Our mission is simple: to ensure that everyone, regardless of circumstance, has access to the hope, love, grace, and salvation found in the Word of God. By means of God's enabling with our dedicated volunteer rider, we aim to distribute 5000+ Bibles to those living in the hard-to-reach areas of southwestern Africa. Poverty is a reality!
Our Monthly Gifters, are the ones who will move this project forward. By your monthly giving and enthusiasm to inspire others to give, Bibles will reach those who so desperately want a Bible to read and study the truth of God's word, for themselves.
*RECURRING MONTHLY BUDGETARY NEEDS
2 x EXTREME OFF-ROAD BIKES plus ACCESSORIES NEEDED
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"When you help the poor you are lending to the Lord—and he pays wonderful interest on your loan!" Proverbs 19:17Although the poor can not repay you, God says He will. Anything you give to the poor is not a loss, it is actually a loan to the Lord. Remember, you are laying up your treasure in heaven!
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Thank you to all my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ who provided the Bibles for the Youth Camp. May God be glorified!
People Group Being Served
The main grouping of people who will receive Bibles are the Nama communities. They speak Afrikaans and Nama Damara. The Nama (Namaqua) people, an indigenous group from southern Africa, have a history marked by resilience and struggle, particularly against colonization and apartheid.They are spread across present-day Namibia, South Africa and Botswana. The Nama were mainly pastoralists with a long and rich cultural heritage. However, during the 19th and 20th centuries, they faced harsh exploitation under German colonial rule, particularly during the Herero and Namaqua genocide of 1904-1908, where thousands of Nama were killed or displaced.In the years that followed and till today they continue to face marginalization and poverty, compounded by discrimatory policies. Despite these challenges, the Nama people have maintained their cultural identity, interwoven with Christian beliefs that was brought to them by Rhenish and English missionaries.Alcoholism and drug addiction has been on the rise in the Nama communities for many years, especially among the youth. Giving them access to the Word will have the impact to make a difference.Please support and partner with us in prayer!
Due to the logistical challenges that have to be met and overcome, a motorbike remains the most cost effective way to reach these remote villages. It took one young man to see the need and be inspired to want to make a difference in the lives of the Nama people!
It is a special privilege to give a Bible to someone who has never owned one, it offers the life-changing power of God's word through His Son Jesus Christ. It opens up their faith walk and brings comfort through His Word, when life seems bleak and without hope. Your act of generosity goes beyond simply giving a book—it’s an opportunity to touch lives with the message of faith, hope, love, and salvation that can transform hearts and bring lasting peace to their souls.Will you join us in making this happen for the Nama people?
BIBLES IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS IN A COMMUNITY:Spiritual Growth - individuals develop and deepen their faith, gain spiritual insights, and find comfort and guidance in times of need.Community Building - people can be brought together in groups to study, thereby fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose.Moral and Ethical Guidance - it helps to instill values such as compassion, kindness, integrity, and loyalty to God, which in turn positively influences community behavior and relationships.Hope and Encouragement - For those facing difficult circumstances, the Bible can offer hope, encouragement, and helps them navigate life's challenges.Literacy - Bibles can be used for teaching reading and writing skills, thereby improving literacy rates in a community.
We will be coordinating with local Christian elders in each community to promote weekly Bible studies especially with the youth.
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"When you help the poor you are lending to the Lord—and he pays wonderful interest on your loan!" Proverbs 19:17Although the poor can not repay you, God says He will. Anything you give to the poor is not a loss, it is actually a loan to the Lord. Remember, you are laying up your treasure in heaven!
Lisette Reimche
Project Fundraising
USA & Canada
Lisette & Leo Reimche organise and coordinate local fellowship groups and camps. She designs and manages ministry based websites, as well as publishing materials.
Kendall - Distribution Biker
JWB Project Coordinator
South Africa
Kendall initiated this Bible distribution project. He prefers to keep his identity private for safety reasons. He is actively canvassing the region to find the people who have no Bibles.
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Kayo - Outreach Volunteer
Distribution Assistant
South Africa
Kayo is actively involved in outreach as a trained Bible teacher. He joined our team in September to assist Kendall in Bible distribution and identify people who want Bible studies
Lorraine Fritz
Coordinating Assistant
South Africa
Lorraine has been involved with a few of the Nama communities by providing temperance and health programs. She is familiar with the region and the needs that exist in the communities.
