I would like to take this opportunity to write on behalf of all the staff serving here at the moment in Allegre, to thank you all for all the prayers that have been ascending to God the last while for this well project, we have all felt that although some days we get up and there seems to be a huge amount of work and when can we ever find time to do it all? But at the end of each day it seems we're caught up, and there is still a song in our hearts. Praise God for answering the prayers. I personally feel a constant uplifting in my soul.
We do ask for continued support in anyway that God lays it on your heart, He has a full warehouse of everything we need, I believe He often waits for people to respond to the call to help distribute the goods. Let us rise to the challenge. Thank you all so much again. We are delighted to know that you will continue in prayer. God is good.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Second/First Well !!!
We had a very good day with the drilling yesterday, started shortly after breakfast and by around 7 or 7:30 at shut down we had nearly 5 rods (20 Feet) drilled, it hit solid rock about 3 feet into start up and we haven't had nothing but solid rock after that, some rods have taken up to 2 hours to punch through, but Ivan is very hopeful that things are going as they should, he is taking it slightly easier on pushing and we are drilling with water as you can see below.
This morning we had a good start up and things seem to being going as good as yesterday, we are really hoping for faster drilling as we get deeper down and even get the casing in by tonight!
This morning we had a good start up and things seem to being going as good as yesterday, we are really hoping for faster drilling as we get deeper down and even get the casing in by tonight!
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| The rig on this wet morning, sun is shining brightly. |
Monday, March 4, 2013
God is "THE MOST POWERFUL"
I am unbelievably encouraged and excited to be able to share this amazing yet sad story with you today, amazing to be able to be so close to the work of God in such a powerful way yet sad because we are surrounded everywhere with the darkness of the devil. I often wondered why someone would love and even be a slave to someone that doesn't love back, or only has evil intentions for him.
Sunday morning dawned bright and early here in Allegre, it found me sick in bed with a reoccurring virus, but shortly after breakfast most of the staff here either drove or walked up the mountain to the church building, the church service started like usual and after some singing and preaching it was time for prayer.
As everybody joined in prayer, suddenly a shout rang out and with that a huge commotion followed as 5 strong men were seen trying to hold down and move this lady who is tiny and petite, around 110 pounds out of the church building through the door behind the pulpit, it took quite some effort and incredible strength to accomplish the feat, all the while the praying went on and the shouts of the demon possessed kept piercing the ears of all who could hear.
Pastor Levy then walked out to where they were holding the lady and were singing and praying with her, he asked the demon where he came from and he very clearly and audibly replied that he came from Larafi, (the area where she lives) also that he comes from the dirt.
Pastor Levy then said, "in the Name of JESUS, leave" the demon then cried out that he will not leave till he has killed her, and then went on to say why, he said that he is the same demon that killed her sister around a year and a half ago and he will not leave till he has killed her. He also told Pastor Levy the reason he entered her, her dad is a devil worshipper and every year they are required to sacrifice to the devil, he was asked to sacrifice a cow, which he didn't own, so he asked his son-in-law to buy one and give it to him, the son-in-law said he cannot and will not do it, and now because they wouldn't supply the cow the dad told the devil to mount Palveret, (son-in-law's name) but demon came and said that Palveret is to strong, so then he entered his wife instead.
Note: she has had a rough life the last year, her sister had TB and died, the family found out they all had TB and then she also had a miscarriage, she is physically and spiritually very low, and is very discouraged, mental problems etc. Also, this couple lives right next door to her dad. And we heard that his wife had recently been converted. Palveret is one of the gate guards here at the mission, so it all hits close to home.
Pastor Levy then said to the Demon again, "In the Name of JESUS leave", the demon replied immediately that he will not leave, and that he's staying. That is when Pastor Levy said, "in the Name of JESUS I call fire down to burn you" (she was shaking and trembling on the ground) and immediately the demon cried out "mwa boule, mwa boule" ("I'm burning, I'm burning") "I'll leave, I'll leave", and with that he was gone, she immediately stopped trembling and calmed down all peaceful, and within a half hour she was sitting inside again, in her right mind.
Shana noticed that this couples 4 little boys were sitting right behind them as this all happened, they weren't scared but their looks showed they were very puzzled, lift those dear souls up to Jesus, that they not be harmed.
