Lords Knights Mar 19

Lord’s Knights #480 March 2019 

Lord's Knights 

March 2019 

In This Issue 

Page 1 

President's Message 

Page 2 

Chaplain's Message 

Page 3 

Road Captain Report 

Page 4 

Run for the Son 

Page 5 

Prayer, Praise, Visitors 

Page 6 

From the Editor 

Page 7 

Good Times! 

Page 8 

Opportunities / 

Fellowship 

Page 9 - 12 

Event Flier 

Page 13 

Contacts & Directions 

Christian Motorcyclists Association 

God forbid that I should travel with anybody a 

quarter of an hour without speaking of Christ to 

them. -George Whitefield 

I was honored today with having a few stones, 

dirt, rotten eggs, and pieces of dead cat thrown at 

me. -George Whitefield


From the Desk of the President 

I would really like to say, “Yay! It’s spring,” but that would be a bit 

premature. Oh, well, we need the rain. It did clear up a bit for the ride 

to Seasons of Refreshing, but more than one person referred to not 

particularly liking to ride when the temperature is in the 30s. 

However, Paul Bridges did just fine on his brand-new bike with an 

Iron Steed license plate bracket on the back. 

At Seasons, Tom Palazzolo, our regional evangelist, talked about the 

parable of the feast and how the host told his servants to go out and 

compel poor people to come since the “important” people initially invited all had reasons why 

they couldn’t make it. Very interesting. Funny how God does things differently than we 

would. It makes me think of some of those scientific terms I learned in college like parallel 

realities and the extra dimension. In Biblical terms, God’s ways are not our ways. He calls us 

to live according to His ways, in His reality, His dimension. We are to compel the lowly and 

then disciple them to do great things through Christ. 

Tom Palazzolo also shared a great video his son, a professional motorcycle trainer, made 

for his own website, www.canyonchasers.net. It was just a fun video that equated different 

models of bikes to various spaceships from famous movies and video games – and it was 

pretty accurate! The website also has great travel logs, maintenance blogs, and lots more. So, 

if it keeps raining, spend a while in front of your computer reading about riding. 

Good news: We will once again be holding our Run for the Son event on May 4th at New 

Hope Christian Fellowship, 4910 Allison Parkway, Vacaville. Last time we rode out of New 

Hope, there were a couple of especially interesting back roads that were still closed from 

storm damage. They are open now – and hopefully will stay that way. It’s only March, so 

Jerry Conner has a couple of months to decide where to take everyone that day. 

Speaking of future events, Tom White has officially blocked 8 rooms at the Pine Beach Inn 

just south of Fort Bragg. If you have not already done so, you can text Tom at 510-734-0688 

to let him know you want to reserve a room. We will head there after our August meeting and 

spend the night. Part of what makes the overnighter so cool is having dinner together 

Saturday night and then the Sunday morning service we have as a group. Thank you, Tom, for 

heading that up. 

Last thought: Back in the days when I was a Cub Scout about 60 years ago, (Is that a scary 

thought or what?) part of the Boy Scout oath was “to help other people at all times.” That 

way you were always looking for a way to help someone. In terms of ministry with CMA, we 

should set a goal of sharing our faith with someone each day and that way we are always 

looking for opportunities to spread the Good News – whether it’s riding whether or not. 

Pray for safety before you ride - 

Bill 

Christian Motorcyclists Association


Chaplain's 

Messa s Message 

Greetings LKs. March is in February is gone. We had a great time of fellowship and hearing 

the message delivered by our regional evangelist. We also were treated to a very entertaining 

video that showed comparisons of the different classes of motorcycles to spaceships that have 

been depicted in movies. (I can't remember a single one, but it was entertaining.) 

