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John and JoAnn Munsell, along with their children, Marshall and Kelly, are a missionary pilot/mechanic family serving with Mission Aviation Fellowship in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. They share that they have been privileged to be a key part in so many ministries in Haiti, for over 11 years. "We hear, time after time, how the ministries we serve could not do their work if MAF was not here. The exciting flights are those where we can directly save lives, but we know that each flight makes a difference for those we fly and the Haitians we serve."

In addition to his "normal" pilot and mechanic duties, John is in charge of Haiti's maintenance program and parts ordering. He also carries added responsibilities in his roles as Chief Pilot and Chief of Maintenance. He periodically spends time in MAF's programs in Suriname, and Mexico, giving flight, maintenance, and safety audits.

JoAnn shares that normally her biggest job is being a mom. With both kids in school full-time, however, she has time to be involved in the MAF accounting once a week at the hangar, and leading a weekly prayer group that prays specifically for Marshall and Kelly's school. She comments, "It has been encouraging to see God answer many of our prayers beyond what we could have imagined." She is very active in parent-run school activities, which helps her build relationships with some of the families, with the hope of sharing the love of Jesus with them. Her latest endeavor has been working with mosaic art, using her skills to build relationships and, again, share the love of Jesus.

James 1:5 is a special verse for John. "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." John shares that when times are difficult and confusing, God has promised wisdom to deal with the trying times. "If we ask and look for His direction and wisdom, we will find it."

Over the last year, JoAnn has been drawn to the book of I Peter, chapter 1. It is encouraging to know that trials and tough times produce faith, and that faith will be rewarded for "your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold." (verse 7)

John was raised in a strong Christian family in Naperville, IL His parents and his church presented the Gospel to him, and at the age of four he accepted Christ as his Savior. He earned a B.S. in Mission Aviation Technology from Moody Bible Institute. John holds a commercial single and multi-engine pilot's license with instrument ratings. He is also a flight instructor and an aviation maintenance technician with inspection authorization.

JoAnn was raised in Michigan, and comments, "I was raised in a Christian home and accepted Christ at the age of five. In high school being a Christian became more real to me, and I rededicated my life to the Lord. It was then that I decided to pursue full-time Christian work." JoAnn received a diploma in Bible Theology from Moody Bible Institute.

To fund the worldwide ministry of MAF, God is faithful in providing generous ministry support from His people. He has called the men and women of MAF to serve Him in a unique way. He is also calling people like you to play a special role in the ministry of MAF around the world.

You are invited to become a Ministry Partner in this strategic ministry. Please prayerfully consider involvement with John and JoAnn through prayer and/or financial support.