"CALLING THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF GOD"

2010 God Speed Ministry Conference and Training Seminar

 

Open House Friday Jan. 15, 7:00 p.m. - open to everyone

Seminar on Saturday Jan. 16, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch break. Registration required.

Sunday morning Worship, Jan. 17, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. open to everyone

 

Do you know your inheritance and rights as a son or daughter of God?  Being a child of God is one thing; becoming a son or daughter of God has very special meaning and responsibilities

and great resources and potential.   We must grow up into the fullness of God.

 

It is our desire to equip believers to understand and be ready to fully

participate in the work of God as He transforms the church "that he might

present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such

thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish."   Ephesians 5:27

Join us for “gifted teaching,” encouragement and fellowship. 

“Christianity is always a group trip.”  Stan Purdum

Registration form can be found at registration or call 704-473-4212.

 

Comments from last year's seminar:

"I don't even know how to express our feelings of gratitude for the greatest God time of our lives!  After this seminar I feel that this year I will be more effective and better equipped by the Grace of God, to go to the tracks and be much more intentional in ministry!" - Carol Rix

 

"I just want to thank you so much for your spiritual gifts which you gave to us this past weekend.  To bad it didn’t last a little longer…I know that Rich and I felt so renewed and refreshed and it is such a pleasure to see God’s hand in how you manage God Speed…Praise The Lord…" -Janette Guy

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Update Dec. 1, 2009

ONE OF WYOMING COUNTY'S MOST  VALUABLE ASSETS NEEDS MIRACLE
            
...A seven year old boy's dying wish for a little red wagon, an 86 year old widows need for a church where she feels loved and accepted and a 6 year olds crying from severe hunger pangs, all have been routinely ministered to as part of Pastor Lee Bowling's love and compassion as part of his ministry at the Pentecostal Community Church and the Miracle Revival Outreach Center Food Bank  in Ravencliff, West Virginia.  However, these kinds of acts of love and compassion are about to become a thing of the past unless Pastor Bowling and his ministry receives a "must have " miracle by January.

Although this ministry is located in Wyoming County, it actually serves the needy in parts of 5 counties and has been doing so for two years. The ministry gives much needed food to more than 350 families every month.  They also maintain a church kitchen where the ladies of the church cook hot, nutritious meals for anyone who wants to come and eat, free of charge.  The meals are delivered to all elderly and shut-ins who are not able to get to the church to eat.  Last year at Christmas, the church served Christmas dinner to more than 200 kids, as well as several hundred adults and it was all free of charge.  Pastor Bowling bought, with his own money, and presented as many as five special gifts for each person who attended. Pastor Bowling and the church also give free school supplies to every kid who needs them, every year the week before the school term begins.
These are just a few of the services provided to needy families in these 5 counties.   Now, without some much-needed help, it is all about to come to an end.

. They are 501©-3, tax-exempt, so all gifts and donations to the church are tax-deductible.  The people of Wyoming, as well as Raleigh, Mingo, McDowell, Mercer and Logan Counties, would consider this a great tragedy if this ministry has to go under.  So, they're asking for help from everyone.

If you want to help this important effort, please make all checks and money orders out to either the Miracle Revival Outreach Center or the Pentecostal Community Church and mail it to the ministry at

P. O. Box 1687, Pineville, West Virginia  24874.  If you have any questions or need more information, please call (304) 202-2072  If no one is there when you call, please leave your name and phone number and, Pastor Bowling or some will return your call.

Pastor Needs your help with Project hope\"Christmas Program\"
This year the goal is to help 500 kids. Pastor Bowling is working with Marie Waller Ministries of N.C and Joe and Virginia Earlywine also of N.C. to help bring a better Christmas for the kids of West Virginia. Our Question to you is will you join the team to help a special boy or girl this coming seasons.

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BINGO AND SPAGHETTI AT ROCKINGHAM WORLD FINALS

 

What do spaghetti and Bingo have in common with the IHRA World Finals?  Well, this year they’re the combination for a Thursday night Pit Party! Some of the best drag racers in the country are descending upon Rockingham Dragway on October 22-25 to battle out for World Championship titles. To us, that sounds like a pretty good reason to celebrate! So on Thursday night, following time runs for the Sports National, God Speed Ministry is hosting a Spaghetti Supper and Bingo Tournament. Dinner will begin at 7 with games to follow at 8. Bingo will be complete with prizes. Other games, such as ladder golf and bag toss will also be on hand. Everyone is invited, so spread the word, come join us and bring a friend!

 

For more information or to offer a helping hand, contact Renee Bingham at renee@godspeedministry.com.

 

Special Thanks to our growing list of donors for prizes:

MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES for donating set of rear slicks as the GRAND PRIZE

BEARDEN OIL for 25 gallons of Supreme Race Fuel

 

Prayer for Rockingham Spring Nationals

God of heaven and earth, Creator of all,
Hear our cry for order.
You took chaos and created order.
You set the rotation of the planets, sun, moon and stars.
You ordered the seasons and the timing of the day and night.
You made us in Your image.
So we cry for order in our lives and world.
We commit our plans to You for Your glory and pleasure with us.
We commit the work of our hands to You as a testimony and act of worship.
We bless this event in Your name, o God, recognizing that we seek Your pattern of order.
We acknowledge You as God and Lord of all.
We praise You for visions of joyous fans, racers and leadership.
We praise You for predictions of wondrous sights and accomplishments.
We praise You for giving us visions and goals and the ability to attain them.
Blessed be the Name of the Lord for the work He has given us to do and the ability to fulfill it.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Amen.

Pray for the Rockingham Spring Nationals and for the chaplain ministering there: Gary, Renee & Lisa Bingham, Joe & Debbie Sannutti, Steve & Brenda Corker and Diane Ellis.

CHAPEL SERVICES

 

Saturday April 25, 2009   8:00 a.m.  God Speed Ministry Pit Area - Renee Bingham

    Kid's On Track  8:00 a.m.

Sunday,  7:30 a.m. & 8:15 a.m.  Summit Tent  - Joe Sannutti

      Kid's On Track  8:00 a.m.

Pray for the CDRA event at Mokan Dragway and for Chaplains Joey & Diana Keith as they minister there.

 

2009 God Speed Ministry Conference, Seminar & Celebration

Many thanks to everyone who was able to attend the God Speed Ministry Conference. We had a great time as you will be able to tell from the picture letter below. We certainly missed everyone who wasn’t able to be there and hope you can attend next year. The weekend was full of God’s presence and an incredible joy in gathering with fellow laborers in Christ. We laughed, cried, encouraged, learned, and affirmed God’s purpose for us and for this ministry. Please enjoy this picture review of the weekend. We hope that everyone will continue to be in prayer for each other throughout the season as we seek to bring God’s kingdom to this earth. 

The God Speed Ministry family in attendance.  Left to right back row:  Pattie & Gene Head, Lisa Bingham, Gary & Renee Bingham, Bill Dickerson, Rich & Janette Guy, Stuart & Rebecca Smith, Tom & Carol Rix, Joe & Debbie Sannutti, Joey Keith.  Front row:  Jean Dickerson, Sylvia Maedgen, Matt, Isaac, Haley & Luke Zapp, Jane.

       

Roland Osborne, Sylvia Maedgen participating with magician/Comedian Glenn Strange.  Chaplain Mike Imhoff leading worship.

   

Glenn Strange aka MC Plunger                Carol Rix & Joe Sannutti leading their times of worship.

 

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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SALLY GILBERTSON
    Sally Gilbertson, wife of Nitro Funny Car driver, Bob Gilbertson, passed away on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009.  The following arrangements were posted on CompetitionPlus.com.  Please be in prayer for this family.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Visitation:
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009
6-8 PM.

Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home
2916 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
http://www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com /

Church Service:
Friday, Feb. 27, 2009
2 PM
Bethlehem Church
3100 Bethlehem Church Road
Belmont, NC 2805

Interment after Church service:
Evergreen Cemetery
1462 Armstrong Ford Road
Belmont, NC 28012

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Obituary for Coleen Gragg, mother of Satch Gragg

 

Mackie-High Funeral Home
35 Duke St. Granite Falls, NC 28630
phone #: 828-396-3385
fax #: 828-396-4055


Mrs. Coleen Bumgarner Gragg
Hudson- Mrs. Coleen Bumgarner Gragg, 79, of Sanford Gragg Road, Hudson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully Monday, December 1, 2008 at College Pines Nursing Center.
She was born April 16, 1929 in Caldwell County, North Carolina to the late Dal O. Bumgarner and Leona Starnes Bumgarner. Mrs. Gragg retired from Broyhill and was a member of Calvary Advent Christian Church. She loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by an infant daughter; two brothers, Glayton and Ralph Bumgarner and two sisters, Margaret Gaines and Faye Hughes.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Oscar Jay Gragg of the home; two sons, Alan Gragg and wife Brenda of Granite Falls and Ronald “Satch” Gragg and wife Shayron of Granite Falls; her daughter, Kathy Gragg of the home; two grandsons, Jeffery Gragg and wife Crystal of Granite Falls and Elliott Gragg of Granite Falls; her granddaughter, Lauren Gragg of Granite Falls; two great-grandchildren, Joshua and Allison Gragg of Granite Falls; her sister, Billie Sue Hobbs of Graham, NC.
The funeral service for Mrs. Gragg will be 2:00 pm Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Calvary Advent Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Lee officiating. She will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service at the church. Entombment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lenoir. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Mackie-High Funeral Home.
Mackie-High Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Coleen Gragg. You may view the obituary on line at www.mem.com.

