Protocol Reminder 07/09/2014

This weeks protocol reminder is borrowed from the websitehttp://www.rcvsmc.net/id4.html I have deleted some things and changed a coupl to better fit our MM

These are some things for you, as a Motorcycle Ministry member, to consider when dealing with motorcycle clubs. They are also things to consider if and when you are going to be around motorcycle clubs.

1. Patchholders are people too. They have good and bad days, they have jobs, families, and normal everyday problems and concerns just like anyone else. There are those who no matter what you say or do, it will not be right with them. Just like with any group, you will find both good and bad.

2. Protocol and Respect are primary rules when dealing with a motorcycle club patchholder.

If you are FORMALLY introduced to a patchholder, make sure either the person doing the introduction (or you) make sure they know what ministry you belong to & if you are an officer, what position you hold. Under no circumstances do you interrupt to correct a mistake while that person is introducing you or while they are talking. Wait till the introduction is done & politely introduce yourself correctly. i.e.….

Joe Rider, xxxxxxxxxxxx Riding Club, 1st Officer, Anytown Chapter.

Fred Spokes, Anystate Officer, xxxxxxxxxxxxx Riding Club

(Use your name - not your nickname. Nicknames may come later.)

3. Greet them as you would meet anyone else & wait until the offer is made to shake hands.(If they shake hands with you it is a sign of respect to unglove before shaking hands.) DO NOT interrupt, wait for them to recognize you. DO NOT be offended or make a big deal if they do not offer to shake your hand. Many times they want to get to know about you and your ministry a little better before they will offer to shake your hand.

4. Never, Ever, Lie. You can refuse to answer a question in a polite manner by saying something like, "That seems like ministry business, and I would like to refer that to one of our officers in order to get better information for you." Be prepared to answer questions about what your ministry is about. Such as....

A.) "We are a ministry & not a motorcycle club and have no intention of ever trying to become a motorcycle club".

B.) The Patch is earned.

C.) No dues or Dues - as applicable.

D.) All makes and models of motorcycle are welcomed. Or it's a brand specific or special requirements club.

E.) We are a non-territorial ministry.

F.) We are a neutral MM and do not wear any MC support patches.

G.) Women riders are welcomed

K.) Do NOT brag about how large the local or national membership is.

L.) Do not volunteer ministry info. If they ask a question about the local chapter answer it if you can. If they start asking questions about the number of members, or the National chain of organization refer them to one of the ministry Officers.

Reminder of the week:

 I know wearing your patch in the cage is ok in different states and clubs, but in CRMM no Circuit Rider may wear his cut in a cage. You must remove it before entering the vehicle and you may put it on after exiting the vehicle. 
Since that one is short and simple, I'll do another. The Road Captain. The chapter Prez should really consider and pray about who he makes as the chapter Road Captain, When on a ride the Road Captain is in charge. Do as he says. If you do not agree with him, do it anyway or leave the ride. You may question him later after the ride, if your not satisfied after talking to him, then go with him to your Prez or if you are the chapter Prez to the next in your Chain of command. The Road Captain is responsible for the safety of everyone on the ride. He hopefully knows everyone on the ride and the ability of the weakest rider and has planned the ride accordingly. He has picked the safest route, the safest fuel stops and he knows his peoples allergies or other possible problems such as Diabetes or low blood sugar. If the ride is long enough for meal or overnight stops, he hopefully has worked with the chapter coordinator to make these plans. He has provided the chapter with training on the use of hand signals and riding in groups. He is within his rights to do a walk around inspection of the bikes and notify you of any potential problems on your ride. If he feels your bike is a safety concern, such as slick tires, he can ask you to ride at the very back or not to go on the ride at all. Please be respectful of the RC and his job as it is to protect you and all who ride in your group.

CRMM Group Ride Protocol

If you show up for a CRMM ride without your cut, you are to ride to the rear of any patch wearing members present regardless of your position.

Order of ride should be:
 CRMM patch wearing officers (The ranking patch wearing officer present may honor officers of another patch by asking them to ride in front with our officers.)
CRMM  patch wearing members
 patch wearing seekers 
wearers of a different patch
those not wearing their patch and independents. 

