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, Septmber 18, 2022 - get the flyer
Testimonies from 2 pastors who received motorcycles.
Thomas and Judith
Thomas and Judith
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2022 Motorcycle Distribution
"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
Excited and blessed doesn't even begin to describe the feelings of the 50 pastors/Christian leaders who received motorcycles during the graduation ceremony March 19th at Africa Theological Seminary in Kitale, Kenya. AND another 10 motorcycles that were given to pastors through Christian Mission Aid whose pastors minister in a very remote ,underdeveloped desert region of Lodwar, Kenya where transportation can be especially difficult. AND another 10 motorcycles that are currently on their way to the northern part of Uganda near the Sudanese border!! All this was made possible by the contributions of many precious financial gifts to the 2021 Jon "Just Get ER Done" Memorial Ride that ended up totaling a record breaking $113,916 - almost double what was given in 2020! We still can't believe it! A HUGE thank you to all of you to helped make these motorcycles a reality for these indigenous pastors as they seek to expand their ministries in regions of Africa where transportation remains a critical need. God has truly "blown up" this ministry more than we could ever have dreamed or imagined and is using each of you as a tangible blessing to these Christian leaders who are on the front lines sharing God's love with their own people. God is incredibly faithful.......
Pastor Paul's commitment to learn is profound and an inspiration to fellow pastors, having almost lost his life due to severe dehydration as he made his way to the Christian Mission Aid's Leadership Training Seminar in 2018. Coming from the remotest hinterland of Turkana County, he walked for 3 days (approximately 75 miles) in 100+ degree heat until he exhausted his supplies and collapsed on the side of the road. Fortunately, a good Samaritan helped Paul with some water and he was able to complete his long treacherous journey. With the gift of his new motorcycle, Pastor Paul now has great plans for his church to become a resource center where other pastors can be trained, enhance evangelism in the wider area of Turkana South and plant additional churches to spread God's word to the unreached.
Rosemary Lamwaka is a nurse by profession and lives with her family that includes 5 children in northern Uganda. She lives 15 kilometers from her church where she is "a secretary in the church and a counselor." "I help mothers in my community with sick children and pregnant mothers. So I will be using the motorcycle to help me in transporting the conditions that need referral to the main hospital and doing the counseling work and going for conference meetings at the district which is 30 kilometers." These motorcycles, purchased through your generous financial gifts, are saving lives in Africa - both literally and for eternity.
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 2022 Jon "Just Get 'ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride which will take place on Sunday, September 18th, 2022. The ride will depart from McKnight Park located at 110400 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN 55318. Registration begins at 12noon. In place of a standard registration fee, free will donations will be taken. The 100-mile ride will depart from the park at 1pm returning to the park at approximately 4pm for a short ministry update followed by a picnic dinner. 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!
Excited and blessed doesn't even begin to describe the feelings of the 50 pastors/Christian leaders who received motorcycles during the graduation ceremony March 19th at Africa Theological Seminary in Kitale, Kenya. AND another 10 motorcycles that were given to pastors through Christian Mission Aid whose pastors minister in a very remote ,underdeveloped desert region of Lodwar, Kenya where transportation can be especially difficult. AND another 10 motorcycles that are currently on their way to the northern part of Uganda near the Sudanese border!! All this was made possible by the contributions of many precious financial gifts to the 2021 Jon "Just Get ER Done" Memorial Ride that ended up totaling a record breaking $113,916 - almost double what was given in 2020! We still can't believe it! A HUGE thank you to all of you to helped make these motorcycles a reality for these indigenous pastors as they seek to expand their ministries in regions of Africa where transportation remains a critical need. God has truly "blown up" this ministry more than we could ever have dreamed or imagined and is using each of you as a tangible blessing to these Christian leaders who are on the front lines sharing God's love with their own people. God is incredibly faithful.......
Pastor Paul's commitment to learn is profound and an inspiration to fellow pastors, having almost lost his life due to severe dehydration as he made his way to the Christian Mission Aid's Leadership Training Seminar in 2018. Coming from the remotest hinterland of Turkana County, he walked for 3 days (approximately 75 miles) in 100+ degree heat until he exhausted his supplies and collapsed on the side of the road. Fortunately, a good Samaritan helped Paul with some water and he was able to complete his long treacherous journey. With the gift of his new motorcycle, Pastor Paul now has great plans for his church to become a resource center where other pastors can be trained, enhance evangelism in the wider area of Turkana South and plant additional churches to spread God's word to the unreached.
Rosemary Lamwaka is a nurse by profession and lives with her family that includes 5 children in northern Uganda. She lives 15 kilometers from her church where she is "a secretary in the church and a counselor." "I help mothers in my community with sick children and pregnant mothers. So I will be using the motorcycle to help me in transporting the conditions that need referral to the main hospital and doing the counseling work and going for conference meetings at the district which is 30 kilometers." These motorcycles, purchased through your generous financial gifts, are saving lives in Africa - both literally and for eternity.
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 2022 Jon "Just Get 'ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride which will take place on Sunday, September 18th, 2022. The ride will depart from McKnight Park located at 110400 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN 55318. Registration begins at 12noon. In place of a standard registration fee, free will donations will be taken. The 100-mile ride will depart from the park at 1pm returning to the park at approximately 4pm for a short ministry update followed by a picnic dinner. 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 17 years, over $549,616 has been raised allowing for 404+ motorcycles to be purchased for pastors in Africa!!
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