Nite of Angels
By: Pastor “T” Terry Lobell, In the Wind Ministries
N
ite of Angels 2018 was held on December 16 at Lamar Dixon Expo
Center.
In attendance, nearly 200 Divinely enabled Angels who live
supernatural lives among us. Another 850 guest and family members
joined in for this amazing night of Celebrating Christmas Together.
The motorcycle community was there in full force. Ridding organizations,
clubs and independents filled the special Biker Only sections. Attending were
29 different groups totaling 350 bikers who came together to put smiles on
each Angel’s face.
Each group covered their table and floor area with toys to be given to our
Special Angels during what is called The Parade of Angels. During this parade
every Angel passes down each aisle and guest pick an Angel place a gift in their
Nite of Angels bag. But when they get to the “Bikers”, it really picks up. Image,
if you can, 350 Bikers with truckloads of toys...... it is like nothing you have ever
seen.
Angel smiles light up the auditorium as our motorcycle community load
down each Angel.
It is not uncommon to see our biker brothers, family members crying and
laughing together. Bear hugs, high fives, and a unbelievable sense of love
and joy can be felt. Club Presidents, prospects and even hang around’s all get
involved in passing out the gifts. They push wheelchairs, pack gifts and even
carry some of the Angels. It is absolutely the best night of the year for many.
After the parade is over, this year 45 minutes long, it is time for a full sit-
down meal, served in record breaking time with the help of our motorcycle
brothers and sisters.
After the meal is underway, the lights dim again and the 883 Band starts a
special Christmas musical presentation. Including some Old Fashion Caroling.
After the entertainment... Oh well let’s just say it this way. The special
Nite of Angels Harley Davidson Sleigh is pulled in by the MC Presidents or
representatives and the jolly ole elf himself Santa Claus rides in to the cheers
and screams of the Angels and crowd.
Each Angel has the opportunity to sit in Santa’s lap and share their Christmas
list. And yes, the Angels get another gift.
This special night is our motorcycle community coming together in one
building for one purpose and that is to let our Angels know they are our family
and we love them.
Twenty years ago, Pastor T and his wife Da started with one special angel. A
couple years later it was 32 Angels. Then in 2010 the motorcycle community got
involved and it went to 500, then 700, then 1000. This year approximately 1400
Angels, guest and Bikers all came together to make this what we believe to the
largest event of its kind anywhere in the world.
“I never even imagined that this night would touch so many people. I grew
up as an only child and often wondered why I could not have any brothers or
sisters to share life with. I had no idea that God was gonna send me thousands
of brothers and sisters to do life with. Without each of you Nite of Angels would
not happen. You have collected toys, cooked Jambalaya, gave money and rode
in the rain time after time. All so our Special Angels could experience one
amazing night where Angels and Bikers come together to celebrate Christmas.
Much love and respect - Pastor T.
34 Thunder Roads Magazine LA/MS Gulf Coast | January 2019 | www.thunderroadslams.com