Julie Eberly Foundation Charity Ride

56 The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine

Road Riders for Jesus Host Julie Eberly Foundation Charity Ride

by: road riderS for JeSUS & chi

charity riDe to benefit the Julie

Michelle Eberly Memorial Foundation took place on April 17, 2021. Julie was involved in a terrible tragedy that ultimately took her life. As she and her husband, Ryan, were traveling down I-95 through Lumberton, the families’ life would change forever. Gunshots rang out after their car got too close to another. This example of “Road Rage” is all too familiar with folks on motorcycles. Although this couple is from another state and had no relationships in Lumberton, we felt as a Motorcycle Ministry that we could show the “Love of Christ” by having this benefit ride. Coming together to support families in a time of need is part of what we do as “Road Riders for Jesus”. Yes, people may see us on motorcycles and see us in a certain light but this patch we wear on our back says it all. We are, “Riding for Jesus, Living for God and Being led by the Spirit”. In doing these things, it allows us, as a motorcycle ministry, to show the Love of Jesus Christ to others. There were also others involved in this benefit ride. Smyrna Baptist Church’s Young Women’s Group took care of the registration and a lemonade stand was set up by JD & Kimberly Moore in honor of their son Jacob who died at the age of 7 from cancer. As we rode through the countryside, it gave us time to reflect on our purpose and enjoy God’s creation. Even though this ride didn’t have as many riders, it was great to show support to a family during their time of grief. All proceeds from this ride went to the foundation that was created to honor Julie.

A special thanks goes out to all that participated, organized and promoted this ride. Being “The Hands and Feet of Jesus” helps us to love and support others in time of need.

First Thessalonians 5:11 “Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do” which means to encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are doing.