Last Saturday we had the opportunity to sing at a benefit concert for Haiti.  The concert was held at Brentwood United Methodist Church.  It was part of the Point of Grace/Mark Schultz Spring tour.  They have been touring since last fall, and when the earthquake occurred they wanted to do something.  They organized this concert and invited us to be a part of it.

Some of the other artists taking part were Ginny Owens and Larry Stewart of Restless Heart.  On a side note Ginny, Allan, and I went to college together.  We used to write songs together.  Fortunately, Ginny struck out on her own and writes amazing songs by herself.

Allan was sick so Amy and I sang to tracks.  We sang Unredeemed and Michael Passons, formerly of Avalon, joined us to sing Allan’s part on You Raise Me Up. I brought my daughters Ellie and Abby along. They were angels the whole night.

The money raised went to benefit UMCOR.  The United Methodist Churches relief division.  They have a section devoted to Haiti. We did two concerts and the people were amazing. They donated over $50,000!

Thank you Point of Grace and Mark Shultz.  Thank you Brentwood United Methodist Church, and a special thanks to all the wonderful people who gave from their hearts… Todd

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, two weeks ago, an earthquake shattered the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in Haiti. As a Christian, our first thought is usually to pray for the people, for the rescue efforts, for healing.  But sometimes when something like this happens so far away, we can feel disconnected from it, like it isn’t really happening because it’s not happening to someone we know. Well, I have the privilege of knowing a sweet little boy from Haiti named Jonas, and was blessed to meet him and his adoptive mother, Rebekah, several months ago while on tour, and this is happening to them, to their friends and their family.

Rebekah adopted Jonas from God’s Littlest Angels Orphanage in Haiti.  Prior to his adoption, Jonas was cared for at the orphanage by a sweet woman named Anna Kagstrom, she took care of him for 9 months.  Since Rebekah and her family met Anna she has become a part of their family.  Originally from Sacramento, California, Anna has spent 15 years in Haiti and calls it her home.  Currently, Anna home schools the children of Licia Betor, a woman who runs Real Hope For Haiti, a rescue center and clinic that treats hundreds of malnourished children daily.

In the last two weeks, we have received several emails containing a link to Licia’s blog and we wanted to share it with you.  On January 15, 2010, Licia posted a blog entitled “I Am.” She spoke of the earthquake, of people in her life and what they were doing in Haiti right at that time, and she ended her post with this:

“This CD below has been playing everyday non-stop since the earthquake in the office.  It gives me so much peace to listen to it. I have no idea how to contact this group to thank them for their music.  But it has been a true blessing to me.”

We are so blessed and honored to know that our music has served as spiritual healing in this horrible time.  God is so great, and he shows up wherever and whenever we need him. Please take the time to read Licia’s blog, it will inspire you.

If you would like to help the people of Haiti, here are two great places to donate:

CLICK HERE for God’s Little Angels Orphanage

CLICK HERE for Real Hope for Haiti

Sincerely, Amy

Last night Angie and I met with about 20 other bloggers, artists, and Compassion staff for dinner.  Being that I have about 40 people following my blog, I fall into the tagging along with my wife category!! We got to see many old friends and made new ones. Among them were Shaun and Becky Groves, Pete and Brandi Wilson, Brad and LisaRuggles, Chris and Anne Jackson, Randy and Chris Elrod, Spence Smith, Ryan Detzel, Tad and Robin Dance, and Steve and Patricia Jones.

We ate at Saffire Restaurant in Franklin, TN. I had never eaten there before, but the food was incredible. If you’re ever in the Nashville area go there and order the Fried Artichokes! You will thank me.

It was so great to be around so many incredibly gifted people. People who are excellent and passionate about what they do. People whose faith is real and lived out in practical ways.  Many of these people have been on Compassion mission trips. Many are going for the first time in the next several months. I came away tonight excited for the “Church.” Excited for Compassion. It was inspiring to hear what God is doing in their lives.  I’m so excited about what my group Selah is going to get to be apart of with Compassion!

Click on their names and find out who they are and what they are up too.

Todd

GREAT News! The “You Deliver Me” songbook officially hits stores next week but we were given special permission to start selling it on Selah’s online store Today!.

CLICK HERE to get your copy now and don’t forget to browse around for some great Christmas gift ideas!

Hey All,

GREAT NEWS! A selection of Selah’s songs have been made available as accompaniment traxx at ChristianBookstore.com and Amazon.com.

Some of the songs now available are: You Deliver Me • Unredeemed • Sweet Jesus • Softly & Tenderly • All My Tears • Be Thou Near To Me • Gentle Healer • Ain’t No Grave • Be Thou My Vision • Follow Jesus • Faithful One

Enjoy!

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