Take 50 from 1.1 Billion
By Paul Vernon on Jan 31, 2012 in Ministry Updates
Globally, 1.1 Billion people drink from contaminated water sources every day, but thanks to the generosity of Pure Water International, there are now 12 fewer Akha families on that list.
Near our village is another small Akha village very close to our hearts called “Ayi Akha”. They are very poor, and have no access to electricity or clean water. The water source they have been using for all their cooking, cleaning and consumption is a 200-yard walk down a mountain, must be carried back to the homes in bottles, and is filthy. Through the years we have reached out to this village, building relationship, bringing medicine and even hosting a summer camp specifically for their 30+ children.
Late last year, we met a wonderful couple named Wade and Sarita who visited our village. After learning about our friends at Ayi Akha they gave us 12 Sawyer water filters, each of which can be used to clean water for a family for up to 50 years. Earlier this month, we presented the filters and instruction on how to use them to the twelve families in the village. Every family had at least one adult and child who listened attentively to what we shared with them and who now all have filters to clean their water and the knowledge to care for those filters for many years to come.
Next, we’d love to add some solar bottle lights to continue to brighten and bless their world. Anyone want to sponsor that project? $100 would add light to these homes. Leave a comment below or contact us with “Solar Lights” in the subject line for more info.
It is thrilling to see the joy on these precious faces! I love picturing these families getting healthier in body due to the gift of these 12 water purifiers, and getting healthy in spirit as they learn of our generous Savior’s great gift of salvation. Thanks for all you are doing for the Akha and for our Lord. It so blesses my heart to see every single picture.
What a blessing this is!! You are doing The Lord’s work, in a marvelous manner.
Love in Christ,
Marlene
Amazing!!!
What delight to see!
Cindy
Thanks everyone! We certainly enjoyed it, and we are especially grateful for Chuck, Sherry, Julia and Joy who joined us to take all these wonderful photos. They are some of our favorite missionaries – you can read more about them at http://quinley.com
God is good and faithful where He called us to serve Him:)
Water and light. Could there be two more appropriate avenues for bringing the gospel into peoples’ lives? I’m hoping we can help with the light part! Love you guys and the work you’re doing!
Thanks Janet! That’s wonderful, we’ll get back to you soon.