The Game. It’s what you look forward to when you compete. At First Baptist Church, we believe that sports activities are more than a game. Our goal is to combine fun, competition and the love of sport with opportunities to build relationships with some great people. The Activities Ministry is wide open to our community and we welcome you to check us out and find out why it is MORE than a game.
At First Baptist Church on the Square, we believe sports is more than just a game. The tools used in sports are more than just bats, balls and fishing rods. These are tools to reach people for the Kingdom of Christ. We are a church committed to meeting people where they are, and loving them to where Christ wants them to be.
There are plenty of opportunities in our Activities Ministry for fitness or just plain fun. We offer a variety of year-round leagues, classes and events that provide opportunities to connect with others, enjoy playing sports, compete, and become more physically fit. Some have a regular schedule and include league play, while others are available on a more informal basis.
Sports have a universal language and are an excellent tool for getting to know others. If you have a favorite sport or activity, whatever your gifts and physical abilities, we encourage you to use that interest in a way that will honor Christ. Participation is possible as a player, coach, instructor and/or team leader. We also welcome spectators!
Sports Opportunities
Adult Basketball: Teams are formed for play in the Christian Athletic League of LaGrange (CALL) winter league. The league starts in January with a season ending tournament to be played at the end of the regular season.
Upward Sports and Cheerleading: Leagues are available for K5 – 6th graders. Upward flag football with cheerleading starts each year in August with player evaluations. Practices begin in late August or early September with games kicking off in September. The flag football season concludes with the Award Celebration in November. Upward soccer is held each year with evaluations beginning in March. Practices start late March or early April with games starting in April. The soccer Award Celebration is held each May. Upward basketball with cheerleading kicks off in October with player evaluations. Practices start in December and game play begins in January. Our season concludes with an Award Celebration in March. Don’t our summer Upward Basketball and Cheerleading camps each summer.
Other Sports: Golf, tennis, bike riding, rock climbing, fun runs, hunting, canoeing and fishing outings are just a few of the many other sporting activities available thought the Activities Ministry! We are holding annual golf tournaments to help raise funds for Upward sports.
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