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 $1,500-$3,000 per bike.
THE NEXT RIDE:
Sunday September 15th at McKnight Park in Chaska!
Testimonies from 2 pastors who received motorcycles.
Thomas and Judith
Thomas and Judith
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2023 Jon Just Ride Final Total!!!!!!!
"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet (or wheels) of the messenger bringing good news. Who brings the news of peace, who brings glad tidings of good things, Who proclaims salvation, telling Zion "Your God reigns!" Isaiah 52:7
We are beyond excited and humbled to share that the final total of donations for the 2023 Jon "Just Get ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride is.......... $91,770!!!!!!!! God obviously must have plans for MANY motorcycles in Africa to be presented in 2024! A HUGE thank you to all of you who contributed precious financial gifts to make these motorcycles a reality for these African indigenous pastors as the they seek to expand their ministries in Africa where transportation remains a critical need. God has truly "blown up" this ministry more than we could have ever dreamed or imagined and is using each of you as a tangible blessing to these Christian leaders who are on the front lines of sharing God's love with their own people.
We are once again planning to travel to Kenya in March for the presentation of 52 motorcycles to alumni/graduates of Africa Theological Seminary in Kitale, Kenya during their graduation ceremony. Another 5 motorcycles will be given for the first time to pastors at Africa Theological Seminary in Uganda. In addition, another 20 motorcycles will be given through Christian Mission Aid to pastors who minister in the remote desert region of northern Kenya. A HUGE thank you to Lawernce at Kitale Honda Kenya for taking care of all the logistics needed to purchase and transport all of these motorbikes to the recipients. Applications are currently being received for the motorcycles to be presented this year and committees will soon be making the difficult choices of selecting the recipients. Please be in prayer for the wisdom for these committee's making the decisions as there are typically many more applications than motorcycles available. In addition to their new motorcycle, each pastor will also receive two helmets, two reflective jackets, a heavy-duty cable lock , a tank of gas and insurance for a year. We will be sharing updates over the next couple of months as we prayerfully consider and decide where God's destinations are for the motorcycles that we be purchased with any remaining funds.
While the hole left in our lives caused by Jon's death is huge - God is using these motorcycles and pastors to soften the edges of that hole. He has redeemed our grief by turning it into an "eternal blessing" for many pastors in Africa as they share the Good News of Jesus with their communities. We're so grateful that Jon's legacy continues to be written.....
Plans are underway for the 20th Annual Jon "Just Get ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride which will be taking place on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of September. Please check back the beginning of May for confirmation of the date. Thank you again for the important role that each of you have had in making these motorcycles a reality - we each have a "fraction of the action" and together we're "getting er done" for Jesus!
We are beyond excited and humbled to share that the final total of donations for the 2023 Jon "Just Get ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride is.......... $91,770!!!!!!!! God obviously must have plans for MANY motorcycles in Africa to be presented in 2024! A HUGE thank you to all of you who contributed precious financial gifts to make these motorcycles a reality for these African indigenous pastors as the they seek to expand their ministries in Africa where transportation remains a critical need. God has truly "blown up" this ministry more than we could have ever dreamed or imagined and is using each of you as a tangible blessing to these Christian leaders who are on the front lines of sharing God's love with their own people.
We are once again planning to travel to Kenya in March for the presentation of 52 motorcycles to alumni/graduates of Africa Theological Seminary in Kitale, Kenya during their graduation ceremony. Another 5 motorcycles will be given for the first time to pastors at Africa Theological Seminary in Uganda. In addition, another 20 motorcycles will be given through Christian Mission Aid to pastors who minister in the remote desert region of northern Kenya. A HUGE thank you to Lawernce at Kitale Honda Kenya for taking care of all the logistics needed to purchase and transport all of these motorbikes to the recipients. Applications are currently being received for the motorcycles to be presented this year and committees will soon be making the difficult choices of selecting the recipients. Please be in prayer for the wisdom for these committee's making the decisions as there are typically many more applications than motorcycles available. In addition to their new motorcycle, each pastor will also receive two helmets, two reflective jackets, a heavy-duty cable lock , a tank of gas and insurance for a year. We will be sharing updates over the next couple of months as we prayerfully consider and decide where God's destinations are for the motorcycles that we be purchased with any remaining funds.
While the hole left in our lives caused by Jon's death is huge - God is using these motorcycles and pastors to soften the edges of that hole. He has redeemed our grief by turning it into an "eternal blessing" for many pastors in Africa as they share the Good News of Jesus with their communities. We're so grateful that Jon's legacy continues to be written.....
Plans are underway for the 20th Annual Jon "Just Get ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride which will be taking place on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of September. Please check back the beginning of May for confirmation of the date. Thank you again for the important role that each of you have had in making these motorcycles a reality - we each have a "fraction of the action" and together we're "getting er done" for Jesus!