Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Feburary '07' Newsletter Article
THE CMA BACK PATCH
The CMA logo worn as a patch on our backs is called a 'back patch' (also called 'colors') in the motorcycling world. There are a few things to remember about the CMA back patch. One is that it is a registered trademark. It can only be worn by CMAer's who have completed the ministry team program or who were members prior to the date when the requirement to complete a ministry team training was added (early 1990's). It should not have any territorial rockers (city, state, chapter, etc.) but it can have a rocker with your name, CMA nationally appointed position, ministry team and ministry team year on them (CMA Handbook page I-5). If you choose to wear an American flag on your vest, it must be on the left side of the vest with the star field closest to your heart, with no other patches or pins above it. Remember you are representing CMA when you are wearing their back patch so do so with integrity.
Anyone who practices, by word or deed, anything that would discredit the testimony of Jesus Christ or the ministry of CMA will be asked to remove their CMA back patch. If a member is asked to remove or return their back patch, no reimbursement should be expected, nor given by CMA or its affiliates. (CMA Handbook page I-5).
There is more information in the CMA Handbook about representing CMA with integrity. If you are not familiar with it, I would suggest you take some time to read the CMA Handbook, Revision #1, dated 01/06. If you don't have one, Paula and I have a copy at the meetings or you can contact me and I can get you the PDF file.
At the January officers meeting, we were discussing the need for prayer support for one another within the chapter. Paula and I were discussing this further and she described a system/model that I think is very workable and appropriate for us to adopt. So I asked her to put it down in writing. When she did, I thought it best to just publish her idea. So it is in this issue - I would like everyone to have at least one prayer partner. We will only be effective as we grow in Christ and in following His ways. One of the main ways we do this is by prayer.
Pray! Pray! Pray!
Your Servant and President,
Randy ¶ 11:28 AM
The CMA logo worn as a patch on our backs is called a 'back patch' (also called 'colors') in the motorcycling world. There are a few things to remember about the CMA back patch. One is that it is a registered trademark. It can only be worn by CMAer's who have completed the ministry team program or who were members prior to the date when the requirement to complete a ministry team training was added (early 1990's). It should not have any territorial rockers (city, state, chapter, etc.) but it can have a rocker with your name, CMA nationally appointed position, ministry team and ministry team year on them (CMA Handbook page I-5). If you choose to wear an American flag on your vest, it must be on the left side of the vest with the star field closest to your heart, with no other patches or pins above it. Remember you are representing CMA when you are wearing their back patch so do so with integrity.
Anyone who practices, by word or deed, anything that would discredit the testimony of Jesus Christ or the ministry of CMA will be asked to remove their CMA back patch. If a member is asked to remove or return their back patch, no reimbursement should be expected, nor given by CMA or its affiliates. (CMA Handbook page I-5).
There is more information in the CMA Handbook about representing CMA with integrity. If you are not familiar with it, I would suggest you take some time to read the CMA Handbook, Revision #1, dated 01/06. If you don't have one, Paula and I have a copy at the meetings or you can contact me and I can get you the PDF file.
At the January officers meeting, we were discussing the need for prayer support for one another within the chapter. Paula and I were discussing this further and she described a system/model that I think is very workable and appropriate for us to adopt. So I asked her to put it down in writing. When she did, I thought it best to just publish her idea. So it is in this issue - I would like everyone to have at least one prayer partner. We will only be effective as we grow in Christ and in following His ways. One of the main ways we do this is by prayer.
Pray! Pray! Pray!
Your Servant and President,
Randy ¶ 11:28 AM
