Funds Needed for Presbytery's Egypt Mission Project

Reprinted with permission of the Presbytery of Des Moines
First appeared in the Wider Circle

Egypt's elderly population is increasing at an alarming rate and the country has been unable to establish nursing facilities that provide adequate care.

Worldwide Ministries Division in partnership with Synod of the Nile Presbytery has established a mission co-worker position for a geriatric nurse in Egypt. The goal is to assist with establishing a geriatric facility at the American Mission Hospital in Tanta and provide training to local nurses and care givers in Cairo at the Presbyterian Geriatric Center and Evangelical Medical Center.

Denise England, a member of Audubon First Presbyterian Church, has accepted the call to serve this mission project. Denise's involvement in the Presbytery of Des Moines' Joining Hands Against Hunger Program and her participating in four trips to Egypt have established in Denise a strong passion and commitment to the Egyptian people and their needs. Unfortunately, Denise is unable to leave for Egypt until funding for the three-year project is completely pledged. Through the Mission Initiatives Program, congregations and individuals can provide financial support.

The project account number is #MI910061 and needs to be written on all pledges and checks in the memo line. Pledges can be made by contacting Becca Snipp at Presbyterian Church (USA), Room 5415A, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1396. Pledge forms and credit card support can be made online at: www.pcusa.org/joiningheartsandhands