Water. When it was first suggested as a topic for this edition of the International YWAMer I’m ashamed to admit I thought it was a little dry. After receiving a flood of contributions for the theme, I realised that water is only boring if it’s not a problem for you. If, like much of the world, you have too much of it or not enough of it, it becomes an issue of vital, compelling importance.
YWAM is clearly aware of this importance. From Thailand to Kona, South Africa to Russia, YWAMers are absorbed in projects to provide clean, usable water in place where there is none. It was impossible to include them all in this issue, but we will be posting additional stories on www.ywam.org over the next month.
In Japan this year it is the tragedy caused by too much water that has prompted YWAMers to respond, and in this issue we provide first-hand accounts from a YWAM family who are caring for tsunami victims.
If water is not a challenge for you, we trust this IY will remind you (like me) to be grateful. For those of you striving to supply this essential ingredient as an expression of God’s love, we hope you’ll be encouraged and able to helpfully connect with others who share your interest. We honour you!
Thank you to all who contributed to this issue, which was truly a collaborative effort! Remember, reader comments are always welcome.
(By the way, all the water puns were intentional. Apologies to the translators!)
