Church Offers Rest Stop for Face of America/Wounded Warriors Bike Ride

Every year, Veterans from around the nation bike from Arlington, Virginia to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as a way to build up their community and show their perseverance. Some riders have specialty bikes that allow them to bike even though they have no arms or legs. Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church (UMC) in Emmitsburg started cheering them on a couple of years ago as they passed by on Sunday morning. This year, the riders asked if Tom’s Creek UMC would be willing to take a deeper step into helping them on their long journey by providing a rest stop along their route with volunteers to help feed and care for them. So, on April 24, 2016, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church will be canceling Sunday School and worship so that they can support the riders and cheer them on. They will also have a blue grass/gospel band coming from Calvert County to play patriotic music as part of the rest stop. Engine #6 from the Vigilant Hose Company will be on-hand with a huge American flag, waving from the tower. They would like as many people from the surrounding community to come and cheer on these brave warriors, who have protected our nation and now need a boost to let them know their nation appreciates them! The event is being held at Tom’s Creek UMC Promised Land property (off of Rt. 140, about three miles out from Emmitsburg), located at 10918 Taneytown Pike in Emmitsburg. For more information about the bike ride organization, visit www. worldteamsports.org/events/face-of-america/.