 

 

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GOD SPEED MINISTRY PARTNERS WITH FEED THE CHILDREN WITH ‘CHANGE A CHILD’S LIFE’

 

KINGS MTN, NC , June 11, 2008:  Every night children right here in the United States go to bed hungry. Over 13 million children in the U.S. are hungry, according to statistics.  As IHRA and God Speed go into the President's Cup Nationals at Maryland Int'l Raceway, God Speed Ministry will again be raising awareness and funds to alleviate the hunger.

In Maryland, 1 of every 10 children are hungry.    This is unacceptable. We can and must do something to change this. Together, we can Change a Child’s Life.  continued

REPORT MAY 27, 2008:    $568.18 raised for Feed The Children at Milan Motor City Nationals. God Speed Ministry is adding to that and sending a check for $1,000 to Feed The Children as part of our commitment to CHANGE A CHILD'S LIFE. 

Over the last two years, God Speed Ministry has provided 34,286 lifesaving meals to our country's hungriest children.  We thank you for supporting God Speed Ministry in your donations.  Your gifts have been used to minister to God, "when you did it to the least of these, you did it to me."  Matthew 25:40

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   Your loose pocket change can significantly change a child’s life when pooled together with the change of other like-minded people.  God Speed Ministry has partnered with Feed the Children to make a difference in the lives of hungry children here in the US.        story continued

 

 

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GOD SPEED MINISTRY ISSUES A CHALLENGE IN THE RACE AGAINST HUNGER

 

God Speed Ministry would like to issue a challenge for the upcoming World Finals in Rockingham NC.  The largest amount raised for Feed the Children at a single event thus far is $568. God Speed Ministry believes we can beat that amount. GSM is challenging racers, fans, and sponsors to empty their pocket change and open their hearts to help in the race against hunger.

 

“If every racer would place a cup in their vehicle and dump all their loose change in it after every stop as they travel to the Sooner Nationals in Tulsa, we could well exceed previous totals.  One lady did this and had nearly $20.00 worth of change that she donated to Feed The Children.  Our purpose is to make this something that becomes part of our life style and that everyone, including our children, can participate in.  I believe everyone who does this will be amazed at what we could do individually and collectively to Feed The Children here in the USA,” stated Rev. Renee Bingham, President of God Speed Ministry, Inc.  “We can and must do something to take care of the hungry children here in the USA.  It is unacceptable that any child goes to bed hungry when we have the means to help them.”

 

God Speed Ministry would like to thank everyone who has helped raise money for Feed the Children. So far this year GSM, with the help of IHRA racers and fans, has raised over $1000 that will go directly to feed hungry children here in the United States.

 

Colorful donation boxes will be located at the God Speed Ministry display and racers’ pit areas. 

 

For more information on God Speed Ministry visit www.GodSpeedMinistry.com

 

For more information on Feed the Children visit www.FeedtheChildren.org

 

Funeral Arrangements for Todd Hilligoss

The family asks to join them in remembering Todd on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. A tribute service will then follow there at 6:30 p.m. Pastor William Hilligoss, Todd's uncle, will officiate. Cremation will follow the services and Todd will then be laid to rest in East Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson at a later date.

Todd specialized in custom racing and cosmetic body work. He loved everything that had anything to do with racing, including NASCAR, NHRA, BMX, Indy Cars, drag cycles and even snowmobiles.

Online condolences can reach the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.

 

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Earl Moscarelli Obituary

 

Earl Joseph Moscarelli,of Houston, passed away on September 17, 2008 with his wife by his side after a brief illness. He was born on December 12, 1937 to Domenico and Annie Moscarelli in Houston, Texas. Earl proudly served his country in the National Guard. Earl started racing in 1955 and opened his business, USA Racing Engines also known as the “Wop Shop” in 1969. He held several national records in NHRA drag racing’s modified eliminator. Earl was NHRA Division Champion in 1974. He and his partner, Bruce Thorton built racing engines for record holders and event winners in NHRA, IHRA, Drag Boat, Circle Track, Road, and Bonneville.  He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather with an extended family and an uncountable amount of friends who will greatly miss him.

Earl is survived by his loving wife Julie; daughter, Cheri Harton and husband Glen; son, Mark Moscarelli; grandchildren, Jeffery Miller II and Jana Keul.

Visitation will be Monday, September 22, 2008 from 5 PM to 8 PM at Crowder Funeral Home in Pearland, Texas. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Pearland, Texas with Dr. Sonny Foraker and Bill Dickerson officiating. Burial will be held in Jewitt, Texas.

If desired, contributions can me made to the Houston Humane Society or a charity of your choice. Special thanks to Dr. Ronald W. Killam for the guidance, care, and support given during this difficult time.

 

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KINGS MTN, NC, July 24, 2008:  God Speed Ministry is continuing a partnership with Feed The Children to help feed hungry children in the United States. Many people don’t realize that extreme poverty and hunger are a problem in our own backyards, but, unfortunately, this is the reality. To help combat this, God Speed Ministry formed a partnership with Feed The Children, an international, non-profit relief organization which avidly combats hunger in the United States and around the world.

At the Motor City Nationals God Speed Ministry, with the help of racers, crew, fans and sponsors, was able to raise over $500 that went directly to help feed American children. GSM will continue this effort at the upcoming Northern Nationals. Donation sites will be located at the GSM pit area and throughout the pits.

GSM welcomes all Northern Nationals participants and attendees to join them in this fight against hunger.  To feed an entire family for a month only takes $14. Such a small amount may not seem like much, but to an empty stomach it can mean a great deal. Drop your change or whatever you can spare into the donation boxes and posts at the Northern Nationals and help GSM change a child’s life.

 

 

Prayer for Grand Bend 2008

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thanks for desiring only the best for our lives.
To You, O Lord, we come seeking peace and grace.
Grant us peace in our hearts and souls.
Grant us grace as we learn our way through this life.
Grant, O Lord, the ability to do our best
As we live in community at Grand Bend.
Grant us fellowship and friendship.
Grant us safety as we travel and race.
Grant us prosperity and success.
May we please You as we do our best
And offer You the praise and glory.
Amen.

 

Prayer for the Rocky Mtn. Nationals

Prayer for President’s Cup at MIR 2008

 

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You that You are love in pure essence.

You always have our best in mind.

You have great plans for us.

And when we come seeking Your ways

Instead of asking You to bless our ways

We find the very best in life.

You created us for drag racing.

You created us for this time and place.

Now help us find You in this event.

May we see You watching us as we work & race.

May we see Your image in each person.

May we know that You rejoice in our success.

May we honor You with the work of our hands

For You equip us and enable us to live and race.

Show us You in every pass, every person, every moment.

And may we rejoice in Your Presence.

Godspeed.  Go With God!

 

HAPPENINGS AT THE PRESIDENT'S CUP NATIONALS

Thursday, June 12, 7:00  GAME ON!  - Community game of volleyball

Friday - Sunday,    Road Sign Seek N Find game for children

                             Feed The Children - collecting coins and donations, raising awareness

Saturday, June 14, 8:00 a.m.  Chapel Service - God Speed Pit Area

                             8:00 a.m.  InVision For Youth - God Speed Motorhome

Sunday, June 15,   7:30 a.m. & 8:15 a.m.  Chapel Service - Hospitality tents across from tower

                             8:15 a.m   Kids On Track Church Service - Hospitality tents

JOIN US THIS WEEKEND!

 

Prayer for Rockingham Spring 2008

MORE

“More!
More power, more money, more time, more health,”
Is the cry of so many people in today’s world.
We seek to squelch the uproar in our souls with more of the world’s goods.
But today, God, we come to seek You and Your plan for our lives.
You have good thoughts about us and plans for a future
You want us to have more peace, love and joy.
You want us to have more enjoyment in our everyday lives.
You want to love us more,
Talk to us more,
Be with us more.
So in our race for more, let us take the time to
“Be still and know that you are God.”
And in so doing may we find more.
More joy in the moment,
More smiles to share,
More time to help,
More peace about ourselves and who we are,
More love for You and others.
Ultimately, God, give us MORE of You.
More of Your plans for this race and our lives,
More safety in our racing and traveling,
More of Your love that casts out fear,
More of Your strength in our weaknesses,
More of Your healing for our diseases,
More awareness of You in all our comings and goings.
More, God, More,
More of Your Kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven.
More consciousness of You in every thing and every moment.
For in You is perfection, peace, love and joy.
In You we find our hearts desires.
More praise and glory to You, O God!
Amen.
 

Pray for the IHRA Spring Nationals at Rockingham, for Gary, Renee & Lisa Bingham, Joe & Debbie Sannutti, Steve & Brenda Corker & Marie Waller as they minister there;

the Tulsa Summit Pro Am event, for Bill & Jean Dickerson, Joey Keith, Sylvia & Tommy Maedgen, Gordon & Brenda Cole as they minister there;

the Indy RFC Family event and race this weekend and Glenn & Linda Kreider and others.

