Here's the sad statistics with regard to the ministry. There are approx. 8 million in the trucking industry. This past weekend, the head of TMI (Trucker's Ministries International), came in to do a radio show on our local Christian radio station. He made a plea for workers who would be interested in helping in this ministry. TMI has around 73 chapels nationwide, he was asking for help in our local chapel. Our children (who also come to the chapel for service, were wondering how many willing workers would show up this past Sunday morning, after the radio show on Saturday morning. I am sad to say that it was the worst day of attendance in our 4 years. Not 1 person came. This is so unusual. I had to wonder what sign that was, that after a call to harvest, there was no one at all?


How big is the trucking industry?
The trucking companies, warehouses and private sector in the U.S. employs an estimated over 9 million Americans within the industry. Of this figure UPS employs 60,000 workers

How many trucks operate in the U.S.?
Estimates of 15.5 million trucks operate in the U.S.. Of this figure 1.9 million are tractor trailers.

How many truckers are there?
It is an estimated over 3.3 million truck drivers in the U.S. Of that one in ten are independent, a majority of which are owner operators. Canada has in excess of 250,000 truck drivers.

How many trucking companies are there in the U.S.?
Estimates of over 360,000 companies in the U.S. Of that figure 96% operate 28 or fewer while 82% operate 6 or fewer trucks.


Financial Stats


How much Revenue does the trucking industry produce?
Total revenue estimates are 255.5 billion. For Hire or Common Carriers Trucking companies generated revenue estimated at 97.9 billion. More than air transportation by 18 billion. Private Fleets generated revenue estimated at 121 billion.




In His Love,
Suzanne

Maybe I should have put this in the "Prayer" section?




In His Love,
Suzanne

Dear sharon,

These ministries are off the interstates. We are a chapel located behind the restaurant at one of our local truckstops. These ministries are located usually at the local truckstops. Yes, we hold services Sunday morning and Sunday evening. Would like to be able to say we're open 24/7, but as I said above, there are no workers willing to serve and we have made presentations at churches. I think it might intimidate people? This is the most rewarding ministries we have been in. Such a varied group of people to minister to and fellowship with. Many believers out there on the road, which I'm sure Larry can testify to....and many lost souls who need to hear the gospel message.

If you are interested I can give you more information. These ministries are all across the nation (although I'm not sure about Alaska....yet), AND you do not have to be a preacher to serve, although it does need to be either a man alone who ministers, OR a husband/wife team.


In His Love,
Suzanne

If you can get the info to me, I will forward it to Alaska to be posted on my cousins website. Don't give up, wait patiently for the Lord to show you how to promote it, and find volunteers.

Wouldn't it be great if you could find a retired trucker to volunteer. While The Lord calls on us to answer Bible questions for anyone who asks, it's always wonderful to have a leader who has lived the life. This hold true for all ministries, such as my uncle starting a Christians Bikers Club and like myself; ministering to other single moms.

dear suzanne you could try to get these guys to pray over your ministry and may be even promote this on air i watch these guys on the Australian christian channel when i got cable tv i got the christian channel as part of the package

these young people are also looking for christians like your self and your husband to pray over them they reach out to snow boarders and young people hooked on the scate board sceen


they are called steel roots i have already sent an email encouraging these young people i am not sure if you get these guys on your tv channels in america but hear in my country many young christians love what steel roots has to offer


hear is their web site take your time and read over it thes young people reach out as i said to those in the snow boarding sceen and there music is very good to listen to also the preaching and sharing is awsem

www.steelroots.com


if you were hear i could have gotten you support from the christian truck drivers i know and also John smith of the God squad would have done what he can to spread what you and your husband are doing john smith has his own christian bikie group and preaches all over Australia


try that site out as i am sure these young people will do what they can to share what you and your husband do




God bless from damo

Dear Damo,

Thanks for the input. I'm afraid that my husband and I are not the decision makers of the TMI organization. It is a very large ministry that is based out of Georgia. I was just commenting that the head/organization founder came to our city to do the radio program and make the call. I was more concerned about the heart of our local churches, that we cannot find workers to help. This is not unusual though. Most times people are just comfortable where they're at and don't want to give up their seat at church, so it's hard to get workers.


In His Love,
Suzanne

i know what you mean as it happens in Australia as well right know we are looking for two people to settle and work close with an aborigonal tribe they need mentors and everything will be provided for

if i was not geting ready to make the move to live in the philippines with my fiancee i would have takken on the call but i have my work cut out once my citazen ship is approved tsth

what i can do is put you and your husband on the prayer list if this is ok i wil contac a friend of mine who is a christian truck driver

its sad that people will not do this what i am seeing its guys like your self and the older generation who are flexibale that are doing this sort of work

so you are not alone

I Pray that the lord will change this and put the right people around you and your husband



God bless from damo