow You."
Thanks to everyone who came out to worship with us tonight at Opry Mills in Nashville! (@leelandofficial)
To end the week, the guys headed to Tulsa on Thursday to play a show with KXOJ. They're estimating that more than 1,300 people showed up and donated 3,800+ lbs of food! Thanks to everyone who came out! We'll try to post pics if we can find some!
