“Whoever drinks the water that I will give him will never be thirty.” John 4:14

 

 

Community Borewells

In some places in India, people walk long distances or buy drinking water because pond water is unsafe. Our ministry funds communities to dig borewells, often located on church premises, to provide public water. A stone on the borewell reads, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst – Jesus.” These borewells serve hundreds of families with water and an evangelistic message.

“There is no borewell within two kilometers. For drinking, we buy purified water, and for our household use we regularly fetch water from a pond which is contaminated. Now, with a water pump at the church premise, the whole village is coming to the church premise for water. Thank you for turning the whole village of non-Christians to the church for water. I believe it will reap a spiritual harvest through this borewell soon.” – Pastor Gabriel.

“Thank you for providing a borewell to us and the whole community. The whole village is grateful to Redeem India for such a wonderful project.” – a village head

Digging a borewell costs $500 to $2,500 based on location and depth. Help a community by donating today. Every gift is appreciated.

 

Summer Water Booths

During the hottest summer months, our partner ministry in India establishes water booths alongside roads in Andhra and Telangana states. Referred to as “Living Water” booths, these stations provide cold drinking water to cyclists and pedestrians during April, May, and June. This Living Water initiative serves an effective evangelical purpose in areas where public preaching, tract distribution, or sharing the gospel publicly is unwelcomed. Visitors who come to the booths for a glass of water are presented with the opportunity to read the gospel message displayed on the walls of the stall and occasionally engage in spiritual conversations with volunteers at the booth.

One of our coordinators reported that approximately 4,000 individuals per day (primarily pedestrian travelers, street dwellers, laborers, and rikshaw-pullers) visit these booths for drinking water at six busiest locations. This three-month summer ministry has proven to be highly impactful. The local churches have experienced growth in membership as a result of this project.