Home Again, final

The purpose of the CMA Rally known as "Colors" is to worship and to fellowship. There is a huge building on the grounds, known as the Pavilion, that is used for worship services, classes, dining, offices, a "Goodie Store" and for displays of information about different events. The picture below was taken during one of the Praise and Worship sessions. They were really awesome -- wonderful music and messages.



A motorcycle on display in the Pavilion that has special paint decorations that focus on the main purpose. A frequently used motto is,,, "It's All About Jesus!"

Run for the Son is the main fund raising event that CMA sponsors and some of the the monies raised go to a group that provides transportation for pastors in remote areas who have no other means of transportation. They might provide a bicycle, a moped, a dirt bike, or a full blown motorcycle, depending on the situation. Another part provides the Jesus movie for pastors in mission settings. During the day I worked at the "Run for the Son" table, handing out the information packets that had been ordered by chapters all over the US. Every one we handed out saved us postage! I really enjoyed getting to meet the different CMA members as they came to pick up their packets.

..............As soon as we were camped some friends dropped by for a visit. This couple travel/live full time in a 5th wheel camping trailer pulled by a pickup, and pull their bike with side car in a trailer. The little dog goes with them -- in fact, many of the attendees brought their pets.

This is our group after lunch in Hatfield, AR.

There were many, many interesting bikes at the rally -- I thought this motorcycle was especially interesting -- yes, that is a motorcycle!

Across the road from our camp was an area where lots of bikes were parked, including 4 from our group.

Leaving the restroom, looking north, was another section of the campground. As you can see, we were really full!

On Friday, during the morning session, we received the news that friends had arrived but had been in an accident and were being taken to the hospital by ambulance. We immediately went to the hospital in Mena and found that our friend, J, had fallen while getting off her husband's bike, and had broken her arm. About 14 of us were there, praying for her healing, and asking for support for her husband, T. While we were there we also prayed with the husband of a couple that had been involved in a wreck -- the husband was on crutches and the wife had surgery to remove her spleen. A third CMA member arrived, in a wheel chair, for x-rays. More prayers!

Our friend, J, had to be taken to Hot Springs, by ambulance. Several of us drove up there on Saturday morning and were with her husband and her parents during her surgery. When the surgeon came out of the operating room to give a report, he found that there were 20 people there for J, waiting for the news.
Praise God, the operation was successful and she is expected to make a full recovery!

There were many, many other things I could tell but...I think I'll finish the report with this.

It was a great experience, and one that I won't soon forget. Plans are already being made to attend next year's rally!