Shenandoah Baptist Church 6th Annual Scripture Run 2023

April 22, 2023 was shaping up to be a nasty day. All the weather stations were predicting storms to include high winds and possible tornadoes. We had to make a decision and the decision was to cancel for the 22nd and reschedule for April 29th. That was not what we wanted to do because a reschedule is scary. You plan for a specific date, people set the day aside and then you change at the last minute but for the safety of all, we had to. So now we wait and watch the weather again. Oh! What a beautiful day the Lord made! It was a beautiful sunny day in the 70’s, a perfect day for a ride! We are so blessed and thankful for all the bikes and the riders and church members and friends that came. We had more bikes come than I believe we have ever had. People were everywhere. We had to find more table and chairs, but I’m not complaining at all.

We started the day with our Prayer Circle, the biggest ever. It was hard to get it all in one picture. We were led in prayer by our youth pastor, Zach Zervas.

We want to thank the Nash County Sherriff office for helping us get the First bikes out at 10:00 and a second group at 11:00. They enjoyed a 60 mile ride through Nash and Wilson counties. The stops this year included: CycleMax, Harper’s Nursery/Wendy’s Hole in the Wall Boutique, Flying Iron Harley Davidson and JD’s Grocery and Grill ending up back at Shenandoah Baptist Church where the rest of the fun began.

Each rider was treated to a hot dog lunch with all the trimmings. We had over 70 sponsors/donators this year with over 100 door prizes and gift cards. We had several of the prize values between $100 and $400 to help us in our mission to raise money for the Shenandoah youth ministries and outreach. This year we had a side raffle for a TV (won by Karen Parker) a Charcoal Smoker Grill (won by Ricky Gupton) and $100 cash (won by Tad Rhodes). Don’t want to forget the silent cake auction. We had 5 items being bid on. Sure hope that $200 bid for that pineapple cake was well worth it. Thank you to the bakers and the bidders.

The first place prize for the Scripture run was $100 won by Destry Leonard. The “worst” hand was won by Ryker Gupton for $50. We also had 50/50 winner, Cathy Smith. Thanks to those that donated the winnings right back to YOUTH…... In total, with the run, the door prizes, 50/50, cake auction and concessions, we raised $7800. We thank each and every person that bought even 1 ticket and we ask God’s blessings so that this money will be used to HIS glory and HIS only. God blessed us with this idea of a Scripture Run over 6 years ago and it has grown and evolved every year. It is a lot of hard work but the rewards are so great. Many kids will be going to camp that otherwise might not be able to afford to go. If even one life is changed because of all this, then we are truly blessed and thankful.

I guess changing the date at last minute didn’t hurt us at all. We have so many faithful friends and friends of friends and making new ones every year that we should never have doubted this would be a success. The Bible says “ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding” Prov 3:5. When you do that, you cannot go wrong!

Next year will be here before you know it and we hope you will plan on joining us.

Submitted by Lori Davis