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Christians in Pro Athletes Each student will learn three concepts each day: 1st - students will be given a brief historical review of baseball, football, and basketball; 2nd - children will learn how to collect and properly store baseball, football, and basketball cards; and 3rd - the most important concept the kids will learn each day are the Christian principles that have guided Christ’ followers who were fortunate enough to excel in professional baseball, football, and basketball. Each student will be given a pack of cards each day that they can keep. Also, each child will be given cards of Christians who have excelled in baseball, football, and basketball. For example, kids will be given baseball cards of Jackie Robinson Christy Mathewson, or Aaron Judge. In addition, football cards will be given of Reggie White or Curt Warner or Tim Tebow. Basketball cards will be given of Stephen Curry or David Robinson or Joe Dumars. Children will learn the three sports mentioned in the NT and how the apostle Paul often alluded to running, wrestling, and boxing in his writings to encourage people to be faithful in their Christian walk. Students will have the opportunity, but not required, to read scripture and pray each day if they choose. Please note; that you do not need to take Sports Cards Camp in order or all Sports Card Camps. Students may pick the Sports Card Camps they prefer to take.
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