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Faith-based biker group plans its first ride
By Rick Cousins
Contributor
Published September 19, 2009
More than one movie has included a brass band as symbolic of the Salvation Army, but Lt. Chris Bryant is working against that stereotype by starting a monthly fellowship ministry focused on motorcycles.
“The Salvation Army here in Texas City will be starting up a new motorcycle ministry,” he said. “We would like to meet the fourth Saturday of every month starting in October for a ride, some fellowship, refreshment and a devotion. This is open to everyone, no matter age, sex, denomination or even religion.”
All bikers wanting to ride are invited to assemble at 10 a.m. Oct. 24 in Mall of the Mainland parking lot behind The Olive Garden. The group will then ride to The Salvation Army in Texas City, 4210 Texas Ave., where the bikers will have a community fall festival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with games and food for the family.
Though the activity will be news to the local Salvation Army fans, the brass band still lives. Bryant himself plays B-flat tuba in it.
For information, call 409-935-1190.
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Gary Chapman is famous in evangelical church circles for his books on the languages of love, which have sold more than 5 million copies and taken him worldwide on speaking tours.
He will be leading a marriage conference at 9 a.m. Sept. 26 at Bay Area First Baptist, 4800 W. Main, in League City. Conference materials label it as a “great tool to refresh a marriage in this busy world.”
The cost is $35.
For information, call 281-332-2133.
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St. Christopher Episcopal Church will have its fourth annual community barbecue weekend today and Sunday.
“Proceeds from the event go to support community outreach efforts benefiting Bay Area Habitat for Humanity, Interfaith Caring Ministries and St. Vincent’s House,” organizer Ally Hardick said.
The events will include barbecue plates, bake sale, live and silent auctions, fresh organic produce and herbs, crafts, photography and an outdoor art market.
St. Christopher Episcopal Church is on FM 518 in League City across from Clear Creek High School.
For information, call 281-332-5553.
Rick Cousins’ “Faith Focus” column appears each Saturday. Have a unique or unusual faith event to spotlight? E-mail details to ourfaith(at)galvnews.com at least two weeks in advance.
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