Son Rise Riders December 2009

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

SON RISE RIDERS Chapter #462 December Important Dates December 2009 5th Christmas Party at 6:00 p.m. *No morning meeting

12th Chapter Ride (weather permitting)

January 2010 1st Polar Bikers Ride 2nd Chapter Mtg. @ 9:00 a.m. Breakfast @ 8:00

30th Chapter Officer Training @ Charity Tabernacle Indianapolis

April 2010 16th-17th Seasons of Refreshing (Location to be announced)

May 2010 1st Run For the Son (Details to be announced)

For more information on the events, please contact: Jack Lorence or David Kirvan

2009 From the Heart of your President

The following is a Christmas Story that I have been saving for a while. As I initially read it, and even today when I reread it, my heart is rendered soft by this true meaning of Christmas & where does Santa Claus fit in.

Christmas Adventure with Grandma By A. Nonymous . . . I remember my first Christmas adventure with Grandma...I was just a kid. I remember tearing across town on my bike to visit her on the day my big sister dropped the bomb: "There is no Santa Claus," she jeered. "Even dummies know that!" My Grandma was not the gushy kind, never had been. I fled to her that day because I knew she would be straight with me. I knew Grandma always told the truth, and I knew that the truth always went down a whole lot easier when swallowed with one of her 'world-famous' cinnamon buns. I knew they were worldfamous, because Grandma said so. It had to be true!!!!!! Grandma was home, and the buns were still warm. Between bites, I told her everything. She was ready for me. "No Santa Claus?" She snorted..."Ridiculous! Don't believe it. That rumor has been going around for years, and it makes me mad, plain mad!! Now, put on your coat, and let's go." "Go? Go where, Grandma?" I asked. I hadn't even finished my second 'world-famous' cinnamon bun. "Where" turned out to be Kerby's General Store, the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. That was a bundle in those days. "Take this money,"

she said, "and buy something for someone who needs it. I'll wait for you in the car." Then she turned and walked out of Kerby's. I was only eight years old. I'd often gone shopping with my mother, but NEVER had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people scrambling to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, clutching that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy, and who on earth to buy it for. I thought of everybody I knew: my family, my friends, my neighbors, the kids at school, and the people who went to my church. I was just about thought out, when I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker. He was a kid with bad breath and messy hair, and he sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock's grade-two class. Bobby Decker didn't have a coat. I knew that because he never went out to recess during the winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but all we kids knew that Bobby Decker didn't have a cough; he just didn't have a good warm coat. I fingered the ten-dollar bill with growing excitement. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I settled on a red corduroy one that had a hood to it. It looked real warm, and he would like that. "Is this a Christmas present for someone?" the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid my ten dollars down. "Yes, ma'am," I replied shyly. "It's for Bobby." The nice lady smiled at me, as I told her about how Bobby really needed a good warm winter coat. I didn't get any change, but she put the coat in a bag, smiled again, and wished me a Merry Christmas. That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat (a little tag fell out of the coat, and Grandma tucked it in her Bible) in Christmas paper and ribbons and wrote, "To Bobby, From Santa Claus" on it. Grandma said that Santa ALWAYS insisted on secrecy! Then she drove me over to Bobby Decker's house, explaining as we went that I was now and forever officially, one of Santa's helpers. Grandma parked down the street from Bobby's house, and she and I crept noiselessly and hid in the bushes by his front walk. Then Grandma gave me a nudge. "All right, Santa Claus," she whispered, "get going." I took a deep breath, dashed for his front door, threw the present down on his step, pounded his door and flew back to the safety of the bushes and Grandma. Together we waited breathlessly in the darkness for the front door to open!!!! Finally it did, and there stood Bobby. Well... Fifty years haven't dimmed the thrill of those moments spent shivering, beside my Grandma, in Bobby Decker's bushes. That night, I realized that those awful rumors about Santa Claus were just what Grandma said they were: 'ridiculous'! Santa WAS alive and well, and WE were on HIS team!!! I STILL have Grandma's Bible, with the coat tag tucked inside: $29.95. May you always have LOVE to share, HEALTH to spare and FRIENDS that care... And may you always believe in the magic of Santa Claus, and the truth about why we really celebrate Christ-mas! Paula Rae & I wish each of you a safe, blessed, Christmas, and may you each share in “the magic of Santa Claus”.

Ride Safe / Know Jesus Jackson Lorence Email: [email protected] 260.241.4480

VICE PRESIDENT’S CORNER Well the year has come to an end and it’s almost Christmas. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. Not only because of the Christmas trees, lights and presents. It’s because Jesus came from the glory of heaven to be born to a carpenter and a young girl in a stable. No fanfare. This is the King of the universe. All this just to show us how much he loves us. I still have a hard time getting my head around that. Emanuel, God with us. Jesus came to us to love on us and show us God and how we should live in this relationship with God. Then he laid down his life so we would never again have to live separate from Him. Now that’s the real gift of Christmas. We can get all caught up with the things of life. We can get caught up in what the world wants us to think about Christmas; we need to find just the right gift for just the right person, and after almost a month of Christmas trees, lights and Christmas music I have had just about all I can stand of the worlds “xmas”. But on Christmas morning I remind myself that my God came down from heaven just to show me how much he loves me. So this Christmas don’t let the shopping get you down, remember what the real Christmas is all about.

Yours in Christ, Phil Brown Email: [email protected] 260.385.6757

SECRETARY’S REPORT My article this month is a simple "thank you" to each and everyone of you...my CMA family. Thank you for your prayers and your support. Thank you for your encouragement and your love. We appreciate the opportunity to serve with you and for you... May you each have a blessed Christmas season...

