"Love Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing"
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another." John 13:34 Over the past few years, the Lord has been blessing the sports ministries of our church family. Currently, we have over twenty-five youth individual boys and girls basketball teams, beginning from 1st to 12th grade. Recently, I met with the coaches and shared the mission and values of the overall athletic program of our church family. Allow me to share them with each of you, especially if you are a participant in the ministry. The mission of the sports program reflects two important aspects of the ministry: Outreach and Discipleship. The Youth Sports Ministry should provide the environment for seekers to meet Christ and for believers to grow in Him. This means that seekers are intentionally invited to participate in the program. Vince Lombardi, Hall of Fame coach of the Green Bay Packers, was quoted as saying, "Winning Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing". In today’s professional athletics, this time honored quote probably need to be adjusted to "Money Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing". At Evergreen SGV, the motto (based on John 13:34) is "Love Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing". If people can’t see a difference on our teams or in our leagues, then we’re not doing it right. I happen to believe that sports can be used by the church as an entry point to the kingdom of God, if the love of Christ is present. Yours in Christ, Pastor Cory
Youth Basketball
There are currently over 25 boys’ and girls’ basketball teams in this program. The boys’ teams play in the Community Youth Council (CYC) league and the girls’ teams play in the Japanese American Optimist (JAO) league. This ministry was designed to encourage the players, parents, coaches, and team representatives to grow in their knowledge of Christ’s love and plan for their lives.
Adult Basketball
The Adult Basketball League continued to be a great source of recreation, competition, and enjoyment for those playing and watching. There are now four seasons per year. Two seasons are for the open league and the other two seasons are for the new 35+ league.
Handbook
Click here to access the 2005-06 Sports Ministry handbook
Click here to access amendments to the handbook
Forms
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