Ministry on two wheels
Posted: 9/30/2009
By James Mulcahy
Jesus Christ wasn't intimidated by the people he most needed to reach -- the sinners, particularly the ones who might dress or act a little differently.That's the philosophy behind a local group's efforts to share the Gospel on two wheels. Bloodbought Soldiers is a motorcycle club that's small in numbers but big in ideas. Its founders are hoping to spread the word about their plan so they can better spread the word about Christ.
"Our whole goal is to win the lost bikers," said club President Danny Baker. He and his wife, Jeannie, along with Morris Lyons and his wife, Sherry, have cookouts the third Saturday of every month at Baker's home on Ky. 395 just south of Waddy. They're inviting other clubs, individual riders, or even people who don't own a motorcycle to join them.
"We're trying to get people out and have a good time," said Morris Lyons, the club's chaplain. "Christ went in among these people. That's our responsibility."
During the week, Lyons and Baker distribute liquid propane gas. On weekends they transform into Christian bikers -- complete with leather and tattoos.
"People are real quick to jump the gun," Lyons said. "Once they get to know us, they see we're real good people." Lyons boasts several tats, including one on either inner arm: "SAINT" on one, and "SINNER" on the other. "It's to remind me, the right hand of God is where the saints are going to stand; the sinners on the left."
Lyons said he hopes his appearance doesn't make people uncomfortable.
"When I die, this is not going to go with me," he said. "It's a form of worship for me. I've got nothing sacrilegious on me."
Working with local police, the Bloodbought Soldiers will help with Toys for Tots in Shelby and Henry counties this November.
"Things like this are what we're about," Baker said. "Why, when we were at Little Sturgis (bike rally) last year, we had church service every morning and seven people got saved."
For more information, visit www.bloodboughtsoldiers.org.
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