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This is the Sports Ministry of
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GUEST COLUMN
First let me start by saying that another successful Upward
soccer season has come to an end. From all the directors, we
would like to thank all the coaches, referees and volunteers for
their help. Without your willingness to give your time and
efforts, this program, like all the Upward programs, could not
exist. We would also like to thank the mission groups from New
Hanover Church and the Cool Spring youth going to the Dominican
Republic and their parents for their efforts in manning the
concession stand for the season.
The week after our soccer season ended, I along with 6 other
volunteers in the Upward programs, went up to Baltimore to
attend a leadership conference. It was a great two days of
fellowship and learning. With Doug Grote as the emcee, you know
there was always something exciting happening. Everyone should
have the opportunity to hear, in person, Caz McCaslin talk about
the Upward vision. You could not help but be inspired.
As you can tell, I am passionate about the Upward program and
what it does for the kids in our community. What is your passion
and are you using it to help bring more into His Kingdom?
Ephesians 4:7 tells us "Christ has given each of us special
abilities whatever He wants us to have out of His rich
storehouse of gifts." Are we using our passions for His glory?
I will close by saying that all the soccer directors as well as
those from basketball and flag football want to extend a hearty
welcome to Greg English and his family. We are excited about
working with him to make the Upward Ministry even better.
Looking Upward,
Lewis Brubaker
Soccer Director
Updated 7/4/08
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