 Mary Sherwood
Global Teams Missionary since 1985
From
Canada
Missionary to
Madagascar
Currently on
Home Assignment
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Akany Famonjena Orphanage
At the invitation of my Malagasy Bishop, I went to Madagascar in September 1995 to help
establish and develop a much needed orphanage. This orphanage, called Akany Famonjena, is
a project of the Anglican Mothers' Union (women of the church). We now have a lovely
home where we are raising 43 children from the ages of 3 to 16 years. It is a joy to see
the miraculous change that very quickly transforms the "sad little waifs" into
healthy, happy, well-adjusted children when they come to us and receive nourishing food,
fresh milk, love and other happy children to play with! We now have an enthusiastic,
very capable Malagasy Directress who keeps the on-site daily caring of the orphanage and
associated farm operating smoothly.
My relationship with Akany Famonjena remains strong. I will always be
"Grandma" to the children, encourager to the Directress and the Board, and
continue to raise funds to provide for almost all of their monthly budget needs. We must
keep this orphanage alive and strong!!
Visit the Akany Famonjena Orphanage website
here.
Akany Tafita Center
Akany Tafita is a newly constructed outreach center which has been built
in Anosibe, a very poor district of the capital city, Antananarivo.
The ministry from this Center reaches out to needy children and young
adults. Two ladies are teaching, feeding and caring for 31 children.
There is also a program for young women. Unlimited possibilities for
ministry continue to challenge the Board of Akany Tafita. This very
capable Board are administering every aspect of this work. My role is
to support and encourage, help as I am able, and raise funds to allow this
huge ministry to develop and remain alive and strong.
Visit the Akany Tafita Center website
here.
God drew me into overseas mission service through a deep healing experience in January
1985. He touched me and gave me new purpose and focus in my life. Through this He directed
me to resign my teaching position and sell my house and said "now take my hand and
go!" The Holy Spirit put me in touch with Episcopal World Mission
(now called Global Teams) and I have been part of the Global Teams "mission
family" since May 1985.
After serving several years in the Solomon Islands, South Pacific, I accepted my present
assignment in Madagascar in 1995.
Through the years there have been many challenges: local lifestyles,
food, learning a new language, and being so very distant from my family. But
God is good!! He has been faithful and always present throughout my
journey of faith and service for Him.
- To support Mary's ministry in prayer and receive updates about what is happening in the
field with a regular newsletter, email your name and address to newsletters@global-teams.org, or write or
call the office.
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