There's nothing like a good compliment from your surrounding community. Last week an article entitled All for One: Cool Spring Baptist Offers Recreation for One Dollar was published in the Atlee High School newspaper.
Prior to the article being published, I received a phone call regarding doing a story for the school newspaper. While I thought that would be a great way for community awareness, I had to ask, why? The student reporter then explained to me that "many students loved coming to the Rec Center after school (I know they come) and everyone talks about the Rec Center, so, we decided we better write about it." What a compliment! And more importantly, what an opportunity! This article teaches several points. First, when you offer good impressions and quality experiences, people will respond to them. I love the fact that the students in our community are talking about us! Secondly, it's these impressions that always opens the door for spiritual investment. Many times our Rec Staff and Volunteers have the opportunity to talk with them about life issues and choices that are impacting them. This is scene throughout he scriptures. Jesus himself would deal with the physical issues that would lead to spiritual issues.
One of the ways in which we are looking at impact is through student recreation. While the Rec Center offers open gym hours and weight room / game room options, we are moving more in the direction of focused recreation for the purpose of connection - connection with others and connection with Christ. This summer on Mondays we will be offering Trib3L (pronounced tribal - it's a student thing) Games in cooperation with our TRIB3 Student Ministry. Games will include a variety of fun and challenging non-traditional sports. The rec league will begin in July. Make your plans to GO TRIB3L!
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