The Thanksgiving holiday is quickly approaching, as we prepare to gather with friends and family. It is always a wonderful time to connect with those we love, and spend time reflecting on the blessings we enjoy each day, and the goodness of our God.

Sometimes, life gets so busy, that we lose focus on just how blessed we are. Although the political and social climate of our country is polarized, and there is disagreement on all sides, we still enjoy freedoms far greater than many around the world.

We have access to clean drinking water. We’re able to visit the grocery store, and purchase what we need to provide meals for our family. We have transportation and freedom of travel. We can work to provide for our families, and enjoy vacations and trips.

And the greatest blessing of all, the revelation of Jesus Christ. We have the opportunity to turn from our sins, be buried with Him in baptism, and walk in newness of life with His Spirit leading and guiding us.

May we never forget, or fail to give Him all the praise, honor, and glory for what He has done in our lives, and what He continues to do each and every day.

I have included some scriptures to focus on as we near the season of Thanksgiving.

I hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving!!

• • Psalm 100:4-5: “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations”. 
  • Psalm 107:1: “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever”.

• • Psalm 95:1-2: “O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms”.
    
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “In every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you”. 
  • Philippians 4:6: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God”. 
  • Colossians 3:15: “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful”. 
  • Colossians 3:17: “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him”. 
  • 1 Corinthians 15:57: “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ”. 

 

Reports are coming in from the mission field  about the impact of Motorcycles for Missionaries around the world!!

Mark Naimy, Philippines
Dear Bro. Hayes and Azusa Street Riders,

Greetings in the precious name of Jesus!

On behalf of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ, Philippines, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation for the purchase of motorcycles for our pastors. Your kindness has made it possible for us to purchase five new bikes — each one now in the hands of a hardworking pastor who is using it daily to reach souls, visit saints, and bring people to the house of God.

These motorcycles are more than just transportation; they are tools of ministry — helping our pastors cover long distances and respond to needs in their communities. What might seem like a simple gift is, in truth, a tremendous blessing that strengthens the work of God throughout these islands.

Please know that your partnership is making an eternal difference here in the Philippines. Thank you again for your love, generosity, and burden for the mission field.

May the Lord richly bless you and the entire Azusa Street Riders family for your sacrificial giving and your passion to see the gospel carried — both on two wheels and in the power of the Spirit — to the ends of the earth.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Mark Naimy
Missionary to the Philippines & Hong Kong
Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ

 

Joseph Anthony Bir, Paraguay
Dear Azusa Street Rider Friends:

Blessings!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the donation for a motorcycle for one of our rural pastors. This will help him reach the different area he is now serving here in southern Paraguay!

Thank you for the great work you are all doing to help us reach the lost!

Sincerely,

Joseph Anthony Bir
Missionary Paraguay

 

Rick Perry, Botswana
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Cruzin for Christ and the Azusa Street Riders for their generous contribution toward the purchase of this Suzuki V-Strom 250. This motorcycle will be an incredible blessing to several of our pastors here in Botswana, enabling them to travel further and faster as they carry the Gospel to more communities. Your support is making a real difference in advancing the Kingdom of God. Orlando from Suzuki Botswana you have been a pleasure to work with on this project. Global Missions United Pentecostal Church United Pentecostal Church International

Click on the video links below to view the testimonials taken from missionaries at the 2025 UPCI General Conference

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ilkUeDeIwzTnW29vNVg2hUK1JSlifl0/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l0aeACMgyA-QZX33_eX0OfgmBmXtKfwf/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HL6DmOAOIYFt7s-tsK-xBIGggqURFh-c/view?usp=sharing

Now is the time to start planning your event for 2026! 

Even if you don’t have all the details mapped out, or know exactly what kind of event you are planning, it’s a great idea to at least nail down the dates of your event and get it posted to the website and both Facebook groups as close to the beginning of the year as possible.

Each year, there are events being posted just a few weeks or days before they begin, which makes it difficult for the membership to plan their year.

Last year, we asked all chapters to hold their annual meeting and elections in January, and then report the results of the elections as well as a current roster of chapter members to the National Board. This format helps the National Board to know who is in leadership at the chapter level, and who the current membership numbers are.

The January meeting is a great time to decide a date for your event!! 

The more notice people have to plan, the more likely they are to be able to attend.

