3-26-14

Greetings my fellow UBFMers!

I hope this message finds you soaking in some of the sunshine that is leisurely creeping over the skyline. Though the temperature might be a bit bitter here in Memphis, the sunshine feels quite good. Let us continue to encourage springtime weather. It can’t be far off; it’s nearly April. I’m sure the Memphis mosquito community is just as anxious as we are…oh wait. J

Anyhoo, last Wednesday UBFM hosted an amazing group of volunteers. Twenty eager and giving disciplists showed up with bikes to deliver supplies and meals around midtown and downtown Memphis. Witnessing this experience never ceases to humble me. Through rain, sleet, snow, and extreme heat this group shows up ready to serve their neighbor. Let me not forget all of those who help make this happen. Despite busy schedules and life’s consistent challenges, there are people who donate time, supplies, money, and offer prayers to our weekly mission and us. You know who you are and I give thanks daily for witnessing your efforts to keep this ministry at work. Thanks to all of the volunteers, we distributed over 300 burritos, 3 cases of water, 4 cases of sodas, and several cases of pastries. Many thanks go tot the people who had there hands in making this possible!

Since the beginning of this organization we have only traveled through midtown and downtown Memphis. I have always had an interest in extending our reach a little more. I know there are other places in Memphis as well as other towns that could benefit from a similar service. With the growth of our volunteer base, I would love to start this ministry in other areas. I am basically just tossing the idea among those who read these posts. If you are interested in starting UBFM in your area or your town, if you feel there is a need, let me know. The growth in this location has been great. There is no reason why we cannot extend out reach a little more.

Please do not forget that we have fundraisers happening very soon! If you are interested in joining us for live music, good food, and a silent auction you can purchase tickets here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-bicycle-food-ministry-silent-auction-with-big-city-circus-tickets-10927609775 If you are unable to go, then you can purchase a ticket for you r friend as an Easter gift! It will be located at Overton Clubhouse, catered by Central BBQ, and live music by Big City Circus!

This week we will meet at out regular scheduled time and place: 7:30 PM at First United Methodist Church 204 N Second St, Memphis, TN 38105. If you are interested in helping make some burritos and prepare for the evening, feel free to show up at 6:30. If this is your first time joining us all you need is a bicycle, backpack, helmet, and a giving spirit. If you are unable to join us, I ask that you pray for our mission. Pray for our safety but pray that we find the people that our in need of our help. If you are not the praying type, tell people about us; tell people who we are and what we do. Spread the word of our mission.

Thank you ALL for the time, money, supplies, work, prayers, and love you invest into this organization. It is because of you we are able to spread love and concrete acts of kindness into our city. Those efforts spread around; people hear about what we do and it gives people hope. It allows people to know there are good things happening. Though we do live in a relatively dark world, a small light makes a huge impact. My friends, you are that light.

Peace