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Dallas McLean

Canadian Director, Eternal Riders.

P.S. If you are interested in supporting me and Eternal Riders financially you can print of this form and mail it into

Eternal Riders

#8 3530 11A Street NE

Calgary, Alberta

T2E 6M7

Or email: dallas@eternalriders.com

Welcome to my Blog

Hey Everyone,

Welcome to my Blog.  The purpose of this blog is to encourage people and update them on what God is doing in my life and ministry with Eternal Riders.  I often have people say to me, Dallas are you coming or going and where have you been.   Well now you know ;).

First off I would like to share a little bit of my heart with you.  I have spent the past four years working semi-full time with Eternal Riders as the Canadian director.  It has been an exciting and busy journey that has allowed me to travel and experience many awesome adventures.  However, that it is not the main reason I partnered with ER.

In 2008 I was attending Eston College working towards my Bachelors in Biblical Studies.  It came time for me to do an internship.  I was given the opportunity to do it with Pascal Hardy, the Eternal Riders founder, at the world headquarters in Maui, HI.  Hawaii right? No brainer.  However, the prayer on my heart was that God would use my internship to challenge me on a deep level in everything I had learned from school, as well as, lead me in the calling He has for me.  I was not convinced this would take place with Eternal Riders, but I realized this was a good opportunity to see if God was indeed calling me to work with ER.

My time in Maui was spent putting together the Eternal Riders (NLT) New Testament Bible, as well as doing local surf outreaches and helping out at our ER surfer church. It was all I had asked God to do.

There was one point where Pascal and I had been in the office everyday for two weeks and no surfing.  We were working hard at some of our deadlines.  I am not much of an office person and I had reached my max.  I told Pascal we need to stop and go surfing cause I couldn't do another minute in there.  He agreed.
We had went to a local surf spot and were surfing with Billy (an ER staff member).  It was pretty small and long periods with no waves. While we were there a local surfer had recognized Pascal (from his professional windsurfing days).  We talked the guy and shared with him what we do.  His name is Vince.  He went on to tell us about what was going on in his life.  He was married with two kids.  His daughter who was 6 years old had cancer, and the doctors were not giving him good news.  He said his marriage was falling apart because of the grief him and his  wife were dealing with.  All in all he was pretty broken.

Pascal, Billy, and I went on to share with Vince about Christ.  I was able to tell him that I could not relate to what he was dealing with, but I knew that Jesus could and he wanted to help him.  He was not intended to go through this on his own.  He agreed and gave his life to Jesus.  All on surf boards.  We got to go to his house  and pray with him.  He got plugged into a church by his house and his daughter is Cancer free!

I laid down that night and realized that because of who God made me and because of his working in my life I was able to be there at that moment.  It was totally put together by God.  I also realized that there is a harvest among people like Vince, and God was equipping me to bring the Gospel to them.  These are not people who would walk into a church or attend a Christian event.  But because we are also surfers, snowboarders, skaters, wakeboarders, we are able to take Christ to them.

Our mission is to go as missionaries to the extreme sports culture and industry, to make disciples, to challenge people to "Commit their riding to the Lord".  We do this by using our clothing label "Eternal Riders" to be present at events and contests, as well as, hosting our own events camps and contest.  We are able to share the Gospel on a Global level through the sports we love.

I would ask you to seek the Lord and see if you might partner with us financially and through prayer as we go forward in ministry.  Eternal Riders is not for profit organization, each of its staff members depend on personal support to be able to do ministry.  Our proceeds from the clothing line go towards doing outreaches and covering expenses.

I also ask you to follow this blog and journey with me.
Thank you for your support and encouragement.
Blessings

Dallas McLean
Canadian Director, Eternal Riders.

P.S. If you are interested in supporting me and Eternal Riders financially you can print of this form and mail it into

Eternal Riders
#8 3530 11A Street NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 6M7


Or email: dallas@eternalriders.com

Newsletter

Dear Friends and Family:

I guess its time to give an official update on what has been happening in my life. God has been continually taking me out of my comfort zone. This winter was a big learning curve, but it was full of joy and excitement.

In November I went to Rwanda, Africa to help at a kids camp run by Limitless Ministries. It was an incredible experience. I taught swimming and help lead all kinds of activities with the kids. We spent some time after camp traveling to villages to run outreach programs with the kids. I also had the privilege of preaching at one of the local churches. In one of the villages a mother, who had her hands cut off with a machete, handed me her child to play with. I also played soccer with a boy named Samuel who only had one leg... He is destined to be a beggar unless he gets sponsored to go to school. It was in those moments that I realized how important it is for us to not only speak about Christ, but also live like Christ and reach out to the poor and broken.

After Rwanda I traveled through England visiting 24/7 prayer houses. Then I made my way through Scandinavia and Western Europe. In Switzerland I joined with Eternal Riders International to help at the Snowboard camp in Fiesch. It was a powerful time of ministry, many were saved and encouraged. Afterwards we traveled Switzerland and France showing a snowboard movie that presented the Gospel in french. I was very grateful to be able to travel and share Christ in many different cultures.

