Happy Mid-to-the-End-of-Summer Everyone! I hope that doesn’t make you sad, but just remember that that means Fall is coming, and Fall is easily the best season :)!So, this month, I am doing something a little different with the blog. I realized that, of course, none of you have gotten the chance to meet Ronã (Ronan), … "Missionary By Accident"
I (Steve) first came to Brazil in June of 2001 to help build a church at Belo Monte. The first picture is of our team and we had a great time. We got the shell of the church completed and then went home. During that time from then to now, the church has experienced many … August Amazon Update! Steve and Elba
Dear Friends & Family, Thank you for your prayers and support. I know we say this often – but it’s because we mean it. We appreciate you a lot! This newsletter is longer than usual, but that’s because it’s been an exciting month! As many of you know, we hosted a team of 12 … July 2016 Newsletter
Thank you so much for your prayers for us and the team from Columbus and Madison County Vineyard. We had a wonderful and full week with the team and it was a blessing. When the team landed on Sunday afternoon they got directly into a few vehicles and they were off to Pacaja with Keith … July Amazon Update! Steve and Elba
Hello To My Faithful Supporters and Friends! How I miss all of you! I miss your faces, your hugs, your smiles, and caring conversations. As the years pass by, my definition of home is always changing, but you all have a special place in my heart that says “home”.As you may remember, Ronã and I … In God's Hands
I walk into Walmart and am immediately feeling a duality of emotions. I’m excited because there are so many choices, and yet my heart rate quickens and I feel something like a panic attack coming on because…. There are so many choices!We have just returned from serving as missionaries for two years in northern Brazil … Neither Here nor There-Why Re-Entry Is Harder Than Culture Shock
Dear Friends & Family, Thank you for your prayers and support. They continue to be greatly appreciated. Denise and I have been in “go-mode” preparing for the upcoming visit of 12 members from my home church (Vineyard Church of Delaware County in Central Ohio). This will be the first time that Denise and I … June 2016 Newsletter
The church has been focusing on trying to grow our home groups in the church. One of the ways that we believe this can happen is by using a method called Disciple Making Movement (DMM) https://www.cityteam.org/idisciple/ Churches that have implemented the DMM in some parts of the world are experiencing amazing growth and seeing … May Amazon Update! Steve and Elba Dolan
Hello to all our Wonderful Supporters and Friends!! As you can see, I have some great news! Ronã and I got married! On April 23rd, 2016, we had a simple ceremony along our friends in Altamira. It was a wonderful experience, and both Ronã and I were filled with a lot of joy. We have … Wedding
Hello Friends and Family at Home! As you may have already heard, last week, my house was robbed while I was sleeping. It happened at around 4:00am. I woke up and saw a man taking both my computer and my cell phone from a table on the side of my bed. I jumped up and … Scary Night
