Motorcycle ministry
4th Quarter 2023
Newsletter
Proverbs 25:25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
Ladies and Gentleman…..the International President
Pray that this newsletter finds y’all blessed in the Lord! 2023 is winding down and I am grateful for each and every one of you. I know that we have all been about the Fathers business and that He is well pleased. As we wind down this year, let’s be mindful to be thankful to Him Who has provided to us everything that we need to be effectively working His will. We are faithful because He is faithful, and apart from Him we can do nothing. January is right around the corner and with it will come new opportunities that He has prepared for each us. I am looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it to the Officers meeting and hearing the testimonies of the past year. I believe that our Canadian brothers from up north will be with us which will make it doubly blessed. Bibles are ordered and I am awaiting their delivery. I was told that we would have them in time so keep that in prayer. Bikes are purchased and we will have tickets for y’all. Have a safe and blessed Christmas and safe travels in January. Much love and respect to all of you.
Marty
A Word from our International Vice President
Hey brother and sisters, a quick word from the north east as another year rolls by. I hope and pray that you have allowed Jesus to use you in his ministry. What an honor and a privilege we have that we could be his ambassadors sent out by him.
I read this and I thought it was really beautiful. When God chose to reveal himself, he did so through the human body. The hand that touched the leper had dirt under its nails, the feet upon which the woman wept were calloused and dusty, and his tears… they came from a heart as broken as yours or mine ever has been.
There is nothing that we will go through that Jesus hasn’t gone through. He has felt our pain and walked our road. God bless us all into this new year of 2024 and that we would keep our eyes on him, and allow him to be Lord Savior friend to all of us God bless you see you soon.
Yank
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Blessings from our International Chaplain
Taking it to the Streets
As the Saints continue to grow, I am thankful for those whose mission is ministry. Not everyone's mission is the same. Some have personal agendas. Some promote self. Some intend to build their own little kingdom of control.
Coming through this season, we see many opportunities to minister. Whether it is tending to the needs of the homeless, the orphan or the widow, the Saints in general seize the chance to supply what is lacking.
The various toy runs, Christmas feedings and gift distribution all provide an outlet to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We might have to brave the weather or sacrifice time from our own, but we go and we do what is desperately needed. We share Jesus.
Sunday, I saw a brother who hadn't been to church in a few weeks. I knew that he had been taking the church's message to the community in actual hands-on ministry. I celebrated with him the victory that comes from working for the Lord and taking the message to the streets.
It is encouraging to see the many differing highways and byways that the HSMM are impacting for the Lord. The choice is yours. Will you go? Will you do? Will you be the answer that this world needs?
Blessings and Ride On! Brother Scott
IMPORTANT NEWS from the Secretary
Officer’s Meeting and Rally 2024 held at Unicoi State Park Booking info and codes.
PLEASE NOTE…DEADLINE FOR JANUARY OFFICERS MEETING DISCOUNT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 28TH SO DON’T DELAY!
The date and code for January 26th-28th is 10218
The date and code for June 21st-23rd is 10222
No Pets are allowed unless certified service animals.
If you need (Handicap) or need Queen beds you need to book early
Just Seeking the Savior, Jamie
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Lady Saint Corner
2023 has passed in the blink of an eye. When I was a child, I would hear my elders talk about how fast it goes. The older I get, the faster it goes it would seem.
As I sat and reflected on what I would say in this newsletter, I thought about the “rough” patches of 2023. Every rough patch seems to come with hurt feelings, hurt hearts, fear and anxiety even. The rough patches pass but the hurt, fear, and anxiety often linger. Sometimes it lingers and festers and then becomes deep set sin. Feelings are real and must be dealt with and when they are not, they then set in and do become sin. That sin looks like bitterness, unforgiveness, and inability to move into victory.
If I had one wish this year, it would be for us, as brothers and sisters, to move forward in victory. Sadly, we oftentimes have more patience, forgiveness, and love toward those in the world than those right here in our “circle”. The enemy does NOT want to see HSMM be victorious. Why? Because when we move as one unit, the enemy is defeated. Lives are saved, people are healed, Jesus is glorified.
Scripture is plain about how we are to treat one another. It actually calls out “feigned” love. This simply means when we smile at each other, hug each other’s necks, lift our hands in praise while standing next to the one that we “dislike” or have a problem with we are operating in fake love. We are not fooling anybody when we operate this way and we certainly aren’t fooling Jesus.
So, I will leave you with this. If a Disney cartoon can have our children and grandchildren singing “Let it Go”, then surely, we adults who say we believe the Bible can in fact operate in the truth of letting it go.
