|
|
|
|
Mechanicsville, Virginia
September, 2010
|
|
Response
Throughout
the New Testament and the
writings that reflect the
life of Christ, we can see
that the idea of response
was critical to his
representation of his
father's will and purpose.
His response to those who
accused him verbally, his
response to those who beat
him physically, his response
to those who laughed or
mocked him, and his response
to those who even followed
him. Whether he was
responding to the accusers
or teaching his followers,
each of these situations
required a spirit filled
response. A type of response
that calls for obedience to
yield to the glorification
of God, in all
circumstances.
Responses are inevitable and
impactful. In our lives we
will be faced with great
times and our responses will
be generous and overflowing
with ease. But we will also
face times when our
responses will take more
yielding and reflection. In
our sports leagues we teach
our players and coaches how
to respond to the calls that
go in their favor and how to
respond to the calls they do
not go in their favor.
Depending on the call and
the response, it can and
will dictate the response of
the others in the playing
area for the better or the
worse. The same is true in
our lives and particularly
those who are following and
trusting Christ.
Our responses are the lamp
stands for which others will
see or not see Christ's
spirit dwelling and living
in us. When faced with
difficult times, we need to
allow our response emotion
to yield to the Holy Spirit.
It doesn't mean that we will
not have emotions that may
create anger, worry, or
hurt, nor does it mean we
lay down softly or do not
hold others or ourselves
accountable for actions.
However, it does mean that
as followers of Christ, in
the depths of our soul and
no matter the situation, we
desire to live out 1
Corinthians 10:31 - "Whether
I eat or drink, I do all for
the glory of God."
In our responses we must
reflect on the life of
Christ. Reflect on the
teachings he gave others
when facing specific actions
and reactions. Remember, our
purpose, like that of
Christ's, is to glorify the
Father in heaven and provide
a lamp stand for others to
see. Don't let our emotions
control our response. Let's
allow our responses to be
controlled by Christ so that
others may see the
difference within us.
Remember, we are considered,
according to scripture,
peculiar people.
Playing for HIM,
Greg English Recreation
Minister
|
|
CONTACT US:
|
 |
Cool Spring Rec Ministry
9283 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 746-0801
Email Us
Rec Center Web Page
|
How Can We Help You?
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
Upward Basketball & Cheerleading
Registration
 Early
online registration for
Upward Basketball &
Cheerleading begins
Monday,
September 20.
Click
here to register.
The early
registration fee is $85
which includes uniform.
After October 17, a late
fee of $15 will be
assessed.
Registration ends
November 6.
Children currently in
kindergarten through 8th
grade are eligible.
Practice and games begin
in January and end in
March. Please
visit us at
www.upwardhanover.org
for additional
information or call the
Upward Hotline at
746-8974 Option 1
(Basketball) Option 2
(Cheerleading).
|
|
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League
Begins Monday, October 4
 Cool
Spring will be host to
the Hanover Co-Ed Church
Volleyball League on
Mondays beginning
October 4. This
is an exciting league
comprised of 11 area
church teams competing
against each other.
Come out on a Monday
night during our open
gym and see if you are
ready to get back into
the game. If you
are interest in playing
on the Cool Spring team,
contact
Brian Shay at
550-9602 or
tke58pk@comcast.net
|
|
Cool Spring Travelers Trip to
the American Civil War Center
Monday, September 27
9 AM to 3 PM - Limited to 32
 Enjoy
a day of Richmond Civil
War History with our own
personal guide. Our
first stop will be the
American Civil War
Center at Historic
Tredegar Iron Works,
once the industrial
heart of the
confederacy. We will
learn about the people
and events that impacted
Tredegar and the
Confederate capital.
After a
delicious all you can
eat lunch buffet at
Bottom's Up Pizza, we
will head to the
Chimborazo Hospital
Museum. We will hear
about the famous
hospital, about other
hospitals in Civil War
Richmond, and about the
practice of medicine in
the 1860's.
Sign up and pay $23 at
the Rec Center by
Monday, September 20.
|
|
Upward Basketball Registration
Challenger Division
 Early
online registration for
Upward Basketball
Challenger Division
begins Monday, September
20. Click
here to register.
The registration fee
is $60 which includes
uniform. Registration
ends November 6.
Children currently age 6
to 13 are eligible.
