Aaron Gillespie throws spotlight on Haiti
Aaron Gillespie has launched his debut single’s music video, “We Were Made For You,” on www.godtube.com
The video was produced by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse and features footage shot during a visit Gillespie made to Haiti last month to see the work of the charities following last year's devastating earthquake.
The artist also features in a documentary on Haiti that will debut this summer.
He is hoping both the documentary and his new music video will bring back an awareness to Haiti the work of BGEA and Samaritan’s Purse.
“God's heart is humanity, and you really find it in Haiti. We are so convinced that we have it all figured out here, with our prosperity and all of our stuff, but we don't. Gods heart is waiting, go find it,” said Gillespie.
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team and Samaritan’s Purse have been helping survivors since a massive earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, 2010.
They are continuing to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the families that have been affected by the earthquake.
Samaritan’s Purse has provided shelter for more than 50,000 Haitians.
Gillespie visited some of the affected areas with his wife, Jamie, to learn more about the country and the current situation.
These included the small villages of Titanyen and Simonette, Jesus’ Name orphanage as well as the Samaritan’s Purse Cite Soleil Cholera Treatment Center.
While visiting the Jesus’ Name orphanage, the director Jean Louis Esaie and the children personally touched Gillespie and his wife.
While they were visiting, they saw the urgent need for a new latrine at the orphanage. The funds raised will go to this and other immediate needs at Jesus' Name.
A portion of the music video includes Aaron playing with the kids from Jesus' Name.
A micro-site has also been launched, which includes a trailer for the documentary, exclusive photos from Aaron’s visit to Haiti, plus links to how you can join Aaron in helping the people of Haiti. You can visit www.ransom.tv/AaronG
For more information on Aaron Gillespie, follow him on Twitter @AaronRGillespie as well as on his Facebook www.facebook.com/AaronRGillespie
His solo debut, Anthem Song, is available now in stores and digital outlets.