MAF = Mission Aviation Fellowship

Psalm 115:1, “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name be the glory because of Your love and faithfulness.”

This scripture is the intensely expressed desire and vision of our friends Dave and Vanessa Peters. This very special couple is training to become Christian missionaries through Mission Aviation Fellowship. Admittedly I was not aware of this mission prior to our friends' involvement, but have since learned more about what MAF does.
Here's the MAF mission statement....

"Our passion is to see individuals, communities, and nations transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We promote this transformation by positioning Christ-centered staff in strategic locations worldwide utilizing aviation, communications, learning technologies, other appropriate technologies and related services. In accomplishing our mission, we collaborate with churches, subsidiaries, partners, and networks."

More impressive info regarding MAF...

"In its global efforts to overcome barriers, MAF operates the world's largest fleet of private aircraft used for the public good.

In fiscal year 2008, the MAF fleet of 55 aircraft executed 36,831 flights, logged 2.7million miles, transported 120,343 passengers, and delivered 10.3 million pounds of cargo all on 1,700 rough, unimproved dirt and grass airstrips as well as waterways.

These flights support Christian workers, evangelists, teachers, medical personnel, as well as relief and development workers. MAF planes haul food, seed, and livestock; transport the sick and injured; deliver doctors, medicine, and relief supplies; and carry the materials for a better life to people who need it most-people others cannot reach."

Here's the entire Peters Family. We met these folks when we were stationed together in Dover, DE. Dave has served his country as an Air Force pilot and Vanessa as a military spouse before answering the call to serve with MAF. Now Dave, Vanessa and their children are all preparing for their first missionary assignment. They have yet to find out the precise location of their assignment, but they do know it will be somewhere in Indonesia.

I'm simply in awe. I think it takes very unique, special people to answer God's call in such a profound way. I'm honored to know this family and I very much look forward to hearing more about their experiences as new missionaries.

If you would like to know more about MAF, you can visit the website here. If you would specifically like to know more about the Peters Family, click here.

Should you feel led, please pray for the Peters Family as they continue to seek God's will and spread His word.