Build a Well with Us...

A week from today, I'm kicking off my first concert to raise money for the freshwater well we're building. I say we're because without YOU it won't happen. Doing nothing means people will continue to suffer the consequences of not having freshwater resources (and I can no longer stand on the sidelines pretending I can't make a difference). Unclean water contributes to more death than AIDS and Malaria combined. But it doesn't have to!

The solution is simple too.
The solution is YOU.

Kate and I decided that this year I'm giving all of my profits from touring and CD sales to build a freshwater well. The well provides sustainable, clean water to 250+ people for over 20 years.

Next Tuesday, JANUARY 26th, I'll be performing at Cicero's in St. Louis, MO. Music starts at 8PM. I hope you'll mark your calendar and plan to be there. It'll be a great show for a great cause. Come along and bring a friend, and together we can make this well happen!

If you can't make the show, you can give directly HERE, or purchase CDs online HERE to make a difference.

See you there,
Ross
www.rosschristopher.com

Out With the Resolutions in 2010...

This year Kate and I set out to create some "goals" (not resolutions - those get broken by mid-January). We spent a couple days building our lists and then set aside a night in front of the fireplace to share them and plan for the future.

Here's a few of my goals:

- save up 6 months living expenses

- finish recording the "parables e.p."

- build a freshwater well (funded solely from my touring & CD sales)

- finish & print my book, "Outsourcing God"

- book a speaking engagement discussing, "Outsourcing God"

- schedule & plan a family vacation and a backpacking trip for Kate and I

- say the word "need" less - work on understanding/living the difference between "want" & "need"


That's my list. I'll give you updates from time-to-time as to how I'm succeeding or failing. Feel free to share your goals/resolutions. And feel free to hold me accountable - i'm sure i'll need it!

Peace,
Ross

I NEED YOUR HELP IN 2010...

Cheers to 2010 and cheers to everyone that made 2009 an incredible year!!!

I'm gonna try and make this quick, so hold on...

2010 is going to be one to remember. The shows are gonna be fresh and exciting, there's gonna be a new album, the ways to get connected are going to be easier, and TOGETHER we're gonna generate some real movement and justice in the world!

MISSION: this year RC is going to embark on a couple projects.
PROJECT #1- BUILD A FRESHWATER WELL from its tour & CD sale earnings. The freshwater well provides a village of 250+ people with clean drinking water for 20 years. (READ MORE HERE)
**its seems fitting that THE RIVER CHILD go toward providing water...

HOW CAN YOU HELP???
1. Book a show in your area and bring a crowd
2. Help promote existing shows and bring ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS
3. Buy RC merchandise (via the store & iTunes)
***FOR A LIMITED TIME, YOU CAN BUY 'THE RIVER CHILD' ON SALE FOR ONLY $8.99 by clicking the STORE link on the RC site (click here) - ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS BUILDING A WELL!!!
4. Cold hard cash donations will also work... :-)

::UPCOMING SHOWS::
JAN 10 - Felix's - St. Louis, MO - 8:30PM
JAN 20 - Best of STL (tv appearance w/ The Constant) - St. Louis, MO - 7PM
JAN 26 - Cicero's (w/ Rescue Signals & Chris Hawkes) - St. Louis, MO - 8PM
FEB 5 - The Birds Nest - Chicago, IL - 9PM
FEB 6 - The Verve - Terre Haute, IN - 10PM


::KEEP IN THE DAILY LOOP::
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::FRESH WEBSITE UPDATES::
Thanks to Brandon Schultz of BRS Photography the RC site is looking awesome with brand new updates, pics, etc. Check it out and spread the word!
www.rosschristopher.com


This is just the start to what I think is going to be an AMAZING YEAR! There's going be a major West Coast tour in March (more details to come...). So stay tuned as it all unfolds!

Grace & Peace,
Ross