700 Monroe Street
Nashville, TN 37208
Hi - I'm Lacey, founder of the Mustard Seed Ministry. In the summer of 2008 I went to Malawi on a mission trip, hoping to touch others' hearts, only to find my heart touched.
Initially, I was overwhelmed by the sadness, hopelessness, and devastating poverty in the region. I prayed for the residents, that I might be able to
find a way to help them.
In the days that followed, I met a number of amazing people, but one in particular stuck with me: Steve Ngwira. Meeting Steve was truly a blessing.
At the age of 23, Steve's life is focused on earning money to pay for he and his four brothers' educations. Steve is the youth minister of all of the churches that we visited in Malawi. He has great passion and longs to make a change in his community. His heart overflows with the love of Christ. Steve's passion to make a change and his dedication to learning helped him teach himself five languages, calculus, and statistics. He dreams of getting a college education in the United States.
Here I was, blessed with having met Steve, wanting to do something to help Steve with his dream of an American education, but feeling helpless to do anything. I prayed for Steve and for God to tell me what to do. I was moved; God responded.
God inspired me to start Mustard Seed Ministry, a ministry focused first on getting Steve to the U.S. to attend college, then helping other Malawians achieve a similar education.
Current Status
In November 7, 2009, Steve has started his engineering education at Tennessee Tech. He is thankful for the assistance we have been able to give him, getting him to the United States, and the support he has received since he's arrived. Steve has excelled academically, receiving numerous achievements. He has just completed a semester of co-opting with Bosch in Charleston, SC.
To help Steve attain his dream, we still need more funds to assist with housing, books, and tuition. We are making a difference in God's kingdom and helping another of His children follow His calling.
Donations
If you are interested in assisting with Steve's education, please send your contact information, request for information, and/or donation to:
Mustard Seed Ministry, c/o Monroe Street United Methodist Church at 700 Monroe Street, Nashville, TN 37208. If you are sending a check, please make it out to Monroe Street UMC, and indicate that it is for Mustard Seed on the check.
Monroe Street UMC will ensure that 100% of your contribution is forwarded to the Mustard Seed Ministry. Your gifts are tax deductible. Thank you so very much!
Mustard Seed Ministry
Educating Malawian citizens in U.S.
universities
He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
Matthew 17:20
