Philip on November 9th, 2012

For 2012, we have added a couple of new items to the Christmas list:
As many of you know, we are in the process of building a medical clinic in Tricotte that will serve the entire area. The main building materials for the clinic are cinder blocks, and we need a lot more of them before [...]

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Philip on September 4th, 2010

In Haiti, every student must pass a standardized national test each year in order to move on the next grade level. The results of last year’s test were released recently, and every child in our orphanage passed the test.  This is unheard of in Haiti where it’s not unusual for some students to remain at [...]

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Bernie on January 14th, 2010

In the midst of a lot of chaos we have this to excitedly report –
Philip & Debbie Bovenkamp became the proud parents of their first child:
Jillian Grace at 10:42 AM today January 14
She is 7lbs 12 oz and 20 3/4″ long
Sheryl and I are happy grandparents of our 8th grandchild.   We praise God a healthy, [...]

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admin on December 15th, 2009

Have you given a gift to Starfish Ministries on behalf of someone else?  Maybe it’s a Christmas gift or a memorial for a loved one who has passed.  Click here for a selection of cards that you can print for to communicate the gift you have given.
If you are interested in giving a specific gift, whether a [...]

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Bernie on March 30th, 2009

We are praising the Lord for the gift of twins, born to daughter, Karla, and husband, Andrew. Alyssa Ann and Luke Andrew were born March 19 and join Katelyn, age 3. They live in Lynden and Grampa and Gramma are enjoying them immensely!

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