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Riding For Jesus
Rev RedBeard Ray Moore
National VP
TX President
Circuit Riders MM
www.circuitriders.org
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From: Ray Moore <redbeard@circuitriderscfm.org>
To: redbeard@circuitriderscfm.org
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Riding For Jesus,

Rev. Red Beard (Ray Moore)

National Vice President

Circuit Riders MM

www.circuitriderscfm.org

 

Family Reunion

Last week Circuit Riders descended on the Texas/Mexico border from all directions. It was the first time I've made it to the mission house during a Circuit Rider event in a few years. We saw members that we are accustomed to seeing at the border, but this time we saw lots of new faces there as well. I enjoyed spending time there with all of you. I know it was a long ride and cost some of you for having to take time off of work, but I hope you all found it worth it. I love the mission house, that property truely is "Holy Ground", I hope while there you had the opportunity to get alone in the quiet there and listen for God to speak to you. We've had our camp outs in many locations throughout Texas and Louisianna, but it was special to have it at the heart of our ministry. Please pray for our mission team and that the Lord continues to provide for them and the property. I took in indirect route to the camp out, so I could visit mom and Pa and hook up with Robert and Linda McCurdy for the ride down. It took 2 days and almost 1200 miles to get there going down. I really wanted to ride home in 1 day though in an all out "Stampede" style run. The Stampede is an annual race from southern California to North Carolina. It's not so much about your speed as it is your determination. No bike can run wide open or at triple digit speeds for that long of an endurance race. You must stay in the saddle and make quick fuel stops, grabbing a bite to eat when you can. I shared my desire to do this with Mississippi Prez Quincy "Flyboy" Dalton and he wanted in. We agreed to ride together to Shreveport and then split off for our homes. We had pouring down rain the first half of the trip, slowing our time some what but we stayed in the saddle and pressed on. We hit more rain as we neared our split off point. After making it through Shreveport we both had dry road for the remainder of our rides. We both made it home in about 17 hours and both rode about 900 miles. I had a blast! Thank you Quincy for joining with me on this personal challenge. Everyone get ready for next year!

Circuit Riders Hearrt

As I work on the CRMM website, I go through a lot of old pictures, videos, blogs etc.and they just bring back so many good times with so many of my CRMM family. Some aren't here anymore because they've finished the race, others have left the ministry for one reason or another, but so many of you just keep on keeping on. I love all of you for what you do for the Kingdom of God and for bikers and motorcycle enthusiast everywhere. Keep up the good work and God bless you all. Rev RedBeard

Rev Red Beard 5/15/2011

CRMM Louisiana Camp-Out 2012

We had a great time last year and this year promises to be even better. We have the whole week to fellowship together May 20-27 at OUR Mission Headquarters in Rio Grande City. Remember this is only a short trip to South Padre Island if you want to spend some beach time. It's also on the border and I'm sure Brother Doc will be taking some that want to go on day trips into Mexico to minister as well as to shop at the street markets, so bring your passport if you're interested in crossing the border. It's going to be the greatest campout YET! make your reservations now for dorm space, rv spot or tent spots by contacting Sister Pat.

River Run 2012

Commitment

I have fallen short on my commitment to make post here to keep you informed on what's going on in CRMM and to make you aware of the activities of the leadership. For that I'm sorry and I'll do my best to be better at it in the future. I've enlisted the help of BaytownWayne to also keep a blog to help get information from the leadership out to the membership. Be sure to follow him. www.baytownwayne.blogspot.com Riding For Jesus, Rev RedBeard.

BIKER SUNDAY

Riding For Jesus
Rev RedBeard Ray Moore
National VP
TX President
Circuit Riders MM
www.circuitriders.org
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Discipline

Hello my brothers and sisters,

We are hearing complaints about the word mandatory being used for next years camp out. I'm very saddened that so many of you are not committed enough to set aside this weekend to be with this organization you joined. We do have to have some rules in order to be organised, otherwise we would all be a bunch of individuals and the patch on our back means nothing. I've heard Pops say before "Of those little is expected, little is required". I don't expect little from any of you, I believe you are all ministers in the finest organization, I've ever been a part of. With that said, of those much is expected, much is required! We are not dictators and are understanding that occasions will arise that cause you to not be able to make it, but if you are an officer, especially a chapter Prez, it would be in your best interest to be there. Pops and I are wanting to see this ministry to the next level and getting there will mean we have to discipline our troops.

Have you ever heard of a pro athletic team allowing their athletes to skip mandatory workouts and practices, yet still allow them to wear their jersey and play on game day? Do you think the military would be ok with a soldier that doesn't show up for drills, but is always there for pay day? We will not be ok with this type of performance from Circuit Riders either! You joined this organization, you earned that patch on your back that says Riding For Jesus on it and committed to do that. Now I'm asking all of you to consider that commitment. Do you really do anything to minister to others in this ministry or is that patch just so you look good when you go for a ride with your buddies. I can't express how much I love this ministry and all of you that wear its patch so much that it infuriates me when I see some act in a way that takes away from the meaning of it. Pops and I do not want to be the bad guys, but we're not going to be the ones that let this ministry fail either. I must say that these are my words and may not reflect upon Pops.

