IOWA CHAPTER MEMBERS
PICTURES & TESTIMONIES
Below is a list of the Iowa Chapter members. If a member has a testimony or picture, click on the link to see it.
Greg Ahrens (In Memoriam) We are saddened that our member and good friend Greg left us to be with the Lord. Also, Isaak Fisher and Jim Schultz are riding with him. Like Prez Trez said, "Let's hope we don't add to this list."
They will be ever in our hearts and forever on our minds as they ride the highways in heaven.
Rick Tresnak, Iowa chapter President & Rick's Testimony Picture
Chris Tresnak & Chris's Testimony Picture
Ryan Tresnak & Ryan's Testimony Picture
Patti Tresnak Picture
Dennis VanDeVenter & Dennis's Testimony
Anita Shannon Picture
Dallas Shannon Dallas's Testimony Picture
Dan Odeen & Dan's Testimony (not available)
Charlene Fisher Picture
Highway James Picture
Tracy Armentrout Tracy's Testimony Picture
Tony Hall Picture
Jan Hall Picture
Kevin Chamberlain Picture
Jim Schultz Picture
Molly Schultz Picture
(Dog) James Barnhill Picture
TESTIMONIES
Rick Tresnak
I grew up a little wild, and ran with a pretty tough crown. I was the lost of the lost. Drugs, parties, and other temptations always in my life. I Joined the Army in 1987, and became a Presidential Medic for President Bush (Sr.) I married my High School sweetheart. In 1990 I moved back to my home state of Iowa, and became a paramedic. One day, in the back of my ambulance, I administered 2mg of Morphine to a patient. She started to witness to me. That ride would prove to be the thing that put my Christian life in motion. I was soon saved, cleansed by the blood. Now I try to do His will daily. I Love to ride, and a few real great people have come to me and wanted to start a Christian Fellowship Club. How could I refuse? I joined this group, and I have to say, they are a great group. Now we are doing great things, in His name, together. I hope you will at least take an afternoon and ride, in His name, with us sometime. Just send us an e-mail or show up at a scheduled ride.
As a child I went to a Lutheran church. I did everything expected of me, but I never really found the Lord. I believed in him, but didn't truly know him. I married Rick in 1988. Both of us were truly lost when it came to knowing God. Then Rick discovered Jesus. He shared that knowledge with me, and I was saved. I understood more about him and his Grace and Forgiveness. I hope that our Daughter doesn't have to walk the same paths I took to find Christ, but instead has a guiding hand towards a greater devotion. We enjoy riding and sharing our faith in a light way. I hope we can all share the same fellowship someday.
I was working late in the morning hours in Des Moines, about a 11/2 Hour drive from my house. I had put in a full 10-hour day, followed by a 2-hour drive, and then another 8-hours at my second job. It was about 5-6am and I was heading home down the interstate, at about 75 MPH, when a deer stepped out in front of my truck. As I focused on the deer and swerved to miss it, I failed to see the second one on it's tail. I have never hit a deer before and I pray that I never do again I didn't have my safety belt on, and I hit the deer Square on. The entire truck buckled and the lights went out. I was still unsure of the event that had happened so quickly. I coasted up the road another mile before the truck came to a stop. I got out to see the damage. The entire front end of the truck had been demolished, even the battery had been thrown so hard against the engine block that it cracked nearly in half! The truck was totaled. I was shaken and went to the nearest place to call for help (thanks to my faithful sister in law Chris for help once again). When I returned to the truck I couldn't believe the damage to it, and the lack there of to me. As I climbed back into the truck, I was astounded to see that even the seat was BENT! The only words to describe it were "PRAISE THE LORD", for He was looking out for me again. I sat on the side of the road by my decimated truck for three hours total, and not one person stopped. Most of them didn't even have the courtesy to slide to the inside lane as they passed. As a member of the Cycle Disciples, and as a Christian, I now stop for every vehicle that I can to see if they need help. On one of our cycle outings, we passed by a lady who was trying to change her tire on the side of the road. We stopped and changed it for her, letting her know who we are. As a Cycle Disciple I would encourage our brothers and sisters to do the same, but of course only if the circumstance feels safe. My name is Ryan Tresnak, and this in one of my many PRAISE THE LORD testimonies
Dave Welter
I grew up attending a traditional church. We went to church every Sunday and I grew up believing that I was 'good enough' to get to heaven. I thought I could find favor with God by the good things I did. Then on December 20, 1987 I went to a Christian church and heard the gospel message for the first time from a sermon on John 3:16. It was then that I accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior of my life and realized that I could not get to heaven by the good things I did. Jesus has paid the price for my sins by His work on the cross. Faith in Him is all I need. (John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John5:11-13)
I became a Christian on January 20, 1974. After a very powerful conversion, in which deliverance from life controlling substances and influences resulted in an immediate impact on my life, God called me to the ministry. I spent several years in youth ministry and associate pastoral work, after which, I was placed into senior pastoral roles. For the past 11 years I have been senior pastor in two churches. Serving the Lord these past 27 years has had it's ups and downs, but through it all God has shown Himself to be a faithful Friend and Guide. Though I have failed many times Jesus has never failed me. For this I am, and will continue to be, eternally grateful. .It is a pleasure to ride with other bikers of like precious faith. To ride with others who have come to realize that we can have fun and at the same time help and bless others is a source of joy and fulfillment. It is my desire that as we continue to enjoy one another we also spread the "Good Gospel News" of God's love and demonstration through the sacrifice of His Son. God bless you all.
Until recently, I haven't really been a religious person. For the longest time, I considered I'm a heathen that's been cursed on. I honestly believed I hadn't received any of God's blessings. A marriage that failed, unemployment prevailed my place in life kept me guessing when I got an invite to go on a ride. At 1st I hesitated but I did like to ride on a bike and I needed to be elated. The road trip was great, but my rear end did ache, and I liked idea of crashing a church. The sermon seemed to be just for me, I knew I had ended my search. My doubts have been cleared and I feel I'm with peers and my life seems to be doing just fine. Now in God I trust and I'll do what I must to ensure He is on my side.
I knew there was something missing in my life, I just couldn't figure out what. I experimented with alcohol, drugs, all of the things that this world has to offer, but I still felt that there was something missing. I had looked for it at church, but didn't seen to fit in there. One day a pastor came by for a visit and introduced me to Jesus Christ, I accepted him as my Savior and Lord, and that feeling of something missing went away. I would like to say we've been close ever since, but from time to time I wander away, funny thing is no matter how far away I go, He is always there to keep me close, thank God.
I received Christ in College, leaving behind an ugly past. Jesus met me where I was in life and gave me real hope. He has helped me through every struggle, and even when I'm not faithful, He is!
I was brought up in the church and was never separated from God. But, I am finding that I am brought closer to Him each day and loving it.
PICTURES
Prez Trez
Chris
John & Pat
Tracy
Tony & Jan
Jim Schultz is now
with the Lord
Jim & Molly
Ryan & Patty 
Anita Dallas
Highway James
Charlene & Jim
Kevin Dave & Lynn
(Dog) James Barnhill Grandpa
