Betela Dedicates
New Housing
Since this video was
made, gifts from the Rocky Mountain Synod to the Seeds of Hope campaign for
our companion synods have resulted in the dedication of new student housing
at Betela Seminary in Madagascar. Photos.
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FILM CREDITS:
Betela Seminary:
Pastor Ramampiaro Georges
Director of Betela Seminary
Boite Postale 355
Mahajunga 401
Madagascar
Concerning the involvement of the Rocky Mountain Synod (ELCA) at Betela:
Pastor James Gonia
Atonement Lutheran Church
Denver, CO
1-303-985-1122 atnmentjim@aol.com
Concerning the involvement of the Division for Global Mission (ELCA) at
Betela: Gaylord Thomas
Director for Africa Desk/East Africa
Division for Global Mission (ELCA)
Chicago, USA gthomas@elca.org
Special thanks to the following individuals for their help in shooting the
video: Pastor Ramampiaro Georges
(Director of Betela)
Pastor Robelison
(Asst. Director of Betela)
Pastor Fanja, Serge, as well as the seminary staff, the seminary students
and leaders of the SPBM/SPA synods.
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