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:
Check back for 2022 Ride information
Testimonies from 2 pastors who received motorcycles.
Thomas and Judith
Thomas and Judith
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2021 Jon Just Ride Update
Sunday September 26th was a phenomenally beautiful day for the 65 motorcycles that rode the 100 mile route through Scott, Dakota, and LeSuer counties as they participated in the 17th Annual Jon “Just Get ‘ER Done” Memorial Ride. A huge thank you to Bob Borner for planning such a great route and all the Tribute to the Troops road guards who kept us safe as we rode! Approximately 145 friends/supporters joined us for the brief ministry update and picnic dinner after the motorcycles returned to McKnight Park in Chaska. We were honored to have Steve & Donna Taylor, who are missionaries in Kenya and instrumental in putting “physical wheels” to our ministry, join us for the day to provide a firsthand account of the difference these motorcycles make in the ministries of these African pastors. The day included the presentation of a check from the Chaska High School class of 2000 (Jon’s graduating class) for $2,445.00 – enough for the purchase of two motorcycles!!!! We were deeply touched to see Jon’s classmates remember him in this way. We’re thrilled to share that, so far, over $86,000 has been raised, totally smashing last year’s record!!! This means MANY new motorcycles that will be used to expand the ministries of indigenous pastors in Africa where transportation remains a critical need. God has “blown up” this ministry more than we could ever have dreamed or imagined and is using each of you to bless Christian pastors/leaders in Africa – we are both humbled and amazed!
The hole that Jon’s death left in our lives is huge – but God is using these motorcycles and pastors to soften the edges of that hole. He has taken our grief and turned 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…….
Donations will continue to be taken until the end of December and we’ll get back to you then with an update. The date for the September 2022 Jon Just Ride will be announced next spring. Thank you again for the important role that each of you have in making these motorcycles a reality – we each have a fraction of the action” and together we’re “getting er done” for Jesus!
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be the glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen” Ephesians 3:20,21
The hole that Jon’s death left in our lives is huge – but God is using these motorcycles and pastors to soften the edges of that hole. He has taken our grief and turned 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…….
Donations will continue to be taken until the end of December and we’ll get back to you then with an update. The date for the September 2022 Jon Just Ride will be announced next spring. Thank you again for the important role that each of you have in making these motorcycles a reality – we each have a fraction of the action” and together we’re “getting er done” for Jesus!
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be the glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen” Ephesians 3:20,21
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Over 17 years, over $521,000 has been raised allowing for 334 motorcycles to be purchased for pastors in Africa!!
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