LADY SAINTS INFO:
Bring a box of Kleexex/tissue to Friday night’s meeting at Officers’ Meeting.
Don’t forget to register for the Lady Saints Getaway in April.
If you are not in the Lady Saints Facebook group, please let me know.
Love to all, Shellie
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Chapter News
HSMM Bluegrass Chapter 95
Lakeland, Florida
Greeting Saints Family from the Lakeland Chapter,
Time flies when you are doing the Lord’s work. The chapter has complete feedings in both June and December this year. The June feeding was a hot breakfast along with a bag of nonperishable foods. Also, we provided donated clothes and toiletries. What a blessing, we were able to feed a total of 112 people that day over 5 different stops. The most recent feeding Dec 25, 2023 was a lunch time hot meal of turkey, ham, green beans, corn, mac and cheese, and rolls with Gatorade to drink. Once again, the Lord blessed with clothes, toiletries, and sustainable food, all donated by wonderful people and local businesses. Another 123 people were fed total over 4 locations. One of the stops is at a campground not far from Wayne and Sue Gore’s house, where we found one tent with parents down on their luck with 3 very small children. This stop took all of our hearts because of the little 2-year-old girl that despite the conditions still came around to everyone and said “HI”. Keep this in mind because we will circle back around to this family. Overall, the feedings are successful and God filled. Our last stop we came across one elderly man that could barely walk coming around the block. We went to him and helped him to our site for the feeding. However, he knows the Lord and asked not only for prayer for him in healing, but offered prayer to us to continue the ministry helping others in need. What a heartfelt blessing.
Because of the feeding in these areas the chapter has adopted a mile stretch of road to keep clean, which just happens to be right beside one of the biggest camps we visit. This decision was made so that they can see us every month cleaning where they live and be able to talk to them and pray with them. The 1 mile stretch of Adopt a Road is in Lakeland on Reynolds Rd., which has woods at the beginning and happens to be where the camp site is located. If you want to come help it is the first Saturday of every month.
The chapter has sponsored a few different causes of late. Mike Maddison (Mike on a Bike) has taken on Grayson, which is a 4-year-old stage 4 cancer patient. The chapter has done cookouts at Harley Lakeland to raise funds to help this family with needs the have. Grayson is upbeat and happy even with being in the hospital, and we keep him lifted. Next would be Braxton which has a immune disease that is 1 of 4 known in the world and has been declining in health. The chapter found out that his wish was to get postcards sent to him from all over the world, so we reached out to the chapters to send cards to him and prayerfully that has happened. The other thing Braxton asked for was a parade. The group got involved and Fun Bike Center made that happen for him along with Make a Wish. Still to come is the Veterans Wreath Ride and a few other rides for children, including a bear ride to the hospital for the children’s ward.
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LAKELAND FLORIDA CONTINUED……
This year the group entered a float into two Christmas Parades, grouped with other motorcycle ministries. The float was named after the meeting we have every Sunday night at a Racetrac. This is on Facebook as “ Racetrac Biker Church” and aptly named the float the same. What a blast, sharing the Lord with hundreds of people and saying “Merry Christmas” to them all. This was a bunch of work but so well worth the time. The second parade was 3 miles long and candy was handed to the kids all while seeing that bikers are not bad people, LOL. Overall was a blast of a time.
Here it is the end of the year and the chapter tries to help a family in need for Christmas. Now we go back to the beginning. The family in the campground with the three small children. Blu and Ronda took on this task to help them by selling items at their community yard sale. With the proceeds, plans are to get the children present and a meal for Christmas Day. The parents have been notified and Santa will drop them off to the parents before Christmas morning.
With the new year starting soon, our goal is to continue doing the deeds that are started and spread God’s word anyway we can. From the Lakeland chapter, we wish you all a Merry Christmas fill with love and joy. Plus, a great New Year full of blessing.
Be Blessed
Wayne Gore, Lakeland Chapter President
South Central North Carolina
Grace & peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
The South-Central North Carolina Chapter of the Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry had a great year in 2023 & we have great expectations for an even better year in 2024! We have found that the key to a good year is summed up pretty much as it says in Psalm 37:5 (NLT) Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, & he will help you.
The Lord is faithful to give us many opportunities to share the Gospel with others out in the highways & hedges across this great nation. We do this on the streets, in stores, prisons, motorcycle rallies, & other events. We have some great responses & sometimes we may have no responses. But we have to be obedient because there are souls in the balance. Those times when we have got no responses, we believe in faith that the Word shared is a good seed planted into that person’s life & that God will make it grow. It’s just like it says in 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 (GW) I planted, & Apollos watered, but God made it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is important because only God makes it grow.