This morning there was a church service here just outside the mission gate, at Pastor Claudner's house, this lady was here and when prayer started she started shaking and shouting, Pastor Levy again asked the demon question, he refused to talk and so again in the Name of JESUS he was commanded to leave and with incredibly shouting and screaming he left, Praise the Lord she was peaceful again.
They are deciding what they can do for her, the Bible talks about the demons persisting and now we need to find someone that lives in their area to go help her with everyday things, and most of all encourage her and pray with her throughout the day, so that she will become strong and a mighty woman of faith, that the devil cannot go into her again, remember the devil bows to God, and in His Name it cannot enter her again. Who will put this lady on the top of their prayer list???? I would encourage everybody to.
Here we see a fight going on in a more real way then I have ever seen before in my life, between the Heavenly forces and the devil. I also want to add that the same devil is in America, and it seems there he has rock and roll, romance books, contemporary christian music, 99 percent good movies, cars, and lots, lots, more of those grey areas to hide in and we don't realize there is a demonic force behind it all, and it seems that the main stream "christianity" has adopted all of it as the gospel, how many people could be clothed and put in their right mind that live in mental homes all over Canada and the USA??? Let us deny ourselves and take up the Cross and follow Him, if we do choose that exciting path we might as well go the whole way.
Sunday morning dawned bright and early here in Allegre, it found me sick in bed with a reoccurring virus, but shortly after breakfast most of the staff here either drove or walked up the mountain to the church building, the church service started like usual and after some singing and preaching it was time for prayer.
As everybody joined in prayer, suddenly a shout rang out and with that a huge commotion followed as 5 strong men were seen trying to hold down and move this lady who is tiny and petite, around 110 pounds out of the church building through the door behind the pulpit, it took quite some effort and incredible strength to accomplish the feat, all the while the praying went on and the shouts of the demon possessed kept piercing the ears of all who could hear.
Pastor Levy then walked out to where they were holding the lady and were singing and praying with her, he asked the demon where he came from and he very clearly and audibly replied that he came from Larafi, (the area where she lives) also that he comes from the dirt.
Pastor Levy then said, "in the Name of JESUS, leave" the demon then cried out that he will not leave till he has killed her, and then went on to say why, he said that he is the same demon that killed her sister around a year and a half ago and he will not leave till he has killed her. He also told Pastor Levy the reason he entered her, her dad is a devil worshipper and every year they are required to sacrifice to the devil, he was asked to sacrifice a cow, which he didn't own, so he asked his son-in-law to buy one and give it to him, the son-in-law said he cannot and will not do it, and now because they wouldn't supply the cow the dad told the devil to mount Palveret, (son-in-law's name) but demon came and said that Palveret is to strong, so then he entered his wife instead.
Note: she has had a rough life the last year, her sister had TB and died, the family found out they all had TB and then she also had a miscarriage, she is physically and spiritually very low, and is very discouraged, mental problems etc. Also, this couple lives right next door to her dad. And we heard that his wife had recently been converted. Palveret is one of the gate guards here at the mission, so it all hits close to home.
Pastor Levy then said to the Demon again, "In the Name of JESUS leave", the demon replied immediately that he will not leave, and that he's staying. That is when Pastor Levy said, "in the Name of JESUS I call fire down to burn you" (she was shaking and trembling on the ground) and immediately the demon cried out "mwa boule, mwa boule" ("I'm burning, I'm burning") "I'll leave, I'll leave", and with that he was gone, she immediately stopped trembling and calmed down all peaceful, and within a half hour she was sitting inside again, in her right mind.
Shana noticed that this couples 4 little boys were sitting right behind them as this all happened, they weren't scared but their looks showed they were very puzzled, lift those dear souls up to Jesus, that they not be harmed.
This morning there was a church service here just outside the mission gate, at Pastor Claudner's house, this lady was here and when prayer started she started shaking and shouting, Pastor Levy again asked the demon question, he refused to talk and so again in the Name of JESUS he was commanded to leave and with incredibly shouting and screaming he left, Praise the Lord she was peaceful again.
They are deciding what they can do for her, the Bible talks about the demons persisting and now we need to find someone that lives in their area to go help her with everyday things, and most of all encourage her and pray with her throughout the day, so that she will become strong and a mighty woman of faith, that the devil cannot go into her again, remember the devil bows to God, and in His Name it cannot enter her again. Who will put this lady on the top of their prayer list???? I would encourage everybody to.
