Sharing the love of Jesus by providing safe, clean, sustainable sources of drinking water to the extreme poor in sub-Saharan Africa, Marion Medical Mission is one of our mission partners at Grace Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas, and we STRONGLY encourage you to read the following to learn more about - and pray for! - their mission.
Wouldn't it be nice if everyone woke up to clean water?
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"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you." (Philippians 1:3)
Malawi celebrates Mother’s Day in October; it is a national holiday. On one trip, we were installing well pumps on the special day. Our first well was at a school. Hundreds of children came to school in their uniforms, even though it was a day off, because they heard we were coming. Cheers, laughter and singing greeted us. While my partner was recording well data, I got to play with the children. Over the years, I have developed a repertoire of songs and games to play with the kids. I asked the children to sing me a song. A teacher stepped up to lead the kids in an English song. I was struck by the words, ‘I will never forget you.’ Tearing up, I knew I would not forget them, either.
To see mamas and their children’s faces when the clean, cool water is pumped for the first time is breathtaking. It is hard to describe the joy and relief of knowing that their health will improve because of this well. One Headman described the new wells as manna from heaven. An old Gogo (grandfather) took a pitcher, filled it to the brim, and drank with water pouring down his throat. He wiped his mouth and grinned as he set the pitcher down, thrilled to be the first to drink from their well. Sheer happiness!
When we dedicate a well, Uchindami kwa Chiuta (Glory to God) is written on each top slab. We ask if anyone has anything to say. Almost always, the speaker thanks us profusely and asks us to go home and bless all the donors. Then they remind us of their neighbors who need protected water.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all people could wake up this morning to clean water?
Thank you, donors -- you bring the celebrations!
Ideas for Feel Good Friday Emails?
Today's Feel Good Friday email was shared by Betty Samelson of Colorado Springs CO, who has served on nine mission trips with MMM. If you have a thought, a story, or an idea for a future email, please share by emailing kimberly@mmmwater.org. Together, we make the impossible possible!
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