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Deepthi Balika Bhavan
Deepthi Balika Bhavan
What is Balika Bhavan? A home for girl – children belonging to the humble clan of
fisher folk. When did Deepthi Balika Bhavan begin?
June 20, 1991 Who oversees Deepthi Balika Bhavan?
Diocese of Adoor-Mavelikara Sevika Sanghom President: Suffragan Metropolitan, Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar
Irenaeus Superintendent: Rev. John P. Oommen 5 staff workers (warden, teacher, cooks, etc.)
Deepthi Balika Bhavan Where is Deepthi Balika Bhavan located?
Country: India State: Kerala District: Haripad City: Pallipad
Address Deepthi Balika Bhavan, Pallipad Pallipad P.O. Haripad, Kerala India 690 512
Deepthi Balika Bhavan How many girls are taken care of by Balika Bhavan?
40 students (Maximum capacity for current building)
What age group do these girls belong to? Grades 1 – 10 Lower primary, Grades 1-4 – 8 girls Upper primary & Higher Secondary, Grades 5-10 – 17 girls
Deepthi Balika Bhavan What does Balika Bhavan do for these girls?
• Accomodation• Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks • Clothing• Cover medical expenditures• Drive them to and from school • School supplies• Positive, nurturing living environment• Helping them to live out the calling they have to be
effective servants of Christ (Note: Most of the children come from Hindu background but have come to accept Jesus as their personal savior through the loving witness of Balika Bhavan).
• Sunday School & VBS• CSSM (Children Special Service Mission)• Morning / Evening prayers• Sunday worship at St. Thomas MTC Pallipad
Deepthi Balika Bhavan How is St. John’s MTC involved?
25 families from this parish are sponsors
What are the responsibilities of a sponsor family? Pray for Balika Bhavan ministry Visit mission center and learn what Balika Bhavan is doing Witness to others about the mission work of Balika Bhavan Financial commitment of $125 (Rs. 5000) per student / year General donation
Development/expansion of current facility Medical fund
Deepthi Balika BhavanWILL YOU COMMIT TO BEING A SPONSOR?WILL YOU COMMIT TO BEING A SPONSOR?