Rutherford Weekly

Our 19th Year • Issue No. 35 • September 1, 2011 "SMALL TOWN FRIENDLY"® $ "Because He Lives . . . I Ride!" "Because He Lives . . . I Ride!" New Attitude, Friday Nights September 16th Thru October 21st By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com New Attitude, New Motorcycle Ministry New Motorcycle Ministry Two biker Bibles and pocket crosses were given out free to all members and guests. Main Street M iMi S Rutherfordton For More Information 828-286-9955 www.legalgrounds.net FREE CLOTHES CLOSET SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 8AM–12NOON BAPTIST CHURCH CANE CREEK (OFF HWY 64 RUTHERFORD CO) CLOTHES RANGING FROM BABIES TO 3X-ADULT, SHOES, PURSES, BLANKETS, TOYS, NURSERY/BABY ITEMS & KITCHEN ITEMS FREE TO EVERYONE! Teaches Kids: • Discipline • Honesty • Integrity • Respect For Society & The Law Martial Arts Martial Arts The Secret To Raising Drug-Free Kids: Report Card DISCIPLINE A+ CONFIDENCE A+ ATTITUDE A+ CANE CREEK MTN. RD, UNION MILLS Campfi ed Memorial Baptist Church's bike ministry founder Mike Getty under one of the three testimonial tents. Faith Ride registration ladies, (left to right) Tracy Harrill, Carol Gettys and Melissa Gettys. There was no registration charge. It was an all free event. When we think of motorcycles, the images portrayed in such movies as "Easy Rider", "Hell's Angels" and "Wild Angels" offer nothing compared to the new faith When we think of motorcycles, the images portrayed in such movies as "Easy Rider", "Hell's Angels" and "Wild Angels" offer nothing compared to the new faith based riders. It's a refreshing and new defi nition given to bikers! based riders. It's a refreshing and new defi nition given to bikers! Locally at Campfi eld Memorial Baptist Church in Ellenboro, the Carolina Faith Locally at Campfi eld Memorial Baptist Church in Ellenboro, the Carolina Faith Riders are growing and doing not only great things for the community but are pro- y throughout the community. The new attitude is cycle ministry on Saturday, August 27, Riders are growing and doing not only great things for the community but are pro- jecting a two wheel biker ministrjecting a two wheel biker ministry throughout the community. The new attitude is "Because He Lives . . . "Because He Lives . . .I Ride!" This motorI Ride!" This motorcycle ministry on Saturday, August 27, held its' third annual faith riders bike dayl he d its' third annual faith riders bike day. The biker ministry began just over three years ago when it was formed by Mike Gettys. Mike, with the help and encouragement of Pastor Scott at Campfi eld Me- motorcycle community." The Campfi eld Memorial Baptist Church motorcycle outreach soon became a The biker ministry began just over three years ago when it was formed by Mike Gettys. Mike, with the help and encouragement of Pastor Scott at Campfi eld Me- morial Baptist Church in Ellenboro, began the program. He started with just 10 morial Baptist Church in Ellenboro, began the program. He started with just 10 members. Mike said: "I had a dream to do something through our church for the members. Mike said: "I had a dream to do something through our church for the motorcycle community." The Campfi eld Memorial Baptist Church motorcycle outreach soon became a member of the Carolina Faith Riders whose slogan is: "It's not what you ride . . . member of the Carolina Faith Riders whose slogan is: "It's not what you ride . . . but who you serve." The ministry is redefi ning what a biker is all about. Mike Gettys says they now have over 50 members and are growing. but who you serve." The ministry is redefi ning what a biker is all about. Mike Gettys says they now have over 50 members and are growing. 369 Butler Road, Forest City, North Carolina 28043 • Phone: 828-248-1408 • Email: advertising@rutherfordweekly.com Scott Huffman "Pastor Scott" was a fi rst time rider at this years event. He and members of the church are very supportive of the faith riders. This years free event featured a great BBQ luncheon, the 3:16 band on stage, door prizes, a early run to One on One Care in Shelby, bike games and testimonials. Three . It brought to- This years free event featured a great BBQ luncheon, the 3:16 band on stage, door prizes, a early run to One on One Care in Shelby, bike games and testimonials. Three testimonial tents were set up where anyone could give testimony testimonial tents were set up where anyone could give testimony. It brought to- gether the community and everyone and anyone was invited. This ministry is about gether the community and everyone and anyone was invited. This ministry is about conversion and planting seeds. There is never any pressure. It is all about example. When Mike Gettys began to establish the organization, he said he was "scared to death". Now he is pleased and strongly feels that the hand of God is defi to death". Now he is pleased and strongly feels that the hand of God is defi nitely having its' way. The ministry is also offering a positive effect on church members. conversion and planting seeds. There is never any pressure. It is all about example. It is a two wheel outreach ministr It is a two wheel outreach ministry for Christ which also features the "blessings ofy for Christ which also features the "blessings of the bikes" in the spring and bike night at Sonic once a week. the bikes" in the spring and bike night at Sonic once a week. When Mike Gettys began to establish the organization, he said he was "scared nitely having its' way. The ministry is also offering a positive effect on church members. Those who had a different attitude about bikers and never have been on a bike have Those who had a different attitude about bikers and never have been on a bike have been surprised and changed their attitude. The members of Campfi eld Memorial Baptist Church are now very enthusiastic, proud, and supportive of their bikers been surprised and changed their attitude. The members of Campfi eld Memorial Baptist Church are now very enthusiastic, proud, and supportive of their bikers ministri mnistry. The dream of Mike Gettys is that a biker church will be developed out of the present program. That would be a fi rst for Rutherford County. With the continuing growth and belief in this program, it's bound to happen. present program. That would be a fi rst for Rutherford County. With the continuing growth and belief in this program, it's bound to happen. The dream of Mike Gettys is that a biker church will be developed out of the • To 'Say No' To Illicit Drugs $29.95 Starter Program Included Of cial Black Belt Uniform Building Positive Mind Body • Spirit Since 1975 Call About Our Awesome Teen & Adult Classes 140 W. Main St. • Forest City 828-245-5792 www.mypersonaldojo.com † One of the most impressive bikes was Volunteer ladies plate the free BBQ luncheon. Front line servers: (pictured left to right) Jean Couch, Rita Tate, Sara Bradley, Robin Nance and Dot Brown. from China Grove, N.C. Harrill Wiggins is shown upon his custom built bike. It has Bible quotes painted all over as well as a cross on the side of the motor. Miss Chesnee PAGEANT Saturday, Sept. 10th • 6pm Chesnee High School For info call: 864-237-8118 Inside the church hall bikers and guests enjoy a great BBQ lunch and the friendship of good conversation at this annual meet and greet event. 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