Again I say I love you all and I pray blessings upon each of you so that you may go out and be blessings to others and Circuit Riders MM.

Riding For Jesus,
Rev RedBeard
National VP
Circuit Riders MM

Circuit Riders

Hello my brothers and sisters, I write this as I am winding down from the 2012 CRMM Camp Out. We had a great time as we always do when we get the opportunity to get together. I'm really excited about the longer schedule (5/22-5/25) for next year. REMEMBER-NEXT YEARS CAMP OUT WILL BE AT THE BORDER (on the US side) AND IS A MANDATORY MEET FOR ALL CIRCUIT RIDERS. We will have our National Officers meeting during this time. http://www.facebook.com/events/433213383364505/ Every year the members of the CMA come from all over the world to their headquarters in Mena AR. I would like to believe our Circuit Riders possess the same commitment level for CRMM. The mission house is an anointed place and being there can be an uplifting experience if you let it be. I ask that the chapters start planning their efforts now to assure their members will be able to make it. If finances are an issue, I encourage the chapters to do fundraisers to fund the trip. Of course we understand that there will be excusable absences, but to be excused you must speak to me or Pops personally. I don't want to start getting these calls tomorrow, because many things can change in a year. The mission house has RV spots, tent camping sites and dorm style accommodations available, please contact Sister Pat to reserve the accommodations you need. I know we'll all have a great time at the home of CRMM. Secondly, I would like to remind you all that Pops is an evangelist. Please commit to having him visit your church one Sunday morning per year for a love offering. Just once a year could make a huge impact on what he is able to do in our ministry. You all know he is a gifted exhorter that lifts people spirits wherever he goes. He also has a healing ministry, that I personally have witnessed. Please show your love to our leader. Riding For Jesus, Rev RedBeard PS The address for the mission house is CRMM Mision Headquarters 3872 West Hwy 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 I'm sure there will be trips into Mexico for those wanting to cross the border, but there will be plenty of other things for those who don't.

John The Revelator

The Hearse

    On our first trip out to Laughlin I saw a motorcycle drawn hearse company set up with one on display. I thought, now this is something a motorcycle ministry should be doing. It was a very elaborate set up though that included a specificly made trike to pull it and cost somewhere over $50000, so it was just a dream for CRMM.

    After returning home we were involved in the funeral of a young man that the corsicana chapter had been ministering to and Black Diamond Motorcycle Hearse Company volunteered his services and again I was moved by it and thought we should be doing this. I shared my vision with anyone that would listen and eventually Preacher Don Allen heard about it. He had the same vision and had built his own trailer. He told me that if something happened to him, the trailer would be ours and for us to continue offering it as a ministry to bikers. Well last month, just before the officers meeting he contacted me and said he would like for us to take the trailer now as he was having health issues and didn't think he could continue it. I picked it  up and took it to the officers meeting to show it off to the ministry and gather committment from some to help pull it off.

    Tinman was the first to get on board and pulled it home to his shop to make the desired modifications, to be able to pull it with a bike instead of a trike. Tinman agreed to make himself available in his region and Wayne Anderson committed to the South East region, so I had to get a hitch on my bike to cover East TX. Well, my bike went to the shop that Monday and I haven't seen it since, so when a Cossack was run down last week, I called Tinman and told him about it and told him I wanted to offer our services. He readily agreed and went into high gear getting the trailer ready and since my ride was still in the shop, he took off and came to Tyler to perform the service. (The Triumph shop did loan me a bike for the service.)

    It was beautiful, Tinman represented us well and it was everything I visioned it to be. The Cossacks MC were impressed and very apreciative.

    I just want to thank everyone involved in making this happen.

Riding For Jesus
Rev Red Beard Ray Moore
National Vice President
TX  President
Circuit Riders MM
www.circuitriderscfm.org
www.facebook.com/rev.redbeard
http://circuitridersmm.blogspot.com/
http://revredbeard.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31

DEFENSE

I wanted to share a post that one of my Facebook friends posted earlier today. I hope so of you can use it.

Riding For Jesus
Ray Rev RedBeard Moore
VP Circuit Riders MM
www.circuitriders.org
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George Wilson

Do you realize that the devil does NOT know what you think! He CANNOT read your thoughts. He is NOT omniscient. He does however get his information by what we say, what we do, how we act and react, what we watch, what we listen to, where we go and what things influence us. He learns how to tailor-make temptations, snares and traps for each one by observing our habits and routines. Do not JUST think in terms of the three types of sin we hear so often, lust of the eyes, pride of life and lust of the flesh. That keeps us in vagueness and generality and causes us not to grow. This does NOT mean that we should run and hide what we do from him. It does mean that we HAVE reason to draw closer to the Father and trust in Him, reason to get deeper into the Word and hide that Word in our hearts.

