{"id":4796,"date":"2023-02-06T06:22:27","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T06:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/?p=4796"},"modified":"2023-02-06T06:22:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T06:22:28","slug":"benin-day-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/benin-day-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Benin: Day 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today it was our pleasure to visit a church that was planted in conjunction with a well provided in 2019. The church members welcomed us warmly. Rob gave the message in French and then it was translated into the local language which is Fon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Rob--1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Rob--1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Rob--300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Rob--768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Rob--1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Rob--18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Rob-.jpg 1637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Colorful and energetic are two words that come to mind when I think of the service. Worship was filled with drums, dance, songs and responsive prayer. The people brighten the very simple worship center with their colorful clothing and joyful worship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Inside-the-Church-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Inside-the-Church-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Inside-the-Church-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Inside-the-Church-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Inside-the-Church-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Inside-the-Church-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Inside-the-Church.jpg 2015w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the sermon, the pastor expressed his appreciation for our visit and for the blessing of clean water.  He then invited each of us to share why we came to Benin and about ourselves. It is clear that time is viewed in a different way here. This was a lengthy service, everyone was clearly enjoying the opportunity to hear our stories. Even the children listen and seems content to linger with their parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Richard-and-Annette-790x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4800\" width=\"790\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Richard-and-Annette-790x1024.jpg 790w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Richard-and-Annette-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Richard-and-Annette-768x996.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Richard-and-Annette-1184x1536.jpg 1184w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Richard-and-Annette-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Richard-and-Annette.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption>Richard and Annette<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The well in this location is unique. Most of the wells in this area have hand pumps. This well is 67 meters\/220 feet deep so an electric pump is needed to bring the water to the surface. The storage tank allows for the water to be stored and dispensed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Well-Tower-1024x617.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Well-Tower-1024x617.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Well-Tower-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Well-Tower-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Well-Tower-1536x925.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Well-Tower-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benin-3-Well-Tower.jpg 1841w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This crystal-clear water is in stark contrast to the water from the local stream which was the former source of water for the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/benin-3-Clean-Water-849x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/benin-3-Clean-Water-849x1024.jpg 849w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/benin-3-Clean-Water-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/benin-3-Clean-Water-768x926.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/benin-3-Clean-Water-1273x1536.jpg 1273w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/benin-3-Clean-Water-10x12.jpg 10w, https:\/\/cycling4water.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/benin-3-Clean-Water.jpg 1455w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What a wonderful day to catch glimpses of what a well has accomplished in a village; a clear illustration of the impact of clean water and the living water in this spot.  On the drive back to Cotonou, we past a voodoo ceremony. Benin is known as the birthplace of voodoo. Its presence is still clearly visible. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today it was our pleasure to visit a church that was planted in conjunction with a well provided in 2019. The church members welcomed us warmly. 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