 

Rockingham Spring Nationals

Chapel Service & Children's Church, too!

Saturday, April 19, 8:00 a.m.

Summit Tent

 

Sunday, April 20, 7:30 a.m.

Summit Tent

Sunday, April 20, 8:15 a.m.

Children's Church Too!

Summit Tent

 

Tulsa Summit Pro Am

Chapel Service & Children's Church Too!

Sunday, April 20, 8:00 a.m.

Grand Stands

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GOD SPEED MINISTRY SEARCHING FOR DIVISION ONE CHAPLAIN AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC, Feb. 13, 2008

It is the vision of God Speed Ministry to build a community of faith within the family of IHRA drag racing, its participants, sponsors, officials and fans. With this we are committed to serving this community by providing a chaplain at every IHRA divisional and national event.

 

We are currently searching for a chaplain to serve in IHRA Division One. If you share in our vision and share God’s heart for racers, we welcome the opportunity to talk to you more about investing with us in God’s kingdom.

 

We encourage everyone to become involved in God’s work on some level. There are numerous opportunities to volunteer with God Speed Ministry. We also encourage you to be involved at your home church. God equips each of us with a unique ability to serve Him.

 

Should you want more information on volunteering or becoming a God Speed Ministry Chaplain, please visit our website at www.GodSpeedMinistry.com, or call the office at 704-473-4212.    

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.  2 Corinthians 9:8

 

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COMMUNITY BREAKFAST TO BE HELD AT MOORESVILLE DIVISION 9 PRO AM.

Everyone loves free food and Division 9 Pro Am racers are no different. At the Mooresville Dragway Division 9 Pro Am, God Speed Ministry is hosting a Community Breakfast on Sunday March 30th from 8:30-9:30 am. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy some good fellowship and food.

We are encouraging everyone to be a part of this event. This potluck style breakfast enables everyone to participate by bringing something to the table, even the tables. We ask that you let us know what you can and will bring so we know that we have enough food for everyone.

If you wish to contribute toward the breakfast, email Renee at renee@godspeedministry.com. All breakfast items are welcomed and needed (meats, eggs, casseroles, cups, drinks, tables, etc).

Everyone is welcome to come whether or not you bring anything. Come and enjoy the food and fellowship! See you there!
 

Justin Rosenbohm Medical Fund

As most of you know, our NHRA Division 3 Superstreet Champion, Justin Rosenbohm, is fighting many tough battles right now. He is suffering from Von Hippel-Lindau Disease,--a relentless disorder in which tumors invade the body. Some are benign, while others are cancerous.

In the Spring of 2007, Justin lost all of the vision in his left eye due to this disease. Now a year later, Justin has been trying to recover from two brain surgeries, only to be attacked by painful cancerous lesions on both kidneys. There are benign tumors on his right eye and on his spine which will also need future attention, once the cancer on the kidneys is dealt with. He is facing all of this with a lot of courage and determination, and we pray every day for his full recovery.

We have been deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support from this community--though hardly surprised, because to know Justin is to love and respect him. Many of you have been asking what you can do to help. So I wanted to let you all know about the "Justin Rosenbohm Medical Fund" which has been started to help with medical and related expenses. Thankfully there is some medical insurance, although coverage is minimal. Justin and his family are faced with an outstanding number of medical bills, with more to come in the future for additional surgeries and hospital stays. He has been unable to work since his first brain surgery in January.

If you would like to donate, you can do so by sending a check payable to the Justin Rosenbohm Medical Fund, and in the memo line of the check, write in account number 30341759. Please send your check to the following address:
First Central State Bank
1291 Eagle Ridge Road
Le Claire, Ia. 52753

If by chance money is raised above and beyond medical expenses, it will be donated to an organization dedicated to treatment and to finding a cure for Von Hippel-Lindau Disease. Hopefully we can all make a difference in eradicating this devastating disorder.

If someone could post this information on other sites and/or help to get the word out in any other way, that would be very much appreciated as well. We thank you all for your continued support of my nephew and his family.

If you have any questions, you can contact me by email, or you can call Justin's dad Mark, at 563-323-3139.
With much appreciation,
Pam Quinn
Email: quinn.family@mchsi.com
 

God Speed Ministry Announces Saturday Chapel Services

            At the request of sportsman racers, God Speed Ministry is pleased to announce the addition of Saturday morning Chapel Services at the IHRA National Events for 2007.

            “Last year we were asked to add a Saturday service for those sportsman racers who happened to be eliminated during Saturday’s rounds of competition,” said Renee Bingham, God Speed Ministry president.  “Now with the new IHRA format of two complete rounds of sportsman eliminations being run on Saturday, three-fourths of all sportsman racers will complete competition on Saturday.  Many of them will be on the road on Sunday.  The Saturday service is even more needed than when the request was made.”

            The Saturday morning Chapel Service will be held at the God Speed Ministry pit area one hour before eliminations begin. At San Antonio, sportsman eliminations begin at 9:00 a.m.  Therefore the first Saturday morning Chapel Service of 2007 will be at 8:00 a.m. in the God Speed Ministry pit area. Rev. Bill Dickerson will be the speaker of the morning..

            The Kid’s On Track children service will also be held on Saturday mornings.  “Since most of the children come with the sportsman racers, it only makes sense to have the children’s service on Saturday too,” stated Children’s Chaplain Christy Rice.  “Saturday mornings are for kids.  We want them to be able to enjoy all the benefits of the Treasure Hunt this year.”  The Kid’s On Track children’s church will also be held by children’s Chaplain Sylvia Maedgen at 8:00 a.m. at the Amalie Oil Texas Nationals.

            Both Sunday morning Chapel Services will continue to be held on Sunday mornings at 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.

            “We are here to meet the needs of the IHRA family.  We care about the racer, their families and crews, the sponsors, the officials and the fans.  We want to provide service to you as you need it,” expressed Renee.  “Join us for a time of encouragement, worship and praise.”

 

 

God Speed Ministry Announces Divisional Chaplains

January 25, 2005

            God Speed Ministry is pleased to announce Chaplains for each of the Mr. Gasket Pro Am series.  These are people who have a heart for God and care deeply for the racers of IHRA.  All of them except one couple are racers themselves.  All of them have years of ministry experience to aid them in their service to the IHRA family.

            Chaplain for the Patriot Division 1 is Pastor Star Scott and his wife Greer.  Pastor Star Scott is Senior Pastor of Calvary Temple in Sterling, Virginia, where he has ministered since 1973. Calvary Temple is a church where the full counsel of God's Word is believed, taught without compromise, and lived in obedience to Jesus' Lordship.  For the past two decades, Pastor Scott has ministered on radio and television, and traveled internationally teaching the uncompromised Word of God. He has ministered to millions in the Sword of the Spirit miracle rallies, mission trips, and pastors' conferences.  Pastor Star is also the Division 1 Super Rod Champion.  His wife Greer races Quick Rod and is the 2004 President’s Cup Quick Rod Champion.  His trailer is easily recognizable as the Finish the Race team.

            Chaplain for the Heat Wave Division 2 is Joe Sannutti and his wife Debbie of Baxley GA.  Joe is a Gideon, the track Chaplain for Montgomery Motorsports Park and has spoken in over a hundred churches throughout his ministry.  His race ministry is Top End Ministry and he offers his trailer as a haven from the stress of racing and the variances of the weather.  Joe operates a custom paint and coating business where he paints a variety of race cars, motorcycles and street vehicles.  Joe will be competing in Top Dragster but is always available to racers at all times.

            Chaplain for the Northstars Division 3 is Matt Zapp and his wife Haley.  Zapp is a member and worships locally at Cross Roads Community Church in Madison. During the 2004 calendar year, he was involved in an intense weekly Men’s Ministry discipleship program. “Although I am a relatively young Christian, the challenge of serving the IHRA ministry is something that has weighed heavily upon my heart for the past two seasons. Drag racing is fun and can be rewarding, but serving the Lord provides a greater purpose to the rigorous lifestyle of a traveling racer,” explained Zapp. “My wife and I are convinced that there is more to IHRA than Iron Men and contingency money. It is about the relationships that are forged and the memories made when traveling together.”  You can locate the Zapp family at the track by looking primarily for their blue ’66 Chevelle. Currently Zapp drives for Team Duck Tape with friend, Michael Beard.

            Chaplain for the Renegade Division 4 is Rev. Bill Dickerson and wife Jean.  I have always tried to be a follower of my God and became interested in race ministry through my friendship with long time div 4 NHRA Chaplain Mike Fulfer.  At Mike's gentle push and belief that that's where God wanted me I became Chaplain at Houston Raceway Park in 1993.  I continued there until my son started racing at Lone star Raceway in Sealy TX.  In IHRA I then met Jim and Judy Hartley with ICRA and became not only Lone Star's chaplain but div chaplain for IHRA and have had the privilege of serving at every one of the div races since then.  I look forward to a growing and blessed ministry with all God's loyal servants in division 4 and on the national circuit, as well as any where I can be of service will be an honor.