Mat. 21:21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. Mat. 17:20, Mk. 11:23

2 Cor. 2:11 “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.” Eph. 6:12 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

Jesus spoke to the devil while being tempted and used the Word in Mat. 4:1-11. You CANNOT ‘think’ the devil, his temptations, his devices or his strongholds away. You CANNOT ‘think’ about taking authority over him. You must speak the Word of God TO the enemy. Not just speak about the enemy.

It’s time for us to learn what trips our trigger, what influences our thinking and our behavior, what draws us away and distracts us from Christ. We need to be mindful of these things and learn from them, how to set up our defenses and guard our hearts and minds from them. It’s NOT enough to just think ‘We have the shield of faith!’ We need to learn and grow in our faith! It’s time to really learn WHAT each piece of the armor means and learn how to use it and how to maintain it. Too many wear these little clichés like some ‘badge’ of being a Christian and are still being ‘picked off’ and bound up by the enemy.

Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.” Do we really know the impact that our 'lack of knowledge' is having on us and our families? More than this, "We are destroyed for the lack of USE of knowledge!"

Get in the Word! Go deep! Stay in it!

Joiners/ Patience

I received this email yesterday from Wayne the Southeast TX State Rep. It was rather timely as I planned to blog on the same subject. It says it clearly our Lord was not in a hurry. That is the way our chapter Presidents should be in filling the chapter offices. I urge you to take as much time as possible to really get to know your people and learn what gifts the Lord is giving them and what direction He is leading them in.

 

In my opinion leadership in this ministry is a whole lot more about heart and action than about the title on your vest. If the title is important to you, I urge you to do some soul searching to find out why. The quickest way to not get an officers position in this ministry is to let me hear you ask for it. I never asked to be an officer in this ministry, not for any of the positions I served in. I love this ministry and supported my leadership reguardless of title or position. One of my mentors asked me recently how it felt to be prayed in as the National VP, the only than I could tell him was I would be there for Pops rather he honored me with that title or not.

 

We have other men in this ministry, some have been here for years diligently working to save souls and build this ministry. These men don't ask for titles or places of honor, they ask what can I do to help or where can I be used. These men or deserving of rewards and honor, but the reward they seek comes from the Lord.

 

I pray we all come together as this ministry has the potential to do and become a force for God to use as He sees fit. I know we have that potential, because I've seen the way we come together at our events all of different background, and denominations but we come together as one. That is one of the things I first loved about Circuit Riders, and is also the thing I most often hear men of other ministries compliment us on.

 

Now get out there Circuit Riders and ride hard, ride hard to that next divine appointment He has in store for You.

Riding For Jesus
Rev Red Beard Ray Moore
National Vice President
TX  President
Circuit Riders MM
www.circuitriderscfm.org
www.facebook.com/rev.redbeard
http://circuitridersmm.blogspot.com/
http://revredbeard.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31

 Daily I use a devotional by Vance Havner. He was an old sage, dead now for many years but I find his insight of his day so very true for us in our time.  You will often hear me say, "It is the pastor's job to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable".  He is the one I received it from.  I found today's quote very insightful pertaining to us and where I believe we want to see Circuit Riders going.

 

"If the rich young ruler were to apply for membership in the average church today, he would be received instantly and perhaps made treasurer, with no questions asked. But our Lord was not in a hurry; He was after disciples, not mere joiners. Joiners are a dime a dozen today. Americans would die if they couldn't join something. Give them a button and a certificate and they'll join anything."

 

"Baytown" Wayne Anderson
SE TX Regional Rep
Circuit Riders M/M
President
New Beginnings Chapter
Mont Belvieu, TX
newbeginningscrmm@yahoo.com
mobile: 713.402.8982

Keep Running.....

I was sent this incredible word today…and had to send it on….to encourage you too….

 

WORD OF THE DAY...Hebrews 12:1

"Let us run...the race marked out for us."

*Keep Running*

Look what Jesus endured:

(1) Temptation; We imagine the wilderness temptation as three isolated events scattered over a forty-two day period. NO, "The devil tempted Jesus for forty days" (Luke 4:2). Every step, whispering in His ear. Every turn of the path, sowing doubt; forty days of non-stop temptation! When it was over, Satan would flee, angels would come and strengthen Him and He would leave the wilderness to go out and minister as no one ever has.  But first, He had to get through the temptation.  So do you, and the good news is, strengthened by God's grace, you can! It's ONLY way that any of us can overcome anything.