I do remember what Tom Pallozolo said about us being a bunch of misfits, 

ornery, cantankerous outcasts who have been set apart by God for work in 

the motorcycle mission field. That is a very good description of us 

(especially me). I sure can relate to what the apostle Paul said in 1 Timothy 

1:15 that he describes as a "trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: 

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners - of whom I am the worst". I 

guess that's a good thing because I can better relate to bikers with those same 

attributes. HA! 

Here's an example; I was out on a ride by myself last week (that's what grouchy old bikers 

do when they're too grumpy to be around) and I stopped off at Iron Steed HD to go in and look 

at things I didn't want, didn't need, or couldn't afford and when I got ready to leave I noticed 

another grumpy old biker (like me) leaving about the same time. I nodded at him but I could 

tell that my CMA vest didn't impress him or give me the privilege of a return nod. So out we 

went to our bikes and as I was fumbling around I kept glancing over toward him, who was 

already in the saddle with helmet on and bike running with nose in the air. (Man am I grumpy!) 

So I get mounted up with a few rude thoughts running through my head when off he goes. (Off 

the bike that is.) He hadn't quite figured it out that when you roll on the throttle and let out the 

clutch that you have to have the front wheel fairly in line with the rest of the motorcycle. 

Sooo... there he is with the bike running and his right leg pinned underneath. OH BOY! I 

jumped off my bike and ran over and JUMPED on the side of his motorcycle and began 

yelling... "see what happens when you mess"... I did not!!! I would never do that. I grabbed his 

heavenward pointed handlebar and lifted his bike off of him. He was cussing (himself) and 

jumped up and helped me finish bringing the bike to the position best suited for riding (that'd 

be upright). He muttered "I haven't done that in 10 years." I thought "Hmm." But I said, "Wish 

I had a nickel for every time that's happened to me." He barely got out a stiff, "thanks", and I 

slapped him on his shoulder and and said, "No worries. Keep it upright." We kind of chuckled 

and when I made sure he was okay to saddle up I left him to lick his wounded ego and I 

(strutted) back... (no I did not) to my bike and let him roll out before me. Who knows; maybe 

he'll remember what a CMAer did for him and visit our chapter some day. The main thing was 

that we were there when he needed. That's who we are and what we do. The seed is planted. 

Praise the Lord. 

In His Armor, By His Spirit, Tom 



Road Captain's Saddle 

If you have any ride ideas, please let our Road Captain know! 

Windy Wambles 

What do you do when a gust of wind pushes you toward the centerline? 

You’ve been itching for a long ride ever since the weather started warming up, and this 

weekend you decide that motorcycling will take priority. The weather isn’t likely to be very 

warm, but at least there's no rain in the forecast Friday night, you tend the engine oil and tire 

pressures, lubricate cable ends, snug up all the fasteners, stow your electric vest, and wipe the 

bike clean. Saturday morning, you suit up and roll the bike 

out. 

Leaving town, you try to recall all the survival tactics, such as 

staying out of the blind spots of trucks, watching for left 

turning vehicles at intersections, and avoiding loose sand 

berms left from wintertime maintenance. You intend to have a 

long, hard ride, not spend the day filling out accident forms. 

After lunch, you find the winds have picked up, with 

occasional nasty gusts. As you’re halfway across a bridge, 

suddenly a strong gust blast you from the right, pushing the 

bike toward the oncoming cars. You almost sideswipe one 

before the gust abates, and you’re able to get the bike back 

onto your side of the road. The gust surprised you, and you’re 

shocked that you couldn't keep the bike from being blown into 

oncoming traffic. At the end of the bridge, you pull over to 

relax. 

To counter a wind gust, you need to get the bike leaned upwind as quickly as possible. The 

only way to get the bike leaned quickly is to steer the front wheel (not just thinking “lean” and 

shifting your weight over). To counter a gust from your right, you must press the right grip 

forward to get the bike leaned over into the wind. Then when the gust abates, you’ll need to 

press the left grip forward to roll the bike vertical again. You can often see clues about wind 

gusts from foliage or surrounding water, and yo should always expect crosswinds when you’re 

riding over a bridge or coming around a hill. To prepare yourself for quick changes of lean 

angle, practice countersteering as the primary way you control balance and direction. 



