Varga Mission

In August we went to talk with the village leaders in Kaliti Central. This is one of seven villages in the Kaliti Parish and one of two villages that borders the “Field of Dreams.” We went to talk with them and listen to the challenges they face.

One of their biggest problems at this time is lack of water. The good news is that they do have a bore hole but the bad news is that it hasn’t been working for quite some time and they do not have all the money needed to fix it. In an area with no running water from the city and no major bodies of water nearby, this is a devastating situation. We told them that we couldn’t make any promises, but that we could be a voice for them and see if anyone would answer the cry of their need.

Just as we suspected, as we voiced their need, one of our team members was able to contact a friend who set aside some of his own resources to see that this village gets the water it so desperately needs.

But that is not where it ends. Along with partnering with them to repair the well, we also met with them again to talk about a long term solution. As we move into the neighborhood we want to do our part to help our neighbors be successful at running their village. So, we asked them to come up with a plan to collect funds from those using the water that would help them be able to afford any repairs needed in the future. We also asked them to consider the elderly who can no longer afford to contribute. As we listened to the plan they came up with Randy also gave suggestions for them as leaders to think about that might make the plan more successful. It was a great meeting and we are hopeful that it is the first of many more meetings to come!

John 1:14a (The Message) says: “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood.”

That is what we want to be; Jesus within us moving into the neighborhood to bless and love the people He loves so much who have been sitting in darkness for such a long time.