The Well............The Living Water

Bayleaf had a Run a few months ago to raise money for a well that is in the works for Pastor Peter.  While we were there I asked if we could walk to the site and see where it will be drilled.  The site is off to the side of Liberty Baptist Church about a quarter mile in the brush.  A couple of spots were chosen but the main place for drilling is marked by a mound of stacked rocks.  The area is full of volcanic rock and they think they may have to drill as deep as 500 feet.  Walter Haskins explained the procedure in great detail to us.  Oh course there is no guarantee that potable water will be found.  There is a salt water lake south of this site.  Please pray for fresh water!

The team formed a circle around the rock mound and we all prayed for the Living water to come.  Lena and I made stick crosses and encircled the site.  It was wonderful to feel Gods presence with the wind and smell of the earth with Masaai and American unified in prayer.  Pray for the Living water.

We were hoping the drill rig would come while we were in the country but it did not.  Pray that the company will begin the drilling soon.  The site will be a co-op of sorts and it will be used for people and livestock.  There will be a tower with a huge tank and will be powered by a diesel motor.  Pray for details to fall into place.

They are living through a terrible drought and they told us that it hasn't rained in one year.  The "water spots" they used for themselves and livestock are dried up.  One woman told us that she gets up at 3am and walks 13+ miles one way to collect water for her family.  The water may not even be clean.  Hopefully they have mules to carry the load.  The men have the herds far from home just trying to keep them alive. 

This fact kept the men from our teaching sessions and there were definitely fewer women this year.  The men of the area had a emergency tribal meeting while we were there to try to come up with some type of plan for a water source because it is critical.  There is no shortage of children and I think I saw more babies than livestock this time.  Please pray for these beautiful people!