So, I said I would blog every day and it hasn't happened. It has been very busy the past few days with players reporting to camp, checking into St. Mary's University in Leavenworth, Kansas (home of the largest state pen in the U.S.) and the first day of practice. Today consisted of hitting and fielding in the morning, followed by more of the same in the afternoon with a scrimmage. We just finished dinner and our evening meetings.
The players are doing a study on Ephesians 6 about putting on the armor of God. The summer theme for FCA is "Get Ready" about those passages and is challenging these athletes to play for the Lord. As athletes they get ready for practices and games, and as Christians we need to get ready to do battle with the powers and principalities that exist in this world.
The Grays have some talented players and the coaching staff is excited to play games. The camp seems a little long, but necessary to gauge the talent of the staff.
I'll post more on Thursday as I gather more information on the team.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Go Time, Baby!
I arrived in KC on Friday night after a long car ride from Chicago, IL. I flew to Chicago in order to ride down with Rich Benjamin, assistant at Olivet Nazarene, who will be assisting this summer. He's a really great individual; very passionate about Jesus and baseball. We get along very well. I look forward to working with him.
We are currently staying with the former director of FCA Baseball, Mike Lusardi and his family. They are gracious hosts and it has been a joy to have fellowship with them.
The past few days have been helping the GM from the Grays, Joe Reed, continue to prepare for the arrival of the players on Monday. He has not had an assistant to help with the mundane tasks: putting together player packets, equipment, itineraries, etc. Guess who did that? It was a good way to start the summer and fill the role of servant leader. Hey, if I believe in that, I need to put that to work. That's the goal this summer, be an example to the kids and be Christ. There may be a few who have not made a commitment to Christ and could make a decision during the summer.
We had to St. Mary's University, north of KC, for training camp tomorrow through Friday night. The kids will head to their host homes, while I will be camped at a missionary parsonage at our host church, First Baptist Church of Kearney, MO. There will be space for Angela and the kids to stay with me when they come at the end of June.
My goal is to blog everyday now that I'm here and continue to share this journey with you. My family and I appreciate those who donated and the sacrifice you made!
We are currently staying with the former director of FCA Baseball, Mike Lusardi and his family. They are gracious hosts and it has been a joy to have fellowship with them.
The past few days have been helping the GM from the Grays, Joe Reed, continue to prepare for the arrival of the players on Monday. He has not had an assistant to help with the mundane tasks: putting together player packets, equipment, itineraries, etc. Guess who did that? It was a good way to start the summer and fill the role of servant leader. Hey, if I believe in that, I need to put that to work. That's the goal this summer, be an example to the kids and be Christ. There may be a few who have not made a commitment to Christ and could make a decision during the summer.
We had to St. Mary's University, north of KC, for training camp tomorrow through Friday night. The kids will head to their host homes, while I will be camped at a missionary parsonage at our host church, First Baptist Church of Kearney, MO. There will be space for Angela and the kids to stay with me when they come at the end of June.
My goal is to blog everyday now that I'm here and continue to share this journey with you. My family and I appreciate those who donated and the sacrifice you made!
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