Welcome New Members

I would like to reach out to all out new members and take this opportunity to welcome you into the greatest One God motorcycle ministry anywhere.

FLORIDA
Bro Robert & Sis Dawn Van Ness
Weirsdale, FL
Pentecostals of Apopka
Pastor Caleb Hill

OHIO
Bro Kevin & Sis Jenni Harris
Sylvania, OH
FAC of Toledo
Pastor Kris Dillingham

TEXAS
Sis Michelle & Bro Gary Cooper
Sherman, TX
Truth Church
Pastor Darren Gilbert

Sis Carolin Sturbert
Sherman TX
Truth Church
Pastor Darren Gilbert

Sis Ronda Nelson
Savoy, TX
Truth Church
Pastor Darren Gilbert

Sis Debbie Underwood
Denison, TX
Truth Church
Pastor Darren Gilbert

Sis Shanda Nottingham
Denison, TX
Truth Church
Pastor Darren Gilbert

2022 Rally

Tom’s thoughts on this year’s rally;

Our normal rally is great preaching Thursday and Friday night and sometimes Wednesday evening at host church, we have some great rides , we see some great sights. We enjoy the fellowship with all the members and we always eat great food! It is really a great time that is well worth the trip.  But remember the first sentence of this article? I will say it again “Tom’s thought’s on this year’s rally”

This year needs to be different as it is gonna be, the rally is not in host church but a music hall, yes we gonna have great preaching, great worship and more than likely great food. As I am not trying to steal thunder from Sis Laureen and her church family I just want to be sure that her vision along with my vision reaches the body of ASR. First let me say as much as I love the idea of the music hall it was not me but the Theodore’s that landed this great rally location.

This year let’s not focus on the ride, the fellowship or any of the normal rally festivities, but let’s focus on the Azusa street revival that we got our name from. Let’s all reach out to other motorcycle ministries, other churches regardless of denomination, let’s reach out to anyone we can that does not have the Holy Ghost and invite them to this years rally. If we reach out to any lost soul that we can and get them to the rally then we are setting the stage for God to grant us a revival similar to the Azusa street revival and if we work hard in faith it can be greater than the original revival! So I’m asking us all to pray, to invite and to believe for revival this year at our national rally!

Let’s make 2022 Rally a Rally with purpose of Revival!

Miracles Signs and Wonders will happen if we seek and believe!

Thank you

Tom T

Goodbye 2021, Welcome 2022

So goes another year goodbye 2021 and for many good riddance, Hello 2022! Holidays are about over, the Christmas tree has been put away, the presents are still stacked up in the corner and the decorations have been gingerly packed away until next year. I know it’s been said we can sometimes forget the meaning of the season with all the hoopla going on around us, at home, church and work. As this holidays is now a memory I would like to stop and remind myself as to the greatest gift the Lord has given not only myself but all of those that have been Baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ and filled with the Holy Ghost. Take OUR salvation coupled with the relationship we have with our Lord how can anyone not cherish that more than anything this world has to offer. I know His gifts are poured out upon us, as unworthy as we are, however I also like to be mindful of the “Stocking Stuffers” or what I consider “Dividends” that the Lord grants us everyday and all year long that we receive being a child of God.

These blessing can vary in range and can come in small or large packages, so to speak. I’m talking here about those things we have a tendency to take for granted  or even be overlooked. Events I try to keep an eye opened for in my everyday living. For example not finding your keys after 20 minutes of searching everywhere, only to whisper “Lord please help me find them” and all of a sudden there they are. Pulling into a crowded parking lot and finding a space right by the front door. Maybe a check came in the mail or an unexpected financial blessing. Or perhaps just driving along and out of nowhere the presence of God floods your vehicle and you begin to speak in tongues and know the Lord has just touched your life in a special way.

I don’t know why the Lord had laid this on my heart for the Rumbling’s as an end of year thought, but he has. I just want to say I personally want to be “more mindful” of the blessings that come my way.

The Bible says “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thes 5:18

So one of my goals starting the New Year will be to give thanks for the “Stocking Stuffers” or “Dividends” that come my way all year long  and to be diligent in seeking for them in my life. Thanking the Lord always for the good things he has given me.

But what about when we experience hard times?

I know there are those reading this article and shaking their heads because right now your lives are filled with difficulties and more drama than you deserve. You might not feel or see these the blessing I am referring to right now, perhaps you don’t even feel like looking? You are in the midst of the battle, we have all been there, but this to will pass. Be faithful as our Lord has been faithful and as you are drawn out of this valley remember that God loves and knows you well. Sometimes that is the hardest thing to remember that the Lord Jesus Christ knows exactly where we are and what we’re going through.

“Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?  But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.” Luke 12:6-7

So when the Lord does deliver you off the battlefield don’t forget to give God thanks. Our Lord Jesus Christ will be here sooner than we know for his church and in the end it will be worth it all. Do not waver, keep your eye on the prize and that is making it into heaven in one piece. We might be battered, bruised and maybe broken but make it in we need to do. We need to as Paul wrote “Finish the course, and keep the faith”  that is out goal. And if I can add an addendum it would be and pick up as many as we can along the way.

God Bless each and every one of you, your families, your pastors and your church. Be safe and we’ll see y’all at the 2022 Regional “Bind The Strongman” event, let’s all make an effort to be at one.

 

 

 

Where o Where Are You Tonight


Most of us who has seen Hee Haw would follow up with why did you leave me here all alone!
I am sitting here at the Hennigan Compound by my fire pit and thinking about what I wanted to write to all of our Rumbling Rowdies! We have grown to become a very large and diverse cross section of churches and ministries over the last few years. All walks of life, personalities, and backgrounds are to be found in our ranks. Many time I feel as VP that I’m very much a small frog in a very large pond. So many of you guys and gals bring much knowledge and life experiences far beyond my own.

As the holidays move closer, there are many that will experience very different emotions over the next few weeks and I wanted you to know that you are never alone! I may not know where you may be at any particular time but God never loses sight of us. He said he will never leave you alone.

Many of us have lost loved ones this year due to Covid and other issues. Loneliness and feelings of loss go hand in hand with these issues of life. God never loses sight of us and He never leaves us alone.

Many have lost jobs and finances over the last year. Gas tanks take more money or we use less gas. Cost of living is taking a toll on 401 and IRA balances. God never loses sight of us and He never leaves us alone.

Some of us have changed our lifestyles and habits to better lead us to a closer walk with God. This has led to a loss of some friends and family sometimes seem to disprove of our more Godly choices. Addictions are difficult to break and even harder to replace with better coping skills. We seem so small and insignificant. God never loses sight of us and He never leaves us alone.

It seems like the commission that was handed to us by the Almighty is to large and impossible to accomplish with our meager talents and abilities. In walking thru the hedges and byways we see ourselves in those we seek to invite to the marriage supper and we wonder at our success in showing them the Christ. Such a responsibility. Such a vision. Such potential. So much to do. God never loses sight of us and He never leaves us alone.

I may not know where each of you may be this evening. I may not now your struggle today. I may not know how far or close you may be to throwing in the towel. I may not be able to give you the direction you seek or the answer you desire. I can tell you this,

Jesus never loses sight of you and your never alone!

Hugs and prayers to all of you!

Thank You Bossier City, LA Chapter

I want to take extend a hearty THANK YOU for the  Pentecostals of Bossier City, LA church, Bro Dean and the Azusa StreetRiders chapter from an excellent job in hosting the 2021 Azusa StreetRiders National Rally. Bro Thwing and his crew hosted our rally flawlessly and in the highest regard of excellence. From all of us again Thank You, a job well done.

Starting out Wednesday night with the Pastoral teaching of Bro Dean talking to us about the Heart of Worship” Than kicking off Thursday morning with a group meeting of the Coordinator’s, Chaplains & Chapter Presidents and anyone else that would like to have sat in. We discussed many topics  the main theme however is going forward the increase of responsibility on these three groups.

We than had a dinner that couldn’t be beat. I would like to thank  Bro Matt, his family and friends who provided (a better term would be “stuffed us”)  us over the next several days, no one went hungry.  the meals were some of the best ever again Bro Thwing sparing nothing in the hosting of this Rally. After lunch we than had a great ride into the Louisiana back roads.

Thursday night service was upbeat and powerful as Bro Tom Harding our new Global Missionary Coordinator presented us with the word of God from his heart and ministered  to all in regards to “purpose” in our walk with God. In addition we raised over $30,000 for Motorcycles for Missionaries” this years recipients so far are :

Bro Scotty Grimm – ALJC East Africa –  2x bikes
Bro Keith Ikerd – UPCI Namibia Africa – 2x bikes
Bro Randy Watts – ALJC India – 2x bikes
Bro Rusty Riddick – UPCI Sierra Leone – 2x bikes
Bro Sam Speer – ALJC Uganda – 2x bikes
Bro James  Waldred – India – 1x Bike

Thursday evening also brought the news of the passing of Bro Mike Powell an elderly ASR member in  Diana, TX and that his funeral was to be held Friday morning. Bro Thwing made an adjustment to our schedule and we split the members attending the Nationals in half. Half went to Apostolic church of Dania, TX to minister to the family and friends and the other half went on the scheduled ride to minister in the opposite direction.

