Hope in every drop

In rural Cambodia, groups of around 100 children come together each weekend in local church buildings for children’s programmes. 

In these least-reached communities, access to clean drinking water is especially important — particularly under the intense heat of the Cambodian sun. Without it, gatherings often can’t take place. To meet this basic need, churches frequently stretch their already limited budgets, just to ensure every child has enough to drink. 

During Doulos Hope’s visit to Sihanoukville, Cambodia, crewmembers were excited to provide water bucket filters to churches serving rural communities, offering clean drinking water without cost. Pastor Im Samkol, of Life Bible Presbyterian Church, helped connect the crew with local churches, ensuring the filters reached those serving children and families in need.  

A small contribution provides big impact
“These filters are a blessing,” he said. “They help us save [resources] and serve better. Every weekend, we spend around 30 USD just to buy water for our members. Now, we can redirect that budget to other ministry needs such as planting more churches.” 

Life Bible Presbyterian Church provides leadership and practical support to local churches, many of which are led by theology students or recent graduates. Several of these churches received water bucket filters during Doulos Hope’s visit. These churches serve communities with limited access to clean water and often limited access to the Good News.

Because of gifts from partners like you, this fellowship have found freedom to find new opportunities to engage with their local community.

One church now meets on land that was once a wood-cutting factory—a space transformed from industry to ministry. It serves families who move frequently due to seasonal work, such as construction or agriculture. “People come and go, but the church remains,” Pastor Im Samkol explained. “We keep sharing God’s love with whoever arrives.”  

Church leaders expressed deep gratitude for the water bucket filters, noting their importance in caring for the children. “When 70 to 100 children gather in a small space, water is vital,” Pastor Im Samkol said. “Without it, they could get sick. Providing water is part of our ministry… God is providing what we need for His Kingdom.” 
 

As simple as the gift of water, your donation will share HOPE this Christmas.

This Christmas, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus — the Hope of the world, we’re reminded that hope often flows through acts of love. A water bucket filter, given in Jesus’ name, is transforming communities and opening doors for the Good News. 
 

You can share HOPE this Christmas

Your gift this Christmas can help OM’s Ships Ministry continue to meet practical needs and support the ongoing ministry of Jesus followers living among the least reached, like those in rural Cambodia. 

Partner with us this season to share HOPE — one drop at a time.

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