Practice and games begin
in January and end in
March. Please
visit us at
www.upwardhanover.org
for additional
information or call the
Upward Hotline at
746-8974 Option 1
(Basketball) Option 2
(Cheerleading).
|
|
Adult Basketball League
 The
"GYM ONLY" will be
closed on Tuesday &
Thursday nights from
6:00 to 10:00 pm during
the Adult Basketball
League which runs
September 14 until
November 16. The
track, game room and
weight room will remain
open.
|
|
Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts
Festival Bus Trip
Saturday, September 25
 Join
us as we travel by motor
coach to the quaint
riverside town of
Occoquan, VA for their
annual Fall Arts &
Crafts Festival. Walk
the streets filled with
crafts and food vendors
step into the year-round
shops with unique items
to purchase. We
leave Cool Spring
parking lot at 7:30 am &
return at approximately
5:00 pm. Limited to 40.
The cost is $30
which includes motor
coach, driver gratuity,
shuttle to and from
Festival, drinks and
snacks.
Sorry, no refunds.
Sign up and pay $30 at
the Rec Desk by Monday,
September 20.
Questions? Contact
Sandy Weakley at
550-1980
|
|
Blood Drive
Wednesday, September 8
 Stop
by the Rec Center and
sign up to donate blood
on Wednesday, September
8, from 3:30-7:30 pm or
call 746-0801 to sign
up.
|
|
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.
|
|
Jazzercise is Back!
Classes run Mon - Sat
The Cool Spring
Recreation Ministry
is offering
Jazzercise classes.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES:
-
Monday:
9:30-10:30 AM
and 6:00-7:00 PM
-
Tuesday:
9:30-10:30 AM
and 7:30-8:30 PM
-
Wednesday:
8:00-9:00 AM
-
Thursday:
9:30-10:30 AM
and 7:30-8:30 PM
-
Friday:
9:30-10:30 AM
-
Saturday:
8:00-9:00 AM
The cost is $40 per
month for unlimited
classes.
There are 9 classes
available per week.
August class
calendars are
available in the
flyer rack. in the
Rec Center. Cool
Spring Church
members can request
a discount rate.
Please pick up a
flyer in the Rec
Center for more
information about
this exciting
fitness program.
If you have
questions about the
classes, please
contact one of the
instructors, Dawn
Shrull at (804)
380-5704 or
dawnshrull@comcast.net
|
|
Cool Spring Travelers Event
Friday, September 10
Pot
Luck Luncheon & Speakers
Friday, September 10
Noon
- 2:00 PM
Cool
Spring Fellowship Hall
Come and enjoy good food
and fellowship as the Cool
Spring Travelers kick off their
new year.
Enjoy slides taken by Marsha
Dodd & Darlene Payton on their
recent trip to Israel. Hear
their story of adventure as they
traveled throughout the Holy
Land and experience their awe at
walking where Jesus walked.
To register and let us know what
you'll be bringing, stop by the
Rec Center or call 746-0801 by
Friday, September 3.
|
|
Upward Flag Football &
Cheerleading
Flag Football games are on
Saturdays, at New Hanover
Church, beginning at 9 am. Come
out and see what its all about!
Anyone interested in
volunteering for this ministry,
should visit the Director's Tent
at the fields or call the Upward
Hotline at 746-8974, Option 5.
|
|
Body & Soul Fitness Fall Session
The 9-week fall session of
Body &
Soul
Fitness begins the week
of September 6 at the Cool
Spring Rec Center. Cost
is determined by the number of
classes attended per week.
TRY ONE CLASS WITHOUT
OBLIGATION!
Classes for the fall with be
on Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00
to 7:00 PM. Contact the
instructor,
Mary Culley, by phone at
(804) 387-2422 or by
email at
mculley@culleymech.com for
more information.
|
|
"REC"reat'n BLOG
Greg has a BLOG!
Stop by for Rec Ministry discussions
and personal insights.
Click
here to read the latest post.
|
|
Personal Training Available
If you are interested in working
one-on-one with a certified
fitness instructor, please talk
to a Rec Center Volunteer.
There is a small fee for this
service. This service is for
men and women. Call the
Rec Center at
746-0801 or email reccenter@coolspring.org
for more information.
|
|
Birthday Parties
 Reserve
a space for your birthday party
in the Rec Center. This
activity is for Cool Spring
church members only.
Forms are located in the flyer
rack in the Rec Center. Give
completed forms and money to the
Rec Center Volunteer.
|
|
Rec Desk Volunteers Needed
 We
need Front Desk volunteers for
all shifts. We will train you
for this vital ministry to our
community. Please call
Greg English at 746-3400 if
you'd like to be a part of this
exciting ministry.
|
|
Scrapbooking
 The
Scrapbook Club meets the first
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|