            Chaplain for the Thunder Division 5 & Co-chaplain for the extended division 3 is Rev. Floyd & Rev. Diana West.  Diana & Floyd have their own ministry, Victory Light Chapels.  They have a church charter through Full Gospel Churches, International, P.O. Box 505, Anderson, MO. 64831  “We were chartered in 1999.  As for Diana and myself, we have been at Cordova Dragway Park for 8 years.  We arrived on the scene in 1996 during Scott's first race season. We were "officially" named track Chaplains, August of 1997. At that time we were with Racers For Christ.  Having gone through their training program, we were well equipped to serve as Chaplains.” Floyd & Diana will not only minister to the Thunder division Junior Dragster Nationals and Summit Bracket Finals but will cover the Mr. Gasket Pro Am events at Byron and Cordova.

            Chaplains for the Raiders Division 9 are Gary & Renee Bingham.  Gary and Renee are members locally at Mary’s Grove United Methodist Church where both have been involved in various ministries spanning over 30 years and hold positions of leadership in the church.  “The opportunity to minister to the family of IHRA is such a tremendous gift and blessing.  We want to be a blessing to you in everything we do.  God has laid before us a vision of what He wants to accomplish in this field of ministry and it so overwhelms us.  We know that there is no way Gary and I can accomplish this on our own but look forward to the involvement of everyone in IHRA who accepts their part in this great outreach that God is about to accomplish.”

            The care of the IHRA family is our primary concern here at God Speed Ministry.  You are the reason we are here and have accepted this opportunity to serve you.  By ministering to you, we minister to our Lord Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father.

 

 

 

2007 IHRA Pro-Am Schedule

Patriots

● April 14 Maryland International Raceway 1/4
● April 15 Maryland International Raceway 1/4
□ June 8-10 Kanawha Valley Motorsports Park 1/8
● July 7 Pittsburgh Raceway Park 1/4
● July 8 Pittsburgh Raceway Park 1/4

Heat Wave

● February 10 Immokalee Regional Raceway 1/8
● February 11 Immokalee Regional Raceway 1/8
● May 5 Douglas Motorsports Park 1/8
● May 6 Douglas Motorsports Park 1/8
  June 2  Alabama International Dragway  1/8
  June 3  Alabama International Dragway  1/8
□ September 1-2 Darlington International Dragway 1/8
● September 15 Carolina Dragway 1/8
● September 16 Carolina Dragway 1/8

North Stars

● May 26 US-131 Motorsports Park 1/4
● May 27 US-131 Motorsports Park 1/4
□ June 8-10 Kanawha Valley Motorsports Park 1/8
● June 30 Mountain Park Dragway 1/8
● July 1 Mountain Park Dragway 1/8
● July 14 Milan Dragway 1/4
● July 15 Milan Dragway 1/4

Renegades

● March 17 San Antonio Raceway 1/4
● March 18 San Antonio Raceway 1/4
● April 28 Tulsa Raceway Park 1/4
● April 29 Tulsa Raceway Park 1/4
● June 23 Pine Valley Raceway Park 1/4
● June 24 Pine Valley Raceway Park 1/4
● August 18 TBA 1/4
● August 19 TBA 1/4

Thunder

● May 19 Byron Dragway 1/4
● May 20 Byron Dragway 1/4
□ May 26 US 131 Motorsports Park 1/4
□ May 27 US 131 Motorsports Park 1/4
● July 21 Byron Dragway 1/4
● July 22 Byron Dragway 1/4

Raiders

  March 2-4 Rockingham Dragway 1/8
  March 16-18 Farmington Dragway 1/8
  March 30-April 1 Mooresville Dragway 1/8
  April 27-29 Piedmont Dragway 1/8
  June 15-17 Kinston Dragstrip 1/8
□ September 1-2 Darlington Dragway 1/8

● Double Events
□ Multiple Division Events
 

IHRA Junior National Schedule
San Antonio Raceway, March 9-11, 2007
Douglas Motorsports Park May 26-27. 2007
Pittsburgh Raceway July 21-22, 2007
Maryland International August 4-5, 2007

2007 Summit Team Finals Schedule

Division 1 Raiders
Rockingham Dragway, Rockingham, NC (1/8 Mile Event)
October 24-28, 2007

Division 2 Heat Wave
Alabama International Dragway, Steele, AL(1/8 Mile)
September 19-23, 2007

Division 3 Northstars
Pittsburgh Raceway Park, New Alexandria, PA(1/8 Mile)
October 3-7, 2007

Division 4 Renegades
Pine Valley Raceway Lufkin, TX(1/8 Mile)
October 11-14, 2007

Division 5 Thunder
Knoll-Gas Motorsports Park at US 131, Martin, MI (1/4 Mile)
September 26-30, 2007

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God Speed Ministry Celebration

Saturday, January 19, 2008

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Mary’s Grove United Methodist Church

Featuring Glenn Strange – comedian/magician

&

Resolution – Youth Dance Group

Brothers Redeemed Quartet

Open to Everyone – No Charge

1223 Mary’s Grove Church Road

Kings Mountain, NC  28086

704-692-2452

Donations excepted but not required.  Join us for the fun!

 

 

God Speed Ministry Racer’s Party Kalahari Resort/IHRA Banquet   Join Us Friday, November 16, 2007 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 EXODUS in Concert Fellowship, Fun, Refreshments www.godspeedministry.com              www.exodusquartet.com     Pray for Gary & Renee Bingham as they minister at the Team Finals at Rockingham Dragway, Oct. 27-28. Special Kid's Time Saturday 2:00 p.m. God Speed Pit Area near Concession Stand.   Sunday Chapel Service 8:30 a.m. Grand Stands   Pray for Joe & Debbie Sannutti as they minister at the Team Finals at Farmington Dragway, Oct. 27-28. Chapel Service Sunday, Oct. 28 9:00 a.m. Grand Stands     Prayer for the World Finals at Rockingham "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25 Heavenly Father, Your word tells us how the wise man built his house upon the rock And how that house was able to stand when the storms came. We have built our season upon the rock solid knowledge of You. We have invited You to be our Source, our Safety, our Center. The storms have come: we have battled rain, wind and various trials. And we have survived them all. Our house still stands because You have given us a great foundation. Now as we come to The Rock for the World Finals, May Your continued Presence be with us. May You grace us with safety. May You grace us with success. May You be glorified in the work of our hands. May our champions be true heroes. May all our competitors be great warriors and greater sportsmen. Thank You that our house still stands and is greater than ever. Thank You that You have guarded and guided us this year. To God be the Glory forever and ever. Amen.   Prayer for the President's Cup Nationals Dear Heavenly Father, You tell us to pray for the leaders of our country that there may be peace in the land.  So today we come to lift up the leaders of America:  our President, Senators, House of Representatives and all their staff.  We pray that they may be enlightened with Your wisdom from on high.  We pray for revelation of right from wrong and the courage to stand for the right and good of everyone.  We block evil influence from them and their families and our nation.   Now we also pray for the leadership of IHRA and Maryland International Raceway.  We pray Your most holy blessings on them as they direct their worlds.  We pray for insight and wisdom for them as they make decisions that impact the lives of others, not on the same level as the government of America, but yet with the same emotional consequences.   We pray for the citizens of America and the racers of IHRA.  May we do our part to support our leaders and under gird them with prayer for God's will to be done here on this earth as it is in heaven.  May we live our lives with the same integrity and courage that we desire our leaders to exhibit.  May we regain our focus to make this world a better place and to overcome evil with good.   We invoke Your Presence and Divine influence into the affairs of our nation and our racing.  Grant us Your favor, Your grace, Your protection and Your Divine Presence that our lives may be full of joy and peace.  May You  be glorified in all we do.   Amen.   Prayer for the Motor City Nationals at Milan – Take 2 & Division 2 Team Finals at Alabama Int'l Raceway. Dear Father, We come seeking You, Seeking Your way which is higher than our way, Seeking Your truth over our knowledge, Seeking Your love over our emotions, Seeking Your help to straighten our crooked paths, Seeking Your good and the good of others over our own. Lord, we need Your help to finish what we’ve started, With safety, excellence and integrity. Bless the work of our hands to Your glory. May our words be pleasant and beneficial to all. Bless us as we bless others. In Jesus name, Amen.   Prayer for the Canadian Nationals at Toronto Dear Father, We thank You for Your manifold blessings. We thank You for life and liberty. We thank You for the gift of racing and competition. We thank You for abilities to achieve more than we thought possible. We thank You that You are involved in the details of our lives. We thank You that You love us in spite of our flaws and sins. We marvel at Your goodness and love. We praise You for Your patience and mercy. We thank You for safety in travel and competition. May we bless You as You have blessed us. Thank You for this event and the glory of it. May You be pleased as we bring the work of our hands to You. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Amen.     Prayer for the Motor City Nationals at Milan Dragway   Heavenly Father, I pray that we may know You better each day, That we may see You in our every day events. May we see Your protection as we race and travel. May we feel Your love in the sun and the breeze. May we sense Your nearness even in the hurriedness of our lives. May we see Your image in every person we meet. May we seek Your highest good for us as well as our competitors. May You find joy in the work of our hands and attitudes. May we truly live life to the max as You intended. Guard us from harm and evil. Let the elements enhance the event. May our plans succeed and prosper. May we remember to give You thanks for your many blessings. Amen.

