Gary Burd A ministry that reaches out to the overlooked and ignored as Mt 25 states in the Message Bible. A ministry of hope with the mandate to "Be A Light Not A Mouth" or BALNAM by serving however and wherever possible. The ministry born from the heart and ministries of Christian Heritage Church in Amarillo TX has expanded to a National Level. The ministry is endorsed and supported by the IPHC (International Pentecostal Holiness Church).
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Church Honors Wounded Hero
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Church Honors Wounded Hero
Bikers riding in the rain On October 7, 2016, a hurricane was moving up the East Coast of our great nation, rain was falling, however eleven Mission:M25 and Hard CORE M/M Riders mounted their "Steel Horses" at Journey Church in Siler City, NC. Led by Mission M25 National Assistant Director, Pastor Mark Richardson, headed to Greensboro, NC airport. Some, like Upper South Carolina Conference Pointman, Gail Glick and Bobby Cepek rode from Pelzer, SC, Rodney McCray from Indians Trail, NC and the South Carolina Conference, riders from Henderson, NC, Tom Mangum and Melvin McBride rode miles before arriving in Siler City, NC.
Why? In such conditions would men ride in these conditions? We were welcoming Gunnery Sgt Chris Claude from Pennsylvania was arriving by air.
Why? In such conditions would men ride in these conditions? We were welcoming Gunnery Sgt Chris Claude from Pennsylvania was arriving by air.
Chris & Mark with selected trike Mission M25 and Pastor Mark has joined forces with Hero Combat Bike Build (www.eaglesup.com) in connection with our relationship with Run For The Wall to build this true hero of our nation a custom trike. This trike will enable Chris who is missing one leg above the knee and some serious damage to his left hand from an IED in Iraq in 2006. Chris was coming to pick one of three bikes/trikes that would be modified to express our nations appreciation for his sacrifice. He will once again be able to get his face in the wind.
Chris & Carolyn On the next day, Journey Church moved forward by hosting the Cornerstone Conference M25 Annual Summit. While the crowd was definitely effected by the terrible storm where there was a loss of life and much property loss. However, the attitude and spirit of those who rode in or drove in was still upbeat. There was a presentation by National Director Gary Burd of Battlefields M25 is fighting the Spiritual Battle on. Then on to a study on the Parable of the Seed Sower, looking deeply into the subject of John 4:35, the white fields of harvest. The battle, as we see it, is for our equal rights of sharing the Christian Faith in this nation that is under fire on many fronts. M25 also uses service (good deeds) as a way to let the "Light Shine" (Mattthew 5:14-16).
On Sunday morning, the church began to gather at 10 o'clock for the morning worship service. Gunnery SGT Claude was again honored, along with all the veterans. This was a weekend of God and Country, a stand inside and outside the church for His Kingdom and our Country! There were motorcycles inside the church, Pastor Mark's ride, a bike with a salvage title that looks like a show bike was used to remind us that the Creative Power of God made us like He wants us while in our Mother's womb, Psalms 139:13-14. However, many of us crash and burn but God does not discard us. He has the ability to re-create us as He did the world in Genesis 1 and Psalms 51 reveals this truth in King David's life, Lord create a GENESIS week in me. There was much hope and encouragement in the house.
On Sunday morning, the church began to gather at 10 o'clock for the morning worship service. Gunnery SGT Claude was again honored, along with all the veterans. This was a weekend of God and Country, a stand inside and outside the church for His Kingdom and our Country! There were motorcycles inside the church, Pastor Mark's ride, a bike with a salvage title that looks like a show bike was used to remind us that the Creative Power of God made us like He wants us while in our Mother's womb, Psalms 139:13-14. However, many of us crash and burn but God does not discard us. He has the ability to re-create us as He did the world in Genesis 1 and Psalms 51 reveals this truth in King David's life, Lord create a GENESIS week in me. There was much hope and encouragement in the house.
