Author: Jeremiah Hayes

By:
Cynthie Zerbe

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Your International Treasurer,
Sister Cynthie Zerbe

By Jeff Keck
International Vice President

A couple of weeks ago I woke up with a single word ensconced in my mind, Camaraderie. The idea of camaraderie is one of friendship and shared community. Scripture is replete with references of togetherness, oneness, and unity.

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore” Psalm 133:1-3.

Azusa StreetRiders is in a unique position to bridge the gap between the Church and our post-modern society. Jesus gave His Church a mandate to go into all the world and make disciples of every nation and the meaning goes beyond ethnos and extends to culture as well.

However, the motorcycle sub-culture historically is suspicious of organized society and that includes the Church. Yet, those of us who have been delivered from this sub-culture know the power and hope of the preached Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our bikes along with our Apostolic distinctives are ministry tools that Jesus is using in these last days to reach into the darkened corners of no-man’s land and come away with treasure for Heaven.

We are the “segulah” that God has chosen to meet the challenge of this end-time generation, but one question still remains, “Who is going to reach them if we don’t?”

Paul was quite poignant with his references from Psalms and Isaiah, “For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things” (Romans 10:11-15.)

But without unity and love for one another we are in no position to reach anyone. Jesus was very clear on this point. “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:34-35.)

It is impossible for to fulfill our ultimate purpose of making disciples if we don’t first have love one to another. True love “agape” is the glue that keeps us together and functioning without schisms and disunity.

Paul expounded on the necessity of being fully gifted by the Holy Ghost, but he also said, “Agape never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away” (1 Corinthians 13:8.)

Without love for one our entire enterprise will be void of fruitfulness as the barren fig tree. So, let’s all come together and endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace and Go and Make Disciples!

Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
Proverbs 4:25-27

Experienced motorcyclists will tell you that one of the most common reasons motorcycles crash is due to a phenomenon called “target fixation.” Loosely defined, target fixation is a behavior in which a person becomes so focused on a singular object that they tend to ride (or drive) straight into it. This occurs more commonly in motorcyclists because the steering on a motorcycle is much more attuned to the miniscule, sometimes-subconscious, movements of the rider. In other words, it’s easier for a motorcyclist to steer their vehicle toward an object than it is to do so while driving a car.

The same can go for our walk with God. As we navigate this life, we can inadvertently allow ourselves to become fixated on the cares of life, and become sidetracked from our path. 1 Peter 5:7-8, says, casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. The enemy is on the prowl, waiting for the seemingly inevitable collision when you lose your focus, and everything comes crashing down.

The good news? There’s a solution!
Just as target fixation on your motorcycle can be corrected, it can also be corrected in your spiritual walk, and the solution fits for both.

LOOK WHERE YOU WANT TO GO.

We must look no further than the Word of God for instruction and help.

• Therefore, I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me. Micah 7:7
• Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith….. Hebrews 12:2
• I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Psalms 12:1

As long as we keep our eyes on Jesus, we need not worry about where we’re headed. I would much rather be fixated on my Jesus, than anything this world can offer, or the enemy can distract with. What better collision course to be on than the one that guarantees that you are always headed toward Jesus?

We live in a world that has embraced the ideology of following your own desires and your own feelings, and there are voices all around saying go this way, or go that way.

I choose God’s way.
I choose to look unto God.
I choose to fixate upon Jesus, so that my path will always be on a collision course with Him.

Jeremiah Hayes
International President
Azusa Streetriders International

By Cynthie Zerbe

Ecclesiastes 3:1  To Every Thing There is A Season, And A Time To Every Purpose Under The Heaven.

I think of what God is saying in this verse.
Really read this verse and let it sink in.

Riding Season is Here and The Purpose We Ride.
I love knowing that God instituted a season. We have a purpose orchestrated by God. What a great privilege in knowing this and to share the Goodness Of God by riding. I’m so looking forward to the 2024 riding season and seeing new souls added to His Kingdom.

Cynthie Zerbe
International Treasurer
Azusa StreetRiders International

We want to extend a warm welcome to our new members!!

Shane & Anita Larson
Hanover, IL

Bryan & Paula Beaver
Marietta, OH

Michael  & Melinda Tate
Huntsville, TX

Eugene & Marilyn Sherman
Fremont, OH

Glenn & Linda Thomas
Toledo, OH

Alan Glickman
Brookfield, MO

Gerald Joseph
New Orleans, LA

From Bro Rodante De Guzman
Philippines Coordinator

New bible study was opened in Antipolo Philippines with 4 Souls already baptized in the Jesus name.. Potential new church be built in this remote area of Antipolo.
9 adult and 2 children was present during our first Bible study.

Azusa Street Riders Philippines goes to Bicol UPC GenCon 2024 | SHAKEN, EXPLOSION, EXPANSION & meet with RSAP Sorsogon Chapter as we share the Gospel with them.

We met with Bro Steve Kebasen from Thailand, who was attending the Philippines General Conference.

From Bro Art Schnitzer

Thank you to Azusa StreetRiders for the motorcycle for Pastor Moses Ambulai in Kenema Sierra Leone!! It will be put to good use!

From Bro Tom Harding

“Attached is a photo of one of the motos purchased in Côte d’Ivoire. He will purchase the second one very soon, but I wanted to send you this while it is still fresh.

