The Bible tells us that in Christ we can drink from the springs of living water. And that is the main message taught at the new church plant in Onaville. But now, they are also offering springs of actual water!
As we have reported, Onaville is the largest displacement camp in Haiti. 230,000 people are living in tents and tin shacks. One of the most important needs of any poor community is fresh clean water. Just recently NVM sponsored the drilling of a water well on the church property.
And NVM has also installed a water purification system next to the well. The church is offering this fresh and clean water to the residence of Onaville for a very low cost. Water is stored in large containers before it is purified. Charging a nominal fee for the water is important. People develop a sense of ownership and self respect when they are paying their own way.
A building is also being constructed next to the well that will permanently house the purification system and will serve as an office and storage for the church.
This process provides the church a tremendous platform for sharing the story of living water. It opens the doors for the church to share the message of Jesus Christ with their neighbors. Please be praying for this effort and that many people will come to know Christ because of receiving clean water for their family.
Jim & Cheryl
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