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Times Advocate, 1994-9-7, Page 13:�, Frenchman's hut of— Restaurant Everyday 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner starting at $16.95 235-2008 Second section - Septembers 1,1994 Christian Motorcycle Apsoc rides into town New Creations chapter are spreading the wokl wokof Jesus Christ from their motorcycles Story and photos by Fred Groves T -A staff EXETER - Into the shadows of an old stone church they rode - a dozen men and women clad in black leather. Yes, a motorcycle gang rode into the Town of Exeter Thursday night but it wasn't the type of gangs we sec in the movies. Instead of a hate- ful, violent presence, this group brought the very opposite - peace. Thursday night, a local chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists As- sociation rode into town and al- though the word "gang" was used in this story, it's the word of the writer and not that of the New Creations chapter. They were in Exeter just to meet, share some time together and talk to local people about not only their well -polished motorcycles but about Jesus Christ. "We're not a bike group, were not a rider club," said chapter pres- ident Jack Constable. Both he and vice-president Kevin McCauley come from St. Marys "You end up being like kind of a family. Everyone is there to help everyone else." while the rest of the 35 -member chapter are from such places as London, Tillsonburg, Parkhill and Stratford. They come from all over and throughout North America as the CMA enjoys fellowship and spreading the word of Jesus Christ. "It originated in Hatfield, Ar- kansas in 1972. A baptist minister started it. There are about 45,000 members in North America," said Constable. The original thought for the or- ization came in 1972 when min- i Herli Shreve and his son Her - purchased their first Dncycles. hreve, became convinced that wanted a Christian organiza- dedicated to reaching mo- yclisis with the gospel of Jesus rist. of a bad biker: McCauley is a large man and although his size -r may be a bit intimidating, he's rath- er quiet and anyone who ap- proaches him will realize, he's not your stereotypical biker. "I went to a rally in Michigan in 1989 and joined down there. The next spring I met a couple at the London bike show," said McCauley of how he became a CMA member. Although the CMA is involved in several charity events such as Toy Runs and Ride for Sight, McCauley said their biggest is the Run for the Sun. "We raise money to supply bibles and motorcycles to closed countries in Central America," he said. Each year, on the first weekend in May, members of the CMA make a 100 -mile charity ride to raise money for missions projects. Each participant seeks financial sponsors among friends and family for this special ride. Family is a very important part of the CMA as they do events together and Constable said the whole chap- ter becomes like a family. "You end up being like kind of a family. Everyone is there to help everyone else." Constable rides a Honda gold wing while McCauley is on a Ya- maha Venture Royal but there are the well known Harley-Davidsons which CMA riders tour on. "Every bike attracts a different type of person. We run onto a street and people ask about the bike and the patch on the back," said Con- stable. The motorcycles and the leather jackets with their CMA crests (patch) on the back is what attracts people to come to them and talk about Jesus Christ. Local chapters of the CMA are formed for three specific reasons: • to provide and encourage mem- bers to be active in their testimony and Christian witness to all mo- torcyclists • to provide a Christian fellow- ship ride group. • to provide an evangelistic as- sociation for Christian mo- torcyclists. Anyone wishing more in- formation about the CMA can con- tact Box 521, Red Deer Al- berta,T4N 5G1. Jack Constable, left; and Kevin McCauley, are president and vice-president of the New Creations chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association. At right, several of the motorcycles which came into town on Thursday, appropriately in the fhad- ow of a church. DO YOU HAVE YOUR PLEDGE SHEET? THE EXETER TERRY FOX RUN FOR CANCER IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, STARTING AT 12 NOON FROM MA CNAUGHTON PARK PLEDGE SHEETS ARE AVAILABLE AT: •The Times -Advocate •Oscar's Video •Scotiabank •Macleans Home Hardware •South Huron District High School •CIBC •Exeter Public School •South Huron Recreation Centre and •Tasty Nu Bakery, Exeter The Terry fox Run for Cancer Research sunday Septeeber 18, 1994 Run, Walk, Jog, Bike, Skateboard, or Rollerblade...only 10 kilometres, and remember, every single dollar raised goes directly to cancer research For more information, contact Adrian Harte 235-1331. 1 Sales,* Service POWER TOOLS • WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT EXETER TOOL &RENTAL