Dear All

As you know, our Home Fellowship Group is “championing” Mey Fong in her present mission placement with Malaysian Care, ministering to the Orang Asli at Bandar Baru Kampar. Last Saturday we visited the mission as a group, and we were all very impressed with the progress made to date and enthusiastic about the whole concept. They have 15 acres of land at the site, and they are using it to teach the Orang Asli about sustainable agricultural projects, and goat rearing. They have already set up a classroom, built an office with an accommodation area for the Orang Asli students, accommodation for the goats, and have stocked a sizeable pond with saleable fish. What they are now really lacking are goats, and we decided that as a group we would offer contributions towards the purchase of a goat or goats. A nanny goat costs RM 750 and a billy goat costs RM 4,000 (!!). Each billy goat is required to “service” 10 nanny goats (what a life)!  So we are going around with the begging bowl soliciting contributions. Of course, there is no obligation to contribute anything, but if you do we know it will be put to excellent use. We will set a deadline of 31st May for contributions. If you contribute the cost of a whole goat, then you are entitled to name that goat, but of course smaller amounts are also welcome! Cash or cheques should be given or sent to Andrew Waterson, B-2 Menara Kayangan, Jalan 5/1, Taman TAR, Ampang 68000 (cheques can be made payable to “Andrew Waterson” or “Malaysian Care”).

The centre is holding an Open Day on 18th July, so that is a date for your diaries. They will be roasting whole wild boars for us to eat, and there will be fresh produce for sale (including some fruit and vegetables donated from farmers in Cameron Highlands). This should be a fun day while helping to raise more  funds. Bring along the whole family, because there is lots to do for children (including swimming), fishing, etc. Will keep you informed of the details nearer the time, and also of the total raised towards the purchase of goat(s), and attach some photos of our visit.

Love and Blessings

Jim