Oops! In all
the excitement, we forgot our last post for “Week of Water.” What excitement?
We have Henry’s non-immigrant visa to visit the USA! Yea Jesus! Thanks for all
your prayers.
Below is
the missing water post and prayer requests.
Meet David
Otieno. He’s our
“water guy” - the person in charge of constructing, delivering, and informing
his community about bio-sand water filters. His own story helps share the
importance of providing opportunity to access potable water...
“She’s sick
again” David hung his head when we asked about his little girl. Three-year-old
Mary was fighting diarrhea and fever for months. Consistent medical expenses to
treat her were draining the family’s small income.
David and
Nancy both grew up as orphans, raised by guardians. Neither knew the close care
and comfort of a mom and dad. Mary’s chronic sicknesses made them feel
helpless, instigating a root of rejection and threatening loss.
“Let’s
pray.” We joined with David requesting God to intervene and show us the cause
of Mary’s weakening condition.
In the
following weeks David and Mark worked on bio-sand water filters, transporting
them to widowed mama recipients. As we discussed the benefits of the filtered
water, David had a thought… “Mary’s continual illness could be related to
contaminated water.” David lives in a flood plane of Lake Victoria and many
children suffer because their small bodies cannot effectively fight water-borne
illnesses.
On a warm
Sunday afternoon we delivered a bio-sand water filter to David’s humble home;
since then, Mary’s health has dramatically improved.
Clean water
ministered to this family - bringing health, income and assurance that their
Heavenly Father knows how to care for them.
This
“sustainable story” was seed funded by your generous donations.
Please join
us in praying for…
- Our travel plans. We should be departing Kenya at the end of March for a stateside furlough. While there, we hope to visit with as many people as we can to share the vision of biblical ministry to those living in poverty.
- Ministry in the Resource Center to function with unity and integrity found in God’s amazing grace. We’re excited about the advisory and management teams!
- The widowed mamas who still need school fees to send their very bright older children to school. The mama’s are not just given funds. They contribute volunteer services to show appreciation for the help they receive.
- Continued heath, provision and protection.
Asante sana for your prayers, support and encouragement.
hugs from the haugers Ooo0o