Run for the Son 

God has His own timing and His own special way of calling each person to repentance. 

For some people, a large event with powerful 

speakers and emotional music is what works. 

For others, a patient conversation with a 

trusted friend is the key to unlocking a heart. 

And for others, God uses pain as His attention 

getter. 

C.S. Lewis said "God whispers to us in our 

pleasures, He speaks in our conscience, but 

shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to 

rouse a deaf world." 

This story from Eastern Europe shows the power of the gospel to transform a soul in pain. 

Summer had arrived and people milled about outside, enjoying the weather. Maksim took little notice 

of his surroundings as he left his house that afternoon. He had one thing on his mind: buying alcohol. 

Maksim had heard all the arguments from friends and family—even "religious" reasons—about why he 

shouldn't drink. So far, the arguments fell short of convincing him he should change. Numbing his 

mind was all that mattered. 

As Maksim walked down the street toward the liquor store, he heard music. A group of enthusiastic 

young men and women stood ahead on the sidewalk near the curb, playing guitars and singing songs. 

They also handed out flyers, inviting passersby to a showing of "JESUS." 

Instead of avoiding them, Maksim confidently approached. "Time to enlighten these people," he 

thought. 

After a short conversation, the group made a deal with Maksim: If he would attend the film showing, 

they would listen to Maksim's reasons for "why there is no God." So he agreed to attend the screening 

later that night. 

When the movie ended, Maksim stood up and said he had changed his mind—he didn't want to debate 

them. No longer proud and boastful, he said his reasons for doubting God's existence were not valid. 

Maksim then asked the men and women how he could personally encounter the Jesus he had just seen 

and heard in the film. His newfound friends led him in a 

prayer of repentance, and Maksim accepted Christ as his 

Savior. Now Maksim attends a local church and plans to 

be baptized. 

A face-to-face encounter with Jesus showed Maksim his 

need for a Savior. The pain he was numbing with alcohol 

could finally be healed by the One who died to take on all 

our pain. 

Who do you know in pain? Could Jesus be the answer they are looking for? Could you be the one to 

introduce them to Jesus? 



Prayer / Praise / Visitors 

Prayer 

• For our leaders to make wise and moral decisions that affect our country 

• For our military men and women serving our country here and abroad, for 

protection and comfort 

• For CMA leadership, both local and national 

• 

• For salvation for our children. 

• Buddie’s mom for healing 

• Health & healing for Denise Schulmeyer 

• Brian & Margaret Davis 

If you desire prayer please contact our Prayer Leader Larry Jackson! 

Praise 

Visitors 



From the 'Editor 

Bloopers... 

Remember in prayer the many who are sick 

of our church and community. 

The 1997 Spring Council Retreat will be 

hell May 10 and 11. 

This afternoon there will be a meeting in 

the South and North ends of the church. 

Children will be baptized at both ends. 

Mrs. Johnson will be entering the hospital 

this week for testes. 

The Lutheran Men's group will meet at 6 p.m. Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and 

dessert will be served for a nominal feel. 

The choir will meet at the Larsen house for fun and sinning. 

Next Thursday, there will be tryouts for the choir. They need 

all the help they can get. 

Barbara C. remains in the hospital and needs blood donors 

for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping 

and requests tapes of Pastor Jack's sermons. 

Announcement in a church bulletin for a National Prayer & 

Fasting Conference: "The cost for attending the Fasting & 

Prayer conference includes meals". 

Today... Christian Youth Fellowship Sexuality Course, 8 p.m. Please park in the rear parking 

lot for this activity. 

Lift up our Messianic brothers and sisters in Israel who are suffering during our prayer time. 

Men's Prayer Breakfast. No charge, but your damnation will be 

gratefully accepted. 