 

Prayer for the Northern Nationals

Dear Father,
Thank You for Your love and mercy.
Thank You for Your many, many blessings.
You have favored us with Your grace
In great crowds and great racing.
You have equipped us to overcome obstacles and succeed.
May Your grace and goodness continue to be with us
As we go into this next event.
Grant us safety as we travel, work and race.
Grant us good weather and good spirits.
May we best at our best in all we do and
May we give You the praise and glory.
Amen.
 

Prayer for the North American Nationals
 

Dear Heavenly Father,
Excellence and perfection in all the world was your original design.
Because You don’t change and are the same yesterday, today and tomorrow
That is still Your intention for this world and for each person.
We stand with You for excellence and perfection.
We ask for excellence in weather, attendance, performances and attitudes.
May we reach the heights of our abilities and may You add Your touch to our best.
May life be more about others and not just ourselves.
May the work of our hands be pleasing in Your sight.
May the words of our mouths and the mediations of our hearts be acceptable to You.
And may we remember that our greatest achievements in this life is not what we do for ourselves
But what we help others achieve in their lives.
For that is when we most fulfill our purpose as human beings created in Your image.
We thank You, O God, for Your multitude of blessings.
And we Praise You, for loving us and being a part of our daily lives.
And in all things, may You be glorified.
Amen.

Pray for Gary & Renee Bingham, Mike Imhoff and Lisa Bingham as they minister at the Northern Nationals.  Pray for Joe & Debbie Sannutti as they minister at the Junior Dragster Nationals at Maryland Int'l Raceway August 3-5 as well.

Pray for all the racers, officials and sponsors as they travel and work.

Pray for Gary, Renee & Lisa Bingham as they minister at the North American Nationals in Epping NH August 10 -12.
 

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The following note was included in an offering from Scooter, Jamie & Cameron Choate.  It really touched our hearts (Bill and Renee) to know that even in all their trials, they found joy in giving back to God because of what He has given to them.  What a testimony!

 

Preacher Bill,

I have not been to the races in a while, therefore I have not been able to feed the wooden box you have at the Sunday services lately.  As much as the Lord has blessed my family, it gives me joy to be able to do so.

We love you,

Scooter

The Cameron Miracle continues....

At the Pine Valley TX Pro Am event this weekend, July 14 & 15, a donation jar was set out to help the Choate family with Cameron's medical bills.  By mid-Sunday afternoon, there was over $3700 in the jar.

Then Tony Gray took it upon himself to issue a challenge to all the race teams to match or beat his donation for Cameron.  Texans do things big and they don't back down from a challenge.  They rose to the occasion.

Racer after racer began to dig deep.  Many of them signed over their winnings to the fund for Cameron.  People sought out Preacher Bill to hand him their donations personally.

Some of the children went among their own and collected over $30 in coins.  Their collection also included cards and other trinkets to brighten her day.

T-shirts had been printed up as a fund raiser prior to the event.  Their sales raised $857 for Cameron.

By the end of the night, the grand total was tallied.  The Division 4 racers at Pine Valley had donated $11,210 for Cameron!!!!!

Thanks to Tony Gray for being the catalyst in this awesome out pouring of love for one of our IHRA and God Speed family members.

If you would like to make a donation to help with Cameron's medical bills, you may send to  God Speed Ministry, 141 E. A. Bingham Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.  Write "Cameron" on it and we will forward it to the Choate family.

Godspeed.

 

Pray for the Canadian National event at Grand Bend Motorplex and Gary & Renee Bingham, Mike Imhoff and Chick LaNasa as they minister there.  Church services:  Sat. 8:00 a.m., God Speed Ministry Pit Area, Sun. 7:30 & 8:15 a.m. in the Eaton Tent.

2007 Grand Bend Canadian Nationals

All grandeur is Yours, O Lord God.
You who created the majesty and grandeur of the mountains and seas,
The starry host of the skies and the variety of trees,
Grace us with Your majesty and grandeur at Grand Bend.
May the work of our hands and the plans of our hearts
Exceed human limitations to create a God-pleasing event.
May we excel in word, action and deed.
May we race in safety and at God speed.
May we unify in heart and spirit and soul.
May we do more together than we can alone.
May we fulfill our God ordained plan for good.
May we recognize Your image in every person.
May Grand Bend be truly grand this weekend.
May we glorify You in all we do.
Amen.
 

Pray for the Pittsburg Raceway Park Jr. Dragster Nationals, July 21-22, and Joe & Debbie Sannutti as they minister there.

Pray for the DRR Event in Kennedale, TX, July 21-22, and Joey Keith as he ministers there.

Keep NHRA, Larry & Linda Smiley, RFC and the racers in your prayers as they continue their 6 week tour. 

 

Celebrate Independence Day!

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Don Gay Sr., a pioneer Funny Car racer  died Sat. June 30, 2007 at his home in League City, Texas, after a long illness. He was 60.   His sons Donnie & Shawn are Division 4 racers.  The family will receive friends Monday night, July 2 from 4 -7 p.m. at the Funeral home in League City, TX on East Walker St.  The funeral will be Tuesday, July 3, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1612 East Walker St., League City, TX.  Don's final resting place will be the Mt. Oliver Cemetery in Dickinson, TX.

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Prayer for 2007 Edmonton Rocky Mtn. Nationals

Dear heavenly Father,
Who reigns in peace and perfection,
May Your kingdom come here to earth.
Your will be done here on earth as it is done in heaven.
We come seeking Your best in our lives and in our racing.
May You guard us from harm as we travel and race.
May You provide for our needs while away from home.
May we bless You by our words and deeds
As we seek to honor You with our lives

and make room for Your peace.
Bless this event with good weather, good racing and good people
To our benefit and to Your glory.
Amen.

 

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PRAYER FOR TULSA SOONER NATIONALS

 

Father,

You spoke through the prophet Ezekiel to tell us:

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.

See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.”

A new beginning is happening in Tulsa this weekend, Lord.

A beginning You have ordained & have empowered us to bring into being.

We thank You for the work of our hands and the sweat of our brows,

the imagination of our minds and will of our hearts

that have been Your instruments of design and accomplishment.

Now let everything and everyone come together

to complete this event as a praise and worship to You. 

May we travel in safety, race in grace and speed,

fellowship in harmony – each part unique and needed,

and give You the praise and glory for this new thing You have done and are doing.

All glory and honor be unto You.

Amen

 

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God Speed Ministry Seeking Musicians & Children’s Workers

God Speed Ministry is seeking people interested in providing special music and/or praise and worship to Chapel Services at the National and Pro Am level.  We know that music enhances the worship experience for those in attendance and for God.

If you are interested in helping with praise & worship or providing special music at a Divisional Pro Am or National event, please contact Brenda Corker at 919-612-8658.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Division 1 Patriots still needs a children’s chaplain.  If you are interested in working with children or being a divisional children’s chaplain in any division, please contact Christy Rice at dragster3@hotmail.com or 614-738-6946 or Renee Bingham at renee@godspeedministry.com or 704-692-2452.

We look forward to the wonderful new things in store for God Speed Ministry and IHRA.  Godspeed!

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Prayer for Rockingham Spring Nationals

Dear Father God, creator of heaven and earth,
We come to You again to express our gratitude for Your many blessings.
We thank You that every good gift and every perfect gift comes from You to us.
We thank You that once again the pine tree crosses proclaim Your love and remind us that
You seek us daily to reconcile us to You because of Your immense, lavish love for us.
Your mercies are new every day and that is a good thing as we go through them so fast.
We need Your mercies in this world of challenges.
Protect us as we travel by land and air.
Protect us as we race and work.
Set a guard over our mouths that our words may be sweet and uplifting.
Open our eyes to see Your image in every person we meet.
Give us respect for You and our brothers and sisters with whom we share this journey of life.
May we be our very best, knowing that You have created us for that very purpose.
You give us Your best and withhold no good thing.
Let us do likewise as we race, play and work,
That we may glorify and please You, O Lord our God.
Thank You for answered prayers and successful ventures.
Thank You!
Amen.
 

Pray for Joe Sannutti, Gary & Renee Bingham as they minister at the Spring Nationals at Rockingham.

 

Church Services

Saturday, 8:00 a.m.  God Speed Pit Area

Kid's On Track Kid's Church, Saturday, 8:00 a.m. God Speed Pit Area

Sunday, 7:30 a.m. & 8:15 a.m.

God Speed Pit Area

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Funeral Arrangements for

Danny Quesinberry, age 19

Receiving of Friends Friday April 13, 7 - 9 p.m.

Wood Funeral Home, Erving TX

Funeral Saturday April 14, 7:00 p.m.

Wood Funeral Home, Erving TX

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 Funeral Service for Harry Davidson

Friday, April 6, 2007

2:00 p.m.

Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home

Rockdale, TX

Lisa Gerthe's father Harry Davidson, (Alisa's grandfather) passed away 4-4-07. They are part of the Jr. Dragster team we (Terry McMillen) adopted. Please keep Duane and Lisa and family in your blessing.

 

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Funeral arrangements for

Charles E. Shuford

62 years old

wife Merita (Rita)

Don, only child, wife Teresa,

grandchildren  Isaac and Logan

 

Receiving friends at

Heritage Funeral Service,

 Valdese, NC

 5:00-7:00 p.m. , Sat. April 7

 

Funeral Sunday April 8, 4:00 p.m.

at

Mt. Hebron Baptist Church

 

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Mooresville Chapel Service

Sunday, April 1, 10:00 a.m. at the motorhome.  Donuts, coffee and juice available at 9:30 provided by Mike Westmoreland & Mark Joyce.

