Happy 2021 to you all! 2020 was challenging in many ways, and much of our plans were put on hold.  Third world countries have been a state of literal survival for much of the year and our mission work was cut short, due to travel and safety restrictions.

We now see that things are starting to change in 2021, praise God!  Our friends in Uganda have been doing many wonderful things.  After we put the well in back in 2018 for Pastor Samson, one of his mentors, Pastor Stephen, started his own church plant.  You can see how God is growing the faith there.  Dark spiritual warfare is rampant there and we are so proud of these Pastors for living their lives outloud, boldly for God!

As Uganda's restrictions have lifted, Pastor Stephen has seen a spike in church attendance.  Buyera Community Church, located in a poor rural community 20kms north west of the capital Kampala, has no toilet or water facilities.  By fundraising $12,000 we will be able to offer them a dignified space.

The community is suffering under the burden of social problems such as poverty and unemployment, low education, single parent families, witchcraft, poor hygiene conditions as well as hunger and nutrition related challenges.

The church has established a children’s ministry and a women skills training program to counter the current social problems and bring life transformation.  

The growing number of women and children participating in these programs poses a big health challenge because of lack of proper toilet facilities to serve the church. The current toilets in form of Latrines (deep pit with a small hole on the ground surface) is in a very dilapidated state. Setting up hygienically better facilities will help reduce health problems related to poor hygiene.   

At the beginning of the month, 15 people gave their life to Jesus.  Let's help this church across the world THRIVE!

Any and all amounts are a blessing! 

 

We just had the pleasure of going back to Honduras.  Our first clean water system needed some repairs.  I know this isn't a glamorous way to spend our donations, but it is necessary.  It is vital that we maintain the systems that we put in.  This particular system supports the community and the medical clinic!

 

What a blessing it has been to work in Uganda.  This community has made a church, making each brick by hand.  If you go to our water projects page, you can see these same hand made bricks are used in the restrooms for the village.  Aren't they beautiful?

 

We are asking YOU to say YES to helping us help others.  Please consider us in your year end giving.  

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In 2010 I travelled to Haiti and my experience was truly life changing.  Cholera broke out while I was there, and I saw children, adults, elderly and families literally dying at my feet.  I was overwhelmed with emotion and that memory has followed me ever since.  Cholera is entirely preventable by having clean water; I remember feeling so helpless and fired up to do something about it.  What would I do if it was my children exposed to dirty, unsafe, disease ridden water? Without question, I would do just about anything.   

In 2016 I founded The Quenching Well, a nonprofit organization that believes everyone deserves safe water. I believe in working with established local outreaches who are committed to three standards: maintaining the funded water projects, education for the local community, and sharing the message of Jesus Christ with the recipients.

I have funded two water systems since our inception, only through donations from close friends and family.  The first water system was installed in Copan, Honduras and provided clean, filtered water to the only medical and birthing center in the area, as well as the surrounding community.  Our second water system was installed in a remote village in Northern Thailand, including toilets and sanitation education.  I have big dreams for 2019. I would like to be able to fund a water system in Uganda with African Renewal Ministries and in Guatemala with World Help, God willing.  I am working on figures but believe these two projects will cost a total of $50,000 - $60,000.  Every penny received goes directly to these water projects.  Your donation is tax deductible and will, 1) meet the most basic need every human has, 2) give women and children a future because they will not be spending entire days collecting dirty water far away, 3) and provide hope to people in desperate need. 

I am asking for your generous donation to help me provide clean water to thousands of people. Any donation is greatly appreciated.  Checks can be mailed to 2795 East Bidwell Street #100-649, Folsom, CA 95630 or via PayPal at https://bit.ly/2xckQ6J (PayPal charges a 2.1% fee).  Once clean, safe water is in the community, they [locals or the existing outreach?] can focus on food, education and shelter.

 

Thank you for your prayerful consideration,

 

Stefanie Thayer

Founder, The Quenching Well

 

 

We are ecstatic to announce our second funded water project.  The remote village named San Mai Pattana in Chiang Mai, Thailand was assessed in 2017 for water.  This village was established five years ago.  They only have nine homes! Residents are mostly farmers and all are buddhist. This provides us a great opportunity to share the love of Jesus!

 

The village does not have a school, clinic, or any other services.  Our project will provide:

1. clean water (filter, tank, pipe and five faucets)
2. four toilets
3. training on sanitation
4. family gardens for each home    

Project cost: $12,000


Funded April 1, 2018

Completed May 25, 2018

 

Organizations we collaborated with: Lanna Coffee and 

International Tribal Development Program

 

 

A dear friend, and pastor, Scott Rogers, interviewed our founder, Stefanie, via his podcast. We encourage you to check it out!

http://humanswithfaith.com/stefanie-thayer/