I returned to Canada in January and made my way back to Revelstoke, BC to continue Eternal Riders Ministry there. We helped at a couple different youth events in Saskatchewan and BC, and spent the rest of our time reaching out to people on the ski hill and in the community of Revelstoke.

This winter, Eternal Riders Canada officially partnered with Apostolic Youth Ministries International. We believe God has been leading us in this direction and will open many more doors to take the message of Christ to the sports riding culture of Canada.

All in all it was an unforgettable winter of growth and ministry. However, summer is almost here, I’m hanging up my ski’s and picking up my wakeboard! I’m leading Eternal Riders 6th annual Wakeboard Camp at Moose Lake, AB. God has touched many lives through the Wakeboard Camp. Last year I had the great privilege of baptizing two of our campers, and many made a first time decision to follow Christ. The camp is usually half Christian and half non-Christian with numbers up to 70 campers, which gives us a great opportunity to encourage and witness. After Wakeboard Camp I will be doing a few speaking engagements and leading a Street Invaders team (summer youth evangelism program) to skate parks around Alberta and Saskatchewan. Also, when I’m not traveling doing ministry I will be in Eston, Sk helping a friend pour concrete for the summer to help catch up on my expenses.

Thank you for all your prayer and support. The more busy I get with ministry the more I find the need for prayer and time with God.

A few specific prayer requests are that God will give me specific direction with Eternal Riders Canada, that He will strengthen and encourage me to walk in his ways, and that the Holy Spirit will be ever close to me through this summer season. Also pray that God will anoint my finances so that I can continue to do the things He has laid on my heart.

Blessings,

Dallas McLean

Pilgram

So much to say, yet so hard to describe.

I have been traveling for two months now, I have crossed eight countries and three continents. Where to begin. My journey began last spring when I was fire fighting in Sask. I felt God put a call on my heart to take some time to earnestly seek Him. I did not know what the exact purpose was, but I knew that I should spend some time visiting the 24/7 Prayer House in England.

Over the summer I began planning this journey and it grew. I ended up in Rwanda for three weeks with "Limitless Ministries" helping with Camp Gahini. That in itself was life changing. I made a short video you can check out on youtube, Its titled Camp Gahini 2010.

I then headed to Durham, England for a short weekend and onward to the 24/7 Boiler rooms. They were really good. I'm still processing my time there. I spent Christmas in Norway with Asbjorn and his family. It was truly a blessed time. Boxing day I headed via train to Switzerland to meet up with Eternal Riders Swiss and help with the Power Camp (www.eternalriders.com) Now I'm in Chamonix, France and headed to Paris tomorrow.

We have been doing some outreaches along the way. The Power Camp was amazing. Many people gave their lives to Christ. In Paris we will be doing a movie premier for the Movie "White Way".

So thats a brief update on my travels. As for my experiences. God has been showing me the value of Mercy and Grace. There is no room for Cheap grace. I have gained more Fear of the Lord. My faith has been taken to the max and beyond. Traveling alone is challenging. However, I have taken the heart of a pilgrim... God is my only rescue.

We often say clichés' like "God is my strength" "Our hope is in Him" We wrestle with living out these biblical truths. I have found that it is no longer a wrestle when your only hope of a place to sleep when it is -4 outside is God doing a miracle. God has kept me in place where my only hope is Him. I have been absolutely dependant on Him this whole journey. Simple things like getting on the right train or not missing the next train. Like having money for food or being able to find internet to reach the people you are staying with. All this with a 20kg ski bag that is ridiculously big. I love the look on peoples face when I open a door to a little coffee shop holding my huge ski bag, or when I can't miss a train that is crammed full of people. I adopt the Japanese method and push until I fit.

My prayer now... Is God, finish the good work you started. Do all you intend to do, I'm with you heart and soul!

Be Blessed my friends. Live life to the Fullest for our days are numbered.

Dallas McLean

dallas@eternalriders.com

Me at work in the office.
Ho okipa, one of the most famous surf destinations in the world!  My front door :D

Paia chapel, built in 1926.  Its quite cozy with the cockroaches and geckos.  In spite its ruff nature it really is cozy.  I can see everyday that God has his hand on this place.  Its location could not be better.  The chapel is located next to the two biggest bars in Paia, and often chosen as a resting spot for the travelers and homeless.  It most definitely keeps me active in sharing the love of Christ.

A small example of the fruits of the land, in which the Lord commanded us to eat. :D

This is my friends house.  Asbjorn the Norwegian skier (pumped for peeps with similar passions). Renoylds the southern states surfer, and Fritz.  The Missionary to China who is stuck in Maui....surfing.  Great guys, all with a heart for God.

Fritz says Hi everybody>  from his job at Sailboards Maui.