As we approach another Christmas season, I wonder how you would finish that famous song lyric. I know my children would absolutely love a whiteout this year…
I’m dreaming of a…
Stuck
Arrival in UK for 3 month home assignment Tuesday 6th April; intended return date to Madagascar Thursday 8th July... So yes, here I sit, in London, missing Mandritsara, refreshing my inbox eagerly hoping for news that the borders have finally opened and that I finally make my way back.
News from Mandritsara - September 2021
One of the features of the Mandritsara project for which we constantly give thanks to the Lord is that the message of the good news of Jesus permeates everything. Each department and ministry has as its object the proclamation of the gospel. Here are some items for praise and prayer.
Bako's Return to Mandritsara
In December 2020 Bako developed a retinal detachment in her only seeing eye, rendering her effectively blind. We praise the Lord that after 3 operations, Bako is now back in Mandritsara
A Break from School
The missionary children are taking a break from school over the holidays but there are plenty of opportunities for play - with the basketball court, bike rides, and games of ultimate frisbee over the wall with our neighbours
A Hospital Update from Lucy Hinds
It is getting busier here at the hospital, with cases of severe malaria and intestinal bleeding caused by bilharzia. We are glad that the numbers of patients with possible Covid have tailed off, although we are still seeing some cases of severe disease.
Current Needs
We’ve just updated the current needs for the team in Mandritsara. If you would be interested in serving alongside the team in any of these roles, please contact the team leader.
Solar Saga
Solar power for a hospital in rural northern Madagascar is what we might call something of a no-brainer. However, a significant storm in late 2017 resulted in water damage to the equipment with repeated attempts to make the necessary repairs meeting difficulties at every turn.
The Good News School in a Global Pandemic
Thank you very much for praying for the Good News School. It's so encouraging for us to know that you are praying for us. For the majority of the last academic year, only the pupils who were going to take the official exams were in school, the rest of them were at home. Seven months without school has left many of them behind where they should be.
Pray for the Community Health Team
This team of seven, led by Andry, go out by bicycle, motorcycle, landrover, canoe and helicopter to visit remote villages. They undertake vaccination programmes, health education and gospel presentations. Please pray for the community health team.