March 2013

I recently returned from a successful trip to the Kuwaa Chiefdom.  What a pleasure it was to return there and see the progress that is being made. The lives of the Kuwaa people are improving!   We are a part of it.  Thanks to all of you for your prayers, financial support, and spreading the word about the mission.

This year I was joined by Stephan Bradley, the Manager of Water Treatment and Process Engineering for DOWL-HKM in Billings, MT.  Stephan worked on the water purification filters the mission provided the Kuwaa people. After 3 years of use, some of them really needed cleaning.  Using a diluted bleach solution, he fixed them.  He also instructed key people on the technique.   It was good to see that many of filters were still in use.

A Pump Technician Workshop was held to train a few villagers on the care and maintenance of these pumps. They need to be able to care for them on their own.  The trainees were very thankful for the training which will allow them to help their own villages. Spare parts were given to each village. Training is a priority for the Mission to keep projects self-sustaining .

The most exciting news is that the clinic construction is underway!  All glory to God!  This has been an enormous undertaking. The Groundbreaking Ceremony was held in Kondesu on Feb 4.  A representative from the Senator’s office attended. As is their custom, the ceremony began and ended with prayer. The people thanked God for the work the Mission is doing. By now, the clinic walls should be up.  The roof is the next task.

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for our blessed lives.  We thank you for the ability to do your work among the Kuwaa People.  We thank you for the supporters of the Kuwaa Mission.  Please hold the Kuwaa People, the clinic workers, and their families in the palm of your hand.   All glory and praise to God for the work that is being done!  Amen.

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By Cindy Ellis Bye

Volunteer Coordinator and Interim Chair of the Board

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