I'm not sure that I can adequately describe what we experienced today through a blog, but it was so incredible that I will try. Christy and George (from Ekubo) had a group visit their ministry awhile back. There was a 9 year old boy in the group who, with his parents, helped fill jerrycans for the village. This included walking two miles each way to a muddy pond. Jack was so moved by his experience that he went home and raised money for this village to have their own well. Jack and his family have now raised money for almost two wells!
Today we were invited to the village to be a part of their ceremony for opening the well! Their was dancing, singing, and so much joy. We watched the smiles on people's faces as they excitedly splashed clean water on themselves for the first time in their lives. The kids were fighting over WATER. In the states we raise money all of the time for clean water and wells in Africa. Today I was able to see this come to life. Because of this well an entire village will have less infections, less parasites, and a bit of an improved quality of life.
The most amazing part of today was seeing how the people truly know The Lord has provided. They know that it is through Him alone that a 9 year old boy was able to have this vision come to life. They know that they need this water to live, but they also have an unquenchable thirst for the Lord.
We went to Ekubo for lunch and then had to say goodbye to the kids. It is so hard to say bye, even after only three days. We are lifting this ministry up in prayer and trusting that God will provide all their needs.
Come, living water, all my fountains are in you!
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