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SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA CONTINUED…
In 2023 we’ve done several rides with ministering opportunities for good causes, mission trips, as well as around 20 different prisons ministered at this year…
We give all praise & glory to God for what he has done in 2023 & what he is going to do in 2024!
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in faith so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
ML&R, Dano HSMM SFFS
NC State Rep & Prez S.Central NC Chapter
Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry (HSMM)
North Carolina Triad 95
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Isaiah 61: 1-2
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;
Gulf Coast, Florida
We are still riding strong down here in the Sunshine State. God continues to give us means to minister and help all those we encounter. We are looking forward to our annual Christmas party and Shoot Out on the 30th of the month. We’ve had a couple with surgeries, job and housing changes but we are still upright and rolling.
We look forward to seeing you all at the Officer’s meeting where our time is so short but so uplifting and refreshing.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a Happy New Year!
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Monroe, Ga
Hello from Monroe, Ga,
First we would like to thank our Almighty Lord and Savoir for all the blessings He has bestowed on our HSMM Monroe, Ga chapter family.
He continues to guide us with all our outreaches; chapel services at the nursing home, hospital prayer visits, street ministry, mission trips, church volunteer activities, fundraisers, and more. Our Biker Sunday at Covenant Life Sanctuary this year was an awesome experience, special thanks to International President Marty for speaking, and to all who came and shared in the love and fellowship, we are truly grateful for you all. Our annual coat drive was a success, as we reached out to a low income community sharing the light of Jesus, serving food, distributing coats, clothes, bibles, and prayers. We also provided Thanksgiving grocery boxes to needy families, and experienced many smiles and grateful hearts in the process. Chaplain Donnie Lamb has been in the hospital again, but we know God has him covered, and will continue to use him in mighty ways. Our sister in Christ Vicki Turner has seen her share of rough times as well, but her loving spirit continues to shine on all who enters her path. Road Captain Teddy McClure, along with some chapter supporters, had mission trips to Guatemala and Jamaica, and he will continue to lead us in future mission trips as well, we are looking forward to see God's touch in these needy regions. In January, Chapter President Ken Ireland and wife Pam will be going into the women's prison with our church Over-comer's Class leader to instruct weekly classes there. God always brings about breakthroughs in many hurting hearts there, it truly is a very emotional and rewarding time for all involved. Our chapter members and families have all experienced some heartaches with sick and hurting loved ones, please continue to pray for all those going through the battles the enemy throws at us. We are so very thankful that God provides all the strength and perseverance we need as we journey on the rough roads leading to victory. All glory and honor to Him above all.
We are looking forward to the Officers Meeting in January, as well as the Friends and Family Reunion in June, always a great time of love and fellowship with all our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Praying that you all have a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year,
Much love,
Monroe, Ga Chapter.
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Michigan
Greetings from the Michigan Chapter:
As this year comes to an end, we would like to take some time to share our gratitude.
We are grateful for our Lord Jesus Christ first and foremost! For our B.O.D. and the leaders and members of all the chapters.
To Larry Bowman for all he has provided to the Michigan Chapter this past year - leadership, HSMM promo items, stepping up and out in various other HSMM events, etc....
To the Michigan Chapter members who also step out of their comfort zones, continue to press forward and share the Word with others - Plowing for the Harvest, One Seed at a Time.
For Terry "Farmer Moore" who continuously leads by example and dedication for all of us to strive to become more like.
For our newest member Jeremy Hoskins - what a great young man and blessed addition to the HSMM Nation.
Special shout out to Roadkill from Florida who took the time to visit and pray with a close friend at the hospital for me/us - what a blessing it was to my friend and happy to report the transplant was successful. Thank you, Roadkill!!!!
We may not have accomplished all we had intended in 2023 but we were where we needed to be in accordance to what the Lord had for us to do. We look forward to pressing forward in 2024 and continuing to work with our local friends, ministries, etc. and trust that our Chapters steps will be ordered.
Wishing everyone a very blessed CHRISTmas and New Year - we look forward to seeing a lot of you in January @ the Officers Meeting.
ML&R and God Bless
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Kentucky 954
Good day brothers and sisters of Saints Nation,
While I reflect on another awesome year of ministry with the Saints here in Kentucky. I can’t help but wonder how it can almost be the end of another year. I am proud to be a part of the Saints Nation and even more proud my Bluegrass Chapter Family.
In July several of our Saints were blessed to attend a wonderful memorial service at the Kentucky State COGOP Conference for our very own Marshall Reynolds. Marshal was a wonderful servant, father and great friend of Chapter 954. He is definitely missed by all.
