Moore family on mission
In the year 2000 Kara and I got married and moved to South Carolina. While there, we visited the MV Caribbean Mercy, docked in Charleston and got to know Mercy Ships. We immediately fell in love with their mission of restoring sight, mobility and hope to those who could never afford it, walking out the example of Jesus in the Spirit of Jesus. We began to apply for positions to serve and that's when we learned that Kara was pregnant with our first baby. We paused one worthwhile pursuit and dove wholeheartedly into another. Five kids and 23 years later, we've come full circle and are ready to begin our journey again!
In February, 2023, the MV Africa Mercy arrived in Toamasina, Madagascar for Mercy Ships' next field service. While there, Mercy Ships surgeons will perform over 1200 surgeries to remove tumors, correct leg development and rebuild some beautiful smiles. All the while, crew will be training locals to run land-based clinics while working side by side with the local community and government.
We have been invited to serve for two years. I will be serving as Chaplain using training in mental health and biblical studies to support the crew in their spiritual and personal health. Kara will be serving as primary care giver for the girls as the family transitions and then jump into a variety of volunteer roles as the ship presents need.
To make this happen, we will rely on donor suppoer and can make this happen on a budget of about $60K a year ($120,000 for the projected full two-years). This factors in our biggest expense which is travel to Madagascar for service, and repatriation, in which we plan to have saved enough money to be able to move back at the appropriate time. Also factored in is insurance, PTO and everything else regarding day to day living expenses like clothes, tooth paste, etc.
We have had individuals and organizations contribnute and every bit is so helpful. If you have stable income and wish to be a part of this, consider a comitment to $50 a month, which would help us tremendously by helping us plan and budget. If you are able to make a one time contribution of $1 that too would bless us so much. In short, we would be so honored if you supported this amazing work by helping send us to be a part of this global community outreach in whatever way makes sense for you.
We also solicit your continued prayers for wisdom, grace and favor.
Ryan, Kara, Evangeline and Selah Moore
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A few more financial details:
Donations made to this QGIV site, after a small processing fee, the rest of the money goes directly to our bank accounts that we count as income for tax purposes. Mercy Ships does not get any of that but it goes directly to supporting our family in this ministry.
Donate By Phone by calling (903) 939-7000
Donate By Mail by sending check to Mercy Ships C/O Ryan & Kara Moore
P.O. Box 1930 Garden Valley, Texas 75771
NOTICE:
Anonymous giving ONLY applies to public lists such as the Donations Giving wall. If you give on this crewmember’s personalized page, they will be notified of the gift. If you would like to give with complete anonymity, please contact Donor Services at 903-939-7080 or donor.svc.manager@mercyships.org.
NOTICE:
Please be advised that only US taxpayers will receive a tax receipt for the gifts made through this site.
Thank you for your partnership in this valuable ministry!
- Anonymous 3 days ago
- Randall Goldsworthy 6 days ago $50.00
- Anonymous Sending prayers and encouragement! We miss you personally and at OVA! 2 weeks ago
- Anonymous With Love and Prayers! 2 weeks ago $200.00
- Marci Andriekus Praying for all the amazing things your family will be part of. 2 weeks ago $51.50
- Anonymous Ryan & Kara! Hope all is well with you guys. May God use both of you in an awesome and powerful way as you seek to fulfill his plan for your lives on the ship! With love we support you guys. 2 weeks ago $100.00
- Dorrine Guinane Sending hugs and prayers! 2 weeks ago $25.75
- david kauffman thank you so much. our prayers will be with you and your family during this adventure in ministry. God bless you all. to God be the glory, david & illene kauffman george's friend. 2 weeks ago $25.75
- Anonymous 2 weeks ago
- Ross and Melissa Matheson Praying for you and your family as you serve on the Mercy ship! 3 weeks ago $20.60
- Anonymous We love you and we are so excited for you. Praying that God provides and opens up amazing opportunities to build His kingdom. The Slavins June 2024 $2,060.00
- Shannon Rosati I'm so incredibly proud of what you guys are selflessly doing for other people! What an incredible family. Thank you. Sending you lots of love and prayers! The Rosati's May 2024 $309.00
- Anonymous on behalf of your OVA Family June 2024 $283.25
- Anonymous Love you guys and I am praying for you! June 2024 $270.00
- Anne & Paul Tungate We are praying for you - for safety, peace, and that all of you experience God’s blessings and grace. June 2024 $257.50
- Julie Schultz God's blessings on your mission Ryan, Kara, Evie, and Selah! Jason, Julie, and Abby Schultz May 2024 $257.50
- Regina Miller May 2024 $221.45
- JAY BLEIM Blessings to you Ryan & Kara as you travel and Preach for the next 2 years! Love ~ Jay & Joyce Bleim April 2024 $206.00
- Anonymous With Love and Prayers! 2 weeks ago $200.00
- Anonymous With Love and Prayers! Last month $200.00