For the time it takes you to read this release, three children will die from water-borne illnesses…three children for every minute of every day. That number is amplified by the dire statistic that 884 million lack access to safe water. This is the global water crisis.
Water Missions International is inviting churches to take a stand against this devastating epidemic by hosting a Water Sunday event in March 2012; World Water Day is March 22. Water Sunday is an initiative by Water Missions International dedicated to educating churches about the global water crisis. It is the start of a conversation that ties a church community to communities around the world lacking access to safe drinking water. “Your church can make a lasting impact in a community that does not have safe water physically and spiritually. The doors are open to share the gospel, as well as equip pastors with valuable tools for ministry,” says Kevin Herr, church engagement coordinator. “The beauty of Water Sunday is that not only are we transforming lives in developing countries, but as people look outside of themselves, the Holy Spirit does a transformational work in their hearts. We call it lighting fires with water.” Water Missions International has compiled all the necessary collateral materials—Sermon Notes, Small Group Guide, Promotional Video, and Kid’s Activities—to ensure that it is a fun and life-changing event. Through the efforts of churches across the country, the goal of this initiative is to provide access to safe water to more than 25,000 people. Churches are invited to host this important day to impact lives in the pews and around the world.
About Water Missions International:
Water Missions International is an engineering relief and development Christian nonprofit. Its engineers, staff and volunteers design and provide sustainable, safe water solutions to disaster victims worldwide and people in 49 developing countries. Since 2001, Water Missions International has responded to the world’s largest natural disasters and daily tackles the world’s single biggest cause of illness: lack of safe water and adequate sanitation (U.N. Report, 2005) by providing safe water to more than 2 million people. Charleston, S.C.-based Water Missions International has received Charity Navigator’s top rating five years in a row.
