Dodge, duck, dive, dip & dodge

Yes, you read correctly...its time for some DODGEBALL. Nothing says Christmas like throwing some balls as fast as you can with the intent to hit someone and have it be legal. The balls are red after all.

We start next week and have 5 different divisions you can get involved in. On Friday, December 11 we are going to bring the top two teams back from each division to compete for their respected Championship. The prize for the winners...the sweetest dodgeball shirts of all time.

For more info check our site: www.ShepherdSports.org

The NEW Sport Wing

This weekend Shepherd Sports launches it's new Sports Wing. This has been a project in the works for almost two years and the staff and I are super excited about the launch this weekend. This new space at the west end of the Family Life Center will become the new entrance to everything we do in the gym. This new space will also become the new Sports Information area during and after church services. Shepherd Sports will now have a place where anyone can come during church hours to sign up for a program on our two new touch screen monitors or check out upcoming events on the flat screen. Come check us out and scoop up some free goodies...hope to see you there.

Champs again...

Back Row: Me, Dudley, K.C., Steve,

Front Row: Dave, Todd, Tan

Team N.W.O. has gone five seasons and two years without a Championship. To say we were due is an understatement. Although we have had some tough losses and some not so memorial seasons, all the guys that have come and gone have been a blessing to play with.

Dudley and Tan have been with the team from the beginning and we are definitely proud of this most recent Championship. On previous teams we were able to get by on being bigger and more skilled but our league has grown and with it the level of competition has gotten really good. I am proud of the league and the direction its heading and am also proud of this group of guys for pulling together so we can call our self's CHAMPS again.

Shepherd Sports next season starts in January...Including our first ever Women's division. Check it out: www.ShepherdSports.org

What can tall do for you...

The Tree & the Tree Hugger

I have spent most my life being a head taller then most of those around me...on more then one occasion i have been called a tree...both in a funny way and also in not so funny ways. As you can see by this years halloween costume i believe it is better to poke some fun at your self once in a while. To often we try to hide who are as Christians because we think those around us expect us to act in a certain way. I believe we need to let God shine through us in all we do...in all settings... in all walks of life. In no way am i perfect at this, although i strive to never hide who God has called me to be, and God has definitely called me to be tall and there is no hiding that.

What has God called you to be?