Week 3 & Lacrosse

This week was bittersweet for me. Lacrosse has become my favorite sport over the past few years and I really enjoy teaching it to the youth. Since we started the sports camp in 2004 it has been a dream of mine to start a lacrosse team in Ambridge. Until recently the sport of lacrosse didn't exist in Beaver County, where Ambridge is located. I was hoping that this week would be another opportunity to increase the visibility of the sport with the youth here. But as the week went on I felt that God wanted me to let go of this dream to start a lacrosse team in Ambridge.


So, as I was saying it was definitely bittersweet, several of the youth really enjoyed the week and want a team here but I know that I need to let go of it. One quote that struck me as I was going through this week was this, "if God gives you a dream, and the dream comes to life and God shows up in it, and then the dream dies, it may be that God wants to see what is more important to you - the dream or him." That quote is from Me, Myself and Bob by Phil Vischer.

As I looked at my life recently, I have really desired to be known as a lacrosse coach. But, God desires me to be His first, for me to be know as a Christian, a follower of Christ. I hope that I can begin to desire again to be His first and let go of things that keep me from being who God wants me to be.

First week of Ambridge Sports and Arts Camp

Wow, the summer is here and its hot. We have a great staff this week, they have come together so fast and the only sad part is that some of them aren't going to be around all summer. The youth have been great too, picking up on soccer and with all the different physical art they are being challenged with.

My favorite part of this week so far was the return of a family of campers who attended camp back when we started in 2004. It was great to see them and the oldest actually help lead a station. That was a blessing, I hope we can stay connected to them through out the summer and during the school year.

Last night I spoke with our team about our passions, that is our theme for the summer with the team. We are trying to uncover our passions that have been covered up, forgotten and pushed down by our culture's expectations. Pray for us as we walk thought the summer together.