Mansehra is the launching city

We will be flying into Islamabad and then travelling to Mansehra. This will be the main base of operations from where we will go into more isolated locations. Supposedly there are some restaurants and an internet cafe there. Check out Mansehra for some information about the city.

An update, some changes

There have been some significant changes in the plans to go to Pakistan. EMM has decided to organize its own teams. So instead of going to Phoenix for orientation, I will be leading a team from Pennsylvania. This allows us to take a lot more people to work. We will still be connecting with the same in-country agency, so we do not have to stress about alot of the details there.
Also, we have discovered that this will be akin to wilderness camping so there is a lot of logistical work ahead. Anyone in the area with camping equipment they are willing to lend, there will be people looking.

Children are at risk

I debated showing this picture, because I don't want to be unnecessarily emotional, but I am taken by how many children have been affected by this disaster.

To serve the people of Kashmir

Help me raise the $3500 I need to go and serve in Pakistan. I plan to leave in two weeks and will be paying for plane tickets by then.

The tentative schedule is to be in Phoenix, by noon, December 4. Leave early on the 5th for Pakistan and stay until the 17th. Finish debrief by noon, December 18 in Phoenix, at which point I would fly to Winnipeg to meet my family for Christmas. It will be a whirlwind, but a life-saving one.

Hearing a cry from Pakistan

I need to go.
Over the past couple of days the need for action has become apparent to me. I work for a mission organization and I do good work, helping people see the needs around the world. But with this crisis looming, it wasn't enough. I need to go.
As a worker in Pakistan so powerfully wrote, "Winter is Coming."
There is a drastic need for shelters from the coming winter and people to build them. At present there are over 3 million homeless with little hope for the coming months.
So with blessing of my amazing wife and Eastern Mennonite Missions, I plan to go to Pakistan to help in the building of shelters.
I believe God is calling me to do this and so I am asking for your support.

I need to raise $3500 for travel and living expenses. Unfortunately, the mountains of Kashmir are difficult to get to, so the costs are high.
Will you assist?

My church, Blossom Hill Mennonite, is accepting donations on my behalf so any cheques can be made out to them.
I have also joined Paypal, which is a convenient and secure way to donate on-line.
I am passionate about this opportunity and I hope you can help me make it happen.