January 31, 2010 – Sunday 9:31am (Eastern U.S. Time) – Titusville, FL – Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

WINGS FOR AIR MOBILE!! On Friday morning, I received a call from my dear friend and brother in Christ, Bill Dunklee. I have known and worked with Bill for many years. Bill is the founder and director of Airborne Ministries. When the call came in, I was exhausted and my head was still spinning from Haiti. I had only been home for a few hours. Bill informed me that he felt directed by the Lord to donate the Cessna 337 owned and operated by his ministry. By the way, the photo above was taken about 4 years ago. Bill is holding a Vortex Voyager and I am holding a Jesus Film “Jet Pac”. We knew then that one day, we would be working together again. Note, the aircraft does not have the cargo pod installed yet. I have a photo of the aircraft with the pod below. Over the years, Air Mobile Ministries has owned and operated 13 different aircraft. For the last few years, we have not had an aircraft because much of our ministry has been conducted in Asia and beyond. NOW, with this unprecedented tragedy in Haiti, it is time for us to have an aircraft. I had only just begun to think of this when Bill’s call came. We are going to pick up the aircraft in Arkansas in the next few days. The aircraft needs an annual inspection (which is good because it allows us to do a very currentand thorough inspection before putting the bird to work in Haiti). It also needs a “top-end” on the front engine. This involves the purchase of 6 new cylinders at $1500 each. We also need to find a hangar. Please pray that all of these needs will be met. 

An airplane will give us incredible access to Haiti. This plane can also land on all of Haiti’s runways, paved and non-paved. I know this aircraft well and am just overjoyed to receive this timely, Spirit-led gift!! This aircraft is equipped and configured for serious mission work. It has a cargo pod and short field modifications. Gotta run to church. Will keep you informed as things develop. GOD BLESS YOU and thank you again for your prayer and love and support!! Air Mobile Joe