Kupang Ministry Rebana Indonesia Foundation Timor Island, Indonesia.

Kupang MinistryRebana Indonesia Foundation

Timor Island, Indonesia

Indonesia is a country made up of over 17,000 islands.

Timor Island has been politically divided in two parts for centuries.

Timor (West & East) Island

Kupang

Wide-scale killing and destruction followed East Timor's vote to become independent of Indonesia.

This resulted in a number of refugee camps holding thousands of destitute people in West Timor in and

around the city of Kupang.

Maria Endang (right) has a heart for the children of refugees from East Timor. In 1999 Maria went to Kupang to minister to

people who were fleeing the violence in East Timor. Over 100,000 of these people have remained in the area of the city of Kupang. Baptists first ministered through the IMB and now

through an Indonesian foundation named Rebana. This foundation was established by the human needs workers

employed in the Jakarta office of the IMB.

Boneanak Village for Refugees

Boneanak Village for Refugees – 25 to 45 children attend the “Cheer Up Bible School” CUBS

Nuelbaki Refugee Camp – 275 to 300 children attend CUBS to study lessons such as

“Forgiving and Loving Your Enemies” Lev. 19:17-18.

8 to 15 youth & adults attend “In-depth Bible Study Group”

Nuelbaki Refugee Camp – Nutritional supplements are distributed – eggs, milk, soybeans, and cookies

Pabrik Kulit - Ex-Leather Factory Refugee Camp125 to 150 children attend CUBS

Pabrik Kulit Refugee Camp – Maria distributing personal and health care items to refugee parents

Pabrik Kulit Refugee Camp – Powdered soybeans are distributed and used to make a nutrional drink

Sulamo Refugee Camp – 150 to 200 children attend CUBS to study lessons such as

“The Lord loves All Ethnic Groups” Nehemiah 1:6

Sulamo Refugee Camp – Maria ministering to the children.

The children memorize memory verses and learn to give food to their friends.

Sulamo Refugee Camp – Cookies are distributed

Sulamo Refugee Camp – Maria provides basic medical care.

Tuapukan Refugee Camp – 250 to 350 childrenwaiting on nutritional supplement

Tuapukan Refugee Camp – 250 to 350 children attend Cubs to study lessons such as“Jesus Takes Care of Us” Matt 6:25-34

Tuapukan Refugee Camp – providing basic medical care

Tuapukan Refugee Camp – Maria providing basic medical care

Tulakaboak Refugee Camp-150 to 250 children attend CUBS

25 to 43 youth and adults attend the “In-depth Bible Study Group” to study lessons such as “Keep on Believing in Jesus.” Isaiah 40:27-31

House of Joy Orphanage – Devotional and Prayer time in prepartion for construction

House of Joy Orphanage – construction in process

House of Joy Orphanage – construction is partially complete

House of Joy Orphanage – Worship Services and Bible Studies are held even though construction is

not complete

House of Joy OrphanageThe construction is not yet complete but is

sufficient to house 30 children and necessary workers.

Education is important at the House of Joy Orphanage

House of Joy Orphanage – many of the children have never slept in a bed until now

Needs and Prayer Requests

Pray that the Lord will give Maria Kupang continued and increasing wisdom and strength to serve in these ministries.

Needs for House of Joy:•Books for a library for the children.•Another computer for the children to study computer science. •To begin an agriculture and small animal project.

Prayer Requests for House of Joy:•Pray that the House of Joy will be blessed with house parents who have a heart of service.•Pray that the building of the House of Joy will be completed.•Pray that the children and Rudy, Gius, Rosmawaty, Pipit, and Mama Dor will be healthy.•Pray for the construction team that is led by Mr. Jek.