After a week of waiting to get in touch with the engineer from Tres M in regards to the water project, Pablo and I were able to meet with him this morning. In order to get water running to the 50+ families that are without, a water tank needs to be purchased and a water pump needs to be put in place atop the village in Tres M. The cost of the water tank is $5600 and the cost of the water pump is between $7000-$8000. Fortunately the government is willing to commit $10,000. That leaves a gap between $2600 and $3600 that would be needed to fund this water project. The community leader and engineer, Carlos, says that if we could come up with $2800 for half of the water tank, then we could get the ball rolling with the government's help. We have scheduled a meeting with the community this week to tell the people the goal to begin this water project shortly. When the materials have been purchased, Pablo and I, along with the community, will begin digging trenches to help run water to each of these houses that don't have any running water.
I don't know exactly how we're going to come up with all of the money for this particular project, but I know God has a great plan in front of us. If God puts it on your heart to help with this project, money can be sent to the Laurel Church of Christ. You can also donate through the paypal link below. Thank you to all of those who are able to support. There is a great need for prayer as well for not only the funds to be supplied, but that this project is successfully completed and helps many that are in great need. It's a task that will take some time to complete, and I know many families are eager get started.
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink... whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." -Matthew 25:35,40
What a great blessing to be able to serve Jesus by serving those around us!
Pictured below are a few houses from the community in Tres M
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