SRR February Newsletter

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Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, Says the Lord of hosts.

SON RISE RIDERS

Chapter #462

February 2010

From the Heart

of your President"But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and

beginning to sink he cried out, saying, 'Lord, save me!' And immediately

Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, 'O you of

little faith, why did you doubt?' And when they got into the boat, the wind

ceased."

Matthew 14:23-32, NKJV

World of Wheels in Indianapolis from February 12th-14th,

Cycle Worlds International Motorcycle Show in Chicago Feb 19th -21st,

Run for The Son now only three months away,

The daylight hours creeping ever longer each day,

Ride Season is at hand!!!

Son Rise Riders we start meeting at Liberty Diner

this month, and before we actually made the decision to

make this our meeting home this year, Paula & I decided to

give it a try. After living in Fort Wayne for 7 years westill had never been to eat at Liberty Diner, and I really

dont know why.

Liberty Diner is snuggled right in between the

largest truck stop in Ft. Wayne, a couple of inexpensive

motels, and one of Ft. Waynes eye catching Gentlemens

Clubs. I guess it just didnt come up on Paula & my GPS

Date Night listing. But, as Paula & I sat there on

Important Dates

February 2010

6th Chapter Mtg. @ 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast @ 8:00*** New Location ***

Liberty DinerCorner of Goshen & Coliseum

13th RFS Planning Meeting

20th International Motorcycle Show(Chicago)

March 2010

6th Chapter Mtg. @ 9:00 a.m.Breakfast @ 8:00

April 2010

3rd Chapter Mtg. @ 9:00 a.m.Breakfast @ 8:00

16th-17th Seasons of Refreshing

May 2010

1st Run For the Son

For more information on the events,please contact: Jackson Lorence orDavid Kirvan


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Saturday morning, and read the paper place mat advertiser listing, We quickly noted that one

of the major Harley Davidson dealerships, and D & M Leather apparel were among the listings.

Then the owner of the diner came over, chatted awhile and told us how pleased he was that

CMA was going to be meeting there, & that when it gets nicer they will let us sit at the outside

tables close to our bikes. What more could we ask for,,, a biker friendly restaurant owner, one

of the busiest intersections in Fort Wayne, a truck stop, & strip club. Wow, what an immediate

ministry opportunity.

It also got me to thinking about CMA, and that we are not appointed to be a church, but

a ministry to bikers. God and our CMA leadership have charged us with going out on the

highways and byways to minister to the biker world. It also got me to thinking that at times

that may seem a little frightening to some of us that have always been raised in a church, or

church home for so long that we havent been a part of the rougher lifestyle for some time.

Are we ready, what will we say or do when we come in contact with that secular biker?

As I read Matthew 14 today, I looked at the storm we are about to enter, and that we

have two options.

Option 1: We can be like Peter and take that step of faith getting out of the boat. We may

even falter after a step or two, but if we really have faith we know that God will reach out his

hand taking us, lifting us, and will calm that storm.

Option 2: We can continue to sit in the boat, sheltered from the storm and watching the seas

crash around us but never really knowing what it feels like to test, strengthen and grow our

faith in God.

I ask for Gods hand to be on each of the Son Rise Riders this year, as we step out of

the boat and enter the storm. Lets show the biker world the hand of Jesus, and introduce

them to him one heart at a time.

Ride Safe / Know Jesus

Jackson Lorence

Email: [email protected]

260.241.4480


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VICE PRESIDENTS CORNERVICE PRESIDENTS CORNER

As Christians we strive to do Gods will. As a Chapter we need to seek Gods will also.You dont have to be a pastor or have a degree in theology. God tells us His will clearly in the

Bible. One such desire of Christ is found in John 17: 20-23

My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message,

that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the

world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be oneas we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you

sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

Christ wants us to be in complete unity. This is hard with so many differentpersonalities in our chapter . Just a couple of things we can do to help us to be unified:

Communication is the key to keeping everyone on the same page. As Chapter officers we

will try to let everyone know what is going on, and if that is not happening let us know.

Having respect for everyone, the fact that we are all different is what makes this

chapter so great. Respecting ones differences will go a long way to making us one .

Love is the most important thing a Christian can have. They will know we are Christians

by our love for one another. Christ loves us even when we are not perfect; we need to do the

same.

I know this will be a great summer I cant wait to spend it with everyone.

Yours in Christ,

Phil Brown


260.385.6757


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THOUGHTS FROM THE CHAPLAINDear Brothers and Sisters,

In Genesis 2:21-22 we find: So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man,

and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place.

The Lord God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and

brought her to the man.

Valentines Day is February 14th. Dont forget to remind the love of your life how much

he/she means to you.

A small child was caught on the 4th floor of a house that was on fire. At first there was

only a small amount of smoke but shortly flames began to erupt through the roof. As theflames became higher and higher, the child came to a window and began calling for help.

A fireman started up the ladder of a fire escape to help the child, but the wind started

blowing the smoke and fire near the fire escape. It got so hot that the fireman started to

waver and it looked as if he would have to return without the child.

