Section ONE “Fellowship”
People ride motorcycles for a variety of reasons. For
some it is their primary form of transportation. For
others it is a hobby. Although most enjoy riding alone,
there is something unique and fulfilling about riding in
a group or formation. For many, it is this group riding
experience that draws them to become a part of Wheels of
Faith, RF. Riding in a group presents additional safety
issues to each rider.
First, you are no longer responsible for just
your own safety, but now must consider those around you.
You are not just riding on your own, but a part of a
pack.
Second, Wheels of Faith rides in the staggered
method with a one second gap between you and the bike
staggered immediately in front of you, and a two second
gap between you and the bike directly in front of you.
Third, we obey all traffic laws, speed limits,
and toll plazas.
Fourth, we do not hot-dog, ride wheelies, do burnouts,
or stand on parts of the bike that are not intended for
that purpose.
Finally, we must consider the needs of the pack
as well as the individual. This can be accomplished by
riding at a level that everyone is comfortable with,
even the beginning rider. Being considerate should be a
goal of every member. Showing up for a ride with an
almost empty gas tank will delay the group's departure
as they wait for one individual.
A complete set of group riding guidelines can be found
in the Road Servants' Section of your handbook.
You will be responsible for knowing these guidelines.
They will be included on your section one test.
Hogs, Cruisers, Racers
& Touring
Motorcycles come in all sizes, colors, descriptions and
purposes. There are various types of motorcycles to fit
every person's desire. Most riders become loyal to the
particular brand or style of bike they ride. This can
become a significant issue when an individual feels that
their ride is superior to others. Their manufacturer,
their bike style, their preferences; notice the one
common operative word? Their? There is no room in Wheels
of Faith for individuals who would humiliate another
individual because of the bike they ride. Remember our
purposes, to Evangelize the lost, Discipleship through
relationship, and Fellowship. We are to minister to one
another and we are to encourage each other and speak
words of encouragement.
Some clubs have road captains that will plan a route and
try to maintain safety while riding. WOF shall have
road captains. Our Road Captains are part of the Road
Servants of the WOF. It will be the responsibility of
the Road Captain or designated person to establish the
route and instruction at the start of the ride. The
person riding in the front on the left is the person
that is the lead bike. All other bikes should follow
that person's lead. The Road Captain or designated
person will appoint a person or another Road Captain at
the back of the pack to be aware of breakdowns or other
potential problems. The person watching the back section
of the pack will warn the lead bike of problems or
update the on the condition of the pack. We recommend
the use of CB or other types of radios for
communication. See additional
information in the Road Captain section of the handbook.
Attitude is very important in the club setting or in the
ministry. The local chapter within the church will be
called the club. Although the local chapter will be
called a club, it should be able to minister to
individuals as a ministry. All those that are interested
in becoming a member of WOF shall complete all of
the sections of the handbook and all other requirements
before a patch is issued. The steps for receiving a
patch are necessary to enhance the members of the
ministry and to ensure that those called to the ministry
will be equipped for success and growth keeping the
vision of WOF.
Pastors of churches and new chapter officers shall be
full patched without fulfilling all the required riding
requirements with concurrence from the National
President. All tests and forms must still be competed. All others shall be required to fulfill the
requirements. The entire back of the vest is reserved
for the back patch. No other patches or information
shall be added to the back of the vest, and the front
left section of the vest is reserved for the nametag and
other WOF patches. The vest shall never be left
unattended in public because it is the property of WOF. Members that wear a patch should not lord over those
who do not, and those with a patch should not think that
they are better or more important because they wear a
patch. Again, attitude is very important to the success
of this type of ministry or club. The main goal is not
to get a patch, rather to grow in Christ and in
knowledge and be able to minister and disciple others so
that we may all grow together in Christ and be in unity.
Another important topic is church attendance. All
members and prospects shall attend church once per week
minimum. Ministry outside of church is not a substitute
for church, and watching a Christian program on TV is
not a substitute for attending at the local church. This
is vital to the Christian walk and vital to the
membership to WOF. Occasionally there are reasons
that a person can not attend, but this should not be the
normal situation and a lapse in church attendance is a
sign of potential problems in a person's life.
WOF meetings should be attended by members and
prospects. Meetings shall be held once a month and the
meetings should be held at the local church if possible.
The meeting should be called to order by the chapter
president and chaired by the president unless delegated
to another officer. The sign in sheet shall be used
stating member's names and visitors in attendance.
Visitors should be introduced and welcomed at the
beginning of the meeting.
Each color that is on our
patch represents something significant. The
Gold represents Heaven,
which is our final destination. The
Black
represents sin, which will keep people from going to
heaven. The
Red
represents the Blood of Christ, which washes us free
from sin if we ask for forgiveness.
White stands for salvation, which is a free gift to all
who ask for forgiveness for their sin and receive Jesus
as their savior.
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