CLR members at Morden Corn and Apple Festival

Sunday morning 8:00am, departing from the Canadian Tire parking, 8 motorcycles heading for Morden. This trek has been a constant for CLR for a long time. The morning was warm and hazy as we departed. As we drove, I found it amazing as to how far the farmers have gotten with the harvest. Not many fields left with serial crops. Not many out this morning, waiting for the sun to burn off the dew I expext.
The ride was wonderful, the sun was being blocked by the haze and the winds were just not there. 10:00 and our arrival in Morden. I headed right for the service that was being held in one of the on street theaters. It was starting to get HOT. I manged to sit there and participate until about 11:50. I was being baked, and Hubert was already baked. For the last 10 min  we had to take shelter from the sun under the large speakers.
After the service the goal was to get a bite to eat and walk around to the vendors and wait for the corn to get cooked. I refueled the bike and headed over to the park to meet the rest of the CMA members and to do some tire kicking on bikes and cars. So many cars, but here is the car that caught my eye.

A 19 15 Ford T. It was immaculate and was getting a lot of attention so here are a few pictures. The Model T had a front-mounted 177-cubic-inch (2.9 L)inline four-cylinder engine, producing 20 hp (15 kW), for a top speed of 40–45 mph (64–72 km/h). According to Ford Motor Company, the Model T had fuel economy on the order of 13–21 mpg_-US (16–25 mpg_-imp; 18–11 L/100 km).^[13] The engine was capable of running on gasoline, kerosene, or ethanol,^[14][15] although the decreasing cost of gasoline and the later introduction of Prohibition made ethanol an impractical fuel for most users.

The CMA mantra is :One Heart at a Time"  Sure looks like Hubert is doing this to this dog. It was so hot that owner came over to the CMA tent for some free water. The CMA tent was in a great spot. Folks were stopping by and getting some free water. Line ups were short but still there.

After a bit, the water ran out. This is when James took off to get some more water and ice. On his return the rush for water was still there. Well done James and well done to all that took turns to pass out the water and bless those around us "One Heart at a Time"
CLR headed back to Brandon to attend God in the Park. What a wonderful day the Lord provided.

CLR Visit to Hillcrest Personal Care Home

Today we are a little short on numbers but the enthusiasm of the residents made that a non issue for us. . Bruce, Helen R, Ingrid, Hubert and yours truly, with only the two motorcycles made the day.

As usual, a short time of praise and worship followed up with a brief message on the topic of Heaven was given by Bruce.  There were about 30 residents and about 6 staff a certain times attended. After the mesage we went outside a had some pictures taken with the residents. One lady said that she was a biker babe in her time. Another said that she  was a "chopper" lover in her day.... funny for sure.
The lady with the flowing white hair seem to like to tug at beards, Hubert was the first then Bruce. Perhaps I should grow a beard just to compete. Ken M would have been a  good candidate for her:)>

The rain held off and the lady with the flowing white hair stayed until I pulled away, she wanted to see me away. Thank you Jesus for this time of ministry.

CLR Visit to Fairview Personal Care Home

Sat. July 13th, several members of our CMA chapter visited at Fairview Personal Care Home. This was another location that our President, Bruce had on his list of to-does this year. Others are pending.


The program was supported by the Activities Director at the home. We had about one hour of singing and playing with our capable songsters and meeting some of the residents that attended. Following that time of fellowship we escorted those that were willing and able to come outside and look at the bikes. A few of them had their pictures taken on or near the bikes. Those that did come outside enjoyed the beautiful day that the Lord gave us.

 In this picture representing CLR are helen, Josh and Bruce.




Below is Hubert and his guest. This person had a realy special forward looking wheel chair. He was very interested in the motorcycles.

 This lady was thrilled to sit on Bruce's Bike aided by Josh. She was all smiles. Good for her we made her day.



Below is the group that represented CLR for all.

God In The Park

Sunday June 23/2013

The whole event was a total blessing considering the down pour that preceded it. Of course a little rain and mud was not going to stop things from happening. Sure enough the sun did come out and shine down on us. With only very few drops of rain the presence of God came out in a big way.

Bruce led an amazing worship and spoke about how amazing God’s love is for us. In the end no matter what we do no one can never separate us from His perfect love.

With Bruce’s testimony Hank, Cindy and Judy followed with their own testimony how people were used to bring them to God. By no means where their paths straight, perfect or narrow! In fact it was very far from that. In the end by showing our own true colors our own light got to shine through and further encourage others.

Indeed that happened too a few people in the park. As the worship was happening and the testimonies were being shared the love of God reached out through fellow Light Riders, and people had gotten spiritual needs met and prayed for.

Run For The Son, Shoal Lake May 26, 2013

Members and friends of CLR at Shoal Lake Baptist Church

Orderly parking Eh!

       On May 26th, 2013, like an old Canada Goose CLR on the invitation from Merle and Glenda and the good folks at the Shoal Lake Baptist Church returned to complete our Run for The Son  for 2013.
The weather was threatning, but with the technology of today it looked like we could ride without getting any rain. It was very dull with a south east wind and a temperature of 12 c.
        The ride was very nice and the writer noticed that most of the fields had been seeded and waiting for some warmth from the sun. That will come. We had been advised that the service was in our hands due to the local pastor being away from town. That was OK since we have our members tuned up for doing just that. (See some of the pictures here)

Back from Shoal Lake and just talking bikes

        Following the service were treated to a great lunch by Chef Cody and a few others from the local church. After putting away several sections of pizza and coffee, a bit of cake and the always present motorcyclist staple ICE CREAM we were ready to head back to Brandon.

President Bruce leads in worship

Dinner at Montana's

      Once there, we all proceeded to Montana's for some more food (like we needed that)  and a little bit of reflection and relationship sharing.  The day ended just as the rain started. God is good all the time!

Brandon Correctional Visit May 2013

On May 25th Christian Light Riders attended at BCC (Brandon Correctional Center). This one was the first of two visits planned for this year. CLR has been attending BCC for about 8 years and only missed in 2011 due to the floods in the area. There were approximately 12 people with motorcycles. The results of that visit was 39 persons prayed for including 4 salvations and 6 re-commitments from inmates attending. There was approximately 175 men and women that joined us in the yard to kick tires, have pictures taken, listen to a short message and seek prayer from the members of CLR.

King Jesus through John 15:7&8 informs Believers;

“if you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples”. NIV

For more on the testimony from President Bruce, please click on  the page at the top  called 

                              "Brandon Correctional Center Visit God's Strategy"

                                                 

Season 2013 in Portage La Prarie

On March 21 and 22nd CMA including the Victory Riders and the Christian Light Riders met in Portage to celebrate our regular spring welcoming event called Seasons of Refreshing. However spring seems a long way away yet.
The community of the Highway Baptist Church once again hosted our seminar. Our leaders for this event was our Area 3 Rep, James and Helene Rosso Evangelist Carlos and his family were there as well. The Saturday movie about the life of Charles Spurgeon was very enjoyable and informative  and every much enjoyed. The Praise and Worship team was part of the CLR membership lead by our very own President Bruce.