REC Center Newsletter

"And God said, 'I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.'" Exodus 3:12

Recruiting at the collegiate level is not an exact science. As coaches travel around the country looking for athletes to fill their rosters, they look for players who are not only talented, but who are willing to dedicate and commit themselves to being the best they can possibly be. Likewise, as coaches, we are committing to players to help them become the best they can be. We are promising to equip them for success.

This was the case when God selected Moses to lead Hebrew slaves out of Egypt. God was looking for a man who would be committed. When God extended Moses the "scholarship offer," Moses didn't think he was good enough to play for God. Upon hearing this, God assured Moses that He would be with him (Ex. 3:12). God was, in a way, saying to Moses, "If you come play for Me, I'll take care of you. I'll equip you to be the best leader you can be if you do the things I tell you."

As Christians, we need to take comfort in knowing that when we accept God's call and follow His leadership, He will make us the best we can be. And because God has promised us He will be with us, we should serve confidently and accept the responsibility He has given us with commitment and dedication as we seek to glorify Him.

A few questions to ask yourself:

1. How did you respond the last time you were called to serve?
2. Do you display the level of commitment God is asking of you?
3. Coaches / Ministry leaders: Are you equipping your players as God has equipped you?
4. Athletes: Are you helping your teammates with what God has given you?

Playing for Him,

Greg English
Recreation Minister

*Excerpt taken from an article supplied by Fellowship of Christian Athletes and adapted for the use of Cool Spring Rec News.

FLU & PNEUMONIA VACCINES AVAILABLE AT THE REC CENTER

Flu and pneumonia vaccines will be available for anyone 18 and older by IVNA in the Rec Upward CheeringCenter Game Room on Wednesday, November 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

No appointment is necessary, but a consent form will need to be completed. The cost is free for medicare part B. Please have your card available for verification. Cost for the flu vaccine is $28. Cost for the pneumonia vaccine will be $45. IVNA uses the proceeds to immunize those in the community that can't afford the vaccines.

ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

Cool Spring will be host to the Hanover County Church Co-Ed Volleyball League on Mondays. Open volleyball gym night on Mondays will be discontinued until league play is over in May, 2009.

REC CENTER SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR ADULT BASKETBALL

The "GYM ONLY" will be closed on Tuesday & Thursday nights from 6:00 to 10:00 pm during the Adult Basketball League which runs until November 13. The track, game room and weight room will remain open.

BODY & SOUL FALL SESSION

The 10-week fall session of Body & Soul Fitness continues at the Cool Spring Rec Center. The cost is determined by the number of classes attended per week.

TRY ONE CLASS WITH NO OBLIGATION!

The fall schedule is as follows:

Strength & Flexibility w/ Cardio Class at Cool Spring Rec Center

Monday 8:30 to 9:45 am*

Cardio Strength Classes at Cool Spring Rec Center

Monday 9:15 to 10:30 am*
Tuesday 6:15 to 7:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 to 9:45 am*
Thursday 6:15 to 7:30 pm
Friday 9:15 to 10:30 am*

*At morning classes, child care is available for a small fee.

Call 746-8974, Option 6, for more information.

UPWARD BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING NEWS

Parent meetings for both basketball & cheerleading will be held Monday, November 10, and Thursday, November 13, in the Cool Spring Church Sanctuary for all parents at 7:00 pm.

Coaches training, facilitated by Bob Foley, will be held Sunday, November 23 at 3:30 pm in the Cool Spring Rec Center. Anyone interested in being a basketball or cheerleading coach must complete an application and attend this training session. Forms are located in the flyer rack in the Cool Spring Rec Center.

Questions?? Call the Upward Hotline @ 746-8974, Option 1

Click here for Upward Basketball Information

PILATES ON MONDAYS!

Pilates classes will be held on Mondays at 6:30-7:15 pm in the upstairs aerobic rooms.

The cost is $25 per month or $7 per class. The instructor will be Marty Rowe. Questions? Call Marty at 730-7629.

REC CENTER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

The REC CENTER WILL BE CLOSED Wednesday, November 19, until Monday, December 1, for maintenance and the Thanksgiving holiday.

REC CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We need volunteers for ALL shifts. We will train you for this vital ministry to our community.

Call Greg English at 746-3400 if you'd like to be a part of this exciting ministry.

MONTHLY SCRAPBOOKING CLUB

The Scrapbook Club meets on the 1st Friday of each month. Bring your supplies and join us! Please call Wendy Hale at 746-2850 if you are dropping in so we can make sure we have enough tables for everyone.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Reserve a space for your birthday party in the Rec Center. This activity is reserved for Cool Spring Church members only. The cost is $40.

Forms are located in the flyer rack in the Rec Center. Give the completed form and money to the Rec Center Volunteer.

COOL SPRING TRAVELERS UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thanksgiving at Berkeley Plantation

Tuesday, November 11, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Meet in the church parking lot

Join us as we go back in time to the first Thanksgiving at Berkeley Plantation. We will start with a guided tour of the house that is furnished with 18th century antiques. the tour includes an audio-visual program and viewing of the museum collection. A walk around the grounds and a visit to the gift shop will conclude our time there.

Then we are off to Charles city Tavern on Route 5 for a delicious lunch and a look around before heading back. Cost is $27 for the tour and lunch.

Sign up with your lunch selection and pay in the Rec Center by Monday, November 3.

Christmas Party / Dinner
Saturday, December 13 at 6:00 pm
Fellowship Hall

Join us for a fun filled "Christmas Celebration". We welcome back, Homeward Bound, a gospel group with country flair to entertain. Dinner will feature gelatin salad, chicken puffs, green beans, sweet potato casserole, rolls and assorted desserts. Door prizes will be given and who knows, Santa might stop by for a visit!! The cost is $15 per person. Sign up & pay in the Rec Center by December 5.

BLOOD DRIVE @ THE REC CENTER

There will be a blood drive in the Rec Center on Wednesday, November 12, from 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Sign up in the Rec Center. Anyone 16 years old and older can participate.

EARLY MORNING PICK-UP BASKETBALL

Show up at the Rec Center at 5:30 am each Tuesday and Thursday morning for a game of pick-up basketball.

Questions? Call Randy Hintz at 550-7507.

ONE-ON-ONE BASKETBALL CROSS TRAINING

If you have a child who has a strong desire to play basketball at the next level, Coach Ronnie Lamb has a cross training program available to them. For more information, you can pick up a brochure in the Rec Center flyer rack.