Gear Up 2014 - Schedule

• The morning stuff (You are here)– Administration (reminders)– Execs 2014– New Rules for 2014– Guidelines– Theme

Administration-ish-stuff

• Proper waiver forms

Administration-ish-stuff

• Exceptions– Christian/Non-Christian ratio– Juniors playing in Senior division– Seniors playing in Junior division• Maximum of 2 in the batting lineup, on the field

Administration-ish-stuff

• CASE (C____, A____, S____ of E____)– case@ccsasoftball.net– Issues within the team, concerns with other teams– Available to EVERY participant in the league;

leaders, players, parents– NOT for “The ump totally blew that call.”

Gear Up 2014 - Schedule

• The morning stuff– Administration (reminders)– Execs 2014 (You are here, for now)– New Rules for 2014– Guidelines– Theme

Execs – in general

• Volunteers• Meet once a month (3rd Monday)• Passion for softball, passion for ministry• Plan theme, logistics, insurance, events (i.e.

banquet, Gear Up, etc.)… even lunches• Consistent attendance, personal testimony,

pastoral reference

Execs – in general

• Planning for 2014 season began in September 2013

• From various churches and denominations• 2013 numbers:– 40 churches, 70 teams, 1700 players

How many legs…

Gear Up 2014 - Schedule

• The morning stuff– Administration (reminders)– Execs 2014– New Rules for 2014 (Are we there yet?)

– Guidelines– Theme

New Rules 2014 (1/2)

• Age limit in Juniors (14-18)– To be implemented: no Senior players in Juniors

• Game Mercy – option of losing team• Opening Prayer and Devotions are mandatory– if a player misses prayer/devo and plays in the

game = forfeit

New Rules 2014 (2/2)

• Jewelry - 1st infraction – not an ejection– Offense (i.e. batter) – out– Defense (i.e. fielder) – obstruction, all awarded

one base• Thrown bats – umpires discretion• Complete Uniform – now includes sleeves

Gear Up 2014 - Schedule

• The morning stuff– Administration (reminders)– Execs 2014– New Rules for 2014– Guidelines (Maybe I should have taken that washroom break)

– Theme

Guidelines

• Should I play or should I go?– Are there exceptions to missing devotions:• Legitimate emergencies – Injuries, unforeseen incidents• “I might have to leave early…”

• Proper attire– Functional versus practical

POP Bible Study – Romans 14

• What to do with those weak in faith?• We need to stop what? Not do what?• Ok, so we need to make an effort to…• ____________ is sin.• 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is

wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. 21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall.

POP Bible Study – Romans 14

• What to do with those weak in faith?• We need to stop what? Not do what?• Ok, so we need to make an effort to…• ____________ is sin.• 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of ____. All ____ is clean, but it is

wrong for a person to _____ that causes someone else to stumble. 21 It is better not to ____ or ____ or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall.

Guidelines

• Should I play or should I go?– Are there exceptions to missing devotions:• Legitimate emergencies – Injuries, unforeseen incidents• “I might have to leave early…”

• Proper attire– Functional versus practical versus “peace and

mutual edification”

Gear Up 2014 - Schedule

• The morning stuff– Administration (reminders)– Execs 2014– New Rules for 2014– Guidelines– Theme (Almost there)

Trivia!

• Broad Street Bullies

The Philadelphia Flyers from 1972-1978 were nicknamed the "Broad Street Bullies" after their physical play.

Trivia!

• America’s Team

The Dallas Cowboys were coined "America's Team" by a 1978 NFL Network highlight film.

Trivia!

• Bronx Bombers

One of the New York Yankees many nicknames is the "Bronx Bombers," inspired by their location and elite hitting ability.

Trivia!

• Boy I Love Losing Superbowls

Reference to the team's failure to win the Super Bowl in four straight tries during the early 1990s

Trivia!

• The Big Red Machine

"The Big Red Machine" was the nickname given to the Cincinnati Reds from 1970-1976, when they averaged 98 wins a season during that time span.

Trivia!

• Make Believes

Enough said…

Theme

• Recreation• Outreach• Fellowship• Leadership

Theme

• Identity… Determined by?– Performance?– ‘Style of play’?– Achievements (or lack thereof)?– Attitude?– What are you anchored to? Rooted in?– “Who am I?”

Theme

• “I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.” Philemon 1:6-7

Last bit of trivia…

• Do you know your CCSA teams?• Judges 7:7• Emptiness• Brothers And Sisters In Christ• Assembly• Revelations 2:17• Child of God• Matthew 4:19