We received word today that Steve Rehn was killed last week in an accident in Northern Nigeria. Steve has been chasing his grand dream of cycling across Africa. He went to Africa at the end of June to teach at a conference on Literacy of West Africa. After that he's been riding since the beginning of August and has crossed much of West Africa.
You can read about some of his more recent adventures at his blog here.
Steve's caring heart and zest for life and action made him instantly likable! He and I connected well right from the start. Over the past couple of years he became a good friend and a prayer and accountability partner. I don't recall any times that ended our time together without prayer. He opened his heart to me several times and for that I am so grateful and honored. I'm only realizing today just how inspirational his desire for godliness and spreading God's love abroad is to me.
The wake of his life is large, fun, and full of faith, hope and love. Along with his close family and so many friends I grieve the loss of one of the best men I've known.
Please pray for his family.
Check out this page for the announcement by his brother Dave.
I am deeply saddened by this news. I still remember sitting next to Steve in Chapel at ABC. He is a great inspiration and Bonnie and I will be holding him and his family in prayer over the coming weeks.
Posted by: Erik | October 09, 2008 at 14:36
Hi Steve
I`m from PEI. We meet at Lectures, I was the guy in Africa. Anyway, Steve interned with Milton and I for a year in Ivory Coast. We appreciated him very much. A Zest for life, and a zeal for mission in Africa. Anyway, received the shocking call from Africa yesterday, and called his parents to pass on our love and prayers them and Nikki.
Anyway, he will be dearly missed by this family.
God Bless
Posted by: Andy Rayner | October 09, 2008 at 15:52