August was a busy month for us. Starting out with our Biker Sunday event. The guest speaker was our international president and first lady, Marty and Jamie Dunkerly. What we thought would be a couple folks riding in with Marty turned out to be members from three different Saints chapters in Georgia! What a blessing to have so many brothers and sisters show up in support! Jamie made such an impact on our pastor he asked that she and Marty come back to speak with our youth! Thanks again to all of you that supported our Biker Sunday, we were truly blessed by your presence. Then we had a men’s breakfast at one of our brother’s churches, followed by our St Jude Ride and Car show. This was the first year for the car show and by all accounts for the first year, it was a huge success. Moving along, we were invited to the Grim Reapers year end summer party where several of our members had the opportunity to fellowship and enjoy some good food. Lastly, our presence was felt and shown at the White Mills Christian Camp. Members had our HSMM canopy set up and in full display.
In September we were honored and blessed to be able to attend Pastor Allen Lord’s 40th anniversary of pastoring his church in Pineville, Kentucky. Pastor Lord is sister Melody and brother Tim Reynold’s father and father-in-law. While there we were able to bless his church with a love offering to help repair the HVAC system. While some were in Pineville celebrating this great accomplishment, other members were supporting the Bikers for Christ State Rally in Louisville. Finally in September, we partnered with Bikers for Christ and the CMA to raise money and collect diapers for a local pregnancy center. This partnership has resulted in a starting a Christian Coalition of our ministries to help support each other’s events
Moving into October, we attended the first quarterly Christian M/M Coalition. Members in attendance were introduced, held prayer requests and discussed the organization of this meeting/group. We’re looking forward to this being a way to get and give support to each other and to His kingdom.
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KENTUCKY 954 CONTINUED….
The second week in October our chapter supported the first Annual Cameron Ponder Car Show. This event was in honor of our namesake Trooper Cameron Ponder. The funds raised go to the Cameron Ponder Scholarship Fund where his mother awards a scholarship to at least one senior in every local school every year. The support for this event was overwhelming and the success was immeasurable. Although the weather wasn’t that good, the support was phenomenal. The same day some other members were supporting the Grim
Reapers annual angel tree Big Fred toy run. This toy run is in memory of Big Fred, the father our very own Fred “Tooter” Adams. They raised over $13k for the local angel tree ministry!
Also in October, two of our members were able to attend the funeral and memorial of the loss of one of our brothers from the Saints Nation, Larry Weaver. What an honor and privilege it was to see so many people from so many walks of life come together to honor brother Larry.
In November members assisted with placing flags on the graves of our veterans in the Veterans Cemetery. Then we had a great Harvest Party at brother Hardhead’s where we had great food, fellowship and fun! We started off with a chili cookoff, the best chili award went to brother Tim. Then it was outside for a game that nobody seemed to master, but it was no less fun! On another occasion in November, we had a member participate in a honor mission with the Patriot Guard to bring the remains of a soldier killed almost 80 years ago home to his final resting place. Also in the same month, we received a request from the Grim Reapers to attend their “church meeting” to pray for a brother that was involved in a motorcycle accident that was in the hospital on a ventilator. God showed up and showed off! Just before we were about to pray one of the brothers got a text from the family to let him know that the brother was just taken off the ventilator! We also participated in the Hardin County Toys for Tots on the 19th as well. Then on Thanksgiving morning many of our members got together for breakfast, our very own Sophie’s birthday and to bless our server. This is something that brother Rick started last year. The point is that if someone is working on Thanksgiving, they probably could use the money. So he came up with getting together as a group and blessing the server with a love offering. This has turned into a blessing for me and I think I can speak for those that participated as well.
Our chapter was involved in a coat drive for an adult center in Shepherdsville and the homeless in and around Hardin and Meade counties, which was a huge help for those in need. One of our members has also teamed up with the sheriffs of Hardin and Meade counties to provide a backpack filled with necessities to sustain them for a couple days upon release.
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KENTUCKY 954 CONTINUED….
We were able to bless two families for Christmas and happy to say both families are from the biking community this year. We will have our annual Christmas Dinner on December 11th. We always have plenty of food and better fellowship during this time.
Upcoming events include:
1 Jan – Polar Bear Ride
26-27 Jan - HSMM Officers Meeting
27 Jan – Men’s Breakfast
God Bless the Saints Nation
Jimmy Smokin’
President, Bluegrass Chapter #954
IMPORTANT NEWSLETTER INFO: We have many chapters not contributing to the newsletter. If one person in your chapter is willing to share a small blurb (once every 3 months) about what is going on in your chapter, please have them contact me (Shellie) at [email protected]. This newsletter goes out to the public and really gets who we are out there. It also serves to encourage and lift one another.
