Rides and Events for September  2010      

Fri.-Sun. Sept. 3-5  -  Unity event in Tifton, GA.  We're supporting a unity event (for the 3rd year), with it's 1st year in GA.  The Colors For the Cross Bikefest, this year at the Agrirama in Tifton, GA (I-75 exit 63B).  (The event was in Dothan the prior seven years).  Doors open noon Fri, rally starts 5 pm Fri., ends with a Sunday service.  RV parking at Agrirama or Amy's RV Park, tent camping at I-75 exit 61.  Event is free, although a charge for lodging/camping.  This is a free Christian biker rally, and everyone is welcome.  This is our targeted "Unity" event for 2010, as there should be 18-25 biker ministries represented.  Rides down from McDonald's/Flash Foods GA85/Hwy. 16 - Friday meet at 11:00 am, leaving 11:15 (Chip), Friday meet 2:30 pm, leaving 3:00 (Wade/Sam).  Sat. meet 7:00 am, leaving 7:30 am (Johnny).   

Thu. Sep. 9  -  Ride to eat and worship.  We'll ride to Redeemed Biker Church in Lovejoy, to eat, worship, and study God's Word with them.  We'll meet at the Hwy. 16 campus at 5:50 pm, with kickstands up at 6:00 pm, for a 40 min. ride (food served at RBC).  Or show up at 11622 Hastings Bridge Rd. at 6:45 pm for food, or 7:15 pm for worship.  Let Sam or Chip know by 9/1 if you want to give your testimony.

Sat. Sept. 11  -  Benefit ride for GA Baptist Children's Home & Family Ministries (GBCH&FM).  $25 rider + $10 passenger, includes T-shirt & lunch.  Pre-register by email to abagley@gbcfm.org.  We'll meet at Crossroads Church Hwy. 154 campus at 8:30 am, leaving at 8:45 am for the ride to Palmetto.  More ride information Chris Hobbs, GBCH&FM  770.463.3800.     

Sat. Sept. 11  -  Prayer service in Fayetteville at Villages Amphitheater.  Ride to pray for victims of 9/11, emergency personnel, our troops, and our country.  Worship, testimonies, and prayer.  Just show up at Amphitheater 5 pm - 8 pm.  More info Coral Benge (678) 481-2603.      

Sun. Sept. 12  -  Ride to church.  We'll take an Interstate ride to worship with our church plant in Walton Co. on their sixth Anniversary!  (Attending their 10:30 am service).  Meet at Hwy. 154 campus of Crossroads Church at 8:30 am, leaving at 8:45 am.  Lunch served at the church. 

Sun. Sept. 26  -  Ride to church.  We'll take a backroads ride to worship with our Crossroads Church plant in Douglasville (11:15 am service).  Meet at Crossroads Church Hwy. 154 campus at 9:30 am, leaving at 9:45 am.  Lunch in Douglasville (any ideas where?) after the service.  

Rides and Events for October  2010      

Sat. Oct. 2  -  Benefit ride - 2nd Annual Ride to Break the Cycle (benefit for A Friend's House in McDonough).    Registration at Southside Steve's (Industrial Pkwy.) McDonough 9 am-10:30 am, Riders $20, passengers $10.  Lunch 11:30, Ride 12:30 goes back to Southside Steve's.   

Sun. Oct. 3  -  Ride to church.  We'll take an Interstate ride to worship with our church plant in Jefferson, GA (on their 4th Anniversary!), for their 10:30 am service.  Meet at Crossroads Church Hwy. 154 campus at 8:30 am, leaving at 8:45 am.  Lunch in Jackson County (Buffalo's?) after church.   

Sat. Oct. 9  -  Prison Min. in Atlanta.  Once per year Bill Glass Champions for Life comes to Atlanta, to minister in our backyard.  Over 140 men and women from our church have served with CFL here the last 4 years.  There's a place for YOU to serve - whether banquet, transportation, facilities, hospitality, Platform guest driver - or just a biker.  For most tasks, you must register by Sept. 15 with Bill Glass Champions for Life.  See our Prison Ministry page for more information.  

