The Founding of Living Water

Living Water Benevolence, Inc. was incorporated in September of 2002. The ministry was conceptualized by First Baptist Church of Borger, TX. Being over the benevolent ministry of this church, Andy Dietz, minister to students, saw the need for a place where people could go for help instead of going from church to church to get the help they needed. Andy took his vision to the deacons of First Baptist and Conny Moore, the owner and pharmacist of Moore's Pharmacy, became the man who birthed the ministry into fruition. From the beginning, their desire was to get as many churches in Borger as possible involved in the ministry.
Many people gave to get the ministry started. Maxine Stuller donated the building on 4th & Main and the church took on the project of restoring the building for Living Water's use. The doors were opened for ministry in October of 2002. Vonna Humphries was the first Executive Director of Living Water. Dru Grogan began donating his time as the director of the food pantry. This was a perfect fit since he had been the manager of the local United Supermarket.
Vonna Humphries resigned in February of 2007 and Becky Dietz became the new Executive Director. Dru has gone to be with the Lord, but trained Gib Welch who is the current director of our food pantry.
As of September 2009, the Board of Trustees consists of:
Clarence McDaniel, President
Andy Coffey, Vice President
Burton Williams, Secretary
Bill Sizemore, Treasurer
Dennis Hood
Melanie Sharp
George Nies
As of 2009, there are 9 churches involved in supporting Living Water:
Bunavista Baptist Church
Cornerstone Church
Fairlanes Baptist Church
Faith Covenant Church
Fellowship Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Fortress Baptist Church
Keeler Baptist Church
Riverview Baptist Church
Living Water also receives funds from Hutchinson County United Way.