All that remains now is the dropping of the pump and a celebration to thank God for answering prayers and providing the water of life through Jesus Christ... |
Using a hand-operated rotary mud drilling rig, two wells were installed in May. The first site is a farm run by missionaries who use the proceeds to support pastors and national missionaries. The second location is a school for physically and mentally handicapped children, which is affiliated with "Joni & Friends" in the U.S.A. |
Who needs hydraulic lifts when you have sticks? Tiffany passes some time with local children Chad & Tiff receive some "bush" apparel Sister Magdalene, director of the school |
The U.S. Ambassador visits the school Test drilling at the school to determine geology The project site at the school Things start to get messy! |
Let the drilling begin! Carrying water from a local stream for the work Changing drilling rods as we go to about 90' Developing the well to improve the quality |
The crew prepares to leave for Bamenda Unloading the equipment at the farm The site is prepared to begin drilling And the work begins with prayer |
Installing the well screen and casing "Jetting" the well with high pressure water Installing the solar panels for the pump Installing the pump and recovery hose |