THE CAUSE:
All funds raised will be used toward the purchase of motorcycles/dirt bikes to enable indigenous Christian leaders to reach their own people with the love and message of Jesus. Transportation is a strategic tool for world evangelism. Most indigenous pastors working in jungles, mountain villages, and distant towns are limited to walking. A motorcycle/dirt bike will help an indigenous pastor expand their outreach "unto the uttermost parts of the earth". (Acts 1:8)
THE GOAL:
Provide motorcycles to indigenous pastors-cost is between $2,500-$3,500 per bike.
THE NEXT RIDE:
Sunday, September 23rd. We will leave again this year from McNight Park located at 110400 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN 55318
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Testimonies from 2 pastors who received motorcycles.
Thomas and Judith
Thomas and Judith
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2018 Motorcycle Presentation
We were so excited to once again be able to attend the graduation ceremony at Africa Theology Seminary in Kitale, Kenya on Saturday March 24th where 44 motorcycles and one “tuktuk” (basically an enclosed three wheeler that seats 5) were presented to indigenous Kenyan pastors and Christian leaders! The record breaking $54,774 raised in 2017, was not only used to purchase the motorcycles, but each recipient also received a tank of gas, a heavy duty cable/lock system, insurance for a year, an extra tire, two reflective jackets, and two helmets. The motorcycles were purchased in country so that the pastors will have access to parts, shipping costs are reduced, the local economy benefits, and unpredictable border crossings are avoided. These motorcycles provide crucial transportation for these pastors as they seek to expand their ministries – often over incredibly difficult terrain into remote areas to share the love of Jesus with their people at a very crucial, unstable time in African history. We shared that these motorcycles were the result of many people in the USA contributing financially and praying for them. We each had a “fraction of the action” and together are “getting ‘er done” for Jesus!
We were fortunate to have dinner with Pastor Sammy (2017 motorbike recipient) and his wife while were we in Kitale. Sammy shared that besides using his motorcycle for ministry opportunities, it is used to bring members of his village for medical care. He stated that when he has to “leave his warm bed” in the middle of the night to take a neighbor for medical care, it a good witness of how much the church cares for them. These pastors are incredibly grateful for the investment that each of you have made in their ministries. Upon receiving his new motorcycle, Pastor Patrick Juma presented us with a very touching gift of appreciation – a live chicken in a box! When we realized the sacrifice that this gift represented (probably dinner for his family for at least meal – maybe two) we were truly humbled.
We are also excited to share that this year, for the first time, a service clinic will be offered through Honda Motorcycle Kenya. In May, current and past motorcycle recipients will be invited to receive a free oil change and training on how to perform simple maintenance on their motorcycles. This educational opportunity will be helpful in prolonging the life of their motorcycles.
After Jon’s death, we had a huge hole in our hearts and never dreamed that God would use Africa to help us figure out how to continue living in spite of that hole. We are so blessed that God is allowing us to see tangibly how He is redeeming Jon’s death and using our tragedy and grief to bless many in Africa. God is choosing to continue to use Jon’s life to impact others for eternity through these pastors and their motorbikes. Jon’s legacy continues to be written………….
Plans are under way for the 2018 Jon “Just Get ER Done” Memorial Ride which will take place on Sunday, September 23rd. We will leave again this year from McNight Park located at 110400 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN 55318. Registration will begin at 12pm with the 100 mile ride leaving at 1pm. After returning to the park, there will be a short devotion, ministry update, and picnic. We hope that you will join us for the ride and /or dinner as we celebrate Jon’s life while raising funds for a cause that reflects two of the passions of Jon’s heart – motorcycles and Jesus!
We were fortunate to have dinner with Pastor Sammy (2017 motorbike recipient) and his wife while were we in Kitale. Sammy shared that besides using his motorcycle for ministry opportunities, it is used to bring members of his village for medical care. He stated that when he has to “leave his warm bed” in the middle of the night to take a neighbor for medical care, it a good witness of how much the church cares for them. These pastors are incredibly grateful for the investment that each of you have made in their ministries. Upon receiving his new motorcycle, Pastor Patrick Juma presented us with a very touching gift of appreciation – a live chicken in a box! When we realized the sacrifice that this gift represented (probably dinner for his family for at least meal – maybe two) we were truly humbled.
We are also excited to share that this year, for the first time, a service clinic will be offered through Honda Motorcycle Kenya. In May, current and past motorcycle recipients will be invited to receive a free oil change and training on how to perform simple maintenance on their motorcycles. This educational opportunity will be helpful in prolonging the life of their motorcycles.
After Jon’s death, we had a huge hole in our hearts and never dreamed that God would use Africa to help us figure out how to continue living in spite of that hole. We are so blessed that God is allowing us to see tangibly how He is redeeming Jon’s death and using our tragedy and grief to bless many in Africa. God is choosing to continue to use Jon’s life to impact others for eternity through these pastors and their motorbikes. Jon’s legacy continues to be written………….
Plans are under way for the 2018 Jon “Just Get ER Done” Memorial Ride which will take place on Sunday, September 23rd. We will leave again this year from McNight Park located at 110400 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN 55318. Registration will begin at 12pm with the 100 mile ride leaving at 1pm. After returning to the park, there will be a short devotion, ministry update, and picnic. We hope that you will join us for the ride and /or dinner as we celebrate Jon’s life while raising funds for a cause that reflects two of the passions of Jon’s heart – motorcycles and Jesus!
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Over the past 13 years, $277,732 has been raised, allowing for 203 motorcycles to be purchased for pastors in Africa!!
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