Kid's On Track kid's church at 10:00 in the motorhome.  Join Chaplain Pattie as she teaches the Bible story of Joshua and the Battle of Jericho.

Easter Egg Hunt for all children at Mooresville Pro Am

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.  Join Pattie for an egg hunt for all children.  Egg hunt, story and refreshments.

 

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Pray for Bill Dickerson and Sylvia Maedgen Gary & Renee Bingham as they minister at the San Antonio Texas Nationals this weekend.  Saturday Chapel Service at 8:00 a.m.  at the God Speed Pit Area led by Renee Bingham.  Kid's On Track kid's church will also be held at the same time led by Sylvia Maedgen.  Sunday Chapel Services 7:30 & 8:15 a.m. in the ACDelco Tent (at the end of the bleachers) led by Bill Dickerson.

Kid's On Track treasure hunt kicks off Friday morning.  Find all 6 clues and claim your treasure chest.  Be at Kid's On Track kid's church on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. to get the message with the gift.

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Prayer for 2007 Texas Nationals – San Antonio Raceway

Dear God,
I thank You for another year, another season, a fresh beginning;
We thank You for past success that gives us a great foundation upon which to build this year.
You have blessed the work of our hands and allowed us to reach higher speeds and faster E.T.s, greater success than ever; and overcome obstacles of weather and contrary conditions that we may succeed in the gifts You have placed within us and in our lives.
So we come to You today, to offer You this year.
We offer You the best we have within us that we may glorify You.
We leave nothing on the table but offer You our utmost.
May Your hand be upon us to keep us safe, keep us on track, keep us in peace and safety.
May all the world may know that there is something different, something special about the IHRA family. May we show Your goodness and grace as we exert our abilities in this new season.
May You be glorified in all we do.
And may we never forget to give You thanks.
Amen.
 

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Vinnie Arcadi passed away Jan. 3, 2007.  Please keep his family in your prayers.
Cards and donations may be sent to:
Memory of Vinny Arcadi,

ATTN: John Arcadi,

1970 Jamison Road,

East Aurora, New York 10452.
    Donations will help the Arcadi Family defray the the medical bills left behind. After those bills are paid, 100 percent of the remaining money will be donated to help fund cancer research.

 

Bitsy Satterly - had extensive back surgery on July 31st. Bitsy has been up and moving around.  He is in alot of pain, but knows that it will pass.  He is having more trouble with not having a cigarette than anything else.  We both really appreciate your prayers and all your support.  My mom started radiation last Thursday and I am trying to be strong so that I can take care of both of them.  Bitsy seem to be getting really depressed and I'm sure that part of it is because he misses everyone at the track.  I would really appreciate you putting our address on the web.  I hope that you and your family are doing well and that you all are safe and happy.
Thank you so much,
Melissa

Bitsy Satterly
172 Hickory Road
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Phone  (502) 839-4970

 

True Meaning of Christmas
http://llerrah.com/truemeaningofchristmas.htm
 

 

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Christians Uniting to Safeguard Christmas

Many individuals in our nation have been convinced by the ACLU and other organizations that wish to quell public religious expression that simple expressions of the Christmas season are promotions of religion. Nothing could be further from the truth.

I’m urging people to get involved in this issue so that we can turn back these anti-Christmas organizations' efforts to stifle public Christmas expressions. details

 

God Speed Ministry Racers Party

Friday, December 8

8:30 - 11:00 p.m.

3rd Floor of the Koury Center

IHRA Banquet

Greensboro, NC

 

Featuring Barry McGee

aka Harvey Garvey Tater

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and the Sojourner Quartet.

 

Everyone Welcome!  Even if you are not attending the banquet, come join us for this celebration.

 

At the end of the evening, Barry McGee will have a Remembrance service celebrating the lives of IHRA family members who have passed away during 2006.

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CHAPLAIN TRAINING SEMINAR

at the

IHRA Awards Banquet

Joseph F. Koury Center

Greensboro NC

Friday, December 8th, 2006

7:30—8:00 registration

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Seminar

12:00 - 1:00 lunch (on your own - lots of choices close by)

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Seminar sessions

God Speed Ministry is pleased to present it’s second annual Chaplain Training Seminar.  This year we have invited several different speakers, experts in their fields, to share their knowledge with us.

            The IHRA safety staff will help us better understand our role in responding to accidents at the track and how to stay safe ourselves.

            Mr. Jeffrey Owens, from Toast Masters, has served as the Governor of the NC Chapter of Toast Masters.  He is sought after as a trainer of speakers as well as traveling the USA as the featured speaker at conferences and events.

            Rev. Keys Pendleton is a United Methodist minister who has a gift for ministering to those who are dying and their families.  Rev. Pendleton is a former director of Hospice in Greenville SC.  He is also a member of many national committees where he is a strong advocate to improve lives.

Topics will include:

8:00 – 10:00     A Ministry of Excellence\ Safety Issues at the Track

10:00 – 12:00   Public Speaking taught by Jeffrey Owens.  We have the greatest message and we need to be able to effectively communicate it to the world.

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.           Soul Care taught by Rev. Keys Pendleton.  This session deals with the tough aspects of ministry.  We will learn how best to minister to those dealing with trauma, death and grief.  We will be better equipped to genuinely care for those entrusted to our care.

Idea Exchange – if time permits, we will have an open session of ideas.

            Those interested can contact God Speed Ministry for more information at support@godspeedministry.com  or 704-692-2452.  Registration is required by mail or by email, renee@godspeedministry.com .  The registration deadline is November 30, 2006.  There is no fee for the seminar.  Contact us for a registration form.

                Hotel reservations may be made through IHRA.com by clicking on the IHRA Championship Banquet.

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PAR Racing Raffle A Huge Success at World Finals   details

 

Sherrill Dimit Passes

 

Sherrill Dimit, wife and partner of Dwayne Dimit, founders of PTS,

passed away Friday, October 27th in her home in Fort Wayne, IN.

Sherrill's death was unexpected and has left Dwayne and their children in shocked grief. 

Please keep Dwayne and the family in your prayers as  they travel this valley of sorrow

and grief.

 

Funeral arrangements are being handled by

D.O. McCombs & Sons Funeral Home,

8325 Covington Road,

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804.

Visitation hours are Wednesday, November 1 2:00 to 4:00 and

6:00 to 8:00. The funeral will be Thursday, November 2 at noon.

 

Sherrill and Dwayne served IHRA for many years as the safety provider

for IHRA.  Sherrill was honored for her service to IHRA and to God with

the Good Samaritan Award from ICRA at the 2002 IHRA Awards Banquet.

 

Sherrill was a lady who endeared herself to those who had the privilege

of meeting and knowing her.  Our lives are dimmer today with the loss

of Sherrill from our midst.  But heaven is brighter as Sherrill joins the

great crowd of heaven in celebrating her arrival there.

Godspeed, Sherrill.  We miss you now but shall join you one day!

 

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 The quote of the month is by Jay Leno:
With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks,
"Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?

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Do you believe in God?

NBC this morning had a poll on this question. They had the highest
number of responses that they have ever had for one of their polls, and the
Percentage was the same as this:


86% to keep the words, IN God We Trust and God in the
Pledge of Allegiance 14% against.

That is a pretty 'commanding' public response.
 

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In Memory of Ronnie Sox Decals
The Ronnie Sox Foundation has been formed by Diane Sox and Buddy Martin to aid several of Ronnie's favorite charities. Proceeds raised through this foundation will support charities in Ronnie's Memory among them being St. Jude Children's Research Foundation and the National Prostate Cancer Coalition. Anyone making a donation will receive a specially created "In Memory of Ronnie Sox" decal crafted specifically for the Foundation. Send your contributions, payable to the "Ronnie Sox Foundation," to Diane Sox, at 1673 Independence Court, Richmond, VA 23238. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the prompt return of your decal(s).

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Prayer for Rockingham World Finals

 

Dear God,

We thank You for good beginnings and a great season of racing.

You have blessed us with our best year.

You have prospered the work of our hands

And granted safety to our people.

And now we come to the final race of the year.

We come to decide our champions.

We ask for fairness and good sportsmanship.

We ask for good racing and concentration to do our best

that the best may win.

We ask for good success and prosperity to carry us through the winter.

We ask for safety as we have at every race

because You are our source for everything.

We thank You that You hear us and give us the desires of our hearts.

We thank You that You also give us hearts of compassion and caring.

May we honor You with the work of our hands

and the words of our mouths.

May You enjoy the race with us as we bring You

our very best to finish this season.

To God Be The Glory!

Amen and Amen!

 

Church Services at Rockingham World Finals

Sunday, October 22

7:30 and 8:15 a.m.

in the Mr. Gasket Tent

Children's Service at 8:15 a.m.

Everyone Welcome!

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Donovan Whitehurst Going Home Services

Services will be held on Friday, October 20, 2006 @ Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Elizabeth City, NC at 12:00 Noon. Reception will be held at

National Guard Armory on Westover Street Elizabeth City.


