Let Your Request Be Made to God!
July 11, 2010There has always been an area of my life that made me uncomfortable, and no, it is not the extra weight I carry around. I can deal with that by keeping my mouth shut. Rather, it is the area that requires me to speak up and ask for help. So as I fearfully write this, I make the first step.
Many of you are saying, here it comes, he wants money; and while that is always a need, that is is not the subject today. What I am asking for is your life, and to be willing to be used for Gods kingdom. Let me list a few requirements: be willing to work long hours with no pay, be misunderstood, drive sometimes long distances and accomplish very little, be a peace maker or what ever you need to be, sound interesting.
This is not a pyramid scheme or one of those get rich deals. No sales, only a chance to present the greatest gift ever made available. Have I rambled on long enough to make you angry or curious? Either one works for me.
The question is, have you ever or would you consider becoming a Chaplain with M.O.R.A.? If the answer is yes, or even maybe, would you please get back to me? This is a chance to work for God and help an old man like me.
If you are even slightly interested, and love people and motor racing of any sort, contact me so we can talk more.
Serving God where HE sends me,
Chaplain Bill M.O.R.A.
AUTO RACERS FOR KIDS CHARITIES
July 9, 2010Three years ago I began a journey with no idea where it was going to take me, but nevertheless, as I have done many times before, I said yes, and jumped in with reckless abandon.
Fast-forward to 2010, and the ride is still expanding, often faster than I can run, but that is not new to me and I thrive on the unknown, untested, and yes, at times, the unsafe. I suspect that this is really a racer’s view of a normal life, and it is normal. Anyone that lives other than this we consider strange, and they feel the same about us.
This journey I am referring to is my connection with Auto Racers For Kids Charities (ARK), and meeting a man by the name of Dave Stewart, from Erie, with this idea for raising money for needy kids without all the administrative costs. You know, real volunteers, doing real work, for no pay. What a concept! Before I forget, Dave is a financial advisor.
Now we needed someone from the racing side, and I volunteered Scott Bonnell without asking him first. Dave, being much like me, jumped on him like a bear on honey. Well let me tell you, we are a highly motivated and aggressive group, with all the people Dave has convinced to help with this cause.
We have raised many thousands of dollars for kids through many means, and all has been done without paying anyone. Sounds like the American spirit to me.
Scott Bonnell has helped get a race series off the ground this year with the hope of raising 100,000 dollars for kids, and no payroll. The second race of the series will be at Eriez Speedway on Thursday July 22 at 7 PM, and we are asking you to pass the word to help make this a success.
Some of you may know Scott was in a bad crash last Saturday in New York, but he will try to be in attendance at this event.
We are expecting 30 plus sprint cars for this event, with many name drivers. You will not be disappointed coming to this. The first race was at Sportsman’s Speedway in Knox, and we had 30 cars there.
Won’t you please come and support the Auto Racers for Kids Charities, with the racers doing the work?
For information call,814 454 2472 or e mail Dave.
You can also follow Auto Racers For Kids Charities on Facebook.
Thanks in advance for being there.
In Christ
Bill Beck
Motor Racing Outreach Associate Chaplain
Scott Bonnell, Pappy Kerr, and Andy Lutz
July 4, 2010There is a common thread in this post, and it is sprint car racing. Some of you have already heard that Scott was involved in a bad crash Saturday at Little Valley Speedway in New York, and at the current time is being treated at Hamot Medical Center in Erie for back injuries. When I saw him today he was well aware of the accident and looking forward to a full recovery. We are also.
Pappy Kerr has been moved from Hospice care to his son P J Kerr’s home where, at last report, Pappy was doing as well as could be expected. We are thankful for this good news; God is full of surprises .
Andy Lutz was in the hospital for some heart procedures but has returned home, and according to son Mike, is doing well. Another ‘Praise the Lord!’
Last but not least, Charlie Holben was released from the hospital as he continues to recover from the burns he suffered in a sprint crash at Lernerville.
The sprint car ranks have had many incidents this season, and for this reason I would ask each of you to take a moment to pray for these men and women that put their lives on the line every week for our enjoyment. That will be a better way of saying thank you.
Bill M.R.O.A. Chaplain