***Note***
Before you decide your event date, make sure it doesn’t conflict with another event date that is already listed in the same regional area.

Reports are coming in from the mission field  about the impact of Motorcycles for Missionaries around the world!!

Rick Perry, Botswana
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Cruzin for Christ and the Azusa Street Riders for their generous contribution toward the purchase of this Suzuki V-Strom 250. This motorcycle will be an incredible blessing to several of our pastors here in Botswana, enabling them to travel further and faster as they carry the Gospel to more communities. Your support is making a real difference in advancing the Kingdom of God. Orlando from Suzuki Botswana you have been a pleasure to work with on this project. Global Missions United Pentecostal Church United Pentecostal Church International

Click on the video links below to view the testimonials taken from missionaries at the 2025 UPCI General Conference

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ilkUeDeIwzTnW29vNVg2hUK1JSlifl0/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l0aeACMgyA-QZX33_eX0OfgmBmXtKfwf/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HL6DmOAOIYFt7s-tsK-xBIGggqURFh-c/view?usp=sharing

October 5
Biker Sunday
Lincoln, AR

October 17-19
Prayer Run & Biker Sunday
Baytown, TX

Now is the time to start planning your event for 2026! 

Even if you don’t have all the details mapped out, or know exactly what kind of event you are planning, it’s a great idea to at least nail down the dates of your event and get it posted to the website and both Facebook groups as close to the beginning of the year as possible.

Each year, there are events being posted just a few weeks or days before they begin, which makes it difficult for the membership to plan their year.

Last year, we asked all chapters to hold their annual meeting and elections in January, and then report the results of the elections as well as a current roster of chapter members to the National Board. This format helps the National Board to know who is in leadership at the chapter level, and who the current membership numbers are.

The January meeting is a great time to decide a date for your event!! 

The more notice people have to plan, the more likely they are to be able to attend.

***Note***
Before you decide your event date, make sure it doesn’t conflict with another event date that is already listed in the same regional area.

We were blessed to be able to set up an exhibit at the 2025 UPCI General Conference in St. Louis, MO. We had very good traffic to the booth, and made several strong contacts during the four days we had the exhibit.

We are thankful for the missionaries, who graciously took time to speak with us about the impact ASR is making globally through our Motorcycles for Missionaries giving!

Each time we are able to educate and inform the body of Apostolic believers about the goals and mission of ASR, we enable this ministry to have a greater impact across the world!

Reach out to your local district officials about possibly setting up an exhibit at your district conferences. It makes a difference!

 

During the Global Missions Service, the emphasis was placed on the term “Pentecost Every Day”.

Not just a catchy phrase, but Pentecost Every Day is a global vision for a sustainable annual harvest of over a million disciples from every nation and people group. It’s a call for the entire church to be united in purpose and empowered to share the gospel worldwide, with the goal of seeing a continuous, long-term spiritual growth.

Pentecost Every Day highlights a commitment to global evangelism and missions. It is a unified effort, mobilizing the entire church to participate in sharing the gospel.

I believe with all my heart, that Azusa Street Riders has come to the kingdom, for such a time as this. Each time I am around the membership of this ministry, I can feel the burden and the commitment to be active participants in the harvest of souls in this hour.

We are committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, not only in our own cities and towns, but in the neighboring cities and towns, in states across this great nation, and across the world by giving in Motorcycles for Missionaries!

WE WILL SEE PENTECOST EVERY DAY!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It has always been an unwritten rule to show up to a ride with your tank full. Many times, however, there’s usually a few riders in the group that show up with their tank empty, or even running on fumes.

We read in 1 Corinthians 9:24:
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

We aren’t simply in motorcycle ministry for the ride, but we are in a race, running for the prize of eternal life with Jesus Christ, and striving to take as many with us as we possibly can.

I’m reminded of an old song that I grew up hearing in church,
“Lord, I’m running, trying to make a hundred. Ninety nine and half won’t do.”

Each day, as we begin our daily run with Christ, don’t take off on empty. Spend some time with Him in prayer, building up your most holy faith. Be FULL when you step out into this world that is crying out for help.

Running on fumes in our walk with God can not only harm us spiritually, but it can hinder the effectiveness of our witness.

So, let’s continue to fill up before we head out. With a full tank, you may just be able to top off someone else along the way, that is running on fumes.

Jeremiah Hayes
President
Azusa StreetRiders International