That’s all Folks…….
4th Quarter 2023
Newsletter
Proverbs 25:25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
Ladies and Gentleman…..the International President
Pray that this newsletter finds y’all blessed in the Lord! 2023 is winding down and I am grateful for each and every one of you. I know that we have all been about the Fathers business and that He is well pleased. As we wind down this year, let’s be mindful to be thankful to Him Who has provided to us everything that we need to be effectively working His will. We are faithful because He is faithful, and apart from Him we can do nothing. January is right around the corner and with it will come new opportunities that He has prepared for each us. I am looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it to the Officers meeting and hearing the testimonies of the past year. I believe that our Canadian brothers from up north will be with us which will make it doubly blessed. Bibles are ordered and I am awaiting their delivery. I was told that we would have them in time so keep that in prayer. Bikes are purchased and we will have tickets for y’all. Have a safe and blessed Christmas and safe travels in January. Much love and respect to all of you.
Marty
A Word from our International Vice President
Hey brother and sisters, a quick word from the north east as another year rolls by. I hope and pray that you have allowed Jesus to use you in his ministry. What an honor and a privilege we have that we could be his ambassadors sent out by him.
I read this and I thought it was really beautiful. When God chose to reveal himself, he did so through the human body. The hand that touched the leper had dirt under its nails, the feet upon which the woman wept were calloused and dusty, and his tears… they came from a heart as broken as yours or mine ever has been.
There is nothing that we will go through that Jesus hasn’t gone through. He has felt our pain and walked our road. God bless us all into this new year of 2024 and that we would keep our eyes on him, and allow him to be Lord Savior friend to all of us God bless you see you soon.
Yank
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Blessings from our International Chaplain
Taking it to the Streets
As the Saints continue to grow, I am thankful for those whose mission is ministry. Not everyone's mission is the same. Some have personal agendas. Some promote self. Some intend to build their own little kingdom of control.
Coming through this season, we see many opportunities to minister. Whether it is tending to the needs of the homeless, the orphan or the widow, the Saints in general seize the chance to supply what is lacking.
The various toy runs, Christmas feedings and gift distribution all provide an outlet to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We might have to brave the weather or sacrifice time from our own, but we go and we do what is desperately needed. We share Jesus.
Sunday, I saw a brother who hadn't been to church in a few weeks. I knew that he had been taking the church's message to the community in actual hands-on ministry. I celebrated with him the victory that comes from working for the Lord and taking the message to the streets.
It is encouraging to see the many differing highways and byways that the HSMM are impacting for the Lord. The choice is yours. Will you go? Will you do? Will you be the answer that this world needs?
Blessings and Ride On! Brother Scott
IMPORTANT NEWS from the Secretary
Officer’s Meeting and Rally 2024 held at Unicoi State Park Booking info and codes.
PLEASE NOTE…DEADLINE FOR JANUARY OFFICERS MEETING DISCOUNT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 28TH SO DON’T DELAY!
The date and code for January 26th-28th is 10218
The date and code for June 21st-23rd is 10222
No Pets are allowed unless certified service animals.
If you need (Handicap) or need Queen beds you need to book early
Just Seeking the Savior, Jamie
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Lady Saint Corner
2023 has passed in the blink of an eye. When I was a child, I would hear my elders talk about how fast it goes. The older I get, the faster it goes it would seem.
As I sat and reflected on what I would say in this newsletter, I thought about the “rough” patches of 2023. Every rough patch seems to come with hurt feelings, hurt hearts, fear and anxiety even. The rough patches pass but the hurt, fear, and anxiety often linger. Sometimes it lingers and festers and then becomes deep set sin. Feelings are real and must be dealt with and when they are not, they then set in and do become sin. That sin looks like bitterness, unforgiveness, and inability to move into victory.
If I had one wish this year, it would be for us, as brothers and sisters, to move forward in victory. Sadly, we oftentimes have more patience, forgiveness, and love toward those in the world than those right here in our “circle”. The enemy does NOT want to see HSMM be victorious. Why? Because when we move as one unit, the enemy is defeated. Lives are saved, people are healed, Jesus is glorified.
Scripture is plain about how we are to treat one another. It actually calls out “feigned” love. This simply means when we smile at each other, hug each other’s necks, lift our hands in praise while standing next to the one that we “dislike” or have a problem with we are operating in fake love. We are not fooling anybody when we operate this way and we certainly aren’t fooling Jesus.
