Friday, March 16, 2018

Football & Faith or God & Beloved Game


Volume 12 Issue 2
Football & Faith or God & Beloved Game

Sitting on the couch that Sunday just the kids and I (flu struck our house), with the TV turned on and
tuned into the Super Bowl, I marveled. Football has a following especially on Super Bowl Sunday. An occasion for people to gather; feasting on salty and sweet snacks while cheering on their
favored Super Bowl team.

Sport brings people together but also divides; “My team is better than your team.” or “My sport is more important than your sport.” Athletics is entertainment and for some even a profession. Yet, perhaps few use their platform for Christ to be proclaimed or worshiped.

This year Christ was lifted up through this great game of football, by the winning team, the Philadelphia Eagles. They see beyond the field (here and now) even post pro-sport career to the eternal! Winning and losing, the ultimate gain is eternal, not just another trophy or rare timely piece of jewelry. At the Super Bowl LII, Philadelphia Eagles players talked openly about their faith in Christ. How AWESOME to see Gospel activity in the NFL!


Athletes In Action hosted the 31st Annual Super Bowl Breakfast (see photo to left), a sanctioned NFL event, was a sold out (1,600 in attendance) event Sat. February 3rd. The Gospel message is shared at every one of them for the past 30 years.



The 2018 Bart Starr Award recipient is Benjamin Watson (Baltimore Raves- tight end). Photo on the right shows Tony Dungey with Watson after presenting him with the prestigious award. This is awarded to an “NFL player who exemplified outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community.”


Praise & Prayer:

  • PRAISE– Leslie & Mike had a refreshing time with 100 other Cru Ministry Partnership Development (MPD) coaches last week at the coaches forum.
  • PRAY– preparations for our upcoming ALL AIA biennial conference– how we will manage kids and our roles.
  • PRAY– wisdom & discernment in coaching 14 AIA new staff (between Leslie and Mike).


DID YOU KNOW? There are 2 honors that ALL NFL players vote for (Pro Bowl & Bart Starr).


Learn more about AIA's Super Bowl Breakfast at:
https://superbowlbreakfast.com/

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