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 20th, 2020 - Download Flyer
Testimonies from 2 pastors who received motorcycles.
Thomas and Judith
Thomas and Judith
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2020 Motorcycle Presentation!!
We know that everyone reading this update has been affected in some way by Covid-19. We are praying every day for each one of you. The only thing "normal" about this season is that God remains in control!
This is the time of year that we get to share updates on the "fruits" of the Jon "Just Get ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride. Since 2012, we've been blessed to travel to Kenya each March to participate in the graduation ceremony at Africa Theological Seminary and the presentation of motorcycles to African pastors. It was truly a highlight in our year to meet these pastors and previous recipients in person. This year was supposed to be the same, but our trip was one of many canceled due to Covid-19. The graduation ceremony was supposed to be on March 21, but was canceled as well.
We are very thankful to remind you that the Coronavirus can't stop God! Thanks to your generous donations, the 2019 "Just Get ER Done" Motorcycle Ride raised just shy of $52,000 which was enough to purchase 40 motorcycles for pastors and Christian leaders! Even though graduation was cancelled, 26 pastors were able to travel to ATS to receive their new motorcycle. The rest will be given out in the near future when the remainder of the pastors feel safe to travel. The pastors also receive in addition to their new motorcycle, two helmets, two reflective vests, a tank of gas, a heavy duty cable lock system, and insurance for a year. We were very blessed to have Steve Taylor (a teacher at ATS) on the ground in Kenya to handle the application process, selection of the winners, purchase of the motorcycles from Honda Kenya and coordinate the presentation of the motorcycles. We are grateful that Steve was able to leave Kenya and make it home safe to the US prior to Kenya closing it's borders. We are also grateful to the staff at ATS who have been emailing pictures of the excited pastors and their new motorcycles! One of the photos is of Pastor John Njuguna (pictured on the right) who is currently a student at ATS. We are told that "John is very shy and quiet. He is almost always late to school because he has to walk about 6 kilometers to get to the seminary. Such a humble young man that everyone loves".
This is the time of year that we get to share updates on the "fruits" of the Jon "Just Get ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride. Since 2012, we've been blessed to travel to Kenya each March to participate in the graduation ceremony at Africa Theological Seminary and the presentation of motorcycles to African pastors. It was truly a highlight in our year to meet these pastors and previous recipients in person. This year was supposed to be the same, but our trip was one of many canceled due to Covid-19. The graduation ceremony was supposed to be on March 21, but was canceled as well.
We are very thankful to remind you that the Coronavirus can't stop God! Thanks to your generous donations, the 2019 "Just Get ER Done" Motorcycle Ride raised just shy of $52,000 which was enough to purchase 40 motorcycles for pastors and Christian leaders! Even though graduation was cancelled, 26 pastors were able to travel to ATS to receive their new motorcycle. The rest will be given out in the near future when the remainder of the pastors feel safe to travel. The pastors also receive in addition to their new motorcycle, two helmets, two reflective vests, a tank of gas, a heavy duty cable lock system, and insurance for a year. We were very blessed to have Steve Taylor (a teacher at ATS) on the ground in Kenya to handle the application process, selection of the winners, purchase of the motorcycles from Honda Kenya and coordinate the presentation of the motorcycles. We are grateful that Steve was able to leave Kenya and make it home safe to the US prior to Kenya closing it's borders. We are also grateful to the staff at ATS who have been emailing pictures of the excited pastors and their new motorcycles! One of the photos is of Pastor John Njuguna (pictured on the right) who is currently a student at ATS. We are told that "John is very shy and quiet. He is almost always late to school because he has to walk about 6 kilometers to get to the seminary. Such a humble young man that everyone loves".
Another recipient is Stephen (Pictured on the left). He works at the seminary and has applied for a motorcycle seven years in a row! "Stephen is one of the most humble men I have ever met, always ready to help in anyway that he can. He assists in the library at ATS. Such a good man". Please keep this years' recipients and all previous recipients in your prayers as they use their motorcycles to expand God's kingdom and for medical transportation as Covid-19 creates chaos in an already stressed Kenyan medical system.
Since Jon's death, we have had a huge hole in our hearts. We never dreamed that God would use Africa and these motorcycles to help us figure out how to keep 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 new motorcycles. Jon's legacy continues to be written.......
Plans are prayerfully underway for the 2020 Jon "Just Get ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride which will be taking place on Sunday, September 20,2020. The ride will be departing from a new location this year - Valley Evangelical Free Church, 150 Engler Blvd., Chaska, MN 55318. Registration begins at 12 noon. In place of a standard registration fee, freewill donations will be taken. The 100-mile ride will depart the church at 1pm returning to the church at approximately 4pm for a short ministry update. Unfortunately, due to current Covid-19 guidelines, the difficult decision was made to cancel the dinner portion of "Jon's Ride" for this year. In order to promote safety of all participants and honor the mandates from the state of MN, we will be following MN Dept. of Health guidelines for hand hygiene, social distancing, and wearing of masks/face coverings. The mandate requires that masks/face coverings be worn even in outdoor settings when social distancing cannot be maintained. Thank you for understanding during this crazy time!!! We hope that you will be able to join us for the ride, "live in person" or "live on our Facebook page" for the ministry update at 4pm at Valley Free Church, 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!!
Since Jon's death, we have had a huge hole in our hearts. We never dreamed that God would use Africa and these motorcycles to help us figure out how to keep 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 new motorcycles. Jon's legacy continues to be written.......
Plans are prayerfully underway for the 2020 Jon "Just Get ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride which will be taking place on Sunday, September 20,2020. The ride will be departing from a new location this year - Valley Evangelical Free Church, 150 Engler Blvd., Chaska, MN 55318. Registration begins at 12 noon. In place of a standard registration fee, freewill donations will be taken. The 100-mile ride will depart the church at 1pm returning to the church at approximately 4pm for a short ministry update. Unfortunately, due to current Covid-19 guidelines, the difficult decision was made to cancel the dinner portion of "Jon's Ride" for this year. In order to promote safety of all participants and honor the mandates from the state of MN, we will be following MN Dept. of Health guidelines for hand hygiene, social distancing, and wearing of masks/face coverings. The mandate requires that masks/face coverings be worn even in outdoor settings when social distancing cannot be maintained. Thank you for understanding during this crazy time!!! We hope that you will be able to join us for the ride, "live in person" or "live on our Facebook page" for the ministry update at 4pm at Valley Free Church, 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 15 years, over $375,000 has been raised, allowing for 284 motorcycles to be purchased for pastors in Africa!!
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