Please welcome Pastor Don, a caring individual who loves 

hurting people. 

Please place your donation in the envelope along with the 

deceased person(s) you want remembered. 

The church will host an evening of fine dining, superb 

entertainment, and gracious hostility. 

The Honeymooners are now having bile studies each Tuesday 

evening at 7:30 p.m. 



Good Times! 

Seasons of Refreshing 

Please! If you have pictures to share for the newsletter, send them to the Editor! 



Opportunities / Fellowship 

March April May 

Mar 2 Annual F.Y.A.O. Run 

ABATE Local 17 $20 / 

person, $30 / couple. Miss 

Darla’s, Vacaville 

Mar 3 CMA Day of Prayer 

Mar 9 Ride 4 Kat for Hodgkins 

Lymphoma, by FXR’s of California 

10 am in Fairfield, ride to 

Iron Steed Vacaville 

Apr 9 Bike Night! Cycle Gear in 

Fairfield 5-8 p.m. 

Apr 20 Lord's Knights monthly 

meeting / breakfast / ride. Eat 8 

a.m. Meeting 8:30, Ride 9:15 

Apr 24-28 Laughlin River Run 

May 4 Run For the Son New 

Hope Christian, Vacaville 

May 14 Bike Night! Cycle Gear in 

Fairfield 5-8 p.m. 

May 17-19 NorCal State Rally 

Mariposa Fairgrounds, CA 

Mar 12 Bike Night! Cycle Gear 

in Fairfield 5-8 p.m. 

Mar 16 Lord's Knights monthly 

meeting / breakfast / ride. Eat 8 

a.m. Meeting 8:30, Ride 9:15 

If you want to add an event, Or 

have attended an event in colors, 

please contact 

sueneander@yahoo.com 

Chapter Events 

CMA Events 

Opportunities 

General Interest 

Upcoming: 

June 7-8 Redwood Run, Piercy 

June 7-9 Street Vibrations, Reno 

June 18-22 Western National 

Rally, Gillette Wy 

Aug 2-11 Sturgis Bike Rally 

Aug Chapter Over-nighter 

Sept 25-29 Street Vibrations, Reno 

Oct 3-6 Las Vegas Bikefest 

Oct 16-20 Changing of the Colors 

Hatfield, AR 


FEATURES AND EVENTS 

INFORMATION SHEET 

GOODIES will be on sale 

throughout the rally, and 

will be closing 6:00 PM 

on Saturday. Purchase 

your items early! 

PRAISE & WORSHIP, LIVE MUSIC, GOODIE SALES, SILENT AUCTION (CLOSES 6 PM SATURDAY), LIVE AUCTION, 

CHANGING OF COLORS TRIP GIVEAWAYS, GAMES, SEMINARS, STATE SPONSORED DESSERT FRIDAY NIGHT, 

BREAKFAST SATURDAY MORNING, LADIES LUNCHEON SATURDAY, MINISTRY TRIP TO LOCAL LONG-TERM CARE 

FACILITY, OFF-ROAD TRAIL RIDE, ROOT BEER FLOATS SATURDAY NIGHT, AND MORE!!!!! 

PLUS FREE CHAPTER SPONSORED CHILI COOK OFF DINNER ON SATURDAY NIGHT!! 

HOTEL INFORMATION 

MAY 17 – 19, 2019 

MARIPOSA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 

HOTEL NAME 

ADDRESS 

PHONE NUMBER 

Miner’s Inn – Mention CMA, Price Good til May 1 

Special Price of $139, with 25 Rooms available 5181 Highway 49 North 888-646-2244/209-742-7777 

America’s Best Value Inn Mariposa Lodge 5052 Highway 140 800-966-8819/ 209-966-3607 

Best Western 4999 Highway 140 877-722-3422/209-966-7545 

Monarch Inn 5059 Highway 140 (209) 966-4288 

Comfort Inn 4994 Bullion Street (209) 966-4344 

MANDATORY GROUNDS FEES ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERY PERSON ATTENDING, WHETHER YOU ARE CAMPING, 

HOTELING IT, OR JUST COMING IN FOR SATURDAY. 

