Meet The Natives - Penang Style

We were recently blessed with the opportunity to bring a busload of villagers we work with, to visit Penang from 18th - 20th December 2009.

Part of the team posing with Rt Rev Anthony Selvanayagam, Bishop for the diocese of Penang

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Why are they smiling?

Because YOU made a difference in their lives!

Thanks to your support, we were able to start work on building a dam as the first phase of C W TV - bringing Clean Water To Villagers.

We're still not done...but would like to share with you what's been completed so far.

We're grateful for those of you who contributed towards this phase of the project and gave us the courage to take this bold step...although a lot more needs to be done.

"No life can move forward without taking giant steps. No progress can be recorded without a step of faith. Not until you step into it, you can never step out of it!" - Rev. Charles Gbenga A. Popson

OK..with your support we were able to take that step of faith...now, we need to move forward. We need to re-enforce the dam before water can be diverted into it & allowed to run through the pipes.

Once the water supply is working as planned, we will need to build a filter so that the villagers will have clean water for drinking. This will be followed by the construction of bathrooms and toilets. Yes...it's big - but not impossible...together, we can make a difference.

We are truly thankful for those who chose to make a difference. Your support is a testimony of Gods presence in our lives. Because of your generosity, we know He is alive and working in our ministry.

For those who didn't get an opportunity earlier, but would like to make a difference in the lives of these people, do email us: health.care.to.villagers@gmail.com

While we're not in a position to offer you tax exemptions, we can only assure you that your support can save lives. These people will never be able to repay you or give you any publicity for your contributions, but as John Wooden says: "You cant live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you".

May the good Lord who knows what you do even if it's not publicised, bless you for your generosity.

An urgent update

We have been informed that many of the villagers are unwell & being admitted to hospital. The closest health facility (about 2 hours away), is already full and villagers are being transferred to other districts that are still able to take in patients. The situation is very worrying & although we're scrambling to get the water project going by next week, it just doesn't seem fast enough.

We are grateful to those who contributed towards this project, but we're still way short of the targeted amount. Anyway, the need is so pressing that we will be going ahead in faith...believing that the much needed funds will arrive in time.

A wise man once said - there are 3 kinds of people in the world...

Those that MAKE Things Happen...

Those that WATCH Things Happen...

Those that SAY What Happened? "

Are You Willing To Make Things Happen?

We have been asked if we can issue tax exempt receipts for large amounts. We're sorry, but if you're familiar with Luke 20:25, we're encouraged to give to Caesar what is Caesar's and give to God what is God's. There is no exemption from taxes, but if you represent an organisation or company that requires an official acknowledgement, we will gladly do so.

Remember this--a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each make up your own mind as to how much you should give. Don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves the person who gives cheerfully. And God will generously provide all you need and plenty left over to share with others. (2 Cor 9:6-8 NLT)

For details on how you can support this project, please email us at health.care.to.villagers@gmail.com

Gold...Frankincense....Clean Water?

Christmas...it's that time of the year again....planning, giving, sharing....and we're reminded of the popular Christmas song:

Christmas...isn't Christmas...
till it happens...in your heart...
somewhere... deep inside you...
is where Christmas really starts...

so, give your... heart to people...you'll discover when you do...that it's Christmas....really Christmas....for you!

As Christmas is no longer celebrated by Christians only, some of us have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. In welcoming the season, Pope Benedict XVI reminds us:

“We could say that Advent is the time when Christians should awaken in their hearts the hope that they can change the world, with the help of God.”

We @ H C T V believe that: "Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach" - Clarissa Pinkola Estes

As we get into the mood of singing Christmas carols, we would like to share with you a little something we put together, to reflect our Christmas wish. It can be sung to the tune of O Come Divine Messiah, a traditional Christmas carol:

Oh Come Clean Water Supply
(sung to the tune of O Come Divine Messiah)

Oh come clean water supply
Our world in silence waits this need
And we will live in triumph
When sickness flees away

Clean water supply
Come, come to us now
Dispel your greed & meet our needs
And greet the King
With words & deeds
Oh come clean water supply
Our world in silence waits this need
And we will live in triumph
When sickness flees away

You eat & just get fatter
But now its time for real answers
Will you be inns or mangers
When baby Jesus appears
You know the needs,
But what will you heed
Trees, shopping, parties, wine, fruit cakes
Or pipes and joints to ease our pain?
Oh come clean water supply
Our world in silence waits this need
And we will live in triumph
When sickness flees away

We @ H C T V would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your prayers & support over this past year. We wish you a meaningful Christmas - a Christmas with a difference...because YOU can make a difference:

Don't turn your back..Lend a hand...Do something..and Touch a life!

For details on how you can support this project, please email us at: health.care.to.villagers@gmail.com