You may recall the report from our last Sudan missions trip about the Toposa tribe and their defunct well. The women of the tribe walk several miles each way to retrieve their daily water supply, and are often attacked by wild animals. It has been our dream to fund a clean water supply in the heart of the tribe. With your help, on July 11, that goal can be met!

Don Hays, father of Jesus MCC Missions Board member Donna Hays, asked his daughter near the end of his life if she would help raise the funds for a well somewhere where folks need clean water.

When Don passed away earlier this year, Donna began raising funds to make her dad’s dream a reality for the Toposa tribe. Each well in this area of Sudan costs a staggering $13,000. Donna and her family have raised $10,000 but need another $3,000 to reach the goal.

This is where we can help. On Sunday, July 11, 20% of whatever you put in the offering will go toward the Sudan Well Fund. Together we can give a gift of water to the people we met almost two years ago.

There is no need to designate your giving. We will automatically set aside 20% of every dollar donated that day. This method has worked well when we donated to other global needs. The 80/20 formula allows us to make a very sizable donation to relief efforts without falling too far short in funding the ongoing ministries of the church.

So, we encourage all who can to give a little extra next Sunday, as an expression of God’s love for Sudan. Many thanks!

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