So, I will leave you with this. If a Disney cartoon can have our children and grandchildren singing “Let it Go”, then surely, we adults who say we believe the Bible can in fact operate in the truth of letting it go.
LADY SAINTS INFO:
Bring a box of Kleexex/tissue to Friday night’s meeting at Officers’ Meeting.
Don’t forget to register for the Lady Saints Getaway in April.
If you are not in the Lady Saints Facebook group, please let me know.
Love to all, Shellie
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Chapter News
HSMM Bluegrass Chapter 95
Lakeland, Florida
Greeting Saints Family from the Lakeland Chapter,
Time flies when you are doing the Lord’s work. The chapter has complete feedings in both June and December this year. The June feeding was a hot breakfast along with a bag of nonperishable foods. Also, we provided donated clothes and toiletries. What a blessing, we were able to feed a total of 112 people that day over 5 different stops. The most recent feeding Dec 25, 2023 was a lunch time hot meal of turkey, ham, green beans, corn, mac and cheese, and rolls with Gatorade to drink. Once again, the Lord blessed with clothes, toiletries, and sustainable food, all donated by wonderful people and local businesses. Another 123 people were fed total over 4 locations. One of the stops is at a campground not far from Wayne and Sue Gore’s house, where we found one tent with parents down on their luck with 3 very small children. This stop took all of our hearts because of the little 2-year-old girl that despite the conditions still came around to everyone and said “HI”. Keep this in mind because we will circle back around to this family. Overall, the feedings are successful and God filled. Our last stop we came across one elderly man that could barely walk coming around the block. We went to him and helped him to our site for the feeding. However, he knows the Lord and asked not only for prayer for him in healing, but offered prayer to us to continue the ministry helping others in need. What a heartfelt blessing.
Because of the feeding in these areas the chapter has adopted a mile stretch of road to keep clean, which just happens to be right beside one of the biggest camps we visit. This decision was made so that they can see us every month cleaning where they live and be able to talk to them and pray with them. The 1 mile stretch of Adopt a Road is in Lakeland on Reynolds Rd., which has woods at the beginning and happens to be where the camp site is located. If you want to come help it is the first Saturday of every month.
The chapter has sponsored a few different causes of late. Mike Maddison (Mike on a Bike) has taken on Grayson, which is a 4-year-old stage 4 cancer patient. The chapter has done cookouts at Harley Lakeland to raise funds to help this family with needs the have. Grayson is upbeat and happy even with being in the hospital, and we keep him lifted. Next would be Braxton which has a immune disease that is 1 of 4 known in the world and has been declining in health. The chapter found out that his wish was to get postcards sent to him from all over the world, so we reached out to the chapters to send cards to him and prayerfully that has happened. The other thing Braxton asked for was a parade. The group got involved and Fun Bike Center made that happen for him along with Make a Wish. Still to come is the Veterans Wreath Ride and a few other rides for children, including a bear ride to the hospital for the children’s ward.
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LAKELAND FLORIDA CONTINUED……
This year the group entered a float into two Christmas Parades, grouped with other motorcycle ministries. The float was named after the meeting we have every Sunday night at a Racetrac. This is on Facebook as “ Racetrac Biker Church” and aptly named the float the same. What a blast, sharing the Lord with hundreds of people and saying “Merry Christmas” to them all. This was a bunch of work but so well worth the time. The second parade was 3 miles long and candy was handed to the kids all while seeing that bikers are not bad people, LOL. Overall was a blast of a time.
Here it is the end of the year and the chapter tries to help a family in need for Christmas. Now we go back to the beginning. The family in the campground with the three small children. Blu and Ronda took on this task to help them by selling items at their community yard sale. With the proceeds, plans are to get the children present and a meal for Christmas Day. The parents have been notified and Santa will drop them off to the parents before Christmas morning.
With the new year starting soon, our goal is to continue doing the deeds that are started and spread God’s word anyway we can. From the Lakeland chapter, we wish you all a Merry Christmas fill with love and joy. Plus, a great New Year full of blessing.
Be Blessed
Wayne Gore, Lakeland Chapter President
South Central North Carolina
Grace & peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
The South-Central North Carolina Chapter of the Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry had a great year in 2023 & we have great expectations for an even better year in 2024! We have found that the key to a good year is summed up pretty much as it says in Psalm 37:5 (NLT) Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, & he will help you.
