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“Water Needs” by Steven Lellelid

“Water Needs” by Steven Lellelid

For 16 years Steve worked to translate the Bible into the dialect of the Tandroy people of Madagascar. He is now working hard with OBA to ensure they have clean water, proper school and spiritual resources. Steve is keeping a record of his journey in Madagascar to drill wells in areas in dire need. This record is from last year, but he is still hard at work. Click HERE to read about his adventures along the way!

Winter Dignity 2021

Winter Dignity 2021

Did you miss this quarter’s Dignity Newsletter? If so, have no fear! Here is the Winter Edition of the Dignity. Catch up on the projects you love, and see what is new at OBA.

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Winter Dignity 2021

Caring Bridge for Mark Jacobson

Caring Bridge for Mark Jacobson

It is with a very heavy heart that we share this Caring Bridge post.  Shortly after retiring from lifelong service as a Medical Missionary in Tanzania, Dr. Mark Jacobson was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Over the course of their life in Africa, Mark and his loving wife Linda have touched thousands, perhaps millions with their mission.  In addition to those they healed in Africa, they also touched people from all over the world by hosting and empowering people to make a difference through their hospitals, clinics, and grass-root development projects.  Some of those who worked with Mark and Linda include some very talented doctors.  This provided him access to some of the best cancer treatments possible.  Although Mark hasn’t had much pain, the cancer has come back.
Mark and Linda have made such an incredible impact throughout Africa and specifically in Northern Tanzania.  After all, they have given to others, let us come together for them in love and prayer asking God to envelop them in peace and healing light.
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In Loving Memory of Bob Zapolski

In Loving Memory of Bob Zapolski

In honor of Bob Zapolski, Operation Bootstrap Africa is dedicating all the meals served at our five Madagascar Schools in loving memory of Bob.  Over the week of February 7-11th approximately 1,300 children will receive 6,500 nutritious meals honoring Bob.  In addition, a prayer will be said giving thanks for Bob’s life and asking God to embrace Bob’s loved ones with grace and peace during this time of mourning.