Seymour Johnson AFB will hold a memorial on Wednesday, October 25

@ 1:00pm at the base. You must call to get on the security list. All are welcome. Call Eric for more information: 252-333-0205 (cell)

252-338-1722 (home).

Thank you for your continued prayers for our family!!

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Let's help Eddie Go Racing Again!

Click here for info.

Pauley Crashes Rig Outside Madison, GA

In route to the IHRA Divisional Race in Douglas Ga, Ed Pauley misses a near head-on collision with a tractor trailer towing one half of a double wide on US 441 near Madison, Ga.  Pauley from Shelby, NC, former IHRA Hot Rod World Champion, competes in Hot Rod and Top Dragster on the IHRA circuit.   Normally accompanied by his family, Pauley was traveling alone..... (rest of story)

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Prayer for Canadian Nationals at Toronto Motorsports Park Part II

 

Gracious Heavenly Father,

Hear our prayer for success and completion,

For safety and good sportsmanship,

For prosperity in our affairs and in our souls.

Everything is upheld by the word of Your Power.

Not one thing exists that You did not create.

Yet You choose to be glorified through us, Your highest creation.

Grant that the work of our hands and the intent of our hearts

Be pleasing to You that You may be glorified.

May Your strength be made perfect in our weaknesses

As we see You complete and fulfill Your plan for our lives.

May we strive harder for excellence – for we are made in Your image.

May we love purer- for You are Love, pure and undefiled.

May we live with joy – for that is Your bequest.

May we praise You and thank You every moment of our lives

With every fiber of our being.

Amen.

 

Remember Gary & Renee Bingham as they minister at the Canadian

in Toronto this weekend,  Mike Imhoff as he ministers at the Summit

Team Finals in Quaker City, and Larry & Linda Smiley as they minister

at the NHRA race in TX.

 

 

Prayer for the North American Nationals

 

Dear Father,

How do we touch Your heart?

How do we move You?

“When we come to You as Your children,

Seeking Your protection, Your goodness and Your peace.”

We come as Your children, knowing that every good and perfect gift

comes from Your hand; knowing that it is You, our Father,

who gives us the power to get wealth, to prosper in body and soul.

We come asking for Your divine goodness in our lives as we do the things

You have gifted and equipped us to do. 

May the work of our hands be the best we can do. 

May we say when we see what we have created at this event that it is good,

just as You said after each day of creation.

May the work of our hands and hearts be an acceptable offering to You. 

May You enjoy the beauty of the race and the accomplishment of Your children

And may we invite You to the celebration.

We come seeking Your peace in our lives –

peace with you, with our fellowman, and with ourselves. 

Your peace is nothing broken, nothing lacking – wholeness. 

That is our desire: to be wholly restored with You

and to fulfill Your will here on this earth.

May we touch Your heart.

May we move You to dance over us with joy.

May we seek You above all things as we do the things You give us to do.

May we continually thank You for being our Father and God

and for the benefits of being Your children.

Amen.

 

Also pray for the Div. 1 & 3 event this weekend at Kanawha Valley and Mike Imhoff

as he ministers there.

 

Prayer for Norwalk World Nationals

Dear Heavenly Father,
Excellence and perfection in all the world was your original intention at creation.
Because You change not and are the same, yesterday, today and tomorrow,
That is still Your intention for this world and for each person.
As we come together for the largest race, the World Nationals,
We stand with You for excellence and perfection.
We ask for excellence in weather, attendance, performances and attitudes.
May we blend our differences to create something wonderful and unique
That we could not accomplish by ourselves and certainly not without You.
May we reach the heights of our abilities and may You add Your touch to that.
May we determine to overlook small things and remember the big picture and Your vision.
May life be more about others and not just ourselves.
May the work of our hands be pleasing in Your sight.
May the words of our mouths and the mediations of our hearts be acceptable to You.
And may we remember that our greatest achievements in this life is not what we do for ourselves
But what we help others achieve in their lives.
For that is when we most fulfill our purpose as human beings created in Your image.
We thank You, O God, for Your multitude of blessings.
We remember that it is You who daily loads us with benefits.
And we Praise You, for loving us and being a part of our daily lives.
And in all things, may You be glorified.
Amen.

 

Pray for the Tri-State Pro Am and Mike Imhoff & Michelle Michael as they minister there.  Pray for the NHRA National at Memphis and Larry & Linda Smiley as they minister there this weekend, August 18-20. 

Memorial Service for Tim Henson:  Thursday The 17th from 12:30 to 3:30 pm will be receiving friends with the service to follow at 4 pm.
Faith Baptist Church
500 West Lee Rd.
Taylor SC 29687

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to

Hidden Treasured Christian School
500 West Lee Rd.
Taylor SC 29687

OR
Taylor Lions Club
P.O. Box 31
Taylor SC 29687
                    Please Keep Brian and Donna in your prayers, and thoughts.

 

 

 

 

Prayer for US 131 National Event

Most Loving Heavenly Father,
We come once again to ask Your blessings upon the upcoming race.
We acknowledge our need for You to bless the work of our hands that it may prosper.
We ask for You to grant safety to everyone traveling, racing and in attendance.
We pray for good weather and safe temperatures.
We pray for good racing and good times together.
We pray that the work of our hands may honor and glorify You.
We pray that our attitudes may be loving and of highest integrity.
May You be with us as we work, race, play and travel.
May we know that You love us and have offered us Your best.
May we now offer You our best: in performance, words and actions.
We pray Your will be done here on earth as it is in heaven
That all may glorify and praise You, now and forever.
Amen.

 

Prayer for Toronto

 

Most Holy Father,

We lift Your name on high for You are glorious and greatly to be praised.

We thank You Lord, for Your blessings upon IHRA.

We thank You for the success of the 2006 events.

We thank You for the safety of our people.

We thank You for the increase You have provided.

We thank You for the “ability to get wealth”

And for Your protection and blessing upon us.

Recognizing this, we come again

To ask Your blessings upon the race in Toronto.

Give us peace, peace with You and one another.

Grant us safety: traveling, on track and on the grounds.

Let Your Spirit and Presence be with us,

For in Your Presence is fullness of joy.

Let us not only seek what Your hand can do for us

But let us seek Your face that we may bask in Your love and joy.

Grant us more of You that we may become more like You.

Help us to obtain the height of our ability and goodness

That we may glorify You.

Thank You Lord for hearing and answering our prayers.

Thank You for loving us and showering us with Your goodness.

Thank You for being involved in our daily lives.

Thank You for being You in the midst of our brokenness.

Thank You Father.

Amen.

 

We also pray for the Pro Am event in Byron IL and Rev. Bill Dickerson

as he ministers there.

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Congratulations to all our graduates, high school and college.  You have worked hard to achieve this milestone in your life!  Blessings as you move into the next phase of your life.  Our prayers are with you!

 

Prayer for Motor City Nationals

 

This week, Father, we celebrate our freedom.

Freedom granted by You through the valor of our military and Your blessings.

These men & women are the warriors You designed

To protect our freedom to worship and celebrate Your abundant life.

We thank You Father, for their courage and dedication.

We thank You Father, that they demonstrate Your word:

“No greater love hath any man than to lay down his life for another.”

Because of this freedom, we come to another IHRA national event

Doing what You have gifted us to do: race.

We thank You for the competitive nature within us,

The desire to obtain higher goals, push the limits, explore new horizons.

For being made in Your image, we know there are greater things to come.

Grant us safety as we travel and race.

Give us hearts of appreciation to You and our military that we can do what we love.

Guard our men and women, our warriors, our heroes – both on the track and on the battle field.

Bring us all safely home to our loved ones that we may celebrate life together.

Grant us peace with each other and peace among the nations.

We seek Your will to be done here as it is in heaven.

Show Yourself strong on our behalf.

May we tell of the marvelous goodness of God Almighty

That all the world may know that You.

Thank You for Your blessings.

Thank You for Your Presence with us.

Thank You for great performances, great attendance, great weather, great people and great safety.

Amen.

 

Prayer for the Rocky Mountain Nationals
 

Holy Heavenly Father,
You, who created everything that exists, by the power of Your words,
You, who upholds everything and everyone, by the power of Your Word,
To You be all glory and honor and power and majesty.
We come to You seeking Your will here on this earth and in our lives just as it is in heaven.
We pray for good fortune in everything we do, and for good health—
That our everyday affairs prosper, as well as our souls.
We come asking You, the God of all, to be involved in our everyday affairs,
To be exalted in the work of our hands, to be blessed by the words of our mouths.
May the Rocky Mountain Nationals be blessed with great weather, great performances,
Great relationships, great memories, and a great time enjoying all Your gifts and graces.
May this event be blessed by Your Presence
For that is where we find fullness, max capacity, of joy.
And that is what we ultimately seek in all aspects of our lives.
So Father, we come seeking You. Be present in every aspect of our lives.
May we reflect Your glory, Your goodness, Your love and Your joy.
May we glorify You so that all the world knows that You are God
And that You enjoy relationship and time with us and us with You.
We thank You that You hear and answer.
We praise You for who You are.
Amen. And Amen.
 

Also pray for the Pittsburg Pro Am event this weekend and Matt Zapp as he ministers there.  Also pray for the NHRA event and Larry & Linda Smiley as they minister there.