The Lord is faithful to give us many opportunities to share the Gospel with others out in the highways & hedges across this great nation. We do this on the streets, in stores, prisons, motorcycle rallies, & other events. We have some great responses & sometimes we may have no responses. But we have to be obedient because there are souls in the balance. Those times when we have got no responses, we believe in faith that the Word shared is a good seed planted into that person’s life & that God will make it grow. It’s just like it says in 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 (GW) I planted, & Apollos watered, but God made it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is important because only God makes it grow.
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SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA CONTINUED…
In 2023 we’ve done several rides with ministering opportunities for good causes, mission trips, as well as around 20 different prisons ministered at this year…
We give all praise & glory to God for what he has done in 2023 & what he is going to do in 2024!
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in faith so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
ML&R, Dano HSMM SFFS
NC State Rep & Prez S.Central NC Chapter
Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry (HSMM)
North Carolina Triad 95
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Isaiah 61: 1-2
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;
Gulf Coast, Florida
We are still riding strong down here in the Sunshine State. God continues to give us means to minister and help all those we encounter. We are looking forward to our annual Christmas party and Shoot Out on the 30th of the month. We’ve had a couple with surgeries, job and housing changes but we are still upright and rolling.
We look forward to seeing you all at the Officer’s meeting where our time is so short but so uplifting and refreshing.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a Happy New Year!
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Monroe, Ga
Hello from Monroe, Ga,
First we would like to thank our Almighty Lord and Savoir for all the blessings He has bestowed on our HSMM Monroe, Ga chapter family.
He continues to guide us with all our outreaches; chapel services at the nursing home, hospital prayer visits, street ministry, mission trips, church volunteer activities, fundraisers, and more. Our Biker Sunday at Covenant Life Sanctuary this year was an awesome experience, special thanks to International President Marty for speaking, and to all who came and shared in the love and fellowship, we are truly grateful for you all. Our annual coat drive was a success, as we reached out to a low income community sharing the light of Jesus, serving food, distributing coats, clothes, bibles, and prayers. We also provided Thanksgiving grocery boxes to needy families, and experienced many smiles and grateful hearts in the process. Chaplain Donnie Lamb has been in the hospital again, but we know God has him covered, and will continue to use him in mighty ways. Our sister in Christ Vicki Turner has seen her share of rough times as well, but her loving spirit continues to shine on all who enters her path. Road Captain Teddy McClure, along with some chapter supporters, had mission trips to Guatemala and Jamaica, and he will continue to lead us in future mission trips as well, we are looking forward to see God's touch in these needy regions. In January, Chapter President Ken Ireland and wife Pam will be going into the women's prison with our church Over-comer's Class leader to instruct weekly classes there. God always brings about breakthroughs in many hurting hearts there, it truly is a very emotional and rewarding time for all involved. Our chapter members and families have all experienced some heartaches with sick and hurting loved ones, please continue to pray for all those going through the battles the enemy throws at us. We are so very thankful that God provides all the strength and perseverance we need as we journey on the rough roads leading to victory. All glory and honor to Him above all.
We are looking forward to the Officers Meeting in January, as well as the Friends and Family Reunion in June, always a great time of love and fellowship with all our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Praying that you all have a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year,
Much love,
Monroe, Ga Chapter.
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Michigan
Greetings from the Michigan Chapter:
As this year comes to an end, we would like to take some time to share our gratitude.
We are grateful for our Lord Jesus Christ first and foremost! For our B.O.D. and the leaders and members of all the chapters.
To Larry Bowman for all he has provided to the Michigan Chapter this past year - leadership, HSMM promo items, stepping up and out in various other HSMM events, etc....
To the Michigan Chapter members who also step out of their comfort zones, continue to press forward and share the Word with others - Plowing for the Harvest, One Seed at a Time.
For Terry "Farmer Moore" who continuously leads by example and dedication for all of us to strive to become more like.
For our newest member Jeremy Hoskins - what a great young man and blessed addition to the HSMM Nation.
Special shout out to Roadkill from Florida who took the time to visit and pray with a close friend at the hospital for me/us - what a blessing it was to my friend and happy to report the transplant was successful. Thank you, Roadkill!!!!
We may not have accomplished all we had intended in 2023 but we were where we needed to be in accordance to what the Lord had for us to do. We look forward to pressing forward in 2024 and continuing to work with our local friends, ministries, etc. and trust that our Chapters steps will be ordered.
Wishing everyone a very blessed CHRISTmas and New Year - we look forward to seeing a lot of you in January @ the Officers Meeting.
ML&R and God Bless
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Kentucky 954
Good day brothers and sisters of Saints Nation,
While I reflect on another awesome year of ministry with the Saints here in Kentucky. I can’t help but wonder how it can almost be the end of another year. I am proud to be a part of the Saints Nation and even more proud my Bluegrass Chapter Family.
