Waiting for Water

This is what it means to wait for water in Lui. If it doesn’t break your heart, then your heart is stronger than mine. Read here.

The situation is better now. In 2006, the people of Lui only had shallow boreholes. Now we have drilled deep-water wells, which have a more reliable and much cleaner supply. And we have contracted with a company that has very fine hydrologists, who can drill for water without the risk of striking oil. And we are trying to drill more and more wells, so that the girls and women don't have to walk so far to get clean drinking water.

I know I mostly write about my life here or about Anglican Communion issues. But now we have missioners in the Diocese of Lui, Sudan (blogging at LuiNotes and LuLuLui) and bikers riding for Waters of Hope. So my attention is focused on our sisters and brothers in southern Sudan.

Read more at the website of the Diocese of Missouri, or go straight to our "Donate" page (and be sure to scroll down to the "Diocese of Lui" bullet). If you are moved to make a donation, I encourage you to give in the "unrestricted" category, which gives us latitude to provide support where it is most needed.

Most of all ... pray! Pray for the people of Lui. Pray for the clergy and leaders in Lui. Pray for our missioners who are there now. Pray for the rebuilding and development in southern Sudan.