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Keith McPherson, TS racer, was air lifted from Milan Dragway during the IHRA Pro Am event Sunday, June 18.  He is in the Univ. of Michigan Hospital undergoing precautionary testing.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

A new day was just dawning May 27 when tens of thousands of Indonesians' lives were thrown into chaos as a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia. More than 5,000 people died as inadequate buildings collapsed, and now 200,000 are without sufficient shelter. Many of these people were already poor before the earthquake reduced their homes to rubble, and the prospect of rebuilding their shattered houses, schools, and medical centers is daunting.

Because World Vision was already working in Indonesia, we were able to begin distributing relief supplies to survivors within 24 hours. Many families lost everything they owned, so the need is urgent for essentials like shelter, blankets, clothing, cooking utensils, and medical supplies.

We ask your church to join us in prayer as World Vision continues this critical emergency response, and begins assessing the need for long-term reconstruction assistance.

Check out this link to Samaritan's Purse and the work they are doing for the earth quake victims.  http://www.samaritanspurse.org/MP_Article.asp?ArticleID=85

 

Prayer for Mopar Canadian Nationals at Grand Bend Motorplex

Holy Father who created everything,

We praise You for our lives and for the gifts You give

That enable us to enjoy our lives to the very fullest.

We thank You for this beautiful world.

We thank You for allowing us to be global

And share the beauty of sister countries.

We thank You for the gift of drag racing,

The talents, abilities and knowledge to race

And, like You, to explore new boundaries.

Give us peace with You and each other

As we live here among our fellow man.

Give us the knowledge that You are always present with us.

Give us safety as we travel and race.

Give us purpose and direction and an “others” view point

So that our actions become worship of You instead of us.

May all we do bring You honor and glory

That we may dwell in Your blessings today and always.

Bless us as we travel.

Bless us as we race.

Bless us as we live together in play and work.

Bless us that we may bless You.

Godspeed.

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I Corinthians For Mothers
Author Unknown


If I keep my house immaculately clean, and am envied by all for my interior decorating, but do not show love in my family -- I am just another housewife.

If I'm always producing lovely things - sewing, art; if I always look attractive, and speak intelligently, but am not loving to my family -- I am nothing.

If I'm busy in community affairs, teach Sunday School, and drive in the carpool, but fail to give adequate love to my family -- I gain nothing.

Love changes diapers, cleans up messes, and ties shoes - over and over again.

Love is kind, though tired and frazzled.

Love doesn't envy another woman -- one whose children are "spaced" better, or in school so she has time to pursue her own interests.

Love doesn't try to impress others with my abilities or knowledge as as a mother.

Love doesn't scream at the kids.

Love doesn't feel cheated because I didn't get to do what I wanted to do today -- sew, read, soak in a hot tub.

Love doesn't lose my temper easily.

Love doesn't assume that my children are being naughty just because their noise level is irritating.

Love doesn't rejoice when other people's children misbehave and make mine look good.

Love is genuinely happy when others are honored by their children.

A Mother's Love - wish advice from a mother's heart

 

Today May 4, 2006 is the National Day of Prayer. You can visit the site National Day of Prayer site for all the details.  Here is the prayer for the nation.  In this day of prayer, please remember God Speed Ministry as well.  We know that God is moved by the prayer of His people. 2006 Prayer for the Nation Dr. Henry Blackaby Oh Heavenly Father, You have made Yourself known to us as a nation by Your mighty works throughout our history. From the beginning, You have been with us through many wars and conflicts; Your right arm has saved us. We have been amazingly and graciously blessed. Today, we confess our sin of not responding to Your right to rule in our lives and our nation. Too often we have despised and rejected Your will while imposing our own, and we are now facing the consequences of our disobedience. Draw us back to Yourself that we may return to Your ways once again.  Without You we can do nothing.  You have promised that if we honor You, You will once again honor this great nation. That is our fervent prayer. For Your honor and glory we pray, Amen.

Chapel Service Sunday, May 7, 9:00 a.m. Matt Zapp leading Worship Service,  Mike Imhoff introduced as new divisional Chaplain.  Everyone welcome!

Chapel Service Sunday, May 7, 10:00 a.m.    Kevin Shipmon will have a group from his church to sing.  We will praise the Lord.  Everyone welcome!  Children's Service too!

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God Speed Ministry

invites you to Church Service

Sunday, April 23, 2006

7:30 and 8:15 a.m.

at the McMillen Tent

Children's Church at 8:15 a.m.

same location.

Prayer for Rockingham Spring Nationals
Once again, Father, I come before Your throne
Seeking Your will here on earth as in heaven.
I come seeking Your goodness and blessings.
I thank You for every good thing You have already given.
I praise Your name for loving and caring for each of us.
I love You because of what You have done for us
By sending Your Son Jesus to die for our sins.
As Your child, I come asking You to bless my friends,
Co-workers and IHRA family.
I ask for Your protection as we travel and race.
I ask for keenness of senses and sharpness of mind
So we may all use excellently the talents You have given us.
May we do our very best as an honor to You who always gives the best.
May we choose to forego little offenses in order to see the best in others.
May we reach deep within to see the potential of greatness in each situation.
May we honor You by being the best we can be every moment of this life.
May we make You smile by being what You created us to be.
Godspeed,
Renee

 

Jim Weinert having problems with injured leg. Brian Schwartz in Iraq, lost his CO and 4 fellow soldiers.      Grant Flowers brother killed.     Jennifer of Tysinger Promotions, grieving loss of fiance.     Faye Blankenship, Hank's mom, in hospital.      Ronnie Sox passed away 4-22-06 These and others added to prayer list.

Welcome New Chaplains Mike Imhoff is the new Division 3 chaplain and James Nicely become the new Division 5 Chaplain. God Speed Ministry still seeking children's chaplains for divisions 1,3, & 9, division 3 chaplain. more

Children's Church "Phenomenal!  Awesome!  We love it!" "It's a great addition to the races.  Thanks God Speed!"   The divisional races are off and the song series is a hit with the kids.  "They love getting their own cd of the songs to take home.  My daughter wore it out.  She took it everywhere with her." mother of one God Speed Kid   "Thanks for the Bible for my daughter.  She came home from race church with her new Bible.  She sat down in a chair and began to read it.  She read it for hours.  You guys really hit a lick with this program." mother of another God Speed kid   Check out the newsletter for kids.

Bible Treasure Hunt for God Speed Kids at Rockingham Thanks to all who made the treasure hunt a success: Rockingham Souvenirs, Tom Johnson Camping Center, Accurate Image, Terry McMillen, Bruce Litton, Rockingham Dragway, Ronnie Davis &  Davis Custom Carts!

We're BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is with great joy that the God Speed Ministry web site is back up and working correctly.  We apologize for the inconvenience for things not working properly, but it was not due to a lack of prayer and effort. During this down time, God Speed Ministry decided to accept the gracious offer of J-Angel Web services and Mark Walter to host God Speed Ministry.  Mark has made the switch from 1320 Web Services to J-Angel a smooth and seamless process.  God Speed Ministry wishes to express our gratitude and thanks to Allen Cook and 1320 Web Services for being our home on the World Wide Web for the past 2 years.  We highly recommend Allen as a web designer (www.1320.us) and host as well as Mark Walter and J-Angel (www.j-angel.com)  IT IS GREAT TO BE BACK WITH YOU!  What better way to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus than to have Him resurrect the God Speed Ministry web site.  What needs to be resurrected in your life?  God is more than able.  Because He lives, we can too!

Prayer for San Antonio Texas Nationals

Dear Father,

We come before you at the beginning of another year of IHRA drag racing,

knowing that You are in all beginnings,

as You were in the beginning of creation.

Father, as You spoke and saw things come to be,

You proclaimed each thing as good. 

So we come asking You to crown this year of IHRA racing with good. 

We pray that Your blessings of safety

as we travel and as we race.

We pray for goodness in people and in situations. 

We pray for good E.T.'s and MPH.

We pray for good crowds.

We pray for good weather.

We pray for good venues.

We pray for good attitudes.

We pray for good finishes.

And we thank You for this good beginning!

For every good and perfect gift cometh from the Father above.

To God Be the Glory!

Godspeed.

Prayer for the World Finals at Rockingham

 

Dear Father,

We come to the end of our season when it is time to crown our champions

And place new heroes before our fans and participants.

The chosen place for this is known as the “Rock”.

You have been our “Rock” this year in times of storms and trials.

We have come through the rivers and the waters have not overtaken us

Because You have been our Rock upon which we could stand tall.

You have allowed us to complete our events as scheduled.  Thank You!

You have lined our tracks with Your angels to give safety to our people.  Thank You!

You have let us work as a team and have used the talents You gave us

To accomplish more than we could have accomplished on our own.  Thank You!

Thank You for those men and women who have set standards for the next

generation to reach –

In Integrity, Honesty, Respect and Accomplishments.

Thank You for displaying Your love and Power to us and the world.

And may the world know that You still love and protect and keep Your promises and

That the final outcome of this world is a crown of life to those who believe in You.

May we all be overcomers, achievers, and believers for eternity.

Thank You again for safety, completion of this season and unity of purpose.

Thank You for a great outcome for IHRA.

Godspeed to everyone.

Amen!