Upcoming Travel!

After almost two years of restricted travel due to the pandemic, I am finally planning my first international visit to partners. Read below about one of the ministries that I will be visiting, prayer requests, and hear from one of my encouragers about why he chose to support global health through this ministry.

Northeast India

A few weeks ago I received a request from the man pictured above. This is Dr. John Sangma, and he is the medical director for TWO mission hospitals as well as an eye surgeon providing much needed cataract surgery in a small, rural village. Dr. John has always welcomed me with his big smile and boundless energy, but over the last year, the tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit India particularly hard.

Dr. John’s recent email asked if I would please visit soon as it had been too long since my last visit. He indicated that not only did he want to thank me (and International Ministries) for the life-giving support offered during their crisis, but he also needed the encouragement of a visit for himself and his staff. During the spring of 2021, I sent a newsletter asking for help and donations to be given for India. Because of those gifts, International Ministries was able to provide thousands of dollars, in the form of grants, for many hospitals in India. Two of those hospitals were the hospitals that Dr. John oversees. He shared with me that these funds allowed him to continue paying salaries (although only partially) to all of his staff so that they could provide the many services required by their community. Because of the generosity of so many people, Dr. John did not have to lay off any of his personnel. This is such a blessing!

I am planning on visiting India (specifically Northeast India) in February. I will visit several mission hospitals and nursing schools to give encouragement and listen. I am sure that I will hear many stories of God’s hand at work over the last year. I would ask for your continued prayers as I share in worship services, meet with students and staff, and offer any comfort that my visit will provide. We will discuss ongoing projects and their ideas for the future. I also ask for travel mercies and a clear indication that it is safe to travel. I expect this to be a rich time of reuniting with dear friends and colleagues.

I have one more international visit I will be making very soon (before India) but I cannot give any details at this time. Please simply keep my travel in your prayers and know that I will share with you when I return.

How do you know Kristy?

“I met Kristy Engel one summer afternoon at a church picnic. She had visited our church that morning and been invited to join us at the picnic. As we talked, I learned that Kristy was a missionary who had relocated to Atlanta because of the wide-ranging flight connections to many foreign countries. Her new assignment with her mission involved traveling to countries where health emergencies had occurred and the local missionaries needed her extensive medical background in helping people in very poor and remote parts of the world. As a retired person, I took on the job of taking Kristy to and from the airport for these trips. During the hour-long drives each way, I was privileged to hear the challenges facing her on each trip and the successes and (sometimes) heartaches on the way back. I came to know and understand the love and commitment Kristy has for those in desperate need of help. I support Kristy financially so that her loving care and concern can continue to be poured out to millions in need around the world. In this way I, too, am helping carry out Christ’s command that we care for those in need.” Don M., Georgia

If you would like to contribute a story about how you know Kristy or when you have worked with her, please send a short paragraph by replying to this email.

1 John 3:18

“Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.”

Prayer Requests

Upcoming international travel
Continued good health (especially regarding migraines)
Financial support
Project support

How can you help?

Kristy Engel is the Global Consultant for Health, and like all other Global Servants (missionaries) with International Ministries, Kristy is required to raise her full ministry budget. The budget includes her salary, benefits, work funds, and project funds. Currently, Kristy has raised 86% of her budget with pledged gifts. You can help her reach 100% or more!

If you are interested in encouraging Kristy by becoming a monthly, quarterly, or annual supporter, please click the link, below. And, thank you, for helping Kristy share hope in a hurting world!

If you are already supporting Kristy with a monthly gift, would you mind sharing with a friend or family member and encourage them to give on a monthly basis, as well? By sharing this ministry with others you will spread the word about what I do and maybe, just maybe, someone is waiting to know how to support global health. The answer is always “no” unless you ask! Thank you for your ongoing gift!!

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For more information:

If you would like to learn more about this ministry or contact Kristy, you can go to the International Ministries website: www.internationalministries.org. You may also send a message by replying to this email.