By this time hundreds of people were watching and their hearts started to quake at the

thought of the child dying in the fire, which he certainly would do if the fireman couldnt

rescue him.

Suddenly someone in the crowd shouted give him a cheer! Cheer after cheer went up

and as the fireman heard them his courage and strength were renewed. He resumed climbing

through the smoke and flames and brought the child safely to the ground.

We may not always be the ones to rescue the perishing, but we can pray and cheer on

the ones who do. If we do, the Lord will bless the effort.

In His Service

Chaplain Mike


717.201.4158


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SECRETARYS REPORTI recently read the story of the Good Samaritan. Im sure you are familiar with the

story. It made me think of the ministry CMA has to other motorcyclists. There are a lot of

religious people in this world who say they love the Lord, but will judge or look the other

way when a biker comes across their path. Dismissing them because of the way they look or

act. This story illustrates the way CMAers needs to respond when we come in contact with

other riders. Accepting them for who they are and showing them the love of Jesus anyway

we can. I would like to encourage you to be like the Good Samaritan, to be the hands and

feet of Jesus by attending the events we have an opportunity to serve at.

I just got back from CMA officer training. One of my duties is completing a quarterly

report for CMA National. The only way I can do that is if you provide the information

needed. Please let me know what activities you attend, how may people you pray with, if you

are involved in bible studies, if you visit someone in the hospital, or anything that is related

to ministry to others. You can do this on-line using the Event Form link on page 9, or filling

in the information on the sign in sheet at chapter meetings, or sending me an email. Thank

you for your help, I appreciate it.

Serving Him Together,

Pam Kirvan


260.489-8738


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Road Captains ReportRoad Captains ReportRoad Captains Report

A little over a third of winter is over, riding season is approaching fast. Will your bikebe ready when it is time to ride? Have you taken the steps necessary to ensure that it is wellprotected during its hibernation season? Performing some minimal maintenance tasks, will keep

your bike ready to ride when the wheather permits. For me, I keep the gas tank topped offwith the appropriate amount of stabilizer in it. I keep the trickle charger plugged into thebikes electrical system and keep the tires off the cement. Taking care of your bike ensuresthat you will have a safer ride and less repair costs.

We are having the mileage contest again this year so take a picture of your odometerand send it to me. Send me your current mileage on the last Sunday of each month and I will

post the top mileage riders each month. So far, Hollywood is leading as of the end of Januarywith 40 miles.

We will be heading to the International Motorcycle show in Chicago on Feb 20th. Let meknow if you are interested in riding with the chapter to this event. Some will be going up thenight before and some of us are leaving Fort Wayne very early so we will be up there around9:00 AM. We will spend several hours there and then head for home with a stop for a bite toeat. The cost to get into the show is $15 at the door, you can purchase entrance tickets on lineand save $3.00. See the link below for add additional information on the bike show.

I hope to see all members at the chapter meeting this Saturday. Remember the new lo-cation is Liberty Diner at the corner of Goshen & Coliseum. Bring along a friend everyone iswelcome.

http://www.motorcycleshows.com/Chicago

David Kirvan


260.450-2494

Do you know your MC Hand signals?

While riding in town, another rider comes up from behind you and repeatedly opens and closeshis hand, What are they trying to tell you? Answer: on Page 9


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Update from Matt SellUpdate from Matt SellUpdate from Matt SellDo you know that our Chapter has its very own international

missionary? Matt Sell is a missionary to the Canary Islands.

Matt was home on furlough in part of 2008 and 2009 and be-came a chapter member and a back patch wearing member of

the CMA. Lets keep Matt, his family and his ministry in our

prayers.

From Matt: We arrived back to the field, Canary Islands, in

July and have jumped back into the work we have been a part

of for the last 10 years. We are focusing our energy in partner-

ing with the small number of established churches that there are

in outreach, discipleship and leadership training to reach new

areas and establish congregations.

Around a tenth of 1% know Christ as their Savior here. We

work mainly in a university town of 100,000, but connect upwith churches in 5 of the Islands.

The Vespa Club of our Island just formed in the last 6 months -

VESPA FRIENDS OF TENERIFE. We have a dozen plus members

so far and have a Saturday morning ride once a month. None of them

know Christ ... yet! Members own vintage to new Vepsas. Though

we have a Ducati & Harley dealer 5 minutes from our house, the ma-

jority of motorcycles are 125-50cc scooters ... and they buzz around

all over the place here. Mine is the #53 Herbie version Vespa with

the world's tallest windscreen! I want to develop a Herbie tract using

the 53rd Psalm.

Guys are making jokes & talking about the day's ride ... an hour

trip through the mountains to a seaside town. They do not have

any concern (or maybe any idea about!) safe riding in

groups. They would switch leaders, ride side by side, see who

could pass each other on the curving mountain roads, etc.! Theythought it was comical that I would leave braking space between

myself and the other riders. It is not boring! The Vespa Friends

of Tenerife took a break for a coffee before heading back home

together. Two or three espressos in a morning keep your senses

alert when riding.

