Brandon Correctional Center visit Sept 14, 2013

 

My deepest thanks to all who ministered today at the Brandon Correctional
Center. Although our numbers were small (only seven), to use Vice President
Grace's words, we were small in number but great in Spirit. 

The Lord began answering those prayers today when He chose to water Brandon
in the morning and brought the sun forth just as we pulled up to the prison
gates at 12:30 PM. 


So today we ministered to three large groups during the afternoon. A
message on "hope" was shared, followed by a time of fellowship and prayer
with the inmates. During our personal time with them, we all experienced
that they were openly approaching us. The man I led to the Lord began
weeping within minutes of me speaking to him and the Holy Spirit directed
the rest.

Grace shared an amazing story with me. Each message I gave would vary and
in the first one in trying to get them to realize that God loves them and
will forgive them of all their sins, I spoke that there is no one in Hell
today because they committed murder or any other crime. A female inmate
who is there for Manslaughter, approached Grace asking her what I was
talking about. Grace spent time with her and shared the Good News and then
led this woman to the Lord!! Praise God.

 God deserves all the honor and glory not man. We receive the
blessings when we minister for Him; He receives the glory. The greatest
blessing I had this afternoon was to look over at one point and see that
Helen Rankin and Helen Allen had formed a prayer circle with 6 of the
female inmates and were leading them in prayer. I have never seen that
before in the 5 years I've been involved.
 

The numbers; well before I get to that I will say that I have never seen so
many inmates wearing crosses and in speaking to ones who were not and
finding out they too were Believers.  We do our part twice a year
and the inmates remember us and thank us but other groups are coming in
faithfully every week and ministering to small groups. This is changing the
spiritual atmosphere and impacting lives for Jesus Christ. CLR comes in and
are blessed to minister to larger groups because of the enticement of the
motorcycles but the harvest we see is because of all the efforts of all the
groups coming in and sharing the love of Jesus Christ. 



The number ah yes; over 122 inmates heard a message on hope and salvation;
34 received hands on prayer; 4 recommitted their life to Christ; 2 gave
their heart to Jesus for the first time.



Bruce Ewanyshyn
President - Christian Light Riders

The 18th Annual Alzheimer Society Motorcycle Derby

This event  was held in Brandon on August 17^th, 2013. With the help of over 30 volunteers, in total this event raised just over $12,000 and we had 102 riders come out to the event.
 One of the main reasons this event is so well organized is because of the Christian Light Riders. They have been helping out at this event since 1999. They play a major role in the day’s event. One of the group’s members is even here at 6:30 in the morning to start setting up the tents, now that’s dedication!

 The group cooks and takes care of both meals, breakfast and the BBQ following the ride. As well, the group designs and puts on all the motorcycle games played. Without the help of this organization, this event would not be as strong as it is today. I thank them all for the dedication they have given us, you all are truly wonderful people and I hope your involvement continues in the future.

 Thank you so much for all you guys and girls do for us, we appreciate it so much!!


( Contribution for this post was obtained from Marni Loewen)

Hobb's Manor CLR Visit

Well here we are again with the last of many visits to various seniors homes in Brandon. This completes the vision and objective that President had for the Chapter this summer.
Hobb's Manor is a home for seniors that are still able to function for themselves. They have housekeeping facilities and do their own cooking. More of a seniors resident than a PCH that we had previously visited.



Again we were a bit short of member attendees, Hellen,  Grace and Bruce once again led the charge. Gene, Leo and Hubert were the supporting cast. There was about 30 folks from the home that joined us in our praise and worship segment. Again, Bruce shared the message with the group. Grace and Leo knew a few residents, Hanks dad lives here.
After the presentation, the bikes were wheeled up to the entrance and a few pictures taken of the residents.

Some of the residents that came out had family members that owned and rode motorcycles in their younger days.

So none of us are riding off into the sunset just yet, but we have accomplished the task that was laid out for us and the Chapter thanks the leadership that President Bruce demonstrated and raised the bar to being involved with community. Thanks to all.