Parade Bikes Then off to Pittsboro, NC where riders joined us with new toys for Toys For Tots (an effort of the Marines to assure kids have toys for Christmas). At 1 p. m., bikes roared toward the Journey Church, where people awaited with a chili cook off, bike games and a lot of fun. As we concluded there was a moment of honor bestowed up on our HERO of the Day, Gunny Sgt Claude. Then there was the raffle of the custom motorcycle Hard CORE M/M had built. It was exciting watching the four people with keys try to start it, however, it was the last key tried by Dave Schau that lit the front light and allowed the engine to roar.
Pastor Mark & Dave Schau Another creative way to share our faith in service and love, a day where we not only worshiped inside the church but outside the four walls. We encourage churches to find ways to stand for our moral values and the Kingdom of God in places and ways people in this world can see us. Thanks to Mission:M25 in Cornerstone Conference, North Carolina Conference, South Carolina Conference and Upper South Carolina for attending this great event. We were so blessed by the sacrifice and love of the Journey Church, Hard CORE M/M and Pastors Mark and Ellen Richardson.
[Editor's Comment: I never read what Gary Burd writes without feeling the excitement and passion he has for this biker ministry that gets so many people involved. God has anointed Gary for this ministry that keeps on keeping on. He seems never to tire of being with these bikers, and honoring the heroes of our great nation. He and Carolyn are for real. They are genuine in their faith and outreach to men and women most of our churches may never reach with the Gospel.
I am thinking of how Eugene Peterson renders John 1:14 in the Message:
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and blood,
and moved into the neighborhood.
(from THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language © 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. All rights reserved.)
The question is for the church, and that is me, too, "When are we going to move into our neighborhood to share the crucified, buried, risen, and living Lord Jesus Christ?"
If our churches are dying is it because we have failed to share the Gospel with our surrounded neighborhood. They are waiting for us to come. They will not come on their own. Of course, we need the Holy Spirit to guide us, and the Word of God to instruct us. We have the message. I know it well. But have I shared it? God help us!
Receiving the Baptism with or in the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance is not the end. The purpose has never changed. It is to be a witness for Christ. Here is what the Bible says in Acts 1:8, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth" (KJV).
When I served as a member of the World Missions Ministries Board of the IPHC, one of the questions I would ask of every candidate who came before us for endorsement was, "How many people have you lead to Jesus Christ?" We are all on a mission and that is to be a witness and a soul-winner. What about it? Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth." Let me ask you, "When are you going to get out of your salt shaker?"
Thanks Gary and Carolyn Burd for stirring up our comfortable nest. Kick us out of it, Now!]
[Editor's Comment: I never read what Gary Burd writes without feeling the excitement and passion he has for this biker ministry that gets so many people involved. God has anointed Gary for this ministry that keeps on keeping on. He seems never to tire of being with these bikers, and honoring the heroes of our great nation. He and Carolyn are for real. They are genuine in their faith and outreach to men and women most of our churches may never reach with the Gospel.
I am thinking of how Eugene Peterson renders John 1:14 in the Message:
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and blood,
and moved into the neighborhood.
(from THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language © 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. All rights reserved.)
The question is for the church, and that is me, too, "When are we going to move into our neighborhood to share the crucified, buried, risen, and living Lord Jesus Christ?"
If our churches are dying is it because we have failed to share the Gospel with our surrounded neighborhood. They are waiting for us to come. They will not come on their own. Of course, we need the Holy Spirit to guide us, and the Word of God to instruct us. We have the message. I know it well. But have I shared it? God help us!
Receiving the Baptism with or in the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance is not the end. The purpose has never changed. It is to be a witness for Christ. Here is what the Bible says in Acts 1:8, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth" (KJV).
When I served as a member of the World Missions Ministries Board of the IPHC, one of the questions I would ask of every candidate who came before us for endorsement was, "How many people have you lead to Jesus Christ?" We are all on a mission and that is to be a witness and a soul-winner. What about it? Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth." Let me ask you, "When are you going to get out of your salt shaker?"
Thanks Gary and Carolyn Burd for stirring up our comfortable nest. Kick us out of it, Now!]