Keep this club and each rider in your prayers. They are "nice guys"

who are so far from the Lord and show so little interest in spiritual

things. Pray that the Lord will use conversations with them (or even

calamities in their lives) to bring them to the Good News of Christ.

Matt Sell


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RUN FOR the SONRUN FOR the SONRUN FOR the SONYep, May 1st will be here before you know it. That means RFS is right around the cor-

ner. We need your thoughts and help in getting this years event planned out. We are in needof an RFS secretary and people to help plan this very important CMA event. There is a planningmeeting the evening of February 13th. If you would like to help with this event there will be asign-up sheet at the chapter meeting this coming Saturday.

You say, you dont know what RFS is:Run for the Son is the CMAs yearly fundraising

event to provide monies toward missionary

outreach. This is accomplished by each chapter

putting on a RFS 100 mile motorcycle ride. The

purpose of the ride is to bring awareness for

RFS and to raise money for the missions

supported by the CMA.

A Special Thank You to Ellen & Dave

We want to thank Ellen and Dave Hiatt for all of theirwork with the RFS in the prior years. You have done anoutstanding job and we love you both.


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February

Birthdays/Anniversaries

23- Tom Wulpi 20- David & Pam Kirvan (28yrs)

24- Paul Brewer

Meeting Dates

February 6thFebruary 6th March 6thMarch 6th

April 3rdApril 3rd May 1st (RFS)May 1st (RFS)Chapter meetings are held at Liberty Diner @ 2929 Goshen Road,

Corner of Goshen Rd. & Coliseum BlvdBreakfast @ 8:00 a.m. Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.

Have you visited our web page lately?If not, check out the photo albums of our recent activities.

Also continue to check our web site for current and upcoming events

http://cmancr3.org/IN/SONRISERIDERS

MC Hand Signal answer: You left your blinker on after your last turn. Turn it off.

Newsletter Editor: Pam Kirvan [email protected]#260.489.8738


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What is CMA?

C.M.A. (Christian Motorcyclist Association) is a nonprofit organization that has more than 950chapters chartered in the U.S. and is in 25 other countries around the world. The main purposeof C.M.A. is to share the love of Jesus with other motorcyclists. This happens by attendingmotorcycle rallies, races, and rides, etc., where the gospel is shared.

Once a year CMA (Christian Motorcyclist Association) on the first Saturday of May, all acrossthe USA and Mexico have a fund raiser. Each chapter plans a 100 mile motorcycle ride and allthe money raised goes to Missionary Ventures, Open Doors, the Jesus Film Project and

ministry to motorcyclists right here in the U.S.A. CMA is not a Christian Club or riding groupdesigned to segregate Christians from the influence of the world, but rather to help send eachperson into the world by spreading the light of Jesus in dark places

For more information about CMA you can contact a chapter near you by locating them on theCMA web site at www.cmausa.org

Son Rise Rider Event Form

The CMA National requests that members let them know what ministry they are performingeach month. Each Chapter secretary compiles the information and forwards it on to CMANational. This helps the CMA to retain its status as a not for profit organization. So yourcooperation in recording your ministry activities is greatly appreciated. You can copy and pastethe following link into your computer browsers address line and fill out the information thereor print out the form and manually fill it out and turn it in at our monthly Chapter meeting, orsend it to our chapter secretary.

This link is for Son Rise Riders only invented by our very own Ben H.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHdLdHFGOHVpMTYyT0otRmk3RGpabUE6MA..

Would you like the chapter to visit your church???We would welcome the opportunity to come to your church and share what theministry of the CMA is about or just be there to show support for our fellowbikers. If you would like us to come and visit your church please contact Jackson.


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See chapter website for more information

Chapter events, Officers meetings, Secular events, Church visits

FEBRUARYSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6

ChapterMeeting

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

RFS PlanningMeeting

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Int.MotorcycleShow inChicago

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

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OfficerMeeting

Church VisitsApril 18th Oak Grove Church of God , 2426 S Raber Rd. Columbia City, Service @ 10:15

April 25th First Assembly of God, 1400 W. Washington Center Rd. Fort Wayne,(tentative date) Service times @ 9:00 & 10:45

May 2nd Grace Christian, 2727 Reed Rd. Fort Wayne, Service @ 10:15

August 1st Life Bridge for Cross n Dagger, 12719 Corbin Rd. Fort Wayne


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See chapter website for more information

Chapter events, Officers meetings, Secular events, Church visits

MarchSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6

ChapterMeeting

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21

Chapter Ride

22 23 24 25 26 27

28OfficerMeeting

29 30 31

Church VisitsApril 18th Oak Grove Church of God , 2426 S Raber Rd. Columbia City, Service @ 10:15

April 25th First Assembly of God, 1400 W. Washington Center Rd. Fort Wayne,(tentative date) Service times @ 9:00 & 10:45

May 2nd Grace Christian, 2727 Reed Rd. Fort Wayne, Service @ 10:15

August 1st Life Bridge for Cross n Dagger, 12719 Corbin Rd. Fort Wayne

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