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An Amazing Journey

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says it so well. My season as President of Azusa StreetRiders is about to end. My wife, Diane, and I have been actively involved since the formation of this ministry in 1999 and its time for new leadership!

We have been blessed to use “God’s motorcycle” (everything belongs to Him) to help evangelize the biking world and have seen growth of ASR from inception as a local church outreach using motorcycles, to now having 27 chapters (23 in US, 1 in Canada, 1 in Philippines, 2 in India) with members covering 34 US States and 3 Canadian Provinces. Additionally, Azusa StreetRiders have provided funds to global missionaries in 11 countries enabling them to purchase approximately 25 motorcycles…motorcycles that are used to spread the Oneness Apostolic, Acts 2:38 message of salvation on their fields of burden! When we first started, nearly 700 Trinitarian motorcycle ministries/clubs were identified and ASR was the only Oneness Apostolic ministry to be found. Today, the same is still true! Through prayer, God has opened doors and potential splintering of this ministry has not occurred. We are still the only Oneness Apostolic motorcycle ministry in the world! God is Good!

As an organization, faithful Azusa StreetRiders have forged relationships with Christian motorcycle ministries, secular motorcycle clubs/members and outlaw motorcycle clubs/members. We’ve won some and planted seeds with others. We’ve professed our Oneness Apostolic heritage and beliefs and are now seeing new friendships formed that will, in Jesus’ name, result in acceptance of God’s only salvation plan. We’ve also seen recognition of a motorcycle ministry as truly having merit within the Oneness Apostolic community. At our Azusa StreetRiders International Rallies, we’ve been blessed to have some of the top leaders and theologians in our movement as guest speakers; Paul Mooney, Garland Hansom, Jonathan Sanders, and Cortt Chavis. And this year, David Bernard will be our guest speaker!

Our growth and acceptance has occurred due to much prayer and the dedication of our truly amazing members. Nobody has ever taken a penny for anything they do concerning this ministry. Even travel, food and lodging for every event attended, is a non-reimbursable personal expense! All donations go to missionaries and we are supported solely by membership dues and product sales.

Diane and I believe our organizational “purpose” (Ecc. 3:1) has been fulfilled and that for Azusa StreetRiders to get to the next level, we must step aside and let those with new ideas direct the future of ASR. That doesn’t mean we won’t be attending every event possible, only that we’ll be doing so as “members” not “leadership.” We have faith that God will guide and lead those who are voted into position at our Annual Business Meeting at the end of our ASR National Rally in Maryville, TN on August 1st. Please jump in and fully support the new leadership. Help them grow this ministry into all states, provinces and countries, anywhere you find motorcycles moving lost souls about their daily lives.

Thank you Jesus and thank you to all our friends. Words cannot express our heartfelt love for each of you. LH&R (Love, Honor & Respect)! Rest assured that you will continue to be in our prayers. This has truly been an amazing journey!

Yours in Christ,
Fred & Diane Beall
Azusa StreetRiders, Myrtle Beach, SC USA

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2015 NEXT LEVEL

Praise the Lord Azusa StreetRiders:

I just wanted to share a few thoughts with you this month. 2015 has started off with tremendous growth. We’ve added several new ASR chapters and quite a few new members. The Lord is truly blessing our ministry each and every day.

When we hit the roads, we MUST remember to wear our backpatches, even for a short ride. To be effective, we must stay visible! And remember, we are about the ministry, sharing God’s Word allowing His light to shine though us!

Luke 14:23…And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled.

The Lord has a place for every one of us in this ministry; be it a pulpit ministry, outreach, Sunday school teacher, ministry of helps. (Building maintenance, cleaning, praying….).Each type is just as important as the other!!! We must find our place within our churches and go to work.

Here is some things that help us with success:
Be friendly…Talk to people about what God has done for you. This is the most powerful thing anyone can do.
Tell people what God has been doing during your services and at the Azusa StreetRiders events.

Be consistent…We must be the same out of church as we are in church. People are watching to see if we are what we claim to be.
Be excited about God and the Azusa StreetRiders…Excitement creates Excitement!!! 

Acts 20:24
But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

AMEN, AMEN…I want to hear the Lord say, well done, my good and faithful servant!!

God Bless you all for your work and dedication to His Kingdom and to the Azusa StreetRiders Ministy

Rev. Anthony T Storey
Azusa StreetRiders National Vice President

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God’s Word Part IV

In this survey of God’s word, we consider scriptural examples of proper and improper handling of God’s word and the consequences of properly handling it.

 

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Quick, Important ASR Announcement

Due to a flood of fake registrations recently, the Azusa StreetRiders website is currently in “invitation only” mode. This means that real people trying to register on the site won’t be able to unless they first get an invite from you or another current site user.
Q: How to invite?
A: Use “Invite” link at the bottom of any page, or just click this link: http://www.azusastreetriders. com/invite/
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2015 Membership Dues

We are at the 2015 next level of Azusa StreetRiders. All invoices will be sent to your email address on file. If you are a member that is in a provisional chapter or not part of a chapter you can go to http://www.azusastreetriders. com/store/2105-membership-renewal/ and pay your dues. This link is only available until April 1.

Just a little side note. Your memership dues help to keep ASR functioning by allowing us to have the tools we need to make your outreach and ours successful. We have Area Coordinators in a few states and hopefully by the end of this year we will have most of the states covered. The Coordinators will be the person you go to when you need supplies or help with putting together an event. If you are not part of a chapter your coordinator will help you keep in touch with other members in your area as well as information on National Events.

We are successful when we work together to reach souls! You are not alone in this ministry! Please feel free to call or email any board member if you have a question or need help!

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Gift Giving

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It is that time of the year. If you are looking for a great gift to give a biker put your order in and I will put it together gift wrapped and shipped to that person or shipped to you so you can give it to them. If there is something in particular you would like us to carry in the online store let me know and I will look into making it possible. Purchases help to pay for advertising, ASR event expenses, Booths at events, etc. I have created some gift ideas under Shop>Christmas Gifts.

Merry Christmas to all and to the coming New Year !

I want to remind everyone that if you have any donations for Motorcycles for Missionaries you can make it through the Shop! All donations are appreciated! Thank you to all who have given from their hearts to this worthy cause. It helps  reach out to many lost souls when missionaries can get to the places they need to go.

In January the bills will be emailed for the upcoming 2015 dues. Please make sure that I have your current email address. If you need the bill mailed to you let me know at lydia.diaz@azusastreetriders.com or 609-742-6539. I am also adding a link in the shop for individual memberships. Chapters still need to pay through the invoice so that I know who is paying.

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Hearing the Voice of God – Part III

In this final part of Hearing the Voice of God, we will see how Israel reacted to hearing the voice of God and what happened when the man of God from Judah listened to a man after hearing the voice of God for himself.