Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – At the end of July 2025, the clean water well for 67 households of Bru-Vân Kiều people in a border village was completed. It is not only a water supply project, but also a journey of faith, obedience and trust in God.
See photos: photos of the well on the Community Development Ministry fanpage
Thirsting for Clean Water
Deep in the forests of the border region, villagers used water from small streams, or piped it from creeks kilometers away through handmade bamboo pipes. In the rainy season the water is muddy, full of silt and forest debris; in the dry season the streams dry up, leaving only stagnant pools. Many people suffer from digestive and skin diseases, and young children are affected most.
According to a survey, a basic water system with a dug well, a stainless steel tank and a pump would cost about 30 million dong, a fortune for families who live off their hillside fields.
“For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in.” (Matthew 25:35)
Starting With Only 5 Million Dong
On the day work began, the ministry had only 5 million dong in hand. Instead of waiting for the full budget, the ministry chose to step out in trust. A local crew dug the well deep through hard, rocky ground, cast concrete well rings and built a sturdy support for the stainless steel tank. Sweat under the scorching sun mingled with the quiet prayers of many people.
Right on God’s Timing
On the very day the project was completed, the ministry received the full 30 million dong from 4 donors. Not early, not late. The actual total cost was 36,280,000 dong; the difference of 6,280,000 dong was voluntarily given by the local church to finish the work completely. A detailed financial report with photos of each item was sent to the donors.
“Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.” (Psalm 37:5)
Thanksgiving
The ministry thanks God and all the donors near and far who gave and prayed; thanks the local church for carrying out and supervising the work; and thanks the villagers who walked alongside and will look after the project. May this small well in a remote village become a source of love that flows on and on in the forest.
“The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” (Isaiah 58:11)
Let Us Pray Together
- For the well to work reliably and serve the 67 households for many years.
- For the health of children and families in the village to improve.
- For the local church to keep witnessing to God’s love.
Read more in Community Development and Church News. Contact the church office: 0942 248 688 (Zalo available).
