Going To The Olympics

Hey Friends,
Yesterday was the capstone to the whole summer. We took 5 orphans to the
Olympics on Thursday and Friday to finish our Olympic Summer camp in
Beijing. NBC covered the children's trip to the Games:

http://video.nbcsandiego.com/player/?id=286883

Good Times,
-David

Walking in the Night...

...so they can walk in the LIGHT! :D

Check out pictures and stories here!!

Benefit Concert Recaps

Hey everybody!

For those who weren't able to make it to the concerts, check this out to hear stories and to see pics of the nights.

We love you guys,
BMH

Phil Wickham Benefit Concert - May 10th!

Nickel Creek Benefit Concert!

Get your flashlights ready...Night Walk '08 is coming your way!

Home from Speaking Tour in Australia

David, Christy, & I were excited to return home on Sunday, but we had an amazing time in Australia!

Our Speaking Tour could not have gone better! Our friends, the Vidler's, arranged a very full schedule for us and as a result hundreds of people heard about the orphans in China and God's heart for them.

We spoke on the radio, at churches (sometimes 5 or 6 a day!), small groups, special teas and dinners, a large fundraiser dinner, and were featured in the newspaper. And the people there were very receptive to our message; many of them wanted to get involved after hearing about the orphans in China!

One women, Sarah-Jayne, collected items for our fundraiser dinner told us that being involved with Bring Me Hope had changed her life forever! We hope to see more people like Sarah-Jayne moved to help the orphans in China.

Thanks for all your prayers and support!

All for His glory,

Kristen (for the team)

Christy speaking at a school.

Sam Vidler sharing his family's story of moving to China.

David speaking at a morning brunch and our Fundraiser Dinner.

Children's Performance at Camp

I was sorting through some photos from our '07 summer camp when I came across this short movie clip that a volunteer took of some of the children performing for us.

They all looked adorable up on stage, and the lyrics from the song they sang were very touching, and spoke about being changed by other's love.

But my favorite part was when the crowd erupted in applause at the end of their song. Like parents at their child's recital, we were all so proud of these precious children that we had grown to deeply love in one-week's time. And I'm so glad that the kids had that experience of a room full of people swelling with pride and love for them...

Iowa Speaking Tour

Oh my, this doesn't seem to be the best start to any trip...


But good friends are in the plenty once we've arrived.



And we're ready (or getting ready) to spread the word about Chinese orphans!






See ya next time Iowa!!

Ohio & Illinois Speaking Tour

Lake Arrowhead Retreat!

We just got back from Lake Arrowhead, CA for Bring Me Hope's second annual retreat! It was so refreshing to pull away for a long weekend, and we made many fun memories (like during the group gymnastics routine competition).

Everybody also had a great time with old and new friends, and were blessed to be in the word of God. Thanks for all who came out, and also for those who kept us in prayer!~The BMH team