Bore Hole

We received an update from Mike in Kalomo, Zambia, this afternoon. This is the message:

Pray for water (I know, you already have.)! The driller went down 60 meters (almost 200 feet), dry hole. I really didn't think water would be a problem, since people are getting water from shallow wells only a few feet deep. The dry hole cost K5,000,000. The driller was also surprised, having drilled over 200 boreholes near Kalomo. He picked another place to drill, moved the equipment, and started again. We are down about 60 feet and into the same type of rock formation -drilled and found dry. I'm believing we will break through into better rock formation and find good water, probably after 120 feet.

I've asked our secretary in the States to give me the exact dollar figures for yesterdays withdrawals. We never know until the transaction reaches our bank, usually a day later. Then, I'll give you the figures and keep you updated on all expenses.

I called Noah again last week. He said he had been in Lusaka and would check on getting the work done yesterday. I suggested finding someone to do the simple plumbing and run one wire. I'll follow up this week.

I won't be at the bank until Thursday for the withdrawal. I need to be at the drilling site to keep a handle on things. I'll send a sketch soon. I just got in tonight.

God Bless, -Mike

Things are moving along, and for that we are thankful! God is good, and I am confident that tomorrow will bring better news. Please stay prayerful as we need water before staring construction.

-Scott N.