Here we see a fight going on in a more real way then I have ever seen before in my life, between the Heavenly forces and the devil. I also want to add that the same devil is in America, and it seems there he has rock and roll, romance books, contemporary christian music, 99 percent good movies, cars, and lots, lots, more of those grey areas to hide in and we don't realize there is a demonic force behind it all, and it seems that the main stream "christianity" has adopted all of it as the gospel, how many people could be clothed and put in their right mind that live in mental homes all over Canada and the USA??? Let us deny ourselves and take up the Cross and follow Him, if we do choose that exciting path we might as well go the whole way.
"Try Again" !!!!!!!
We ask that you all join in prayer as we start digging this well. We will be drilling with water and gel right of the get go.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Being Thankful "always"!!!
Yes, its been a great week, here are some of the areas we are thankful for, we are thankful that God gave us safety and health so far this week, thankful for safety as different ones of the staff traveled, and most of all for protection and the safe arrival of the well digger.
Thankful for the constant prayers that we sensed and still sense even now for us and the project's going on. Thankful for clear minds and hearts to be able to work and get along with each other although at times different personalities could crash.
There are many more areas I could mention but I would like to lift up Jesus, because He is the One that makes things possible, He is the One that brings peace, love, joy, strength and much much more.
And yes, He is the One that we can thank even though the well has been officially deemed unsucessful and cannot be sealed of and kept from collapsing.
So although it's a bit harder to find words for this post, the above, is what is on my heart as I think of the situation, and I am confident in God's special plan, we bow our hearts to Him.
We did find water from 140 to 200 feet, but we exhausted pretty well all ideas the last few days to try and seal of the well walls and keep it from caving in. So the truck is all cleaned up, and folded up and we will be resting and spend some time deciding where we will give it another try. Also the truck is in need of maintanance and some of the parts are coming in on Monday night, so we will spend Monday getting the truck fixed and ready for another try.
Thankful for the constant prayers that we sensed and still sense even now for us and the project's going on. Thankful for clear minds and hearts to be able to work and get along with each other although at times different personalities could crash.
There are many more areas I could mention but I would like to lift up Jesus, because He is the One that makes things possible, He is the One that brings peace, love, joy, strength and much much more.
And yes, He is the One that we can thank even though the well has been officially deemed unsucessful and cannot be sealed of and kept from collapsing.
So although it's a bit harder to find words for this post, the above, is what is on my heart as I think of the situation, and I am confident in God's special plan, we bow our hearts to Him.
We did find water from 140 to 200 feet, but we exhausted pretty well all ideas the last few days to try and seal of the well walls and keep it from caving in. So the truck is all cleaned up, and folded up and we will be resting and spend some time deciding where we will give it another try. Also the truck is in need of maintanance and some of the parts are coming in on Monday night, so we will spend Monday getting the truck fixed and ready for another try.
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Friday, March 1, 2013
Another Glimpse
Here's a bit of what is happening with the well digging, yesterday we decided that it keeps caving in on us and so a bag of pig feed was bought and we thought it would work to thicken the water into a gupe like substance also a bunch of guys went up the mountain to the orphanage and hand loaded Don Weaver's dump truck with red clay, wow, talk about hard work, they brought it back down and filled the hole full of it, then we decided its to late to start up re drilling and sealing the walls of the well so we shut down.
This morning however we noticed we couldn't get the pig feed to work well enough and so after a few phone calls we found that Water for Life had their rig sitting out near Ti-Goave and that they had lots of the real stuff to mix the water with, so a couple guys took of to get that, they made it back safely and as I'm typing this I'm looking out of the window and see a couple guys into the tank half way to their elbows mixing water and super gel (Bentonite). We are really hoping that this will help seal the well walls and stop the collapsing.
I would just ask for continued prayer for the project and for protection especially as the "RND" (research and development)!!!!!!!! continues and we are finding out how everything works, each well will be different because of the different formation of the rock below the surface.
This morning however we noticed we couldn't get the pig feed to work well enough and so after a few phone calls we found that Water for Life had their rig sitting out near Ti-Goave and that they had lots of the real stuff to mix the water with, so a couple guys took of to get that, they made it back safely and as I'm typing this I'm looking out of the window and see a couple guys into the tank half way to their elbows mixing water and super gel (Bentonite). We are really hoping that this will help seal the well walls and stop the collapsing.
