Upward Sports Ministry
Upward is an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed for K5 through eighth grade boys and girls that promotes salvation, character and self-esteem in every child. The Upward program offers basketball, flag football, cheerleading and soccer programs to children in Gainesville. Upward provides chances for all of our members to become meaningfully involved, with the opportunity to pray for the program, coach a team, referee a game, share a devotion and develop relationships in order to open avenues of ministry to the people of our community. For more information, .
Important Dates and Information for Soccer
The early registration cost per child is $75; After August 12, the cost is $85. Deadline for registration is August 19th. Soccer shorts are included in the registration cost. Please make checks payable to North Central Baptist Church. Scholarships are available until Thursday August 12, 2010. Contact North Central Baptist Church for a scholarship application.
Evaluations: August 9-10 & 12, 2010
Late Evaluations: August 19, 2010
Practices Begin: August 30, 2010
First Games: September 13, 2010
Awards Celebration: October 7 & 8, 2010
Practices will be held on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday nights at either the North Central campus or the Westside Baptist campus. Games will be on Monday or Tuesday Nights at the Trinity United Methodist campus.
Important Dates for Basketball & Cheerleading
Evaluations: October 4-7 & 8, 2010
Practices Begin: November 29, 2010
Games Run: January 7- February 26, 2011
Awards Night: February 21 or 22, 2011
Important Dates for Flag Football
Evaluations: February 5-6 & 7-8, 2011
Practices Begin: March 7, 2011
Games Run: March 26, 2010 - May 28, 2011
Awards Night: May 21, 2011
Values
The vision and mission of Upward is to introduce children to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities to serve through sports.
- The Expectation of God-Moments
We believe that God is at work all around us.
Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. - The Life of Integrity
We believe that how we live is more important than what we say.
Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. - The Discipline of Excellence
We believe in serving that exceeds expectations.
Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. - The Priority of Children
We believe that Every Child Is A Winner.
Matthew 18:14 - In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.
