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It was a shock to my system when I left Bolivia at 107ºF and arrived in Atlanta with 30ºF temperatures…all in the same day! Read below to learn what I was doing in Bolivia over the holidays.

Thank you for your continued prayers regarding this ministry. I hold my plans lightly these days and have found that God continues to richly bless my call to serve around the world as I seek guidance for what is next.

House of Hope, Bolivia

A few months ago, I shared with you that I would be traveling soon but I couldn’t reveal where I was going. Now that I’m home, I can tell you that I went to Bolivia for almost a month. The reason it was so secretive was simply because I was the Christmas surprise at the House of Hope ministry gathering in Cochabamba. I wish I had taken a picture of the faces of Carmen, Richard, the girls, and all of the pastors and health workers for whom I surprised! It was well worth the effort to keep it a secret.

Bolivia was the first international location I’ve traveled to since the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic…and it may be the last for several more months. It is simply not appropriate for me to add stress to already burdened health systems around the world by showing up and asking partners to step away from hospitals and clinics to host my visit. So, to be able to travel to Bolivia was both an exciting time and a bit stressful with all of the new protocols in place to keep everyone safe.

Although many of the plans for my time in Bolivia had to be adjusted, I was still able to spend several days in Cochabamba visiting ministry partners and spent time with Carmen and Richard. You may remember that Carmen and Richard were very ill a few months ago with COVID19. In fact, Carmen shared with me that she thought she was dying at one point. It is still quite traumatic for their family and I would ask for continued prayers as they navigate safety protocols and ministry outreach.

When I wasn’t in Cochabamba, I was staying with my colleagues JD and Rhonda Reed. It was a wonderful time of reconnection, rest, celebration, conversation, and seeing many parts of Santa Cruz that I had never had the opportunity to visit. I was reminded, once again, what fantastic and gifted colleagues I work with around the world!

An Encouraging Word

Thanks to year-end gifts, new monthly donors, and those dedicated long-term supporters, my funding is back over 100%! It feels like a miracle to move from 77% funded at the beginning of October 2021 to now being over 100% funded. Thank you to ALL who give, pray, encourage, and find innumerable ways to support this ministry.

Romans 15:13

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” NRSV

Prayer Requests

*Countries around the world who do not have access to needed medical care during the pandemic.

*Those who have lost loved ones or who are suffering from the effects of COVID19 infections.

*Healthcare workers and those who continue to serve on the frontlines.

How you can support Kristy

Kristy Engel is the Global Consultant for Health, and, like all other Global Servants (missionaries) with International Ministries, Kristy is required to fully raise her ministry budget. The budget includes her salary, benefits, work funds, and project funds. If you are interested in encouraging Kristy by becoming a monthly, quarterly, or annual supporter, please click the link, below. If you are interested in how you can support health care around the world, please email Kristy and ask about specific projects that are in need of support and prayer. And, thank you, for helping Kristy share hope in a hurting world!

Learn More

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.