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by Mouse! Saunders  Ready, Set, Go!
The Texas Motor Speedway was in full swing, with top NASCAR racers hitting the track. Then a severe storm touched down in Dallas, Texas. The tornado had swept through, causing significant damage. Some had raced that day; others had races the following day. Meanwhile, an 83- year-old man was overwhelmed by the debris and fallen trees throughout his yard. Some Christian organizations stepped up to get help for this man and his damaged home and property. At a moment's notice, five Christian drivers volunteered and hit the ground running. The team chaplain marveled, "They worked like a pit crew; I've never seen people work so hard and fast. It seemed like about 20 seconds to do it all!" They were not necessarily prepared, but they were ready. One driver wore custom ostrich skin boots, trudging through mud and debris. Another, carrying branches, slipped down an embankment, taking out his rear bumper. Still, another driver was confident and said, "We're race car drivers; we like to get down and dirty." The driver, who seemed to have it together, had just lost his sponsor due to his Christian faith. Yet another, who had won his race the night before and had very little sleep, ran straight into a branch with his face. Yet, what they all held in common at that moment was the reassurance of their faith in salvation and a desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus. The older man, a big NASCAR fan, didn't recognize the drivers as they met his physical needs of clearing his home. However, as the drivers continued in the work at hand, he began to open up to a volunteer husband and wife couple, sharing on a more personal level. They took this opportunity to ask him if he had lost his life in the tornado if he would be assured of going to heaven. His response, "I don't know." On the porch of his damaged home, the couple led the man in a prayer to receive Jesus. As the NASCAR drivers learned of this man's salvation, they were overwhelmed with gratitude. They noticed the other houses in the neighborhood were untouched by the tornado. They marveled at God's perfect plan to allow the storm to pass in such a way to bring about His purpose and draw people to Himself. God reveals His power and shows it's never too late to receive His free gift of salvation. Acts 1:8 says "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." Like these drivers in the story, we may not always be prepared, but we must be ready. We need to receive salvation and work through it. Be ready to answer everyone who asks about your hope and follow the example of our Lord, Jesus, by serving others. We need to get set. Just as we do not know the day or hour of our King's return, we must stand firm in our faith. The Bible calls us to study God's Word, not be ashamed, leaning into complete comprehension. As we do this, we are given the opportunities to fulfill our calling. Go! Time to get out and share the good news! Jesus gives us the command to make disciples. He has given us the power of the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses. We are to be bold in our testimony, inviting everyone to hear His story. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, but while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. He was buried in a tomb and rose from the grave! We serve a risen Saviour! As we continue through this week leading to Resurrection Sunday, reflect on Jesus' betrayal, torture, His crucifixion, His forgiveness of us, when we didn't know what we were doing, His death, burial, and ultimate proof of His sovereignty as Lord of Lords and King of Kings in His resurrection, may we be compelled to be Ready, Set & Go!
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Christian Rods & Customs Inland Empire
Meeting Minutes - April 6, 2023 Members Present Shawn & Mouse Saunders Nick & Kat Savala Tom & Sylvia Aragon Dan Castellini David, Yenabid, Ruby & Audrey Desmarais Robin & Sheri Ellis Doug Geer & Carol Letro Michael McClellan Brian Powell Greg Simon Visitors Wayne & Kim Eastman (now new members) Diane (Friend) Special Guests Dan Harris & Kim from My City Youth Center Shawn Saunders opened the meeting with prayer at 5:10 pm on April 6th at Abby’s Café in Hemet. (Meeting Date changed due to falling on Easter Sunday) Doug gave the Treasurer’s Report. Currently we have $1,058.70 in our bank account and $45 given this date for dues. Correspondence David talked to Rob Silva about coming to our club meetings and also invited Jose Lara. Doug shared that the Southern Nevada CR&C Chapter is doing well. Doug was wearing their t-shirt with the back that said, “Even Moses had a Rod”. Main & Local Events Nick presented upcoming events. Main Event: Our Super Cruise CR&C Event on Saturday, April 15th Hemet Area - Perris SkyDive at Perris Airport on May 7th at 4pm to 7pm. Mouse moved to approve, Kat seconded and carried. Riverside Area - Cars & Coffee at Harvest Christian Fellowship on Saturdays from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. (back parking lot). Robin moved to approve, Sheri seconded and the motion was carried. Mouse gave our meeting devotion titled, “Ready, Set, Go”. Three steps to preparing and sharing the Gospel at any time the Lord leads. Old Business Doug reported he met up with the Southern Nevada Chapter CR&C while attending the Injured Police Officers Car Show Fundraiser held March 25th. There were 550 cars participating in this fundraiser. Prayer Sign & printing - Robin to find sign and coordinate printing of cards and tracts. New Business Dan Harris & Kim talked about their nonprofit My City Youth Center located at 145 N. Tahquitz, Hemet CA. They are planning a car show for Saturday, June 24th, 10am to 4pm and hoping we will help them with it. $25 to park on the dirt and $34 to park on the pavement. They may be able to fit 40 cars on the pavement. There will be Food Trucks between the dirt area and the pavement. There’s an inside room for the craft vendors. Tours of the My City Youth Center will be available. They’re planning on trophies and t-shirts. Flyers will be available soon. Donations of diapers and clothes are always welcomed. David suggested the off-road dealerships be contacted to see if they will bring street legal off-road vehicles to the car show. Flyers for the Birth Choice Center Car Show Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, May 27th, at the 412 Church were passed out. Hot Rod did the artwork. Mouse pointed out the scan code on the flyer that would directly lead people to the online site for pre-registering for this car show. Pre-registration ends on April 15th. Hotrod has finished our Prayer Mailbox. Shawn will find out if Hotrod can drop it by Doug’s or if we need to pick it up. Mouse asked about publishing our CR&C Super Cruise on So Cal Car Culture. Doug shared that our Super Cruise has always been an outreach event and should be published here. Members present were in agreement. Doug representing the Planning Committee passed out a rough draft of our Super Cruise. Hemet area members will leave from either Shawn & Mouse’s home or Nick & Kat’s at 6:00am to meet up at Doug’s home with the Riverside members at 7am. Coffee and donuts will be available here. We will then leave Doug’s at 7:15am. Tom & Sylvia along with Orange County CR&C will meet up with us at the Vons Shopping Center located at 5600 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road in Anaheim. The Hillbank Motor Company is free admission. The Segerstrom Shelby Museum admission is $15 CASH. A late lunch/dinner will be at the Knowlwood Restaurant located at 14952 Sand Canyon Ave in Anaheim. Be prepared for the Super Cruise – Full Tank of gas and snacks. Robin will contact Pastor Tony Rodriquez at Magnolia for opportunities to help with their Outreach Program. They are underwriting our Chapter in their Church insurance coverage. Our next meeting has been changed to the first Sunday, May 7th, due to Mothers Day falling on our regular meeting date and will be held at Magnolia Church located at 8351 Magnolia Avenue in Riverside. Devotion – Dan Castellini Snacks - Shawn & Mouse Birthdays: Gloria - April 16th David - April 21st Anniversaries: Nick & Kat - 23 years Buy, Sale & Trade was held Closing prayer was held and the meeting was adjourned at 7pm. Closing prayer was held and the meeting was adjourned at 7pm. |
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