Rumblings

August was a big month for new applications and we want to welcome them to the ministry:

From our National Conference – 
Bro William Johnson
Bellevue, NE
Pastor of Revival Tabernacle, Bellevue, NE

Bro Johnnie Matthews
Kinsman, OH
Pentecostal Community Church
Pastor Scott Ardary

From the Nashville Men’s Conference – 
Bro Alfred Newcomb
Corinth, MS
Mt. Olive Church of God In Jesus Name
Pastor Don Boren

New Members – 
Bro Mark Horn
Ft. Worth, TX
The Pentecostals of Ft Worth
Pastor Mike Worth

Bro Michael Baird
Battle Creek, MI
New Hope Apostolic Church
Pastor Douglas Fleury

Bro Erick Smith
Newfield, NY
Abundant Life Church
Pastor Brad Dutcher

Bro Travares Mallary
Cullman, AL
Abundant Life Church
Pastor Tony Roberts

Welcome back – 
Sis Krysta Markham
Marbury, AL
Turning Point Fellowship
Pastor Mike Markham

I would like to ask that all of the Azusa StreetRiders family, friends and members continue to pray for Bro and Sis Storey and their family. Many of you know they were rear ended by a car while he and Sister Storey were riding on his motorcycle He has been in the hospital for weeks now and I just received a text he just came out of “another” surgery.

Please keep an eye out on our website and FB pages as to updates. In addition were attempting to put into place a medium in which we might be able to help in another way, by giving an offering for the family.

It is the favorite time of year for the ASR membership!!! It is time for the national rally!! Good riding, tasteful eats, great fellowship, and tremendous church is the normal adventures of every ASR national rally. The annual business meeting will be held on Saturday, August 4th and will be including the election for ASR international secretary. I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for the opportunity that I have had over the past 2 years to serve each of you and this ministry. It was an honor to have your confidence to vote me into this position and it has been an honor to serve as Secretary. I have decided that, at the current time, it is most profitable for my family, the ASR, and myself to refrain from seeking another term in office due to various responsibilities of “life” and the ministry that I am involved with inside of my home church. I ask that each of you join me in continuing to hold up the current and all future ASR boards in prayer. Now, it’s rally time; let’s get ready for church!! May God bless and keep each one of you.

Sincerely thankful,
Michael Luttrell
ASR International Secretary

AZUSA STREET RIDERS PHILIPPINES

Big things often have small beginnings. Though started in 2009, the Azusa Street Riders Philippines was recognized as an official ASR chapter in 2017. It has now a current official count of 42 members.

The main purpose of this ministry is to help local churches with evangelism. They visit local churches in different provinces to help the local church pastors promote the UPC church in the area. They have been to different provinces in the northern and southern parts of Luzon to promote the ministry and at the same time share the gospel. During evangelism rides, the riders give out ASR leaflets to motorcycle clubs and tracks to people they meet. They also marshal big and small events under UPCI Philippines, like General Conferences, Pentecost Sunday, and other events. As the ministry grows, updates and changes were made to further enhance the ministry. As we are firstly soul winners, the star award was implemented as mandated by the ASR International. Two members of the ASR Philippines have been given this award.

Wanted to take a moment to welcome our newest members to the Azusa StreetRiders Ministry:

Bro Neal Bennett
of the Pentecostal Assembly of Eau Claire, WI
Pastor Paul Bennett

Bro Tommy Roberts
of the Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church of Brookhaven, MS
Pastor Steve Williams

Bro Michael Thompson
of the Haven of Hope Church of East Haven, CT
Pastor Rick Perry

BISHOP CELEDONIO OMPAD
Azusa StreetRiders Member – Philippines
Posted on behalf of our Brothers and Sisters
in the Philippines our prayers are with you

On July 17, 2018, many were saddened by the news of the passing of Rev. Bishop Celedonio“Donnie” Ompad. A great man of God, and one of the pillars of the Apostolic faith in the Philippines. From being a fisherman, to becoming a fisher of man. He was truly a man full of wisdom and indeed a well-respected man of faith.

A week-long funeral service was prepared at the Philippine Evangelism Center, where BishopOmpad was the resident pastor.Stories of memories with our loving Bishop were shared; eulogies were told; word of encouragements were heard; songs were offered.

The interment was held on July 24, 2018. Headed by Azusa Street Riders Philippines, together with the other Riders group, escorted the procession from the Philippine Evangelism Center in Makati City to the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig City.

A final salute was given by the pastors led by his brother, Pastor Gadiel Ompad. As the Azusa Street Riders Philippines’ adviser, the riders also gave their final salute by raising their helmets.

We cannot deny that as human beings, it is sad and painful to lose someone. But the Lord is there to comfort the heavy-hearted. He had departed from this earth, but we know he has arrived in heaven.The battle has been won. You have fought a good fight of faith. You will be deeply missed, Rev. Bishop Celedonio Ompad. Your legacy continues here.

Greetings in Jesus Name – Please if you are not able to attend the 2018 National Rally and are a dues paying member you have the right to cast your vote. See form below it’s self explanatory however any questions please feel free to contact me anytime