by Shawn Saunders

I was at a car show this weekend talking to a couple of older gentlemen. I’m unsure how long they have been walking with the Lord, but I’m guessing for a while. Sometimes I don’t share because my testimony is personal and even special. But as the day went on and thinking about the guy asking to hear my testimony, I realized that for me, there was something to sharing my testimony. And it was to honor God by sharing what he had done for me when I called, actually screaming out His name that night. We honor God by sharing what he has done for us, and we should praise Him by putting aside the feeling we had before our testimony was given to us and dwelling on the joy He has given us to share what He has done to transform our lives.
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Psalms 116:1-2 says, “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.” ‭‭

So in closing, don’t dwell on what led you to your testimony but on what God has done for you so you can share the glory of your rebirth in Christ with others. Amen​

 INLAND EMPIRE CHRISTIAN RODS & CUSTOMS 
                                              Minutes of Meeting 
                                                       July 9, 2023​

Members Present:    
Shawn (President) & Mouse Saunders
Nick (VP) & Kat Savala
Tom & Sylvia Aragon
David, Yenabid, Ruby & Audrey Desmarais 
Robin & Sheri Ellis
Bob & Patti Kreiss
Michael McClellan
Rick Perez (New Member)
Lois Schneider 
Visitor- Don Sinohue

Shawn called the meeting to order at 2:28 p.m.  David led in opening prayer. Roll was taken and our special visitor, Don, was introduced. There was no Treasurer’s Report.

CORRESPONDENCE 

* Several contacts were made at the “My City Youth” Car Show. Mouse met and talked with Theresa and Jesse along with Mickey and Dennis. Shawn talked with two guys from Classic Jeeps.
* Shawn received an email from the Rotary Club of Eastvale. Asking for our Chapter’s help.  Also, an email from Pastor Jeff Fay of Faithway Fellowship Church of the Nazarene located at 292 East “E” Steet in Colton about their Fall Festival this coming October 21st. 
MAIN EVENT:  CR&C Beach Cruise on Saturday, July 22nd, at Doheny State Beach at Dana Point. The Riverside Area members will meet up with the Hemet Valley members at the Lake Elsinore Market located at 15887 Grand Ave in Lake Elsinore at 7:00 a.m. leaving the Market at 7:30 a.m. to go up the Ortega Pass to Dana Point.
LOCAL EVENT – Riverside Area:  Vicky’s Restaurant located at 8320 Limonite Ave in Riverside. Bob will call Vicky’s to confirm that the Cruise Night has started up again. Our backup local event will be Tuxie’s on Friday, July 15th, 5-8pm.  Bob moved to approve, Robin seconded & motion carried. 
LOCAL EVENT – Hemet Area:  Skydive at the Perris Airport on Sunday, August 6th, 4-7pm.  Mouse moved to approve, Kat seconded & motion carried.
DEVOTION:  Shawn gave our meeting devotion stressing that we need to share more of our testimony to others of EVERYTHING God has done in transforming our lives since He saved us instead of our sinful life before Christ. God should receive ALL the Glory and Honor in our testimony!

OLD BUSINESS:  

• My City Youth Car Show on Saturday, June 24th – Good turnout for this first time event! Dan Harris thanked us for all our help. Garry won 3rd Prize.
• Bob’s Big Boy Norco on Saturday, June 17th – Great fellowship and food at Bob’s! Both Mouse and Robin won “Best in Class” for their cars.
• Skydive at Perris Airport on Sunday, July 2nd – Mouse and Garey both won “Best in Class” for their cars.
• Destinations on July 1st – There were five CR&C cars counted there.
• Packinghouse Christian Fellowship Car Show in Redlands on July 4th – Tom & Sylvia participated. Approximately 300 cars were there. Great show to consider for next year’s Fourth of July.
• Shawn reported that he has accepted the position on the International CR&C Board that was offered to him.
• CR&C Club Flyers – Our newly printed flyers were handed out to members present
• CR&C T-Shirts – Shawn reported that Chapters may design their own t-shirts, but they must include the “tm” and must be approved by the International CR&C Board. He is checking into the t-shirts for our new members.

NEW BUSINESS: 

• Lois suggested our Chapter be involved with a car event at her church, Menifee Bible. Lois will talk more with Pastor Tony about the interest of their church in hosting the event and our Chapter coming along aside them helping. This would cover the insurance under their church policy for this event. Lois will report back to us about what she learns.
• Long Beach Model T Club 69th Annual Parts Exchange and Swap Meet: Our New Member Rick let everyone know that this Swap Meet will be Saturday, July 15th, starting at 7:00 a.m. at the Long Beach City College Stadium 5000 Lew Davis St, Long Beach

AUGUST MEETING:  Sunday, August 13th, at Nick & Kat’s House located at 1471 Park Ave, San Jacinto. Nick will give our meeting devotion. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served.  Members whose last name starts with:    
A – M  bring a side dish 
N – Z bring a dessert

BIRTHDAYS:        Nick Savala – July 17th
                            Sylvia Aragon – July 25th

ANNIVERSARIES:    Karl & Kendyl – July 15th (5Years)
                Shawn & Mouse – July 15th (28 Years)
Buy, Sale & Trade was held
After dinner location was Flo’s on Van Buren. David led in Closing and the meeting was adjourned at 4:13 p.m.