"A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor."         Proverbs 22:9

Gilbert Dec. 17, 1995 10 years old Arrived at Betikara on August 7, 2006

          Out of the masses we have found 8 new children.  The children are pictured by sibling groups.  Three of the children are boys and the remaining five are girls.  Seven of the children have at least one dead parent.  One of the children (Gilbert) has no mother or father.  Until recently the congregation at Ambohimarina was helping the mother of Gilbert with medical costs.  We are sorry to say that the hospitals could not heal her and she passed away in the month of August leaving Gilbert by himself.

Freda                       Colombe Aug. 12, 1998             Aug. 18, 1994 8 years old                12 years old Arrived at Betikara in August of 2006

          We are now busy trying to get the new children ready for school.  Some of them are going to be starting the first week in September and others will start in mid September.  We are trying to get them all outfitted and all of the necessary school supplies for the coming school year.  We continue to work daily to make sure that everything is going well for the new arrivals.

Henintsoa                          Rivo Oct. 18, 1997             Apr. 16, 1994 8 years old                12 years old Arrived at Betikara in August of 2006

          Just today we had our regular Wednesday morning staff meeting and time of Bible study.  During that time we discussed several items.  We need to increase the amount of rice that is given each week.  The money for fruits and vegetables needs to be increased.  We also discussed adding more soap for bathing and washing clothes.  We gave out the necessary bedding for the new children, but were told today that some of the children are to cold at night.  So, we passed out more blankets to keep them warm.  Things like this are just part of the ripple effect that goes through the orphanage each time we take in new children.  In a week or so we should have everything under control.

Doxie              Josiane            Josephine Jul. 30, 2001    Jul. 28, 1997     Jul. 20, 1999 5 years old       9 years old        7 years old Arrived at Betikara on September 4, 2006

          If anyone is interested in sponsoring one of these new Lambs you can write us personally at brosie@freenet.mg .  We can let you know what children are still available for sponsorship at the time of your contact with us.
 

  Indiana Church of Christ 
  225 East Pike Rd. 
  Indiana, PA  15701 

“He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.” 
                           Proverbs 19:17