The Back Story
Journey with Bibles began as a project at the end of September 2024, out of a conversation with a young man living in the region. He discovered that Bibles are desperately needed and sought after among the Nama (in the local language).The first task was to raise funds for a motorbike. It is more suitable for traversing the harsh terrain and challenging conditions. It would also keep running costs down. Kendall contributed one-third by selling his small car. I raised the rest through the pop-up thrift and gift store.The project was initially called 1 Year Many Bibles_ while raising funds here locally. We achieved the fundraising goal by the beginning of November. The companies that sponsored did so as once-off gifts.It has taken just shy of a year to get the project fully underway. Progress has been slower than desired. We are now finally gaining some momentum.We do need the word to be put out there about the project, and that is where you can help us, besides monthly support. Our Monthly Gifters, as wel call them, will be brothers and sisters in Christ who understand and see the urgency of, and have the passion for getting Bibles into people's hands.Since beginning this project, word has gotten out to other communities further afield, and a request for Bibles has come in from different regions.There is a thirst for truth in this uncertain world, truths that can only be found in God's Word. Time is short, Jesus is soon to return, let us not hold back in our duty to love and serve.Your Monthly Gifts enables the necessary canvassing of the villages and then the actual Bible rides to distribute. We have definite budgetary needs that have to be covered.We invite you to make a 12 month commitment to provide for this project on a monthly basis.Praise God all glory to Him, this project will move forward as He makes it possible through your gifts!See Give A Monthly Gift pageThe Journey with Bibles project and fundraising initiative is being managed by and in collaboration with Your Health your Life Ministries in North America.
A volunteers vision...
Our volunteer has requested his information be kept private, for safety reasons, so for now we refer to him as Kendall.After going through a life threatening experience two years ago, Kendall's world view changed and he became more acutely aware of his Christian roots, and the need for being more purposeful.While visiting and spending time with missionary friends in northwestern South Africa, he noticed that Bibles were a scarcity, and very much sought after in the region.The people in these remote Nama villages are not able to buy their own, as most live below the poverty line. Kendall made the decision to raise funds for a motorbike, part of which came from selling his small car. He then would volunteer to ride and distribute Bibles to these marginalized overlooked communities. The distances between the communities range from 80 to 200 kilometers.Kendall raised one third of the funds needed for the motorbike, we assisted in raising the rest, by means of a pop-up thrift and gift store.Giving up one year of his life, or as longer to complete the this Bible distribution project, makes this project a worthy endeavour and is commendable in this 'me first' world we live in. This project is very much a faith journey for Kendall too. Praise God, for this a young man, let us keep him in prayer.Together and by God's grace, we can make happen!Our dedicated Monthly Gifters will receive monthly updates to their inbox.Short video clips will be posted to the YouTube Channel from time to time and when possible. There is much cellular signal disruption at present in the region making it difficult to upload footage regularly.Kendall, has been relocated to Springbok as of the 1 of June to be in the heart Nama country. See latest update for more details.
We would like to express our gratitude to the owners of the historic Mesklip Farm for providing a base in the
Northern Cape from which Kendall, and Kayo V with Lorraine's assistance will do the larger portion of the Bible Distribution.
The Journey with Bibles project has a monthly fundraising target that must be met by the 29th of each month to ensure all logistical items are paid promptly, allowing the project to move forward smoothly and uninterrupted.By God's grace and your support, we can do it. Let us put Bibles in people's hands to glorify His name.
Progress on Monthly Target
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Recurring monthly budgetary requirements to cover expenses = USD$2535
| Bibles | Fuel | Bike Repair & Maintenance | Rental | Food | *Stipend |
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| $925 | $480 | $350 | $350 | $250 | $180 |
The monthly budget is the bare minimum we can work with to keep the project moving along. So much more is needed and with a new volunteer member onboard there are additional expenses.**I adjust according to exchange rate when necessary.*Stipend for new team member
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Logistical One-Off Needs
The current equipment does not suit the necessary requirements to produce good footage for the updates that go out.
Replacement Laptop
$1900
Gimbal
$305
GoPro Filters
$110
Microphone Adapter
$85
GoPro Battery Charger
$92Prices are subject to exchange rate fluctuations
2 x Extreme Hardy Offroad Motorbikes
$6800This includes the repair kits and necessary larger fuel tanks for much longer trips as there are very few petrol/gas stations in the region.
- GoPro Filters
- Gimbal
- Microphone Adapter
- GoPro Dual Battery Charger
- GoPro Spare Battery
- Replacement Laptop
Please indicate if you would like to split your gift between the Bibles and the needed accessories.
If you would like to supply a needed accessory by purchasing it online and sending it to Kendall directly - then please contact us through the website so we can provide the necessary information.Click on the links below to where you can purchase the accessories in South Africa.
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There is another way to support Journey with Bibles, by purchasing something from an affiliate through the JWB site.
"Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life." 1 Timothy 6:17-19