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:
Check back for 2018 ride details
Testimonies from 2 pastors who received motorcycles.
Thomas and Judith
Thomas and Judith
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2017 Memorial Ride Update
We are excited to be able to share with you the final total for the 2017 Jon "Just Get 'ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride!! A record breaking $54,774 was raised!! We are so grateful and humbled for each generous financial gift - often given at great sacrifice. Every penny raised will be used to purchase 45 new motorcycles for indigenous pastors in Africa. This year, all motorcycles will be presented the end of March to pastors / Christian leaders within the country of Kenya who are graduating from /alumni of Africa Theological Seminary in Kitale, Kenya. Please be in prayer as the pastors are currently going through a rigorous application process that is coordinated within the country. Pastors selected will not only receive a new motorbike, but also 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 will be 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. One of the recipients of a motorcycle last March stated, "these motorbikes may not seem like much to you, but to us, they are gifts of "ground planes'" - quite a testimony to the impact these motorcycles will have on their ministries. We are so grateful for the investment that each of you have made in the ministries of these indigenous pastors!
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 "ground planes". Jon's legacy continues to be written.......
Plans are underway for the 2018 Jon Just "Get 'ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride to be held the end of September 2018. Please check back by the first of May for the date of the ride and to see pictures of the motorbike presentation in Kenya and the newest motorcycle recipients. We each have a "fraction of the action" and are together "getting 'ER done " for Jesus!!
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 "ground planes". Jon's legacy continues to be written.......
Plans are underway for the 2018 Jon Just "Get 'ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride to be held the end of September 2018. Please check back by the first of May for the date of the ride and to see pictures of the motorbike presentation in Kenya and the newest motorcycle recipients. We each have a "fraction of the action" and are together "getting 'ER done " for 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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