Thu. Oct. 14 -  Ride to eat.   Meet at Crossroads Church Hwy. 16 campus at 6:00 pm, with  kickstands up at 6:15 pm, for a 45 min. scenic ride to eat at the International Cafe in Hogansville.  Can't get off work in time to ride (or if 25% chance of rain or more) - just show up at the restaurant at 7:00 pm    

Sun. Oct. 17 - Ride to church.  We'll take a backroads ride to worship with our church plant in South Fulton County (Fairburn-next to King Kustom Cycles), for their 11:00 am service.  Meet at Hwy. 154 campus of Crossroads Church at 10:00 am, leaving at 10:15 am.  Lunch after church (Fairburn, Tyrone or Peachtree City) is optional.  

Rides and Events for November  2010      

Thu. Nov. 11  -  Ride to Redeemed Biker Church in Lovejoy.  We'll ride to Lovejoy Community Center to eat, worship, and study God's Word with them.  We'll meet at the Hwy. 16 campus at 5:50 pm, with kickstands up at 6:00 pm, for a 40 min. ride (food at church).  Or show up at 11622 Hastings Bridge Rd. at 6:45 pm for food, or 7:15 pm for worship.  Let Sam or Chip know by 11/3 if you can give your testimony. 

Fri. Nov. 26  -  The earliest service opportunity of the year!  We will carry coffee early in the am to stores near Ashley Park, Newnan Crossing and Wal-Mart (depending on hours).  This is to serve "Black Friday" shoppers that wait in line all night.  Coffee preparation team (please volunteer) needs to be at Crossroads Hwy. 154 campus at 3:15 am, and servers meet at Ashley Park at 4:00 am.  We should be through by 6:00 am (you can go back to sleep, go shopping, or go to work).      

Sat. Nov. 27  -  Delivering coats and blankets to the homeless in downtown Atlanta, with Soldiers of the Cross M/M.  Coat/blanket collections can be made through Thanksgiving at Crossroads Hwy. 154 campus or at Newnan Chiropractic.  Times to meet at  Hwy. 154 campus TBD for delivering the stuff.        

Rides and Events for December  2010  

Wed. 1-Fri. Dec. 3 - Angel Tree gift sorting.  At homes of 3-4 bikers.  We could use 3-4 hands per house to sort and bag Angel Tree gifts.  More details TBD.  

Sat. Dec. 4  -  Angel Tree delivery.  We really need your help  delivering gifts to kids all over the area.  Show up at Crossroads Church Hwy. 154 campus at 8:30 am.    

Wed. Dec. 8-Fri. Dec. 10 - Angel Tree gift sorting, for all you experienced sorters and baggers, we'll do it again. 

Sat. Dec. 11  -  2nd week of Angel Tree deliveries.  Come help some children get a smile when we take them a gift from their incarcerated Mom or Dad.   Show up at Crossroads Church Hwy. 154 campus at 8:30 am.    

Rides and Events for January 2011       

Sat. Jan. 1  -  Ride to Buckner's in Jackson, GA for lunch (our first ride of the year).  Meet at Crossroads Church Hwy. 16 campus at 10:30 am, leaving at 10:45 am.  Bring $15.00 cash - for an awesome, plenty-to-eat (lazy-Susan country style) family buffet meal.  Buckner's is a biker tradition on New Years Day!     

Rides and Events for March 2011       

Sat. Mar. 5 - Sat. Mar. 12  -  Serving at Daytona Bike Week with FL Baptist Convention.  The "Sturgis Bike Giveaway" model is coming to Daytona (Fri. 3/4 - Sun. 3/13).  You can share your testimony and the gospel message with another.  Our ride/mission trip leaves Sat. and returns the next Sat.  Come join us.  See the missions page for application and more information.  Other details TBD.     

Rides and Events for April / May 2011       

Date TBD  -  Overnight ride to N. GA Mountains.  Date and other details TBD. 

Date TBD  -  Overnight ride to Staten Island, NY to serve and worship with Pastor Ray Parasconda and Crossroads New York.  Details TBD.   (We were determined to visit a "non-GA" church plant in 2011, and no one voted for Nigeria or Brazil).       

    2011 Future Events  -   Who knows ?        

Others TBD    

Suggestions for Future rides or dinners are appreciated - Send them to Chip.