Go Beyond | Water

by Don Davis

Work began this morning with the pump assembly and was finished relatively quickly. Several pumps from the hand lever and clear water started flowing. The well was complete!

A few of the villagers built a fence around the water well to protect it from livestock. They all took turns at the pump with big smiles on their faces. We again had lunch in the village — this time enjoying delicious homemade chicken soup.

The dedication service for the well began after lunch with many of the villagers attending. Luvi and Danilo started by addressing the audience and had everyone laughing in short order. Then came a puppet show featuring the story of Jonah and the whale. This was followed by a Good Samaritan skit performed by our team. Danilo then presented the gospel message and finished with an invitation and prayer.

Everyone walked up the road to see the well. There was some more pumping and placing of hands under the flowing water. A few pictures were taken and this concluded a fantastic week of working with the wonderful staff of Living Water and the extremely friendly and hard working people of Porrillo Village.

Everyone was excited to see clean water flow from the well.

Everyone was smiling.

Another delicious meal prepared by the village ladies. Chicken soup.

Our team acted out the story of the Good Samaritan. Mike Kelley being mugged by Danilo as they play the victim and the robber in the Good Samaritan skit.

Danilo preaching the gospel.

The villagers rejoiced at the dedication of the water well.