In July several of our Saints were blessed to attend a wonderful memorial service at the Kentucky State COGOP Conference for our very own Marshall Reynolds. Marshal was a wonderful servant, father and great friend of Chapter 954. He is definitely missed by all.
August was a busy month for us. Starting out with our Biker Sunday event. The guest speaker was our international president and first lady, Marty and Jamie Dunkerly. What we thought would be a couple folks riding in with Marty turned out to be members from three different Saints chapters in Georgia! What a blessing to have so many brothers and sisters show up in support! Jamie made such an impact on our pastor he asked that she and Marty come back to speak with our youth! Thanks again to all of you that supported our Biker Sunday, we were truly blessed by your presence. Then we had a men’s breakfast at one of our brother’s churches, followed by our St Jude Ride and Car show. This was the first year for the car show and by all accounts for the first year, it was a huge success. Moving along, we were invited to the Grim Reapers year end summer party where several of our members had the opportunity to fellowship and enjoy some good food. Lastly, our presence was felt and shown at the White Mills Christian Camp. Members had our HSMM canopy set up and in full display.
In September we were honored and blessed to be able to attend Pastor Allen Lord’s 40th anniversary of pastoring his church in Pineville, Kentucky. Pastor Lord is sister Melody and brother Tim Reynold’s father and father-in-law. While there we were able to bless his church with a love offering to help repair the HVAC system. While some were in Pineville celebrating this great accomplishment, other members were supporting the Bikers for Christ State Rally in Louisville. Finally in September, we partnered with Bikers for Christ and the CMA to raise money and collect diapers for a local pregnancy center. This partnership has resulted in a starting a Christian Coalition of our ministries to help support each other’s events
Moving into October, we attended the first quarterly Christian M/M Coalition. Members in attendance were introduced, held prayer requests and discussed the organization of this meeting/group. We’re looking forward to this being a way to get and give support to each other and to His kingdom.
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The second week in October our chapter supported the first Annual Cameron Ponder Car Show. This event was in honor of our namesake Trooper Cameron Ponder. The funds raised go to the Cameron Ponder Scholarship Fund where his mother awards a scholarship to at least one senior in every local school every year. The support for this event was overwhelming and the success was immeasurable. Although the weather wasn’t that good, the support was phenomenal. The same day some other members were supporting the Grim
Reapers annual angel tree Big Fred toy run. This toy run is in memory of Big Fred, the father our very own Fred “Tooter” Adams. They raised over $13k for the local angel tree ministry!
Also in October, two of our members were able to attend the funeral and memorial of the loss of one of our brothers from the Saints Nation, Larry Weaver. What an honor and privilege it was to see so many people from so many walks of life come together to honor brother Larry.
In November members assisted with placing flags on the graves of our veterans in the Veterans Cemetery. Then we had a great Harvest Party at brother Hardhead’s where we had great food, fellowship and fun! We started off with a chili cookoff, the best chili award went to brother Tim. Then it was outside for a game that nobody seemed to master, but it was no less fun! On another occasion in November, we had a member participate in a honor mission with the Patriot Guard to bring the remains of a soldier killed almost 80 years ago home to his final resting place. Also in the same month, we received a request from the Grim Reapers to attend their “church meeting” to pray for a brother that was involved in a motorcycle accident that was in the hospital on a ventilator. God showed up and showed off! Just before we were about to pray one of the brothers got a text from the family to let him know that the brother was just taken off the ventilator! We also participated in the Hardin County Toys for Tots on the 19th as well. Then on Thanksgiving morning many of our members got together for breakfast, our very own Sophie’s birthday and to bless our server. This is something that brother Rick started last year. The point is that if someone is working on Thanksgiving, they probably could use the money. So he came up with getting together as a group and blessing the server with a love offering. This has turned into a blessing for me and I think I can speak for those that participated as well.
Our chapter was involved in a coat drive for an adult center in Shepherdsville and the homeless in and around Hardin and Meade counties, which was a huge help for those in need. One of our members has also teamed up with the sheriffs of Hardin and Meade counties to provide a backpack filled with necessities to sustain them for a couple days upon release.
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We were able to bless two families for Christmas and happy to say both families are from the biking community this year. We will have our annual Christmas Dinner on December 11th. We always have plenty of food and better fellowship during this time.
Upcoming events include:
1 Jan – Polar Bear Ride
26-27 Jan - HSMM Officers Meeting
27 Jan – Men’s Breakfast
God Bless the Saints Nation
Jimmy Smokin’
President, Bluegrass Chapter #954
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That’s all Folks…….