RANDY'S RIDE
Monday, May 15, 2006
June Newsletter Article for New Life Riders
RIDIN' WITH RANDY
Hi Folks,
I don't know about you, but I feel like I'm burning the candle at both ends. I'm writing this in the middle of May. Phil Underwood, our Chaplain, is in the hospital (North Austin Medical Center) at this time and things aren't looking good physically for him. I know that he has made his peace with God and has been setting his affairs in order for some time. He is a child of the King and if he is promoted, I will miss him, but I will also be rejoicing for him.
Between work, meetings, events, church and hospital visits, let alone family things and all, yard maintenance, etc., I feel like I'm running a race, on foot, against a rocket! But guess what? GOD IS IN CONTROL! I realize if I try to do all this STUFF myself, I get overwhelmed. Just setting here typing this out made me realize how much ministry and training and learning and praying has been going on - yes I'm rushed sometimes but when I look at all that's been going I should be in a looney bin. But God has been sustaining me and keeping me going.
How about you? When you're rushed, do you ask for help? Seek advice from our heavenly father? Spend a little quiet time with our Lord? Pray about the situation? I don't know if I'm talking to you, or myself. But the thing is that God is our Father and we need to seek His advice about everything. I hope Phil doesn't mind - it looks like I'm writing the Chaplains article, not the Road Captains, but this is what is on my heart at this time.
Now the Upcoming Events:
May 28th - C.O.C. Meeting - Cindy's Hog Wild (1 p.m.)
June 1 - 4th - Republic of Texas (ROT) Rally, Expo Center Grounds, Austin, TX (Hospitality Tent and Registration)
June 6th - TMRA 2 Meeting - Moose Lodge, Austin, TX
June 14th - FLAG DAY
June 17th - Alan Babin Benefit, Vietnam Vets M/C & UCOA member clubs, Road House, Round Rock, TX (more info as it becomes available).
June 21st - UCOA Meeting - Moose Lodge, Austin, TX
June 24th - UCOA's Tradin' Days, J. Lorraine Ghost Town (near Manor, TX).
Guess that's about it for now. Ride safe and don't stress your guardian angels too much. See you on the road or in the air.
IHS
Randy ¶ 8:30 PM 0 comments
Hi Folks,
I don't know about you, but I feel like I'm burning the candle at both ends. I'm writing this in the middle of May. Phil Underwood, our Chaplain, is in the hospital (North Austin Medical Center) at this time and things aren't looking good physically for him. I know that he has made his peace with God and has been setting his affairs in order for some time. He is a child of the King and if he is promoted, I will miss him, but I will also be rejoicing for him.
Between work, meetings, events, church and hospital visits, let alone family things and all, yard maintenance, etc., I feel like I'm running a race, on foot, against a rocket! But guess what? GOD IS IN CONTROL! I realize if I try to do all this STUFF myself, I get overwhelmed. Just setting here typing this out made me realize how much ministry and training and learning and praying has been going on - yes I'm rushed sometimes but when I look at all that's been going I should be in a looney bin. But God has been sustaining me and keeping me going.
How about you? When you're rushed, do you ask for help? Seek advice from our heavenly father? Spend a little quiet time with our Lord? Pray about the situation? I don't know if I'm talking to you, or myself. But the thing is that God is our Father and we need to seek His advice about everything. I hope Phil doesn't mind - it looks like I'm writing the Chaplains article, not the Road Captains, but this is what is on my heart at this time.
Now the Upcoming Events:
May 28th - C.O.C. Meeting - Cindy's Hog Wild (1 p.m.)
June 1 - 4th - Republic of Texas (ROT) Rally, Expo Center Grounds, Austin, TX (Hospitality Tent and Registration)
June 6th - TMRA 2 Meeting - Moose Lodge, Austin, TX
June 14th - FLAG DAY
June 17th - Alan Babin Benefit, Vietnam Vets M/C & UCOA member clubs, Road House, Round Rock, TX (more info as it becomes available).
June 21st - UCOA Meeting - Moose Lodge, Austin, TX
June 24th - UCOA's Tradin' Days, J. Lorraine Ghost Town (near Manor, TX).
Guess that's about it for now. Ride safe and don't stress your guardian angels too much. See you on the road or in the air.
IHS
Randy ¶ 8:30 PM 0 comments
Monday, May 08, 2006
Leander First Assembly of God Biker Sunday 4-30-2006
People arriving and talking on the beautiful Sunday morning of the Biker Sunday.
I want to personally thank everyone who showed up for the Biker Sunday at our church, Leander First Assembly of God. It was a beautiful day and we had local as well as a large group of CMA'ers from the Warriors of the Way come in from Killeen, TX.
There were several bikes outside as well as a couple of bikes inside the church. My bike hasn't been this clean since it was new! And a perfect showcase for Don's new (to him) custom built chopper.
Don Potter, CMA Area Rep, playing guitar & harmonica, and singing, when he got the chance, did an excellent job of entertaining and uplifting all. This was followed by an excellent message from God speaking through Don.
Some people in the church did not recognize our senior pastor when he donned biker attire, he was up on the stage and had to take the sun glasses off before some of the congregation recognized him. I'm sure he was having fun.
After the service the church invited all to the fellowship hall where the Nearly Famous Hamburgers were being served to one and all. Bikers and Food, Christians and Food, there appears to be a meeting point here.
Again I want to thank all who participated, especially the New Life Riders, the Staff and Congregation of Leander First Assembly of God, the Warriors of the Way CMA chapter, and friends and Bikers from the local area, without whom this event would not have happened. ¶ 12:24 PM 0 comments
People arriving and talking on the beautiful Sunday morning of the Biker Sunday.
I want to personally thank everyone who showed up for the Biker Sunday at our church, Leander First Assembly of God. It was a beautiful day and we had local as well as a large group of CMA'ers from the Warriors of the Way come in from Killeen, TX.
There were several bikes outside as well as a couple of bikes inside the church. My bike hasn't been this clean since it was new! And a perfect showcase for Don's new (to him) custom built chopper.
Don Potter, CMA Area Rep, playing guitar & harmonica, and singing, when he got the chance, did an excellent job of entertaining and uplifting all. This was followed by an excellent message from God speaking through Don.
Some people in the church did not recognize our senior pastor when he donned biker attire, he was up on the stage and had to take the sun glasses off before some of the congregation recognized him. I'm sure he was having fun.
After the service the church invited all to the fellowship hall where the Nearly Famous Hamburgers were being served to one and all. Bikers and Food, Christians and Food, there appears to be a meeting point here.
Again I want to thank all who participated, especially the New Life Riders, the Staff and Congregation of Leander First Assembly of God, the Warriors of the Way CMA chapter, and friends and Bikers from the local area, without whom this event would not have happened. ¶ 12:24 PM 0 comments
