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WE ARE FAMILY
Who are we? We are simply a group of men
and women who have a passion for Christ and for riding our bikes. We
believe that God has given us a unique way to minister and spread the
Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Interested?
JOIN
US NOW
The following article might help explain
what being a part of this ministry is like:
The following is a reprint of a
weekly article called
STRESS RELIEF
Copyright ©1999-2007
Chaplain Skip Straus and Emergency Ministries.
"Serving
Your Family"
" Therefore, as we have
opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong
to the family of believers."
- Galatians
6:10 (NIV)
Better late than never,
right? Last week, I received so many encouraging emails - seems everyone
understands how busy we can all get at times. Obviously, this occurred
again over the weekend - again. Keep reading. You will understand why.
I got a call early last
Thursday morning just as I was starting a 36 hour shift at work; the 12
year old child of one of our
church members had
been killed in a MVA. The caller, a member of our
motorcycle
ministry and a best friend of the boy's father, was out of town and
asked if I could go over and comfort the family of the young child. I
couldn't get off shift. But, I told him that I would make sure I made some
notifications to get people there to surround them.
To make a long story
fairly short, within an hour there were several pastors and members of the
church at the family's home. And, they kept coming. And, they stayed all
day and night. And, they brought food, drinks, towels, shoulders to cry on
and listening ears.
Sunday (when I normally
write this), Cindy and I went to church. Afterwards, we had a scheduled
ride with the
motorcycle ministry that we lead. As we were about to leave on our
scheduled ride, the same man called me that had called me the Thursday
prior - he needed someone to house-sit while all the family went to the
viewing at the funeral home. A friend of ours, who was sitting there eating
lunch with us after church, willingly volunteered. Did she know the family?
No. But, you see, she IS family.
We rode with the group
to a stop about 45 minutes away. As we sat, cooling off, Cindy said to me,
"You know, we should go over there." I announced it to the group of 12
riders on 9 bikes. All but three of the bikes went directly to the home of
the family who was mourning the loss of their middle child (7 kids). And,
we didn't just sit in the house. We cleaned. We cooked. We fixed broken
cabinet doors. In other words, we did things that family does for family.
You and I are family -
we are related in CHRIST. We are brothers and sisters who should be serving
one another as we serve HIM...
...On HIS Shift,
Chaplain
Skip
TO
JOIN US:
CLICK HERE
and give us the following info:
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Name
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Cell phone number
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email address(es)
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Year, make, model of your
ride
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how long you have been
riding
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any Road Captain training
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Attend WoodsEdge?
If you don't own a bike, you
may join the ministry as a "passenger only" member!
You will also be asked to
read and sign the ROTE "Membership Standards" which states:
I understand that Riders On The Edge is
a ministry of - and represents - WoodsEdge Community Church and
Fellowship Riders International and should reflect our Christian values
in all of its activities.
The harvest if
plenty, but the laborers are few. When we are called to evangelize, we
put ourselves at risk. We will sometimes be a minority of saved amongst
a majority of the unsaved. There is hedge of protection for all
evangelists. We will stay within the boundaries of that hedge. The word
of God will keep us within those boundaries. Members of ROTE will not
conform to sin or compromise our conduct. God has called us to
evangelize to all who are unsaved. As bikers, our motorcycles can be
used as a platform that will draw the attention of other bikers. We
must take full advantage of this platform to reach out to the unsaved
biker. All members of ROTE are accountable to the authority (Pastor) of
WoodsEdge Community Church. Our actions should never disrespect or
disregard the leaders and members of that church or this ministry. We
are servants. The Church is the authority. –
adapted from CROSS MM Code of Conduct
As
a member of / or participant in this ministry, members pledge and
commit to adhere to the ROTE ministry Membership Standards;
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The minimum
prerequisites for membership or participation in ROTE - to possess a
valid Texas automobile license with a motorcycle operator’s
endorsement, current registration & inspection certificate, and
appropriate motorcycle insurance coverage.
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All
members are responsible for maintaining the public image and perception
of the organization while representing ROTE, or at ROTE rides and
events. In no situation will members conduct themselves so as to bring
discredit to the reputation of the church and/or ministry. The Holy
Bible contains the rule of standards that will govern the conduct of
all members. Jesus is our role model and our walk should reflect His
image.
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Members will abide by
the rules and instructions given by the ROTE ministry leadership.
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Members will abide by
the laws and regulations of the State of Texas regarding the riding of
motorcycles, including obeying posted speed limits. In addition, ROTE
requires each participant (rider or passenger) to wear a DOT-approved
helmet on all ministry rides.
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Members will keep
their
motorcycle in a safe operating condition.
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If a position is held
in ROTE leadership, said leader will comply with the responsibilities
in the job description.
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Members will not
consume alcoholic beverages or any medications that could impact
driving abilities while participating in ROTE rides.
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If overnight
accommodations are utilized, members will not share a room with a
member of the opposite sex, unless that person is a family member.
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Members
will not publicly make any statements, in any form of communication, or
commit any act, that portrays the organization or its members in a
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