In this district, the remains of Roman times include church buildings, a testament to when the Body of Christ had a place in Sidi Bou Zid society. Once again, there are dreams that such an influence would begin to emerge in the region. For many years, there have been Brothers and Sisters in the small town that is the capital of the district (walaya), who have struggled to grow and keep the faith. In their daily lives, the local economy and the opposition of family and authorities have dampened their efforts to relate to one another in a way that allows them to flourish as one body.

Since the government applies heavy taxes to the digging of new wells, there has been an effort to find and refurbish wells that date back to the Roman time period. These wells have fallen into disrepair and are sometimes unclean, with no more than a trickle of water. With a bit of community effort, some of them have been cleaned, covered and fenced. In this, the action of renewing these wells has provided a supply of clean water to a number of families, often as many as twenty. Ezekiel 47:1-12 shows the power of fresh water.

In 2011, Tunisia started the Arab world with revolution. It was in the city of Sidi Bou Zid where a university aged man was so frustrated that he lit himself on fire. The revolt then spread to other cities and to Tunis and the fall of the government.

In a district like this, the Gospel is not easy to spread. But over the radio and through TV, people can and do hear about the Living Water found in Jesus. There is one program called Asslama that has Tunisian Christians talking to other Tunisians about their lives in Jesus.
Pray that the radio and TV will be used to spread His good news in powerful ways. Please remember the few Brothers and Sisters and ask that, despite the opposition, there would be growth that would lead to fruitfulness. Pray for the ancient stream of Living Water to spring forth from deep places underground, as well.

Once, this area was a witness of the Truth, the Way. Pray that, once again, people here will encounter His presence and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. Pray that this encounter will bring whole family groups into the Knowledge of the Redeemer. Pray for those who live and work here, far from the busy life and the options of fellowship that are part of bigger cities. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers (Psalm 1:3). Pray that those who have claimed to walk in faith, will pursue their faith with integrity and passion and that, as Life springs forth, many will come to drink the Water of Life.