By Rev. Johnny W. Carr

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
I have had something upon my mind for over a year now and I would ask the question, do you
know what it is the be in Ministry?
To be in ministry is to be a servant, that is to serve others, to be in attendance to others, to be
in service to others.
Azusa StreetRiders is a Ministry. As a Ministry we are not in this for ourselves. We are not in
this just to have a riding group, even though it is fun getting together with like minded
individuals and with the fellowship that comes with it. But if your are in ASR just for a riding
group, then your in ASR for the wrong reasons.
Being a servant isn’t popular, in fact most of the time your going to get ridiculed, your going to
be talked ill of, crucified in your flesh for your beliefs.
And with our way of serving God, there will be many that are going to think that we take it to
far! That all that isn’t necessarily needed.
If your in ministry for popularity, then you might want to rethink your take of what ministry is.
But we not only serve others in Ministry, we are here to serve our great and wonderful Lord
Jesus Christ! To Him be the glory forever and ever.
Paul says it like this:
Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not
to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God
hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Rom 12:4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same
office:
Rom 12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Rom 12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether
prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Rom 12:7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
Rom 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he
that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
We are all called to some portion of Ministry, as Paul says, according to our gifts. So whether
we stand behind a pulpit or we simply sit upon a pew. We all have our portion of the Ministry in
which we serve.
So let us examine ourselves, what is my ministry?
If your doing nothing, then I am so bold as to say, your not ministering but only serving self!
Your not using the talent given to you and as such God will take your talent and give it to
another that he can depend upon. We are all called to reach the lost in some shape, form or
fashion.
ASR is and should be an extension of your church’s ministries. Most churches have many
different ministries other than being a preacher. There is Sunday School, Youth Groups and Bus
Ministries, just to name some main ones.
ASR can be and should be included in that. But just as some do not feel a burden to be a
Sunday School teacher, it is same with ASR. Just because you ride a motorcycle does not
mean your called to be a part of the ministry within ASR.
Can you be supportive of other ministries? By all means that should be a big YES! For
example, I am not and do not have a burden to be a Sunday School teacher, but I support our
Sunday School Department, with whatever is needed if I am able. We have a Celebrate
Recovery Ministry, in which again, I do not carry the burden for it, but have helped them raise
funds with benefit rides, to help with its support financially.
Now I am not trying to place anything on or take away from anyone’s part of being in ASR. But
we all need to step back and examine ourselves. What is my part within ASR? Am I just a
supporter or am I one that has a burden for this ministry?
There is a lost world out there and it is not just those that ride bikes that we minister to. Every
time we go to Walmart, at convince stores, public events or anywhere we wear our vest with
our patch emblazoned on the back, it brings attention. People are curious about it, some will
even ask questions, others may feel intimidated and will forego asking anything.
But what of those that feel intimidated? What makes them feel that way? And how can we
break that and get them to feel comfortable?
Questions like this we all need to think about. It goes hand in hand with this Ministry.
We all need to examine ourselves and ask the question, is this ministry for me? Am I in it for the
right reasons? Am I ministering or am I just a supporter?
I know ASR’s main theme is raising monetary funds for Motorcycles for Missionaries. It is a
worthy goal, but what about the mission field here in our own land? I dare say, that not only are
missionaries sent to other countries but we are starting to have missionaries sent to us from
other countries.
With ASR, we should be the missionaries within our own country. So when your out and about
riding that bike, look around for the fields here are white and ready to be harvested. But we
lack laborers to bring in the harvest.
Invite someone to church, give a Bible study, pass out church cards. Our pastor brought out a
good point about church cards. If you give out 1 per day for 6 days, you have contact with 6
plus people with a card a day. Now multiply that times the members within your church that
also pass out the same church card every day. If your congregation, we will say, is 150 in size.
That would mean your church just had contact at the minimum with 900 people. If only 10%
responded to your contact, that would mean 90 visitors in church come Sunday morning.
So reach for the lost, you never know who might be hungry.

Rev. Johnny W. Carr
ASR Louisiana State Coordinator

As many of you are aware, Bro Theodore has resigned his position as the International President of Azusa Streetriders as of January 7, 2024. As per our bylaws, upon resignation of the President, “the Vice President shall be elevated to President, and shall fulfill the duties thereof for the remainder of his term of office.” I do not take this responsibility lightly, and I desire your prayers for the board as we navigate new territory.

My first request as President of this ministry, is to ask you to please lift Bro and Sis Theodore up to the Lord in prayer. The Theodores have been a valuable asset to ASR for many years. We are very grateful for their years of sacrifice for this ministry.

My desire for this ministry is to see spiritual growth in each member, chapter, and region. We are living in a dark hour in this world, but it is now that our light can shine the brightest. I believe the hand of God is on this ministry, and if we are careful to follow His leading, we will see an outpouring of His Spirit! God is going to do a mighty work in this hour, and I want ASR to be a part of it. “And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9.

I know there has been some tumultuous times in the past couple years, but I believe in this ministry. I have never experienced such a unified body of believers like there is in Azusa Streetriders. You have been called and equipped to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world on 2 or 3 wheels. Paul, in writing to the church in Ephesus said, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling. One Lord, one faith, one baptism. One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Ephesians 4:1-6

Let this year be the year, as we fire up our bikes, and head out into the mission field, that we go with the fires of revival. Let this year be the year, that we hit the roads with a renewed mission minded focus, that we must reach someone today with the Gospel.
As you plan your events:
Be intentional about outreach.
Be intentional about souls.
Be intentional about your witness.

Only eternity will tell of the impact this ministry has had on our world. I love and appreciate each and every one of you. I look forward to seeing what God is going to do in our midst.

Jeremiah Hayes (Bullfrog)
International President
Azusa Streetriders International