CMA HeartBeat May 2020 | Page 22

CMA International By OSKAR Klassen Lord renews our strength! (Isaiah 41:10) Although 2019 has been a year of some battles and hardships, we felt God’s constant direction and encouragement. For that reason, we are thankful for all the opportunities that we have every day to serve God in the first place, and to spread His message of salva- tion among many bikers. To the glory of God, CMA Paraguay was able to visit some nearby CMA nations and show them support and love. Several members of CMA Paraguay and I took part in CMA Chile’s first national rally. Another trip was made to Peru for an important event with the presence of CMA USA. Finally, a group of mem- bers and friends made a bike ride to Brazil in order to attend their CMA house opening. Our third national rally took place in the southern town of Itapua and The was organized by the members of that chapter. It was a wonderful time where brothers and sisters from CMA Paraguay and other nations such as CMA Argentina and CMA Peru were together praying to God and glorify- ing His name. Our headquarter office in Asunción has been quite useful in terms of nationwide organization. Gerardo Panotto, the National Secretary in charge of the office, has been working to have a fluid commu- nication with the chapters. Also, some of the chapters were visited in order to assist them in their needs. I work directly with Gerardo in this area. The loss of a CMA member was a sad time for all of us. Our brother, Don Harti, who had recently accept- ed Jesus Christ and was baptized in a hospital while fighting with cancer, became an honorable member when he received his full color patch one month before he passed away. This experience left a mark on our hearts, and we will never forget this biker who rode with us for a short time, but left an irreplaceable memory. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” (Colossians 3:23, NIV). CMA Members of CMA Paraguay. Oskar Klassen serves as President of CMA Paraguay. Build relationships with CMA members from around your state, meet the National Evangelist for your region, network with other chapters – and experience the vision of CMA! Invite friends, neighbors, and other motorcycle organizations for worship, fellowship, fun, and more! Additional details will be available on each state website, go to www.cmausa.org/events and follow the link to your state’s page. STATE Arkansas California-North Tri-State (DE/MD/NJ) Montana Nebraska Oklahoma South Dakota Texas-Southeast Texas-West DATE LOCATION CONTACT May 20-24 May 15-16 May 14-17 June 25-28 June 5-7 June 11-14 June 12-14 May 14-17 May 28-31 Eureka Springs Mariposa Erma, NJ Great Falls Seward Medicine Park Chamberlain Bandera Fort Davis Ross Scalise Larry Scamara Dean Clutts John Webster Paula Hunt Steve Brackeen Barry Eberhard Vernon Osborn Mike Negri PHONE 501-428-6620 209-768-2471 240-577-1085 406-546-7149 308-750-9308 405-570-7796 605-999-1930 281-356-9225 940-733-8773