Children School support.

It's that time again when kids in Madagascar get ready to return to school.  In the past some of you have supported some of the children in my neighborhood be able to go to school.  If you are one of those who already help.  I thank you so much.  There are several children on my heart hoping someone can help support them.

1. Sydonie: A little girl 9 years old we have been supporting for 4 years now.  Her school fees are 130,000 for the year and school supplies about 100,000.  This is more than in previous years because the cost of everything is going higher.  In USD that is about $ 104.54  This includes school fees, stationary books, pencils, general supplies and uniform and shoes for the year. 

2.  Heriniana:  He too is 9 years old.  We have been supporting him for 2 years already.  He is deaf and was not able to attend school before our help.  Because he is deaf he needs to go to a special school.  His school fees and supplies are about $150.00 a year plus $20.00, 3 times a year when he comes home for school holiday.



3. Malala and Lanto:  They are sisters here near my house.  These girls age 8 and 12 do not go to school.  Their mother has put them to work as prostitutes. I would love to see them in school and not on the streets.  They can go to the public school near my house for a very minimal cost.  Their school fees are less than the others at $30.00 a year and supplies of about $50.00 I hope to be able to give them rice each week so they have something to eat. Thus, $100.00 for each of these 2 girls. I try to feed them when ever I see them, but don't always have extra money.  One day I bought the one girl some bread and meat for lunch and 2 days later she came to me saying she was very sick because she was hungry.  I ask when she last ate and she said on Tuesday when I gave her the bread and meat.  I brought her to my house and gave her a big plate of food.  When they are not with their mother they go to their grandfather's house where they are beat until leaving bruising.  I really hope to be able to find someone to help me with these two girls.  They also don't have much clothes.  Mostly rags.

4. Antonny: he is about 12 years old.  His grandmother is a hard working cleaning lady who cares for him because his parents are both dead.  She is caring for 3 grandchildren by herself because 2 of her children have died and her husband too.  This little boy previously went to the public school, but because he didn't pass his 5th grade exam he can not return to public school.  Without help he will end his education at grade 5.  To return to the private school his fees are $110.00 a year and supplies and uniforms will cost about $50.00.  His yearly expense is $160.00

5.  A widow in my English club is trying to learn English so she can get a good job to support her 3 children.  Her husband died this past year suddenly of an aneurism.  Their fees are a total of $100 per child per year.  Her desire is for them to continue with their music lessons of and extra $100 per child.  However this is not a priority.

If you have any desire to help with any of these children or support completely one child please send donations to World Venture at 1501 W. Mineral Ave, Littleton, CO 80120-5612 on the memo line put the number 6401.900.  Or you can give online by going to www.worldventure.com go to the donate page and then give to a project, then give to unlisted ministry or project, enter the number 6401-900 it is the Madagascar misc project. 
 

What makes my heart sore and soar

Today when I was coming home from a meeting in town I realized there are many things that make my heart sore and also many things the make my heart soar.

Lets start with the things that make my heart soar.  Today as I neared my house there were a bunch of children out playing.  When they saw my car they started yelling "Sand(e) emphasis on the e.  They come to the care just to say hi and shake hands.  On Sunday night we had a fellowship with other missionaries here in Tana and when I arrived several of the children came to me saying "Aunt Sandi" and giving me a hug. On Sunday mornings when I head out to teach children's ministry when they all want to grab my hand to walk with them.  Oh and how eager they are to hear the story of the week.  2 weeks ago we were making faith cross necklaces and I couldn't find the same size black bead so I had to get one size bigger, one of the 4 year old girls came and said "Aunt Sandi I know why the black bead is bigger" I said "Why?" she said "Because our sins are bigger."  Oh how I love the little children.  Jesus tells his disciples to let the little ones come to him.  I know how much I love them and can only imagine the love Jesus has for them.  Another thing that makes my heart soar is the young adults in the English club.  Today we started with them making presentations so they can earn an advanced certificate.  I am so happy to see the progress they have made over the past year.  I know how hard it is to learn language and give them my hats off.  Well done. The class I taught the first year I was in Madagascar graduated this year.  I am so proud of these young adults.  All are planning to continue their education abroad.  Hats off to Vision Valley 2012 graduates.

Now to the sore part.  There are 2 little girls in the neighborhood that are street kids.  They have parents, but the parents don't provide or care for them.  Last Tuesday one of them was in the parking lot of the supermarket and went in the store with me.  After I got the cheese I wanted I got some bread and meat for her to make a big sandwich.  On Thursday I saw her again close to the same place.  She looked very sick.  I ask her what was wrong she said she was OK.  I ask if she was hungry she said yes very.  I brought her to my house and gave her some rice and laoka (meat sauce)that we had for lunch.  She came in and when she was talking to me while eating I ask when was her last meal she said on Tuesday when I gave her the bread and meat.  The next day the sister came to my door and I gave them some rice to take home and cook and some fruit.  I see these girls often and try to buy them food when I see them.  Another thing that makes my heart sore is the corner on the way to my house at night.  It is like an open area bar.  Every night there are many people on the corner drinking and drunk.  Some times you can't even get through the street because there are so many standing there drinking.  How can one little girl go 2 days without food and others have money to drink every night.  It also makes me sad to see people sleeping on the side of the road because they have no home.  Poverty is great here and many have lost their jobs since the presidential take over in 2009.  For many there are no jobs to be found, not that they don't want to work or try to find work.  There just isn't work for all.

Thanks for reading my post.  Sorry for the play on words.  It just seemed so right for the title.

Blessings
Sandi Horen


Serving Christ in Madagascar

Family and friends in Arizona

I will be back in the states from Sept 6 to Nov 3, 2012 this year.  I will be in AZ from Oct 1 to 29th.  While I am there I am in need of a vehicle to use.  If you have a vehicle to loan while I am in Arizona I would be ever so thankful.  If I don't find one to use during my stay I will need to rent one.  Does anyone know a good place (affordable) to rent one?  I am on a limited budget since I am mostly 95% self supported, and my Madagascar expenses continue while I am in the states.  I pray someone out there can help me. 

If you would like to meet with me while I am in the states send me an e-mail sunlady2@aol.com or facebook Sandra Horen.  I am looking forward to seeing as many friends as possible during the short time there. 

Blessings.  Your friend Sandi Horen serving Christ in Madagascar.