Contribute Financially -

I am currently 77% funded.  
I need $2,316 more to reach my goal of $10,000 by August, 20th, 2009. 


Thank you to all who have given so far!


Steve+in+Ethiopia

Expenses Before I leave - 


Airfare (round trip) -               1,800

Ethiopian Visa -                         70
Immunizations -                       300

Insurance -                              650
Other Travel Preparations -        400
Total:                                      $3,220


                                  Currently  148% raised!



I have now raised all the money I need for my trip to Ethiopia. I still need more finances for when I am over there. Please consider donating to my account though Project Mercy as described to the right. 

Expenses When I'm there - 

Room and board -                 Waived!
Seed money -                       5,000
Food -                                    300
Communications -                    200

Transportation -                    1,000
Miscellaneous Expenses -          280
Total:                                      $6,780

                                  Currently  43% raised!


Please give either by check, made out to "Project Mercy" with my name in the memo sent to:
              Project Mercy 
              7011 Ardmore Ave
              Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Or give by Credit Card through the Project Mercy site. Please specify my name in the "Donation is Designated for" field and leave me a message in the form below for my records.


Please Pray -

Prayer requests

I just finished a book that warns against deception when it comes to ministry. The author suggests keeping four things in mind in this process. I would appreciate prayer for me in these areas.

  • Humility – Not letting pride or self accomplishment rob you form the success in ministry.
  • Love for Truth – Keeping the Word of God as the primary directional tool
  • Fear of God – Avoiding flippancy and recognizing him as the all powerful Creator of the universes and Lover of my soul.
  • Keeping the Cross Central  It’s all about his sacrifice on the cross that makes a relationship with god possible, let alone a successful ministry to others.
Also be praying for:

  • Team unity (Elena, Aaron, Andria. Nathanial, and I)
  • Health, particularly for - Nathanial
  • Successful communication with loved ones, especially for Aaron and Andrea who have difficulty contacting family in Costa Rica
  • Safety as we will all be traveling a lot in the next few months
  • Ease in learning the language and the breaking down of the language barrier
  • Spirit-filled interactions, and ministry moments
  • Further revelations of God’s goodness, faithfulness, and love for us and the people of Ethiopia
  • Desta (Joy)