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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Happiness...Cross-culturalness...

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On my way to Kenya...

My passion for the mission field began in 2002 following my first mission trip to Haiti. Shortly after, I felt led to Africa, and in 2005 spent ten days in Kenya. While falling in love with the people there, I got a glimpse into their lack of access to healthcare and resources. I have longed to go back to Kenya with a heart for the infants, children, orphans, and mothers there - especially those suffering from the HIV/AIDS epidemic. One of Kenya's main obstacles to improving HIV prevention and care is an acute shortage of trained health care workers, especially in rural areas. I am planning to move to Narok, Kenya in the summer of 2010 to join the AfricaHope team of New Mission Systems International. I want to share the love of Christ through community health outreach with a focus on prenatal and infant healthcare needs and education. This video explains that a little more...

How Can You Help?????

You can help support my ministry in Kenya by joining my:
- prayer team
- provision team (I am especially in need of monthly supporters)

Donations can be mailed to:
New Mission Systems International
P.O. Box 547
Fort Myers, FL 33902
**Make sure you put 'Katie DeFries' in the memo**

You can also make donations at
www.nmsi.org with credit cards or bank drafts. Click on the link "Donate to NMSI" on the right side of the page. Select my name under "Available Funds". Please pray about it...every little bit helps! :)

"NMSI honors preference of gifts solicited and, in accordance with IRS regulations, retains discretion and control over their use."

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