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August 2010


Martin introduces Mike Kulig who has been a faithful supporter for some time now. He lives in Cebu, Philippines. There are more photos of the building - plastering has begun! Also included are a list of prayer requests. Thanks to all of you who continue to uphold us in prayer. August newsletter

July 2010


In the latest newsletter some of the children share their news; Martin is briefly in the Philippines again and provides an update along with photos of the nearly completed building. Hamilton Elim has a sausage sizzle fund raiser and we welcome new supporters "Addy El Bridge" from San Diego.

We really appreciate all the support that you have provided in so many ways. We couldn't do this without you! "This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else." 2 Cor. 9:12-13. July newsletter

June 2010


Great things are happening at the home. Thanks so much for all your support. June newsletter

May 2010


Martin has just returned from the Philippines. We welcome three new children to Shepherds Arms after their parents sadly passed away. See the latest photos of the building and other new developments. May newsletter

April 2010


Congratulations to the children who graduated from elementary and secondary school. More about that in the latest newsletter and also an update from Martin. April newsletter

March 2010


Martin reports that a recent generous donation will enable the extension to the childrens' home to be completed. A new small business initiative will help make the Home more self-sufficient and some of the older children are now looking at attending college (university) after the summer holidays. Read all about this and more in the latest update: March newsletter

February 2010


Sorry it's been a while since our last update. Malcolm's computer was down for a while, but it's now back up and running and so here is the latest news. february newsletter

November 2009


The folk at Shepherds Arms send their thanks to Avalon Baptist Church who sent a team to visit during September. They loved their visit and all that they contributed over there. There are two teams from Hamilton and Wellington Elim visiting this month and progress is being made on the building extension. Find out more in the latest newsletter. November newsletter

October 2009


Praise the Lord that thanks to a very generous donor Amy Lamb was able to fly to the Philippines to attend Gilda and Dexter's wedding. It all happened very quickly and despite the threat of dust storms in Sydney and flooding in Manila, Amy made it safely there and back. Congratulations Gilda and Dexter! Read more about the wedding here: October newsletter

Martin made a quick trip back to New Zealand and he is now back in the Philippines overseeing the work there. See the latest newsletter above for more information.

September 2009


Sorry, I'm a little late in posting the September newsletter. Here it is: September newsletter

Martin returned to New Zealand mid September. He's very pleased with the progress made so far on the extension to the children's home. Next month's newsletter will include an update from Martin.

August 2009


Click on the Microenterprises page to see photos of the bakery that Junie has set up at the Home.

Recently the children have been growing seedlings for mahogany trees and last week these were planted on land that Shepherd's Arms Foundation own about 40km from the orphanage. They started with 300 mahogany trees and intend to plant more as more of the land is prepared for planting. See the latest newsletter for more details. August newsletter

Please pray for Paster Dexter as his mother Lita passed away this week after a long illness.

July 2009


Martin Lamb is back in Tagbilaran overseeing the extension to the children's home. The July newsletter is attached with an "addendum" highlighting some wonderful answers to our June request for financial support. Thanks for your continued support for this ministry. July newsletter July addendum

June 2009


Here's the latest newsletter for June. June newsletter

April 2009


Martin Lamb and Malcom Baxter are currently visiting the staff and children in Bohol. Please pray for good health and strength for them both. There are currently 8 children who need sponsorship. Please continue to pray for these children to receive sponsors. Pray also for the ongoing extension to the childrens' home - that it will be completed soon.

Graduation
Here are some pictures of our high school graduates, Intermediate graduates (Grade 6) and some of the children who received an award during end of school year. In the Philippines our end of school year is March. April and May is our summer holidays.

February 2009


Christmas gifts for the children
The children really enjoyed getting new shoes and clothes for Christmas. Many thanks to you who gave donations to enable the children to have an enjoyable Christmas.

December 2008


Follow Kasih's Story
Help bring Kasih to Adelaide for surgery. Kasih URGENTLY needs our help ... (Kasih translates in English to "Love")... is a beautiful little girl with a severe cleft palate deformity ... She should be smiling and playing and loved by all!... Instead, Kasih faces a life with serious health risks - its likely she may not live 'til school age. Kasih should be running and playing, learning to talk and smile - instead, her deformity leaves her without hope of a normal childhood, facing a shortened lifespan.
Kasih has travelled to a whole new world - Adelaide - where she will be having surgery in December - will you help her finish the journey with a smile? click here! The kids at the children's home have been praying for Kasih and they're mentioned on her website.

August 2008


The builders have been making great progress on the new extension. Thanks for all your generous support in enabling the extension to go ahead.

Here are updated photos of some of the young women from the children's home and a couple of the guys who are into music.

The kids always enjoy it when new parcels arrive at the home. There's often medical needs too so it's great to be able to stock up on medicines.

March 2008



Martin has just returned from three weeks in the Philippines catching up with the staff and children. Martin was concerned that Pastor Dexter was ill. Praise the Lord that the problem has been identified (a thyroid condition) and can be treated with medication. Many thanks to Christchurch Elim who have offered to pay for Ps. Dexter's treatment. Here's Ps. Dexter with the new jeepney looking much better than he did a few weeks ago.

Here's Gilda at the church in Bohol. Martin preached here during his latest visit (above centre). As you can see the church can get quite wet when it rains!

February 2008

Well it has taken nearly a year to get the roof on the jeepney but it is now finally finished. Here are the before and after photos. It will be perfect for transporting the children.






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