TENT AND RV CAMPING (Friday & Saturday night rates are per registration form) 

THURSDAY NIGHT CAMPING IS PAYABLE TO FAIRGROUNDS OFFICE: TENT CAMPING IS $30 PER TENT, PER NIGHT AND 

RV CAMPING IS $45 PER RIG, PER NIGHT. SOME SITES HAVE HOOK-UPS FOR WATER AND ELECTRIC. THERE IS A DUMP 

SITE ON THE GROUNDS. 

FAMILY NITE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS ON THURSDAY FOR EARLY ARRIVERS: POPCORN AND A MOVIE. LET US KNOW IF 

YOU THINK YOU ARE COMING IN EARLY. WE MAY MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR DINNER. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MAY 10 TH ( MUST HAVE POSTMARK OF MA Y 10)! 

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO NCCMA. 

SEND YOUR PAYMENT AND PRE- 

REGISTRATION FORM TO: 

Brandt Clarke 

P. O. Box 644 

Coarsegold, CA 93614 

ON-SITE REGISTRATION OPENS AT 2 PM ON FRIDAY, MAY 17 TH AND WORSHIP SERVICE BEGINS AT 7 PM. 

ON-SITE REGISTRATION RE-OPENS 8 AM ON SATURDAY, MAY 18 8H AND WORSHIP SERVICE BEGINS AT 9 AM. 

REGISTRATION WILL ONLY BE OPEN DURING BREAKS ON SATURDAY, AND WILL CLOSE AT 5 PM ON SATURDAY. 

NOTE: LADIES, PURCHASE AN EXTRA LUNCHEON TICKET FOR YOUR SPOUSE. THERE IS PLENTY OF PICNIC TABLES 

OUTSIDE FOR THEM TO ENJOY THEIR LUNCH! 

QUESTIONS? CONTACT: LARRY OR CAROL SCAMARA, NCCMA STATE COORDINATORS 

PHONE: 209-768-2471(LARRY) OR 209-768-2472 (CAROL) EMAIL: LSCAMARA@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Pre-Registration 

Deadline is 

Friday, May 10 th 

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY 

PERSONAL INFORMATION 

MAY 17 – 19, 2019 

MARIPOSA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM 

EFFECTIVE 5/11/2019, 

REGISTRATION WILL BE $15 

PER PERSON, AND $10 PER 

YOUTH, PAYABLE AT 

MARIPOSA. 

NAME: CMA #: 

NAME: CMA #: 

CHILD: AGE: CMA #: 




ADDRESS: 

CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: 

CHAPTER NAME: 

CHAPTER NO: 

MANDATORY GROUNDS FEES (EVERYONE PAYS) NO. OF PERSONS ___________ X $8 = $ ____________ 

PRE-REGISTRATION FEE 

NO. OF PERSONS 

ADULTS (CMA MEMBERS) X $10 = $ 

CHILDREN/YOUTH (AGES 4-17) X $5 = $ 

OR FAMILY RATE (2 ADULTS AND 2+ CHILD/YOUTH) X $30 = $ 

CHILDREN (UNDER AGE 4) X $0 = $ 0 

1 ST TIME GUESTS OR 1 ST TIME CMA MEMBERS X $0 = $ 0 

MEALS 

SATURDAY “KICK START” BREAKFAST W/SAUSAGE X $2.50 = $ ________________ 

CHILI COOK OFF DINNER ON SATURDAY 

FREE 

LADIES LUNCHEON ON SATURDAY ` X $6.50 = $ ________________ 

SATURDAY EVENING DESSERT X $2.50 = $ ________________ 

ON-SITE CAMPING (Fri & Sat Nights only) 

