TFC’S ROLE IN THE RALLY
I have been asked a few questions about how TFC ministers to the drivers on Rally Day, consequently, I will enter a post on the purpose of the Truck Rally.
Truck Rally is basically a PR day, however most of our Northeast Region chaplains and International Staff attend the event, and are available if someone needs counseling.
One way we describe the value of the Truck Rally to our ministry, is that it is similar to a church picnic – a day for fun and fellowship – more importantly, a day of building relationships. It has also grown into an important fundraiser for the ministry.
The chapel has the most visable spot on the grounds so drivers get an idea of what to look for in truck stops. A staff person is usually on board to answer questions. (This photo was taken before the parade, so the steps are not yet set up.)
We have space in the vendor room where we have ministry material and information available. Darla Hershey manned the Ministry Material table, where we have materials (books, shirts, decals, bumper stickers, etc.) that are also on our chapels. Another unmanned space includes a display board and free ministry material such as brochures and New Testaments.
The chapel led the parade of trucks, which is the official opening of the day’s activities. If you look closely, you can see Cerwin in the driver’s seat, and Barry Grim on the passenger side. Barry donated this tractor to TFC, so was invited inside for it’s first trip in the parade . Two of our granddaughters were in the sleeper.
Cerwin was excited about the number of people who were watching the parade.
Being head of the parade means it is also the first to return!
It took the chapel sixty-four minutes to travel the eight-mile parade route.
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