Pledges Coming In

Pledges are coming in from all over. Along Poppa J's ride, he has had several friends and strangers pledge towards this fundraising opportunity. Even the postmistress from Antelope, OR has given her financial support. Thanks to all who are giving towards this effort.

Postcard from Pendelton, OR

Postcard dated August 26, 2009

Dear Grant, Lydia, & Riley,

Granna said she was taking care of you this AM. I hope you were being good. I have seen lots of deer, quail, and a few lizards. The country is beautiful and the hills are long and hard. It gives me time to pray for you and your parents and your new baby and for others in church like Dave Halloway & Dale Grimm, and Granna, and your school. Pray for me!

I love you,
Poppa J
xoxoxox

Postcard from Antelope, OR

Post Dated August 25, 2009

Dear Burns Family,

175 miles down and, you do the math, to go. All is well. Will camp at Fossil tonight. Seems appropriate that a fossil should camp at Fossil. Had quite a welcoming part here at Antelope. Must have been 15-20 turkey vultures around the sign!! Hope the picture turns out.

Hug each other for me and know that I love you!

Please pray!

Poppa J
xoxoxoxo

Maupin

Two days ahead of schedule, Poppa J called Granna last night with a message on the answering machine that he had almost reached Maupin and was ahead of schedule. He must have been extra motivated to keep up with and make most of the time with his buddy, Eddy.

. . .and he's off!

. . .and he's off! Headed up Hwy 22, Poppa J and his friend Eddy eagerly head into the rising sun. Look forward to hearing from Poppa J on, at least, a weekly basis.

Kiss Farwell

Poppa J said his farwells to wife, Nancy, with a big hug and kiss.

Grandparents Support Their Grandchildren's School

Poppa J and Granna, aka J and Nancy, are generously matching the pledges in order to support this fundraiser for Stayton Christian School. These funds will be used for the tuition assistance program.

On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!

7:15am on Sunday, August 23rd, Janci Burns, the daughter of Poppa J, arrived to take the official start of the Tour de France pictures. Poppa J was itching to get on the road with friend, Eddy, that he met on last years Biking for Bucks tour.

Tour de Faith Itenerary

Depart Stayton on August 23rd
Timothy Lake to Hwy 26
Shaniko
Antelope
Condon
??? Hwy 84 to visit with the Brammer/Grames Families
Hat Rock State Park
Jet
Union
Catherine Creek State Park
Richland
Hunington
Homedale
Jordan Valley
Willow Creek
Denio, NV
Adel
Bly
OC&E Trail
Crater Lake Jct.
Diamond Lake
Sutherlin to visit Lusby Family
Elkton
Eugene
Sweethome
Waterloo
Return to Stayton approximately on September 17th

If you are going to be in these areas during this time and are interested in catching up with Poppa J or are along his itinerary and would like him to stop by for a visit, feel free to contact Janci Burns at newlywedburns@hotmail.com for more of a dated, detailed schedule.

What is Tour de Faith? And how can you be involved?

Jay Grant, aka Poppa J, is at it again! He is planning another bicycling adventure. This time he will be traveling around the state of Oregon. He will be traveling through towns such as Hermiston, Ontairo, Klamath Falls, Crater Lake, Coos Bay, and Eugene. This trip will be approximately 1500 miles long (over twice as far as his last trip), beginning at the end of August and ending at the end of September. Poppa J will send postcards and correspond with the school to pass on the stories of his adventure which will be shared with the students during chapel each week.

Last year he took a 749 mile bicycling trip that raised over $3000 for the annual fund of SCS. This year the trip will help to raise funds for the SCS tuition assistance program through the generosity of Poppa J and his wife, Nancy’s willingness to match the funds raised by SCS. We are asking that you help us to raise even more money this year in order to assist the families that desire to give their children a Christ-centered education.

Stayton Christian School
189 E. Washington St.
Stayton, OR 97383
Phone: 503-769-7519
E-mail: scselem@staytonchristian.com

HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED?

*Pledge the amount per mile that you are willing to donate to SCS.
For example:
1cent per mile @ 1500 miles = $15
(pledges to be gathered upon Poppa J’s arrival at the end of September)

*Give a flat donation