God and You, the church in Madagascar, and homeless Malagasy children

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"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after
orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by
the world." (James 1:27)

"...go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19-20a)

Purpose of Betikara:

To educate Malagasy people (children and adults) to be spiritually and physically
responsible, to God and to each other.
 

What?

A Three Phase Project(completed items are printed in green text)

Phase I: Immediate Relief

Phase II: A Place to Call Home

Phase III: Meeting Secondary Needs

When?

Now!

How?

You can pray. 

Without Him, we can do nothing. Praying is the most important thing you can do for
this effort. Please pray that He may lead and provide, so that homeless Malagasy
children can become Jesus’ Kids.

You can sponsor a child.

For $25.00 a month you can feed or clothe and help to educate a child. We would like
to encourage you, your church group or your congregation to sponsor a child.  We will
help you to know that child, and to receive progress reports via correspondence.

You can make a donation. $$

Needs:
1.  Financial help for rent, building fund
2.  School supplies
3.  Clothes, shoes
4.  Materials for vocational training
     (sewing, cooking, carpentry, tools, etc.)

You can visit. 

We can use your particular talents (teaching, building, doctoring, loving, caring,
playing, etc.) and spirit of encouragement, if you would like to come for a working
visit.

"And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." 
                   (Hebrews 13:16)
 
 
 

is dedicated to sharing the Savior and helping the homeless in Madagascar.
Questions or correspondence can be directed to:
 

Donations should be made out to Betikara and sent to:
 

Willed money, memorials or trust funds

Anyone wishing to contribute to BETIKARA through wills, memorials or trust funds should contact the Indiana Church of Christ at the above postal or e-mail address.  John R. Ratovohery and Barry J. Rosie will not be handling any more e-mail messages concerning gifts to Betikara.  All gifts should be directed to the Indiana Church of Christ; 225 East Pike Road; Indiana, PA; 15701.  In the future all messages concerning willed money, memorials or trust funds that are sent via e-mail to John R. Ratovohery or Barry J. Rosie will be either deleted or forwarded to Indiana Church of Christ.  Please contact Indiana Church of Christ directly via e-mail for any of the above items.

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