About 13 months ago, I read the article by Rick McKinley, through the link on pastors.com about advent conspiracy.  I thought it sounded really cool, but by then it was well into December and too late for us to envision our church for wells.  This year, I think the Holy Spirit prompted my memory when we began to do some Christmas planning in September.  I dug out the article and we began a process of deciding if our church wanted to do this project.  The answer was a big yes.  We brainstormed several possible projects and decided on the well drilling.  Since we have a missionary family living in Liberia, I contacted them and asked a few questions.  They had just had a well drilled on their own property.  As a result of their answers, we began the process of envisioning (using some of your downloadable resources) our little church (about 50 people) for providing for a well in a village in Liberia. Our friend was born in Liberia and his mother’s village has only a hole in the ground for their water - much like the holes you show on your video.  Even before we took the offering just before Christmas, people began designating, so it became apparent that maybe we could fund 2 wells.  And after the offering, this is the case.  We took in a little over $6000, perhaps not a lot, but still very exciting for our little church.

Lifewater has gone out to the villages and conducted their seminars about well maintenance.  Within a couple of weeks, I’m hoping the wells will be drilled.  What a privilege for us!!!

Charmaine Kelder on behalf of
Aldergrove Vineyard
British Columbia, Canada