SUMMER 2006

“I would be very interested to hear your insights on this situation (loss of air support for a hospital in Central Africa jungle) and would covet your advice and prayers regarding how God may be directing our paths.” (from a missionary candidate)

“Our family prays for you each week during our family devotions and would enjoy receiving your updates on your ministry. You can send them to … Suriname Looking forward to receiving your ministry updates”. (missionaries to Suriname)

“Thanks for your email. I'm encouraged by your willingness to offer help in this project. I'm thrilled with the idea in some ways, however, I'm desiring someone to "mentor" me through the transition to flying in Africa, if that is how the Lord leads. Certainly, flying in Africa has it's own set of challenges and risks that I will never run in to here in the states.” (a layman pilot wishing to become a missionary pilot)

“I am convinced that God has given me a direction to become a pilot and to fly for Him. If you have any wisdom or solutions that can help me to achieve this goal please write to me and let me know.” (retired military)

“Bro. McCaulley, I was with you at (the) missions conference in … Ohio when you presented your work. I am getting ready to leave for the Philippines. What is the probability of air transport through your ministry for my family and me in the event of some emergency? I have 7 in my family.” (missionary to the Philippines)

“Urgent aviation need- please respond. Would you be able to take a team from Manaus, Brazil to Tefe, Brazil? If so, what would be the cost for a 5-7 person team. The dates would be either July 18 or 19th and return on 23 or 24th.” (a mission team in Brazil)

“You visited our church, in … Florida, and I wanted to ask you to pray with me for God's will concerning my life. I am currently only 10 hours from completing my private pilots license and will be continuing through Instrument and commercial ratings. Your ministry touched my heart and I want the Lord to use me if he can to help you in any capacity I am qualified. Please pray with me that God will continue to us you and if He sees fit to use me also.” (a young man available to God)

“Brother McCaulley, can you help me get to the many islands of the West Indies to plant churches and leave a national pastor in place. There is no commercial air service or boat service to these islands?” (phone call from a missionary in Puerto Rico)

These are a sample of the e-mails and phone calls I received so far this year. The response to the ministry of AMI has been very encouraging. I am excited about men, young and old, who have a desire to serve God, possibly in missionary aviation. Please pray for the mission in the West Indies as we bring together a pilot and a missionary to plant churches on remote islands.

AMI has partnered with MedJetAssist to provide worldwide air ambulance evacuation for missionary families. AMI provides the umbrella for group rates to reduce the cost. Southwest Baptist Church will be paying for the memberships for the missionary families sent out of SWBC. Other churches and a small mission group out of New York are going to do the same. Pastors and evangelists also are taking advantage of this ministry. In the near future, more information will be posted on the AMI web site along with a link to an application page. Pray for us as we travel and talk with sending churches about their opportunity to exercise good stewardship and take care of their own missionaries in this regard. More on this partnership ministry in future letters.

God is to be glorified as He works through available vessels to accomplish His purpose in these last days before the imminent return of our Lord.