A motorcycle ministry that combines our love for riding with our love for Jesus.
At the January 18 meeting, the chapter 24 membership elected chapter officers for the 2012-2013 term. The newly elected chapter staff consists of:
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John Schaub President |
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Charlie Mattson Vice President |
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Fran Patrick Secretary |
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Marilyn Schaub Treasurer |
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George Beardon Chaplian |
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Our 2012 Polar Bear Run, which we held on December 31, 2011, was simply beautiful. The weather, the Spirit, the fellowship and the food were all perfect.
We were blessed to have 58 bikes (or trikes) and 71 people participate. The group met for coffee and fellowship starting at around 9 am, under partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 50′s.
We left for our ride at 10:30 am as the temps reached into the 60′s. We had a beautiful sunny ride up 5 to Gainsville, MO, then across 160 and back to Mountain Home on 201. We got back at 12:30 just in time for hot dogs, chili, and all sorts of chips and goodies from the many wonderful cooks of RRJ 24.
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We gave away many door prizes, filled up on apple cider and told many tails of other rides in snow and ice and such. But today was perfect. And the best was that many bikes and trikes were blessed for the new year, thanks to Chaplain George and his willing assistants Dave and Gregory.
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Many, many thanks to all of our guests and all of the Chapter 24 members who honored the Lord on this beautiful day.
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See all of the pictures in our gallery.
Warren, Chief of Police Carry Manuel and Lt. Eric Neal
On Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Warren and John presented Mountain Home Chief of Police Carry Manuel and police Lt. Eric Neal with certificates of appreciation for their help in securing the use of the Mountain Home police motor cycle for the Agility Demonstration at this year’s Back Pack Ride.
Sgt Kevin Litty and Patrol Officer Rodney Villiger were issued certificates of appreciation but could not attend the presentation ceremony.
Ruth’s Women’s 1st Annual National Retreat
June 17th & 18th 2011
Lois, Vickey, Fran, Darlene
The retreat was held in Dittmer,Mo. And was really easy to find, just off hwy 44 in Mo. There were only 4 from our chapter that was able to go, but what a time we all had, and if you look at some of the pictures you will get an idea of the fun we had. First of all the retreat we stayed at was the nicest retreat that I had ever seen, it’s call Sojourn a Christian Retreat just Beautiful.
Our rooms all had big full bathrooms, and ours well we had 3 bunk beds and 1 full size bed which could sleep 8 people but only 4 of us. The four of us was Fran Patrick, Vickie Crawford,
Lois Symonds and myself Darlene Bearden all & all very comfortable. When we arrived and unpacked we headed to the meeting room, we met many chapters of RUTH’S. We were all
There for the same purpose, Fellowship, Worship and some
Enlightenment on what Ruth’s really means….
Riding Under the Holy Spirit
We all got our patches, and Sally had her Garments, patches and pins just for us women. The seminars and all of the testimonies
Were Awesome ,everyone participated and then the first night after a Great meal of the best Brisket I have ever eaten you could cut it with a fork and all the fixin’s to go with that & Dessert…
And would you believe it was (1 man who cooked it)
We all took a moon lit walk down to the fire pit for a good old campfire, there was a lot of singing and one thing that stick out from all the song hymns was one I never heard. Son of Abraham and they all sang it and added all the motions with the hands & foot stomping. The next morning we had Breakfast and were as good as last night meal. We went back into the meeting room for some more fellowship and door surprises for all.
This was a Great Ruth’s Women’s 1st Annual National Retreat
Looking forward to the next one…
See all of the pictures (here)
Bill & Fran Announce Their New Arrival
On Sunday, July 18, 2011, Bill returned home with their 95 in., 812 lb., fire engine red baby Harley.
Bill picked up the bike Friday evening in Colorado Springs where his son Troy had taken delivery and gotten everything ready.
After a test drive and a quick stop at Pikes Peak Harley Davidson for an oil change Bill left for Arkansas on Saturday. He rode hard in 105 deg. temps, but the 2010 Road King, with only 500 miles at delivery, just hummed along ever so smoothly.
Bill and Fran Patrick with their new Harley Davidson Road King
After taking a rest Saturday night, Bill was back on the road Sunday morning. He arrived at Sams Club in Springfield by 2:30 pm. Fran, Vickey, Marilyn, George and John got there at 3:30 pm to greet Bill and escort him back to Mountain Home.
The Chapter is blessed by this new arrival and we are all looking forward to many, many enjoyable rides with Bill and Fran.
Check out all the wonderful pictures of the blessed event (here).
Chapter booth at 2010 Mountains, Music and Motorcycles
“I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.” (Mark 9:41)
Saturday, August 21, 2010, following the Chapter 24 membership meeting, most of the chapter made our way to Mountain View to work the Chapter booth at the 2010 Mountains, Music and Motorcycles festival.
Our president, Bill Patrick, and his wife Fran had made the trip the night before to setup the booth and get everything ready. We had water, ice, tracts, Bibles and a friendly smile for every one of the hundreds of visitors who stopped by our booth. With temperatures in the high 90′s, and the heat index well into the triple digits, our iced bottles of water seemed especially cool and refreshing. It’s safe to say we were the most popular stop in our area.
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By mid-afternoon we had handed out over 500 bottles of water, met hundreds of new friends, given pocket testaments to dozens and membership applications to dozens more; and most of all, we had fulfilled the Lord’s command to give a cup of water in His name.
Many thanks to Bill and Fran, Warren and Lois, Charlie and Diana, George, Jim, John and Marilyn, and the entire Chapter for this wonderful ministry event.
See all the pictures of the event on our Gallery page.
I just spent 20 minutes on the phone with Alvin, the Hot Springs member who went down last week. While he was not suppose to be out of the hospital yet……………..He was released yesterday. He has 4 cracked ribs on the right in back and 4 cracked ribs in front on the right and his right lung is bruised. He called to thank our chapter for all the prayers and asked for us to continue to pray for him for a while. He is still stiff and a deep breathe causes a lot of discomfort, but he is home up and walking about. God can do wonders when we pray.
Oh, and he is bike shopping.
Riding for Christ
Warren