On Sunday, April 30, 2017, starting around 9:30 a.m., Veterans and military from around the nation bike from Arlington, Virginia, to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as a way to show support for those wounded in military service to our nation. Some of the riders were wounded in service and have specialty bikes that allow them to bike, even though they have no arms or legs. Tom’s Creek UMC started cheering them on a couple of years ago as they passed by on Sunday morning. Last year, the event organizers asked Tom’s Creek UMC if they would be willing to take a deeper step into helping the riders on their long journey. They wanted to know if they could use their property, and if they would be willing to provide the volunteers to help feed and care for the riders, as a rest stop along the route. This was the best rest stop on their entire journey, so after last year, Tom’s Creek UMC is considered a sponsor of the event. This means they are canceling Sunday School and worship on that day, so they can support the riders and cheer them on. Tom’s Creek will also have a blue grass/gospel band, coming from Calvert County, to play patriotic music as part of the rest stop. They would like as many people from the surrounding communities as possible, to come and cheer on these brave warriors that have protected our nation and now need a boost to let them know their nation appreciates them!
So, come out on April 30 to Tom’s Creek UMC Promised Land property, off of Rt.140, at 10918 Taneytown Pike in Emmitsburg.
For more information about the bike ride organization, visit www.worldteamsports.org/events/face-of-america/.
