Rockdale revved up for ministry and machines
Rockdale revved up for ministry and machines
26 July 2017
Lieutenant Troy Munro (left) is a member of The Salvation Army Motorcycle Ministry and wants to encourage all Salvos to use their hobbies for God’s glory.
People with a passion for cars, motorcycles, remote-control machines and flying devices will be in their element at this Saturday’s “Ministry and Machines” event at Rockdale Salvation Army in Sydney’s south.
Event organiser, Lieutenant Troy Munro, a Rockdale Salvationist and a member of The Salvation Army Motorcycle Ministry, said the day would be all about engaging with people who “love toys just as much as we do!”
Salvationists and members of the public are invited to bring a machine or vehicle to display, or simply come along to have a look. The family-friendly event will also feature a jumping castle for kids and a sausage sizzle dinner and movie screening.
“I’ve been riding a motorbike now for a number of years and I’ve also played with remote-control planes and aircraft and things like that,” Lieut Munro said.
He added that the “machines ministry” simply “happened”, rather than being structured or planned, due to a passion for his hobby.
“There’s more to ministry than actually physically going out with mission in mind. It’s actually a daily event that you can do even with your hobbies ... rock up somewhere with the thing that you like playing with the most and engage with other people with a similar interest and eventually you may end up with faith conversations occurring,” he said.
Lieut Munro hopes Salvationists will be inspired to use this philosophy with their hobby. “Just being out there, having fun in a hobby, will end up opening the door for God conversations with people,” he said.
The Salvation Army Motorcycle Ministry will also lead the Sunday morning meeting at Rockdale Salvation Army.
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I’m a part of the “new beginning” here in Mudgee NSW…I’ve been a long time member and area co’ordinator but not now of the Christian Motorcyclist Association of Australia for many years and also a member of Bikers For Christ…I am really keen to start a Salvation Army Chapter here in my home town of Mudgee …I am studying the discipline program as we speak and I am keen to hear from you…