From from the CEO
By JOHN Ogden Sr
“TRUST
in the LORD with
all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge
him, and he shall direct thy
paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6, KJV).
This scripture is one that has
been part of my life and continues
to guide us in the ministry of CMA.
As a ministry, we are actively
acknowledging God and seeking to
follow Him into the future. We are
seeking Him as we make plans and
He is directing our paths. Where He
leads, we must follow. These past
few months have truly been a walk
of faith, and He has proven once
again to be faithful.
We look forward to the future
and the plans that are coming into
place as we prepare for this year’s
Changing of the Colors Rally. This
homecoming of our CMA Family
will be especially exciting as we celebrate
45 years of ministry to
motorcyclists and all that God has
done and is doing through the ministry
of CMA. You and your family
are personally invited to come and
be part of this historic event.
As we prepare to welcome our
CMA Family home this October, we
have been working on Iron
Mountain in two key areas: creating
a safe, fun, and comfortable
area for children under four and
upgrading the camping/parking
areas around the mountain.
BIBLE BUDDIES
CMA loves families. For years, we
have had a special place in the
pavilion for the youngest of those
who come to our events, but it has
been on our heart to create something
more permanent for them.
This space is called Bible Buddies
and is a sound proof, air-conditioned
space at the back of the
pavilion. Staffed with background
checked volunteers, we want families
to feel welcome to come to the
rally and confident in knowing that
CMA ministers to the youngest of
our rally attendees.
EXPANDED PARKING & CAMPING
As we looked at Iron Mountain during
rallies, we noticed a need for
more flat spots for camping and
parking. As a result, we added
parking around the road that circles
the Pavilion and upgraded the
camping beyond this area. These
changes will make access to Iron
Mountain easier and will accommodate
more people more comfortably.
We cannot wait for you to see
these changes and to see you this
October. We invite you to come, be
part of this year’s event. Come and
celebrate with us. Come and be
refreshed and renewed. Come, ride
with us this October 21-25 in the
beautiful Ouachita Mountains in
Hatfield, Arkansas. CMA
John Ogden Sr is CEO/Chairman
of the Board of Directors.
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