Helping needy Malagasy kids to become
Jesus’ kids!
November 2007 Volume 10, Number 11
"A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor." Proverbs 22:9
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Helping needy Malagasy kids to become Jesus’ kids! November 2007 Volume 10, Number 11 "A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor." Proverbs 22:9 |
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Three
More New Betikara Lambs
Last month Betikara reported that there are now three new Lambs (Angelo, Basile, and Tafita) at the orphanage. We are happy to announce that those three Lambs are settling in well. Also, we would like to report that the orphanage has received three more boys (Donald, Gervais, and Patrick) since the writing of the last newsletter. That makes 6 new boys in the last two months. So, now Betikara is, for the time being, completely full of children. We now have twenty girls and twenty boys for a total of forty children.
Take
a look at our three new boys
Donald
Full Name: RANDRIAMAHASINA Jean Donald
Age: 8 years old
Date of Birth: 31st December 1998
Donald comes from the area of Vohipeno which is in the south-east part of Madagascar.
You will find the information for Gervais and Patrick on the second page of this Betikara Newsletter.
Gervais
Full Name: RANDRIANANTENAINA Rivo Gervais
Age: 9 years old
Date of Birth: 8th January 1998
Gervais, comes from the Ivato airport area which is just north of the capital city of Antananarivo.
Patrick
Full Name: RATSIAVALINONY Patrick Kluivert
Age: 6 years old
Date of Birth: 21st April 2001
Patrick also comes from the area of Vohipeno which is in the south-east of Madagascar.
Packages for Betikara
In my travels around the United states I have found that several individuals and congregations are continuing to ask about sending packages to Madagascar for the children that they sponsor at the Betikara Orphanage. Many people still want to be able to send packages for birthdays and for holidays.
We stopped the sending of packages due to the cost of customs that we were having to pay for the packages once they arrived at the post office in Madagascar. The charging of customs has not changed. However, if you feel that you still want to send items even though the cost of postage is expensive and there is an additional cost for customs charges once the package arrives in Madagascar, then by all means send on your packages.
I have talked with some individuals that have stated they would not mind sending on some extra money to cover the cost of the custom charges. They would rather have the pleasure of sending packages to the children that they sponsor, instead of not being able to send packages. If you also feel this way, then we would be happy to have you send packages from time to time, knowing that you will not be offended if we send you an e-mail or letter telling you what the custom charges are for your sent packages.
Please keep in mind that if you send packages to Betikara that we are no longer able to let you know what happens with your packages. Dinand will receive your packages and will get them to the orphanage, but he cannot let you know what has arrived or when it has arrived. Right now Stacy is busy with school and I am not in Madagascar to make sure that things are distributed according to your instructions.
New
Betikara School Director (Left)
and
Three Teachers
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If you would like to help with a monetary donation, write your check out to BETIKARA and send it to:
Indiana Church of Christ “He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD,
and he will reward him for what he has done.” |