(See Info Sheet for extra nights) NO. OF PERSONS NO. OF NIGHTS 

TENT CAMPING FEE – ADULTS 

TENT CAMPING FEE – CHILD/YOUTH (AGES 4-17) 

________________ 

________________ 

X 

$5 X _________ = $ ________________ 

X 

$3 X _________ = $ ________________ 

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SITE Per Rig $30 X _________ = $ ________________ 

QUESTIONS? CONTACT: LARRY SCAMARA, NCCMA STATE COORDINATOR 

GRAND TOTAL: $_________________ 

PHONE: 209-768-2471 EMAIL: LSCAMARA@SBCGLOBAL.NET MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO NCCMA 

MAIL TO: BRANDT CLARK, P. O. BOX 644, COARSEGOLD, CA 93614

When: Saturday, May 18, 2019 4:30 p.m. 

Where: Main Meeting Hall, Mariposa Fairgrounds 

How: 

1. Register with Greg & Pam Short: Deadline of May 10. 

2. Determine what category your chili will be: Hot, Medium, Mild, Vegetarian. 

Requirements: 

1. You may register as a chapter, or as an individual. This can be done by email, or mail 

in your application. 

2. Bring your chili already cooked. 

3. Bring some type of utensil that is capable of heating up your chili, so that it is hot by 

4:30 pm on Saturday. (Crock pot or Instant pot, or other electric pot.) 

4. Commit to bringing 1 Gallon. 

5. Bring your own utensil to serve (small scoop). 

6. Be available to help serve chili for dinner. You will not be serving your own, 

however. It is a surprise! 

Judging: People’s Choice, takes home the prize! 

The State will provide the fixins (cheese chips, cornbread, and salad, to round out the meal. 

THERE ARE PRIZES! 

Greg & Pam Short 

(530) 598-0608, svrpam@hotmail.com

Registration 

Chapter Name, or Individual: __________________________________________ 

Chili Name: ________________________________________________________ 

Contact Name (if different from above) __________________________________ 

Phone: ____________________________________________________________ 

Note: Entry must be predominately homemade. Not Staggs. Also, make sure you bring 

something (instant pot, crock pot, etc) to heat up your chili. Remember, it must be 

prepared before you bring it. We don’t have the resources for you to make it at the 

fairgrounds. We do have refrigerators and freezers, tho. Attach a list of ingredients to be 

displayed at the event (we have quite a few dietary restrictions). 

State will provide tasting cups, salad, cornbread, and other fixins. 

Email Greg & Pam Short, svrpam@hotmail.com, or Call (530) 598-0608, or mail to: 

315 Sherman Street, Yreka, CA 96097


Contacts & Directions 

Regional Evangelist 

Tom Palazzolo (Kathie) 

435-563-3688 

tom@cmausa.org 

State Coordinator 

Larry Scamara (Carol) 

(209)768-2471 

lscamara@sbcglobal.net 

Area Representative 

Scott Schulmeyer (DeNise) 

707-557-5331 

Twoshuz@att.net 

Chapter President 

Bill Neander (Sue) 

707-301-1259 

sueneander@yahoo.com 

Vice President 

Paul Bridges (Beth) 

707-337-8576 

Bridgespaul@sbcglobal.net 

Chaplain 

Tom White (Juliet) 

510-734-0688 

tomw96@hotmail.com 

Prayer Leader 

Larry Jackson 

lrjcj@comcast.net 

Secretary 

Sue Neander (Bill) 

Treasurer 

Beth Bridges (Paul) 

Outreach 

Sue Neander (Bill) 

Road Captain 

Jerry Conner (Buddie) 

jerrynbuddie@sbcglobal.net 

RFS Lead 

Daniel Ott (Wendy) 

707-363-9124 

dano363@att.net 

Be Strong in the Lord and in the Strength of His Might. Put on the Full Armor of 

God that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Eph 6: 10,11

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