1. Deepthi Balika Bhavan

2. 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.)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. WILL YOU COMMIT TO BEING A SPONSOR?
Deepthi Balika Bhavan
WILL YOU COMMIT TO BEING A SPONSOR?