11-16-16
Greetings
UBFM’rs!
I
hope you are having a great week and enjoying a little touch of winter as it
slowly creeps in. It looks like we have another beautiful night for a UBFM ride.
Keep in mind; since the temps are getting a little cooler, the demands will
change a little bit for our friends and neighbors in need. Watch for changes in
the list of needs below.
Lately,
we have been blessed with an influx of new volunteers. I am so thankful that
more people are learning about our organization. The more volunteers we have,
the more we can do. However, we are forced to prepare our volunteers for what
to expect when they serve this organization. As you can imagine, for some
people, it is a little awkward riding a bike around the city and finding people
in need. It is sometimes hard to find the words to say when approaching people.
And, there are dangers in serving this ministry. The simple act of riding a
bike around Memphis has some risks. We care a lot about our volunteers and we
want their UBFM experience to enjoyable and spiritually moving. When we are
unable to prepare and train our new volunteers adequately we rely on our
experienced UBFM’rs. There are some volunteers that have been with us since the
foundation was created over 4 years ago. And there are volunteers that have
been with us for several months that can tell you anything you need to know
about the organization. We rely on them to lead and mentor our new folks, as
they become part of this ministry. If you are an experienced UBFM volunteer I
ask that you help lead our new volunteers. Show them the ropes, safety, and
help them meet some of our neighbors that we serve.
We
will load up tonight at 7:30 and ride out at 8:00. We will return around 9
-9:30. We meet at the Carpenter's House, same location as the FUMC (see below).
If you would like to help prepare burritos, we will start in the kitchen of
FUMC at 6:30.
We
will also meet on Saturday morning at 7:30am to load up and roll out at 8:00.
We will return around 9:00. If you would like to help out in the kitchen we
start cooking at 7:00am. The meeting location is the same as the Wednesday
night ride.
First
United Methodist Church
204
N. 2nd St.
Memphis
TN 38105
The
Carpenter’s House
212
N. 2nd St.
Memphis
TN 38105
The
Carpenter's House is the building beside the church. We meet in the back
parking lot of the building.
Things
you will need for the ride (must):
• Bike
• Helmet…It is a must!
• Hydration
for yourself
• Flashers
for front and rear of your bike
• Backpack
• A
giving spirit
Recommended
for the ride (not necessary):
• Bright
or reflective clothing
• old
grocery bags (plastic)
• care
packages (hygiene)
• tools
to repair a flat
·
A lightweight rain jacket…you never know.
·
light saber and use of the Force
·
flashlight
Donations
that we are in need of:
• bottled
water
• light
blankets (easy to carry)
·
Bicycle helmets
·
Reflective vests
·
Cold
weather gear (jackets, scarves, gloves, etc.)
·
Flashing lights (for bikes)
Lightweight blankets 
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