CUC supports many different global mission projects, medical missions and global mission trips.
Nicaragua Water Mission Update
2011 Mission Trip to Nicaragua
At this writing, El Porvenir, our partner in the “Agua for Nicaragua” water mission, is still trying to get clean water to the village that Columbine representatives visited. The well that was drilled developed problems, and the water leaked out. A device called a “packer” was inserted in the well to seal a possible leak. Unfortunately, that didn’t work and it was determined that the well was a dry hole.
That brought us to the summer and the rainy season in Nicaragua, when very little gets done. The following fall, El Porvenir started work with a neighboring village that agreed to share its water with our village. A pump test showed there was sufficient water in the neighboring village’s well to support both villages. The project will require an electric pump, laying pipe from the well to our village, and installing a water tank in our village.
Late in December, as El Porvenir began working on estimating the costs to do those things, the local government began planning a water project for two other villages near ours. El Porvenir has been working on getting our village included in that project, which would be less costly than the first option. We are hopeful that our village will be included in the municipality’s project. CUC’s Water Team is committed to finding a way to get clean drinking water to our village.
New 2012-2013 Water Project
We have determined, with the support of the Mission Committee, that we should move forward with another water project in Nicaragua in connection with El Porvenir and a mission trip early in 2013. If you would like to join this highly motivated team, we welcome your assistance. Please contact Judi Buehrer at 303-948-5587 or by email at lbuehrer@gmail.com.
Mission trips to Venezuela
Through our UCC connection, Columbine folks have the opportunity to participate in trips to Venezuela with our Global Partner, the Union of Evangelical Pentecostal Churches of Venezuela. This partnership of 15 years usually sends 3 groups a year to take part in construction trips, medical missions and a youth trip. Participants come from Rocky Mountain area churches. For current information on trips planned, contact Alice Silver, 720-344-6947 (agsilver@gmx.com).
Several Columbine members have participated in these trips and could share their experiences, if you are interested. Contrary to news stories, we have never had any unpleasant or risky experiences. The hospitality we have been shown has been one of overwhelming Christian welcome.