Now I personally need to apologize to Bro Thwing and the Bossier City Azusa StreetRiders Chapter. After we all got back to the church for a fish dinner (yum yum) I called a short board meeting before Fridays night service. Unfortunately that short meeting turned into a couple of hours and the board did not attend the scheduled outreach tent service at the local Harley dealership. This is inexcusable and I apologize for doing that I can assure it was totally unintentional however that does not negate the fact that we missed the most important portion of any rally or event and I hope you accept my sincere apology.

Friday night’s service was again powerful  and Bro Dean ministered to us on God’s love language,  Winning Christ. I do believe the services have been posted on the both ASR Facebook pages.  I also wanted to thank Bro Dean and I hope he doesn’t mind me mentioning this the love offering Azusa StreetRiders presented to Bro Dean for Friday night was given back to Azusa StreetRiders Motorcycles for Missionaries fund and paid for half a motorcycle for Bro James  Waldred during a special offering taken up by Bro Heningan at the conclusion of Friday night’s service.

All in all the Rally was an outstanding success the business meeting went well,  See below for the minutes of the 2021 Azusa StreetRiders Annual meeting. Lastly everyone got home safely which I would like to thank our Lord Jesus Christ for.

2021 meeting minutes

  • Bro Cedric opened in prayer.
  • Bro Randy H & Bro Earp motion to wave reading of minutes, all in favor except Diaz’s.
  • Sis Laureen financial report.
  • Bro Earp & Cedric motion to accept.
  • Bro Randy held election for President & Treasurer
  • All in favor confidence votes.
  • Thanked Theo
  • Bro and Sis Beall given plaque full for coordinators.
  • Install Bro Tom Harding as Global missions coordinator.
  • Bro Randy went over bylaws
  • All in favor vote with permission to correct punctuation.
  • Annual waiver on dues invoice.
  • Dues now 40 per year with chapters raising money on own.
  • Ride waiver for minors needed.
  • Sis. Laureen gave run down on 2022 Rally
  • Tom T gave rundown on Zanesville Ohio biker church rally to drum up support for 2022 rally.
  • Bro Robert gave recap of meeting.
  • BTSM so far for 2022 is Price, Jonesboro. Wooster, Shelbourne.
  • Motorcycles for missions report given.
  • Bro Randy & Tom motion to adjourn

Already looking forward to our 2022 National Rally in Warren OH and stay tuned were going to be doing something completely different next year, see ya there.  God Bless and continue to Make This Ministry Effective for the Kingdom,  Keep the Faith, Stay the Course my Brothers and Sisters were almost home.

Robert Thompson
President Azusa StreetRiders International
The Apostolic Motorcycle Ministry of Jesus Christ

 

A Word From the New West Tennessee Chapter

Greetings from West Tennessee!

I personally would like to take a moment to extend a warm appreciation to Brother Thompson and the Azusa Street Riders community. We are grateful for each one of you and your guidance in this process! West TN is full of Apostolic motorcycle enthusiast. Our first ride was graced with 15 riders!

We’ve grown into 10 paid chapter members with several more planning on joining the ministry! We are wanting to keep the momentum going with rides and outreach even as the riding season is digressing.

We are blessed with great support from our pastoral staff here at FPC Lexington TN ! Last Sunday night we had our presentation of the patches. It was a great night as we celebrated this inaugural installment of this exciting ministry! If you know anyone in the West TN area looking for Christ centered Apostolic riding ministry, then send them our info! Thanks and God bless!

Ben Benfield Vice President
Azusa Street Riders West Tn Chapter
901-293-4469

Welcome New Members

I would like to reach out to all out new members and take this opportunity to welcome you into the greatest One God motorcycle ministry anywhere.

Sis Sherry & Bro  Dupree
Shreveport, LA
POBC of Bossier City, LA
Pastor Jerry Dean

Also:
Welcome Back Bro  Eades

I especially want to Welcome our latest Chapter
The West Tennessee Chapter:
Thank you for your support Pastor Beecham

Pastor David & Sis Bonnie Beechman
Lexington, TN
FPC of Lexington, TN
Pastor David Beecham

Bro Donnie & Sis Tonya Taylor
Jacks Creek, TN
Jacks Creek Apostolic
Pastor Brent Daniel

Bro Brandon & Karen Tillman
Lexington, TN
FPC of Lexington, TN
Pastor David Beecham

Bro Donnavun & Sis Nichole Burnett
Lexington, TN
FPC of Lexington, TN
Pastor David Beecham

Bro Andrew Burnett
Lexington, TN
FPC of Lexington, TN
Pastor David Beecham

Sis Debbie Hopper
Lexington, TN
FPC of Lexington, TN
Pastor David Beecham

Bro Greg Hopper
Lexington, TN
FPC of Lexington, TN
Pastor David Beecham

Bro Todd & Sis Lori Rosel
Lexington, TN
FPC of Lexington, TN
Pastor David Beecham

Bro Ben & Sis Angela Benfield
Lexington, TN
FPC of Lexington, TN
Pastor David Beecham

 

Update From the Philippines

I am posting this on behalf of Bro Harding our Azusa StreetRiders Global Missions Coordinator (We are in the process of setting up his Rumblings Account) This will be the last time I will be posting anything regarding our interests outside the US

Greetings in the name of Jesus !

