Water is life -- without it things die, plants, trees,
livestock, but more importantly people. Rumbek, situated at the northern end of Lakes State in South Sudan, lies more than 35 kilometers from a permanent water source. The Dinka people living in Leither village walk up to six kilometers one way to obtain water. Rumbek, is a very dry place, however, just below the surface, about 125 feet or so, there is water.
Do you remember, those months back, when we moved into
the house on the Baptist property? We realized then the importance of
accessible water. In a small way, we understood the challenge of living life
with very little water. Still, during
those days, we used three or four times more water than the average Dinka
household; we had access to a vehicle to carry back the heavy water containers.
When we began living here, the people of the community
came asking if Baptists could help ease the daily challenge of water. We prayed over the request, investigated
various organizations that help with water sourcing, and asked advice from our
leadership. God led us to move this request
through Baptist Global Response (BGR).
BGR, a SBC supported community development and disaster response organization, works with communities all over the world helping
relieve human suffering. As we use BGR's funding for the wells in conjunction with our mission effort, we demonstrate
the love of Christ in a tangible way, ministering to the physical as well as the spiritual needs of
people.
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| One of the well sites. Notice the path through the middle which is used by many. |
This is a big deal for us. While we have helped other
missionaries with food distribution and hunger relief or human needs projects,
this is the first one we have done. We really need your prayer support. God
knows the need for water, He knows where the water is, He knows the cost of the
project, He knows all the details involved, and He knows the hearts of the
people. We are relying on Him to work it
all out for His glory.
If you feel led to give toward this project there are several avenues open to you. Your gift is tax deductible.
To use a credit card, go to www.gobgr.org/donate put the project ID # WH11429A01 in the comments box.
or send a check to
Baptist Global Response
402 BNA Dr.
Suite 411
Nashville, TN 37217-2546 Write #WH11429A01 on the memo line.
If you feel led to give toward this project there are several avenues open to you. Your gift is tax deductible.
To use a credit card, go to www.gobgr.org/donate put the project ID # WH11429A01 in the comments box.
or send a check to
Baptist Global Response
402 BNA Dr.
Suite 411
Nashville, TN 37217-2546 Write #WH11429A01 on the memo line.