I would just ask for continued prayer for the project and for protection especially as the "RND" (research and development)!!!!!!!! continues and we are finding out how everything works, each well will be different because of the different formation of the rock below the surface.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Update on well drilling projeIct.
WE FOUND WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm excited to let you know that we found water yesterday.
February 26 was a pretty uneventful day as far as the drilling went, everything went very smoothly and nothing went kaput on the truck, we drilled pretty well from right after breakfast till around 7 PM.
Wednesday, February 27, Ivan started up the truck after breakfast and problems began in earnest, number one, they had pulled out 3 rods the night before, each rod is 20 feet just in case of the well caving in, well even with that it did cave in higher up towards the surface, besides that the bit on the end plugged up, that means even if the bit wasn't plugged the water and air couldn't be blown up out of the hole anyway because of the collapsed part, it took a number of hours to get everything pulled out and cleaned, when all was said and done a seal on the main winch that pulls and pushes the drill head up and down broke and we were loosing about 5 gallons of oil in 15 minutes, it was to strenuous to keep 3 people working at catching the oil and filtering it and reusing it, so we just shut everything down and took the winch apart. Parts were located and a few possibilities arose to get the parts here by Friday afternoon, but with all the clever minds that come around here from time to time................... Brother Stephen Hege, came up with the idea that he could make a seal, and they found a five gallon pail and within an hour they had cut out a seal and put the winch together again, by 4 o clock the machine was up and running, without a drop of oil leaking from the winch. Again, I would like to stress that it was a miracle from God, He loves blessing His children.
We hit water at about 140 feet and we kept going and by about 8:30 pm we were at 200 feet, lots more water was coming up out of the well then we were pushing down.
It took about one hour to lift all the rods out and then right away we started putting casing down and at about 45 feet the hole collapsed and we had to lift the casing back out.
This morning as we speak Ivan is drilling and cleaning out the hole, and we are praying that once that mission is accomplished we will be able to slide the casing down without any collapsing happening again.
David Ringler has also leveled out a spot where the next well will be drilled, also we set up a tank and started hauling water down from a hole that was dug in the river bed. This well is about a quarter of a mile up the trail towards the church and school buildings, this well will be for the community.
February 26 was a pretty uneventful day as far as the drilling went, everything went very smoothly and nothing went kaput on the truck, we drilled pretty well from right after breakfast till around 7 PM.
Wednesday, February 27, Ivan started up the truck after breakfast and problems began in earnest, number one, they had pulled out 3 rods the night before, each rod is 20 feet just in case of the well caving in, well even with that it did cave in higher up towards the surface, besides that the bit on the end plugged up, that means even if the bit wasn't plugged the water and air couldn't be blown up out of the hole anyway because of the collapsed part, it took a number of hours to get everything pulled out and cleaned, when all was said and done a seal on the main winch that pulls and pushes the drill head up and down broke and we were loosing about 5 gallons of oil in 15 minutes, it was to strenuous to keep 3 people working at catching the oil and filtering it and reusing it, so we just shut everything down and took the winch apart. Parts were located and a few possibilities arose to get the parts here by Friday afternoon, but with all the clever minds that come around here from time to time................... Brother Stephen Hege, came up with the idea that he could make a seal, and they found a five gallon pail and within an hour they had cut out a seal and put the winch together again, by 4 o clock the machine was up and running, without a drop of oil leaking from the winch. Again, I would like to stress that it was a miracle from God, He loves blessing His children.
We hit water at about 140 feet and we kept going and by about 8:30 pm we were at 200 feet, lots more water was coming up out of the well then we were pushing down.
It took about one hour to lift all the rods out and then right away we started putting casing down and at about 45 feet the hole collapsed and we had to lift the casing back out.
This morning as we speak Ivan is drilling and cleaning out the hole, and we are praying that once that mission is accomplished we will be able to slide the casing down without any collapsing happening again.
David Ringler has also leveled out a spot where the next well will be drilled, also we set up a tank and started hauling water down from a hole that was dug in the river bed. This well is about a quarter of a mile up the trail towards the church and school buildings, this well will be for the community.
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| This is the broken seal! |
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| This is the new one, simply amazing. And we even made a spare. |
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