By Laz Alba
BSHDFC International President
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the Gem State BSHDFC Rally in Meridian, Idaho. The rally was a huge success with more than 100 plus Black Sheep and HOG members attending the three-day event. Thank you to Pastor Tony and staff from Legacy Church for allowing us to invade their church for a Friday Night fellowship and worship. Thanks to Greg Diamanti (Central Coast, CA BSHDFC) for sharing your powerful testimony – may Jesus grow the seeds that were sowed on that night. Thank you to High Desert H-D for allowing us to host our Saturday bike show/event at your dealership. Thanks to all the Black Sheep that came from CA, WA, OR, ID, NY, and PA to partake in this rally – you guys’ rock! And lastly, a HUGE THANK YOU! to our Treasure Valley BSHDFC Chapter and everyone who helped put this rally together – you all did a fantastic job!
While at this rally, I received a private Facebook message that I wanted to share with you now. It is a reminder that what we do matters. That we must always be ready and willing to minister. That we must be vigilant for divine appointments. And that you never know the impact several seconds of praying for someone can make. Below is the message:
“I’m the UPS guy that delivers just north of Nevada off HWY 95. There was a chapter of Black Sheep stopped at the store and when I saw them trying to take a selfie, I offered to snap the photo. After I took the picture, they asked if there was any prayer I needed and I asked for prayers for my father-in-law Ron. I was expecting them to say they would pray for him, and we would be on our separate ways but instead they wrapped their arms around me and prayed right then. That meant a lot to me, my wife, and her dad. He is sick, and the nurse just today told my wife that he is dying but when she told him a biker club was praying for him, he said “Huh” with a big smile. (Not getting many smiles these days) I wanted to send a thank you to all the Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ for spreading His love.”
To the BSHDFC members from our Desert Edge, CA and Inland Empire, CA chapters that took time to pray for this UPS driver while on their way to the Gem State Rally, thank you! Thank you for being bold, spiritually minded, and for representing our ministry (and more importantly) our Lord Jesus so well.
I’m so humbled and fortunate to serve as your International President. You are an amazing and spirit-filled group of people and it is an honor for me to serve in this wonderful ministry alongside all of you.
Keep up the great work and let’s remember to always keep the main thing, the main thing. All for His glory!