I hope all is well by the grace of our Lord Jesus.. just to update you on the ASR Phils Outreach evangelism ni Gen Nakar.

The work in Gen Nakar is continuously growing and the ASR member who assigned to handle (Bro Jowel Jaso) was invited by the Quezon-Bicol district secretary of UPC Phils to attend the upc pastors conference to be held in Bicol from there he will be recognize as license pastor of UPC Phils.

For now Phils government is now easing the restriction of travel from level 3 to level 2 but still zonal travel has restriction for complete vaccinated person only.. we pray that restriction will be remove in the coming months.

in Christ,

Bro. Rodante de Guzman
ASR Philippines area coordinator

Culture of Caring

Greetings in the name of Jesus!
As I began to pray about a word for our newsletter, I started thinking  about  culture of caring.  Just WHAT is the meaning?  How can this be carried out by us, by me?
Building a culture of care means creating an environment where people feel valued. Saying what you mean and meaning what you say.  People depend on honesty and trust. If we want to reach the lost, we show kindness, loyalty, and compassion.  There is enough pull on people daily from the world, showing the glamorous side of sin, the “fun” side of sin.  I have seen firsthand lately that people are searching, they are looking and longing for something true, something solid and something constant.
It is urgent that we show God in us and through us.  We must reach souls through caring, love and stability.  I believe with all my heart we are living in the last days. There are so many people confused, not knowing who to believe or what to believe.  Let’s show our culture of caring and show them there is truth, a stable place they can depend on and truth they can believe in!

PLEASE JOIN IN PRAYER AND FASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING:

MISSIONS

Rev. Mike and Julie McGhghy Aimers to Costa Rica

RESTORATION

Prodigals

HEALING

Bro. Mark Wever-Urgent prayers need for total healing from Covid and stroke
Sis. Leanne Wever- complete healing in her body
Bro. Randall Wild- healing in body from automobile accident
Bro. Fred Bealle total healing
Bro. Anthony Storey total healing

Please keep Bro. Jeremiah and Sis. Jennifer Hayes and extended family in prayer during the loss of his mother, Sis. Tina.

Be in prayer for every ASR member, family and friends that are being affected by Covid.

Chaplain Carman Hamby

 

 

Rally Schedule

I will keep it short and simple this month. Certainly looking forward to seeing all of you in Bossier, LA in a few weeks. I have included the schedule below and pray we all have a safe turnout and a great rally.

Azusa StreetRiders @ POBC
October 13-16, 2021

Wednesday PM – October 13th
7pm – Early Riders will be joining POBC Bible Study in Main Sanctuary. Fellowship afterwards TBA.

*CC = Current Center (250 seating cap)*

Thursday – October 14th
10 am – Safety Course-church parking lot for all attendee’s
10 am – Coordinators, Chaplains & chapter Presidents meet with ASR Board in *CC
12:00 – Lunch @ Family Life Center (FLC) Activity Center
1:30 pm – 4:00 Group Ride

Afternoon Break

6 pm – *CC Registration & Merchandise Table 6:30 pre-service prayer
7 pm – *CC Evening Motorcycle for Missionaries Service (Speaker Rev Tom Harding)

Following service – FLC Activity Center for dinner

Friday – October 15th
9 am – Group Ride – Gather on Comfort Suites Hotel parking lot
12:00 – Lunch @ FLC Activity Center
1:30 – Ride to shop @ 3-State H-D then Street Service @ 2
3:30 in their parking lot.

Afternoon Break

6 pm – *CC Merchandise Table and 6:30 pre-service prayer
7 pm – *CC Evening Evangelistic Service (Speaker POBC Senior Pastor Jerry Dean)

Following service – FLC Activity Center for dinner

Saturday – October 16th
8:00 am – Communion/Foot Washing Service led by Pastor Doug Joseph from W.V.
9:30 am – *CC Coffee & Southern Maid Donuts
10 am – Business Meeting

Following Meeting – Lunch @ FLC Activity Center