Makiah Kaitlyn King's Well Project

Dear Friends,

In October of this year, the lives of my best friend and her husband, Rachel and Cameron King, were changed forever when a teenage driver under the influence of marijuana struck their vehicle. They were just a few miles from home when they lost their precious 4 and a half year old daughter, Makiah Kaitlyn King, in the wreck. Two weeks prior to the accident, Makiah brought her piggy bank to Rachel and said she wanted to give all her money to the African well project her preschool class was raising money for. She wanted the boys and girls to have safe water like she had. Every 14 seconds someone in the world dies of a disease contracted from unsafe water. Makiah's story has inspired many people who want to share in her dream. I believe that by providing the most basic of necessities, the door will be opened to share the gospel of the living water to these villages.
Would you consider donating to Operation Blessing International in Makiah's memory by donating to a well project? The cost for one well to be dug is $1800 and includes a plaque with her photo and an inscription chosen by her parents. There are a couple of ways you can help achieve this goal; a goal that I believe is not just Makiah's or her parents' goal, but the desire of our loving Heavenly Father; that all people would hear the gospel and know of His geat love and provision of our needs. Here's how you can help build a well.

1. Pray about how you can partner with us to build Makiah's Well. Maybe you could pass out water bottles and have people collect loose change in them to donate. Maybe you could sell water bottles at a community or church event and donate the proceeds. Be creative! 100% of these gifts would go toward building Makiah's Well.
2. Write a 100% tax deductible gift in the form of a check made out to Operation Blessing International. On the note portion, write "Makiah King Well Project." Mail the check to:

Makiah King Well Project

c/o Sara Kolbie

1208 Shamrock Dr.

Dublin, GA 31021

When we collect $1800 for the well, the checks will be mailed in at the same time. Operation Blessing International will send out individual tax receipts. Make sure your name and address are on your check.

3. Check out my facebook page or Rachel's, where there is a fundraising link through paypal. Donate through this link and donations will go toward Makiah's well. (minus paypal fees) Your donation should still be tax-deductible. Share this link with your friends.

4. If you want to know more about her family, check out Rachel's blog at rachelsuzking.blogspot.com.

5. I hope that you hearts will be open and energized about our ability to bring about change in th world through the hope that is found in JESUS CHRIST! It only takes $1800 to build a well in an impoverished country like Africa or India. That's only 30 people making a gift of $60! What better Christmas present to honor our King and the life of a little girl who understood that giving to the needy was at the heart of the source of LIVING WATER.

Let's Build a WELL!!!

Sara Kolbie