Groaning, Rasoa rises and leaves the room…
Another Christmas Tale - 7th December
December is the hottest and driest month in Madagascar rarely drop below 23 degrees - even at night…
Another Christmas Tale - 6th December
The Story of Floriana
The first time I saw Floriana I noticed two things. The first was that she was breathing very fast, at 4 or 5 times the normal rate for a 20-year-old adult. The second was that on the pillow by her head was an open Bible…
A Cure for Failure
Kidney failure is a serious, and often fatal diagnosis. But thankfully there is sometimes a cure for failure – and a cure for kidney failure at the Good News Hospital.
Proclaiming the Gospel at the Good News Hospital
The Good News Hospital in Mandritsara (HVMM) is a hospital proclaiming the Good News of Jesus. But what does that look like – proclaiming the gospel in a hospital? Those of you who have visited your local hospital may find it difficult to imagine gospel proclamation there…
I lift up my eyes to the mountains
Naomi came to Mandritsara 7 years ago in order to help missionary parents with the education of their children. Over the years she has taught a total of 20 children, aged between 3 and 13, often with the help of other short-term volunteers.
Rejected – but not by God! The story of E...
This is E… There are not many patients in Mandritsara who cannot find someone to accompany them to the hospital. But E… has no one. She is completely rejected.
Out in the Community
Julian Hardyman (pastor of Eden Baptist Churh) and his wife Debbie recently made a pastoral visit to see Joel and Joyce Chin and family (anaesthetist/GP) who are members of Eden, working in Mandritsara this year. Whilst in Mandritsara, Julian and Debbie were invited to go on a village visit with the Community Health team, this is their account…
Teach Others Also
One of the signs of gospel life is when God raises up faithful servants with a burden to share the gospel and teach the Bible to others. Recently, Berton, together with Diamondra, and Issidore organised 5 days of Bible teaching at the hospital for new leaders of village churches and various others…