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 26, 2021 - Download Flyer
Testimonies from 2 pastors who received motorcycles.
Thomas and Judith
Thomas and Judith
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2021 Motorcycle Presentation
We were so blessed to be able to travel to Kenya in March for graduation at Africa Theological Seminary and motorcycle presentation in Kitale, Kenya. In spite of many opportunities for things to go "sideways" when traveling internationally during a pandemic, we clearly saw how God went before us and was in even the smallest of details as He created a path of safety for us - and some great adventures to share! Though graduation day looked a little different this year due to Covid 19 protocols, your record-breaking donations of $60,608 were used to purchase and present 49 motorcycles to indigenous Christian leaders and pastors! Transportation remains a critical need in Africa and these pastors will use their new motorcycles to expand their ministries as they share the love of Jesus within their communities. In addition to their new motorbike, each pastor received two helmets, two reflective vests, a tank of gas, a heavy-duty cable lock system and insurance for a year. All motorcycles are purchased in country through Honda Kenya in Kitale to allow easy access to parts, shipping costs are reduced, the local economy benefits, and unpredictable border crossings are avoided. The good news of Jesus is exploding across the continent of Africa and these motorcycles are playing an important role in spreading the "Word"!
We had the opportunity to spend time with Ben Kibet Masai, a 2015 recipient of one of "Jon's" motorcycles. He is truly a bright shining star for Jesus as he ministers to the Sabot tribe in the Mt. Elgon region on the Kenya/Uganda border. He shared that within the first two weeks of receiving his new motorcycle, he helped two women in "emergency labor" travel from remote villages to get the advanced medical care they needed thereby saving the lives of these precious mothers and their babies. The Jesus film has recently been translated into the Sabot language - the "heart language" of his tribe. Ben uses his motorcycle to transport the film into previously unreachable villages where it's not uncommon for 300 people to show up to hear the story of Jesus for the first time. Pastor Ben wanted to us to share his thanks to everyone who plays a role in providing these motorbikes for these pastors. He states that they are "used to touch many people as they provide cheap transportation that makes it manageable to get into difficult places". Your financial gifts and prayers are making a difference for eternity beyond our comprehension.
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 grief to bless many in Africa. God is choosing to continue Jon's life to impact others for eternity through these pastors and their motorcycles. Jon's legacy continues to be written.......
Plans are prayerfully underway for the 2021 Jon "Just Get ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride which will be taking place on Sunday September 26th, 2021. The ride will depart from McKnight Park located at 110400 Pioneer Trail, 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 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!
We had the opportunity to spend time with Ben Kibet Masai, a 2015 recipient of one of "Jon's" motorcycles. He is truly a bright shining star for Jesus as he ministers to the Sabot tribe in the Mt. Elgon region on the Kenya/Uganda border. He shared that within the first two weeks of receiving his new motorcycle, he helped two women in "emergency labor" travel from remote villages to get the advanced medical care they needed thereby saving the lives of these precious mothers and their babies. The Jesus film has recently been translated into the Sabot language - the "heart language" of his tribe. Ben uses his motorcycle to transport the film into previously unreachable villages where it's not uncommon for 300 people to show up to hear the story of Jesus for the first time. Pastor Ben wanted to us to share his thanks to everyone who plays a role in providing these motorbikes for these pastors. He states that they are "used to touch many people as they provide cheap transportation that makes it manageable to get into difficult places". Your financial gifts and prayers are making a difference for eternity beyond our comprehension.
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 grief to bless many in Africa. God is choosing to continue Jon's life to impact others for eternity through these pastors and their motorcycles. Jon's legacy continues to be written.......
Plans are prayerfully underway for the 2021 Jon "Just Get ER Done" Memorial Motorcycle Ride which will be taking place on Sunday September 26th, 2021. The ride will depart from McKnight Park located at 110400 Pioneer Trail, 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 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 the past 16 years, over $435,700 has been raised allowing for over 334 motorcycles to be purchased for pastors in Africa!!
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