(2) Accusation; "Some said, 'He is a good man.'  Others replied, 'No, he deceives the people'" (John 7:12).  "The Jews then said, 'That clinches it. We were right all along when we...said you were crazy-demon possessed!'" (John 8:48).  They accused Him unfairly, but Jesus kept running the race.  You must too.

(30  Rejection; His family thought He was crazy.  The neighbors treated Him badly.  When He returned to His home town they tried to throw Him off a cliff (Luke 4:29).  But Jesus kept running the race.  So must you.

(4) Shame; At the cross He became "sin" personified (2 Cor. 5:21).  Though He never stole, lied, or lusted, He bore the shame of every thief, liar, and adulterer...How did Jesus do it?  What kept Him going?  Scripture tells us: "Who for the joy set before him endured" (Hebrews 12:2).  Jesus had already lived in heaven, and knowing what awaited Him, enabled Him to endure and finish the race.  The same joy awaits each one of us too. 

 

 

*Esther's Personal Note*

Remember that all what we need to overcome anything in this world, we get through our relationship with Jesus..."RELATIONSHIP"...  Do you remember what it takes to be in a "relationship"?  Time, sacrificing...giving all you are and have to "it".  That is what Jesus requires from us if we want to live a victorious life. And...as we come into this relationship with Him, we also become protected and provided for along with many spiritual and emotional benefits. Who doesn't want these?  We'd be crazy NOT to!  : )

 

 

To receive their daily words steve_esther_2008@yahoo.com

 

 

May we always be found....Ridin' and Abidin' under the Shadow of The Almighty,

 

Joan...Jim...and JLBB MM Team

Jesus Lovin' Bikers serving Bikers Motorcycle Ministry

 

Joan, JLBB MM

Outpost Safety & Awareness Coordinator, TCOC&I-Houston

 

  JLBB motorcycle ministry

Jesus Lovin' Bikers serving Bikers

              Psalm 91

          

    "He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High

shall abide under the Shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91:1

 

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My Patch

I know many of you are already thinking here he goes acting like the worldly clubs about the colors, but please here me out. I've had the opportunity to get to know a lot of pastors and how they feel about the church God has called them to. Sunday Pa spoke of being jealous about his pulpit and how he closely guards it from those unfit for it. Well, this is the church God gave me to serve in and when you wear our colors on your back, you represent us the same as those standing in his pulpit. If you wear the patch, you're not just a nameless person in the back pew, but a minister of God to the hurting world. I can't watch over the patch as closely as a pastor watches over his church because as the ministry grows we start to have patched members that I don't even know. It is here that I really need you chapter Presidents help. Please be careful of who you allow the patch. The time frame is only the minimum requirements, it is up to the chapter President rather to patch someone out or not after the minimum times are served as a seeker. Please don't take this lightly and please don't patch out members just for your chapter to look more impressive riding together.

If you are going to wear our patches, rather the 3 piece or one of our other back patches, please wear it correctly. While wearing your vest with both arms down at your sides, no other patches should be seen behind your arms. These patches are our mission statement, we are Riding For Jesus! I don't want to see anything that takes away from that! This isn't new, it has been the policy since before I joined 9 years ago. If your vest is a Harley vest or some other brand that has an emblem or name on the back, I suggest you get a new vest. Could you imagine your pastor selling space on your church sign for corporate advertising like pro stadiums? It is the same thing to me to have it on the back of a Circuit Rider vest. I know we have been lenient on this in the past, but we will not be any longer. We  must uphold our rules to be a successful organization. When we overlook one rule, someone will expect it on the rule that they don't like and that is a road we're not going down. The by-laws give you the freedom to tastefully decorate the front of your vest as you like.

Please also conduct yourself in your vest as you would inside the church building. I love my patch because of the ministry it represents and God used that ministry to change my life. I've promised God to always serve this ministry as He would have me to, if that means I step on some toes at times, excuse me. I love all of you and am thankful you all have chosen to serve in this ministry, but I'll not compromise this ministry for anyone, no not anyone.

Ride Safe, Ride Hard and Give God the Glory!

Riding For Jesus,
"Rev Red Beard" Moore
CRMM Vice President
www.circuitriderscfm.org
http://www.facebook.com/rev.redbeard

Ps 45:2-7

 

2 You are the most excellent of men
and your lips have been anointed with grace,
since God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one;
clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously
in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness;
let your right hand display awesome deeds.
5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies;
let the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;
a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness
NIV

Stroker's Easter Service

Riding For Jesus
Ray Rev RedBeard Moore
VP Circuit Riders MM
www.circuitriders.org
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