the BIG announcement - February 10, 2008
January 14th, 2008 @ 3:44 am
A few months ago, Carlos asked on his blog,
What could be done if bloggers put the influence of their blogs together to create change in a single moment?
Well…On February 10…
From all over the country we will fly to Chicago and meet.
From Chicago, we’ll head to Brussels, Belgium.
From Brussels to Nairobi, Kenya.
From Nairobi, to Kampala, Uganda.
We’ll spend several days in Uganda with Compassion International, visiting villages, meeting children and sharing this experience with you through video, photos, and our words. We will bring these children to you.
They need you…
Here is a list of everyone who’ll be going. Visit their sites. Pray for us. We return on February 18. Over 20,000 miles round trip. I can’t wait.
Joe Carter http://www.evangelicaloutpost.com and http://www.frcblog.com/
David Kuo http://blog.beliefnet.com/jwalking/
Randy Elrod http://randyelrod.typepad.com/
Chris Elrod http://www.seekersolutions.typepad.com
Carlos Whittaker http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/
Heather Whittaker http://whittakerwoman.typepad.com/
Shannon http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/
Sophie “Boomama” http://www.boomama.net/
Anne Jackson http://www.flowerdust.net,
Phil Ware http://blogs.heartlight.org/phil/
Doug Van Pelt http://www.hmmagazine.com/blogs/doug
Shaun Groves http://www.shaungroves.com/shlog/
Compassion Staff
Spence Smith http://spencesmith.typepad.com/spence
Brian Seay http://brianseay.wordpress.com/
Photographer
Keely Scott - http://keelymariescott.blogspot.com/
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Neener said,
January 14, 2008 at 4:54 am
I just commented on Los’s blog, but thought I’d share my “stokedness” here too!
I imagine this journey will bring Uganda just a little closer to those of us in the U.S. checking these blogs everyday. A reminder that our lives are not confined to our immediate surroundings. Sure, we can watch an infomercial or pick up a brochure about organizations like Compassion International, but how much different is it when people we know pick up and go, to take care of our brothers and sisters overseas, then use the Evil Internet to tell us about all the good He has done for us? Blogging for the greater good, what has the world come to? ;-)
Mark Jaffrey said,
January 14, 2008 at 5:15 am
So.. close.. to.. Egypt. But not quite there. Wave as you go by ok?
Serious props to you guys - well done.
Sean Pritzkau said,
January 14, 2008 at 6:19 am
That’s awesome!!!
seriously!
I’m excited for all the feedback!
Scott Williams said,
January 14, 2008 at 7:41 am
Awesome! I will visit every site today and pray for each of you! Lokking forward to hearing how it impacts your lives and others’.
Cindy Beall said,
January 14, 2008 at 8:50 am
That’s tremendous. Thanks for your willingness.
Anna Meadows said,
January 14, 2008 at 8:52 am
What an adventure! I can’t wait to hear about it!
By the way… you+chris+your car+ yesterday=did not see you at the campus! What happened to ya?
Angie said,
January 14, 2008 at 8:53 am
Im SO stinkin jealous
robin said,
January 14, 2008 at 8:56 am
I can’t wait to see what comes of this and I will certainly be praying!!
Brad Ruggles said,
January 14, 2008 at 9:08 am
What a fantastic idea! With the opportunities afforded to us through our global society (blogs, podcasts, digital media) it’s awesome that you’re harnessing this to affect change.
I can’t wait to hear and see what you guys will have to share with us. We’ll keep you guys in prayer.
Brad Ruggles
http://www.bradruggles.com
John Ireland said,
January 14, 2008 at 9:12 am
awesome, anne!
i went with 11 others to India last July. i suspect that this trip to uganda - just like ours - will jolt you to the core in a truly holy way. :)
i am not sure exactly in what way, anne, but you will come back forever changed.
allow your heart to be dangerously soft…
jess said,
January 14, 2008 at 9:41 am
I’m so excited for you! I’ll be praying for everyone going on the trip and for everyone you will meet. :)
Joseph said,
January 14, 2008 at 10:02 am
We will be praying that this trip not only brings a blessing to the Ugandan’s, but that it opens the eyes of those of you going, to how much people can love God while they have virtually nothing by way of material possessions. I pray that, on your return, your influence will affect the Church in America so that we begin to care even more about the things that are on the heart of God.
Melinda said,
January 14, 2008 at 11:31 am
What a great way to spotlight areas of need, by using bloggers!
clay said,
January 14, 2008 at 11:50 am
wow! i’ve been to east africa many times and it is truly life shaking. can’t wait to hear about it!
Deana said,
January 14, 2008 at 12:07 pm
awesome opportunity for you Anne! Can’t wait to read all about it!
debra parker said,
January 14, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Have a great time. I am so jealous.
lynse leanne said,
January 14, 2008 at 12:25 pm
that is awesome. i am super excited to see all of the pictures and hear the stories.
that is way cool. i will be praying.
Christi D. said,
January 14, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Do you have room for one more?:) This is going to be great to follow along with. Thanks for making a difference, Anne!
Brooke said,
January 14, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Oh how exciting!! I can’t wait to see/hear what you guys do over there, i’m sure it will be an amazing trip. I will be praying.
Kami said,
January 14, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Hello there! I am moving to Kampala, Uganda…today actually. Kristi White passed this along to me. I will be arriving in Uganda the morning of the 16th. I would love to keep in touch with you, share my adventures and hear all about your adventures as well. Maybe we can meet up in Kampala! If time allows, I would love to help with anything I can in your work, or just be a new friend in Uganda. I will be 7 miles from the city center at Dorcas Children’s Home.
Hope to hear from you soon! Take care and God blessing over your trip. May you be covered in prayer.
Kami Anne
Jordan Like the River said,
January 14, 2008 at 1:05 pm
That’s awesome!
Is “the hubs” going too?
cool dad said,
January 14, 2008 at 4:54 pm
We will be praying for you all! Sounds exciting, crazy, life-changing, risky, and fun all at the same time.
Christi said,
January 14, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Praying for you all and your trip! Please let us know if there is anything we can contribute to yoru trip!!
Reese said,
January 14, 2008 at 9:30 pm
That is so awesome! You will all be in my prayers.
Kristie said,
January 14, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Awesome! I can’t wait to see the videos and photos. I will keep y’all in my prayers :)
Jenni said,
January 15, 2008 at 12:52 am
Totally praying for you guys! That’s awesome! I hope more people support Compassion!
Derrick Henslee said,
January 15, 2008 at 1:12 am
Too bad there aren’t any direct flights. C’mon Southwest! BTW, I think that’s awesome! I will be looking forward to the posts.
DetzelPretzel said,
January 15, 2008 at 7:43 am
This is awesome. I hope that everything works out too. We were planning a big trip to Nairobi, Kenya and it was just stepped on.
Our scouting trip was scheduled for next week and we have been contacted that there are no Americans allowed to enter Kenya right now with all the political uprising going on. There are people dying in mass numbers right now.
We are waiting to hear if we’ll be able to get into Kenya by March. Our city had a team of missionary doctors there and they were even sent home. I’m praying for God to make something big happen in Kenya.
ryanbush said,
January 16, 2008 at 12:41 pm
that is some sweet action.