Hi parents and Brigadiers,
We spent a little time learning to shoot a basketball tonight though you guys may have been scratching your heads thinking, "what in the world are we doing?!" Well, there's a little method to my madness and what we did more than anything was to give you some easy drills to get a feel for the ball and good shooting form even though we never actually shot at a basket. It's all about control of the ball and our bodies. Lt. Anderson made a great point tonight about how shooting a basketball can illustrate what sin is. Sin is missing the mark and anyone who's ever shot the Bball knows what that's like. I even remember an exercise from one of the Stockade Blockhouses that used that example. So if sin is "missing the mark", then what is the "mark" to begin with? Well for that we look to the perfection of our great God and it's clear to any honest person that we just aren't going to make it on our own. And that's what's so amazing about God's grace. His only son takes what we deserve, for missing the mark, and we're seen as having hit the mark perfectly, like Jesus, when we trust Him as our Lord and Saviour. That's good news! I'll see you when I get back from my trip Lord willing.
Blessings,
Capt. Hayden
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Thoughts from October 7
Hi gang,
We got some good information for our quest to better our physical fitness this week. We've all got goals to shoot for now and practical ways to get there...if we act. Remember, there's some prizes out there for showing you are working your plan. You know, having a plan is important for many areas of our lives. I talked some this week about our being more diligent about regular devotions whether that occurs using our Adventure Trails books or by some others means. The key again is to have a plan. Plan your work then work your plan. Do you have a time each week you can devote specifically to your relationship with the Lord? I like to read the paper while I eat my Frosted Mini-wheats each morning. But, you know, the news ain't that great these days and I'm convinced I'll find better news in the pages of my Bible. That's a time I could make a change. Which brings me to the story Lt. Lutz told us this week. Shadrach, Mishshach, and Abednego had a very telling moment in their lives, a moment to stand in faith or to crumble. If you read the beginning of the book of Daniel, you find that these young men were faithful to God from the beginning and he in turn gave them knowledge and understanding. They were young men of action and planning and because of that, they were prepared when a test of faith came. It was neat to learn that Lt. Lutz actually came to know Jesus as his savour as Stockader some years ago and he shared that CSB Ministries’ mission is to win and develop children and youth to be leaders for Christ. That mission hasn't changed. I think you are in the right place. Did you know Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego weren't their original names? Tell me their original names and I'll have something for you at the next meeting.
Blessings,
Capt. Hayden
We got some good information for our quest to better our physical fitness this week. We've all got goals to shoot for now and practical ways to get there...if we act. Remember, there's some prizes out there for showing you are working your plan. You know, having a plan is important for many areas of our lives. I talked some this week about our being more diligent about regular devotions whether that occurs using our Adventure Trails books or by some others means. The key again is to have a plan. Plan your work then work your plan. Do you have a time each week you can devote specifically to your relationship with the Lord? I like to read the paper while I eat my Frosted Mini-wheats each morning. But, you know, the news ain't that great these days and I'm convinced I'll find better news in the pages of my Bible. That's a time I could make a change. Which brings me to the story Lt. Lutz told us this week. Shadrach, Mishshach, and Abednego had a very telling moment in their lives, a moment to stand in faith or to crumble. If you read the beginning of the book of Daniel, you find that these young men were faithful to God from the beginning and he in turn gave them knowledge and understanding. They were young men of action and planning and because of that, they were prepared when a test of faith came. It was neat to learn that Lt. Lutz actually came to know Jesus as his savour as Stockader some years ago and he shared that CSB Ministries’ mission is to win and develop children and youth to be leaders for Christ. That mission hasn't changed. I think you are in the right place. Did you know Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego weren't their original names? Tell me their original names and I'll have something for you at the next meeting.
Blessings,
Capt. Hayden
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Thoughts from our September 30th meeting
Greetings all!
September has come and gone and we are off to a great start in Battalion. The consistency of our attendance each week is really encouraging and even this week we had a guy come who we hadn't seen since last spring. We've got a great group. Well, how did you like the basketball lesson? It was clear everyone was working pretty hard at the drills and you guys are good sports. Everyone did very well and, like the fitness programs, it's consistent practice that gives real improvement. For some, playing a game is a more rewarding way to get and stay in shape so you'll have that opportunity over the next couple weeks. Well you all heard from Ethan Criss this week. He's one of our newest Lieutenants but he's not new to Battalion or even to 6468. Ethan's been involved as a Brigadier and Non-com and has joined us again now that he's graduated from Washington College. I'm thankful he's here. What he didn't tell you is that if you need some help with American History, he's your man. He shared with us some wisdom he gained in his experience at college and it's advice we'd do well to heed. If you're human, and I assume you are, you know how tough it can be to break a habit. We try and fail, try and fail again. It can get pretty discouraging! But discouragement is the last thing God wants for us. In fact, He's made the greatest sacrifice to give us not what we deserve but himself through Christ. He doesn't require us to get our act together before he accepts us. That's what we call grace and that's good news! Let me know if you have any habits you're working to change at our next meeting and I'll have something for you.
Blessings,
Capt. Hayden
September has come and gone and we are off to a great start in Battalion. The consistency of our attendance each week is really encouraging and even this week we had a guy come who we hadn't seen since last spring. We've got a great group. Well, how did you like the basketball lesson? It was clear everyone was working pretty hard at the drills and you guys are good sports. Everyone did very well and, like the fitness programs, it's consistent practice that gives real improvement. For some, playing a game is a more rewarding way to get and stay in shape so you'll have that opportunity over the next couple weeks. Well you all heard from Ethan Criss this week. He's one of our newest Lieutenants but he's not new to Battalion or even to 6468. Ethan's been involved as a Brigadier and Non-com and has joined us again now that he's graduated from Washington College. I'm thankful he's here. What he didn't tell you is that if you need some help with American History, he's your man. He shared with us some wisdom he gained in his experience at college and it's advice we'd do well to heed. If you're human, and I assume you are, you know how tough it can be to break a habit. We try and fail, try and fail again. It can get pretty discouraging! But discouragement is the last thing God wants for us. In fact, He's made the greatest sacrifice to give us not what we deserve but himself through Christ. He doesn't require us to get our act together before he accepts us. That's what we call grace and that's good news! Let me know if you have any habits you're working to change at our next meeting and I'll have something for you.
Blessings,
Capt. Hayden
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