Love, Miriam Hunsicker, outgoing secretary Email: [email protected] 260.456.1240

Road Captain’s Report Hello Everyone... I know that I have been sort of...absent lately. Well, it is a little crazy around our house. This whole working out of town thing is really not all that it is cracked up to be. Having my family 300 miles away, the motorcycle in my garage 300 miles away, sleeping on an air mattress and sitting on camp chairs, really isn't my ideal way of living on a day to day basis...but it is more like camping with out the fun parts. My situation definitely makes me realize what I am thankful for. On the heels of the Thanksgiving holiday, the idea of being thankful for the everyday things is much more real. Things we take for granted like, a hug or a kiss from my wife or son for example. I think that this time has been a reality check, and to re-align what we think is important. Have you been through a reality check of your own? Have you taken the greatest thing you have been given...for granted? The forgiveness, our Father God has given us through his Son Jesus. Have you really been thankful for that lately? As we move into the season of celebrating Jesus’ birth, think about it. Now that winter is impending...have you prepared your bike for winter?? Make sure you check with your owners manual or consult your favorite mechanic to see if there is anything special you need to do to make sure you are ready to ride next spring (or on New Years!) without much difficulty...and especially SAFELY! Thanks for the opportunity you gave me to share in the CMA Chapter experience as the Road Captain this year, hopefully I will be able to be on more rides next year as Dave Kirvan leads. I am sure he will have some fun things to do and will be able to lead the chapter on and off the road. Over the last couple of months while working in Wisconsin, I have been able to attend a couple chapter meetings up there, with the "Kingdom Riders" in Waupun, WI and the "Exodus Riders" in Appleton, WI. It has been great to get and be with these brothers and sisters, a great way to feel a little better about being away from my "home" chapter. Talking with them definitely drives home that CMA is a family, and that just about everywhere you go, they are not far away.

Ben Hunsicker Email: [email protected] 260.456.1240

2010 Son Rise Riders Officers We want to thank everyone who made it to the November meeting and were qualified to vote for the 2010 officers. We especially want to thank all of those who were willing to run for an office. The number of members that we had to select from for each office was outstanding. Your willingness to give of your time and talents for our chapter is very appreciated as we work to win the lost to Christ. We look forward to serving our chapter and are here to give you support as YOU minister along with us to the biker community. Please be in prayer this year for your chapter leadership that they will walk in the Spirit and most importantly do everything in love.

President:

Jackson Lorence

Vice President:

Phil Brown

Chaplain:

Mike Harrold

Treasurer:

Wendy Brown

Secretary:

Pam Kirvan

Road Captain:

David Kirvan

Jackson Lorence

Phil Brown

Mike Harrold

[email protected] Home: 260-459-7809 Cell: 260-241-4480

[email protected] Home: 260-471-7046 Cell: 260-385-6757

[email protected] Cell: 717-201-4158

Wendy Brown

Pam Kirvan

David Kirvan

[email protected] Home: 260-471-7046

[email protected] Home: 260-489-8738 Cell: 260-450-2901

[email protected] Home: 260-489-8738 Cell: 260-450-2494

When:

December 5th at 6:00 p.m.

Where:

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 4700 Vance Ave, Fort Wayne

What to bring:

A Dish and/or Dessert to share Meat, soft drinks and tableware will be provided

**** RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE IF YOU ARE IN THE MILLEAGE CONTEST **** NO TRAILERING OF YOUR BIKE TO THE PARTY

The chapter has selected 3 families to adopt this Christmas. We will be taking a special offering at the Christmas party. If you would like to give but cannot attend, please contact Jackson Lorence.

December Birthdays/Anniversaries

14-Deb Carper 15-Dave Foreman 18-Deb Kirklin 20-Coleen Christman

Meeting Dates January 2nd March 6th

February 6th April 3rd

Chapter meetings are held at Don Hall’s Guesthouse @ 1313 W Washington Ctr Road., #260.489.2524, Breakfast @ 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 Newsletter Editor: Pam Kirvan - [email protected] #260.450.2901

What is CMA? C.M.A. (Christian Motorcyclist Association) is a nonprofit organization that has more than 950 chapters chartered in the U.S. and is in 25 other countries around the world. The main purpose of C.M.A. is to share the love of Jesus with other motorcyclists. This happens by attending motorcycle rallies, races, and rides, etc., where the gospel is shared. Once a year CMA (Christian Motorcyclist Association) on the first Saturday of May, all across the USA and Mexico have a fund raiser. Each chapter plans a 100 mile motorcycle ride and all the 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 group designed to segregate Christians from the influence of the world, but rather to help send each person 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 the CMA web site at www.cmausa.org

Son Rise Rider Event Form The CMA National requests that members let them know what ministry they are performing each month. Each Chapter secretary compiles the information and forwards it on to CMA National. This helps the CMA to retain its status as a not for profit organization. So your cooperation in recording your ministry activities is greatly appreciated. You can copy and paste the following link into your computer browsers address line and fill out the information there or print out the form and manually fill it out and turn it in at our monthly Chapter meeting, or send 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 the ministry of the CMA is about or just be there to show support for our fellow bikers. If you would like us to come and visit your church please contact Jackson

DECEMBER Sunday

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Officers Meeting

See chapter website for more information Chapter events, Officers meetings, Secular events,, Church visits

Church Visits April 18th

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

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

JANUARY Sunday

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Officer Meeting

Officer Training

See chapter website for more information Chapter events, Officers meetings, Secular events, Church visits

Church Visits April 18th

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

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