Each Friday during youth encampments at Falls Creek, the F.A.I.T.H. Riders motorcycle ministry park their bikes and share the Gospel with students. However, this August they will be filling their tanks with gas and embarking on a Gospel ministry road trip across America’s oldest highway: Route 66.
The Route 66 Prayer Tour to the Cross is a unique six-night, seven-day journey of faith along the historic Mother Road, traveling from St. Louis, Mo. to Amarillo, Texas.
“When riding a motorcycle, the right gear isn’t only essential but makes the journey possible. The same principal applies to our spiritual lives,” said Mark Grandstaff, State Director of F.A.I.T.H. Riders. “Just as a motorcycle requires proper maintenance and an owner’s manual, our spiritual lives need Christ and the Bible to guide us.”
Throughout the Route 66 tour, the F.A.I.T.H. Riders will make daily stops for devotions, reflection and fellowship. In the evenings, they will gather at local churches for special times of prayer, worship and encouragement.
“To stay spiritually equipped for the journey ahead, we must spend time in God’s Word, pray consistently and worship Him daily,” said Grandstaff. “These are the essentials that prepare us for our ultimate destination—our heavenly home.”
The F.A.I.T.H. Riders are a national group of dedicated believers who are committed to sharing the Gospel with anyone who will listen. There are many chapters across the country, with 77 in Oklahoma. Any Southern Baptist church can start a chapter to participate in a variety of mission trips, programs and organized excursions offered by the group. These include mission trips to annual biker gatherings such as the Daytona Bike Week in Daytona, Fla., the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, S.D. and the Bikers, Blues and Barbeque Festival at Bricktown in Oklahoma City.
For more information, contact Grandstaff at grandstaff.mark@gmail.com, or visit www.faithriders.com.
