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In the southern area of Uttar Pradesh, India, many people live in poverty and need.
With temperatures peaking at more than 100 degrees F. in the summer, it is hard for them to obtain even the most vital provisions like water.
Gospel for Asia native missionary Darpan Balbir has been working in this difficult area for the past 11 years. Along with the trying environment, Darpan has also faced opposition to his ministry.
Water is scarce in this rocky terrain, even in the wettest years. GFA brought hope in the midst of this poor and desolate village by drilling a Jesus Well.
The wells that were already in the village typically dry up in the summer months because they were not drilled deep enough.
The lack of local wells left the villagers without any water, forcing them to walk up to three miles to get it.
Now the villagers can get as much water as they need at the Jesus Well near Darpan’s church.
Because the villagers have seen the love of Christ through the well, they are not opposed to Darpan. Many have even chosen to follow Christ, and Darpan’s church is growing exponentially.
"Many of the villagers believe that it is God who brought this Jesus Well for them," Darpan said.
Through this physical gift of water, Darpan can share the gift of Living Water with the villagers as well. He requests prayer that many more will receive the love of Christ through his witness at the Jesus Well.
date posted 01/08/08