A few weeks ago Xavier asked Mike, "do bikers go to church, Daddy?" Wow was Mike convicted. Yes, son, bikers go to church. But sometimes saying "yes" isn't enough - Mike wanted to show his son that bikers aren't just a rough and tumble bunch. We have some bikers in our family that we hold very dear, and whom we love very much, and Mike wanted Xavier to see that, just like those bikers whom we love so much, other bikers are trustworthy and believe in God.
And thus, Biker Sunday at LCC was born. With the help of some of Mike's biker friends we got the word out and prayed for a good turn out. We were at the church an hour early to watch for the first signs of loud engines and leather.
Xavier did a great job inviting bikers to the event prior to Sunday. He had me help him make postcards and did some face to face inviting also. He's a pretty cool kid, we're raising, this one - leather and all.
Thanks to Papa Curtis we were all outfitted in the latest Sturgis-wear...we're awesome like that.
Thanks to Destry for helping get the word out and organizing the bikers to come in together.
Mike knew many of these folks from Poker Runs and other events - however I think we both made new friends!
Xavier anxiously awaited for the arrival of one of his favorite bikers - Papa - and puffed up when he saw his red Victory coming - I didn't get a picture of course - boo!
The bikers gave Xavier a cheer for inviting them to church!
We're thankful for a Pastor who is a good sport - he doesn't just "tolerate" our fun - he joins in! He's trying out "Uncle" John's (Cook) trike in this picture. Xavier recognized Uncle John from when he's been at Papa's - we think he was the oldest biker there at 80 years old.
I think we counted 33 bikes and 43 bikers.
Thank you to all our bikers who participated in LCC's Biker Sunday. Our hope is that you felt truly welcomed. We'd love to have y'all back next week - bikes or no bikes, leather or no leather. You are always welcome at LCC.
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