December 2012

Sports Quest Summer Camps Review & annual report 2012

Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory... Psalm 115:1

Summer Camp Program At a Glance

Camps started June 11 & ended August 16 Conducted 10 camps (including 1 Elite camp) 919 children participated Almost 250 children made a first time commitment to Christ Over 180 children received full / partial scholarships Over 30 staff employed Over 20 young people served as volunteers Bibles were passed out to each camper Professional Camp photographer at every camp location 3rd year second kick initiative: Many campers donated gently used soccer items to support our ministry partners both in the US and overseas
Campers at The Regis School listen to the daily devotional Campers receive their MVP gifts for the day

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Xara Soccer Ball T-shirt Full Bible Kids Evange-Cube Christian Tract Chickfil-A meal coupon Popsicles Back Packs

Special awards Xara give-aways

Campers receive their Soccer bags & Chick-fil-A coupon

Campers at Springwoods Free Camp receiving their soccer ball

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Devotional Theme: Beyond The Gold

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Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever Corinthians 9:24-25 Day 1: Teamwork - The Foundation of Success! Bible story: NehemiahNehemiah 1-6 Day 2: Perseverance - Finish What You Started Bible story: NoahGenesis 6-7 Day 3: Respect - On Being Humble Bible Story: JosephGenesis 37,39, 42-45 Day 4: Sacrifice - Giving UpIn Order to Gain Bible Story: Abraham/IsaacGenesis 22 Day 5: Strategy - Building a Plan for Success Bible Story: MosesExodus 17 Gods plan of Salvation Testimonial from Camps 2012
Dear Staff/volunteers, Thank you for a fabulous week of soccer camp for our 2 children. This was our 3rd year in Sports Quest, and Im more impressed each year with the quality program you put together, from both a skills & especially a spiritual perspective. I love that the focus and glory is always directed towards Jesus as our all-in-all. Thank you for pouring Christ-His love and His truth into my children. Were blessed to be able to enjoy Sports Quest each year. May the Lord richly bless your efforts as you follow Him. - Kathy McDaniel, Parent

(a) Everyone has sinned For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God Romans 3:23 (b) The penalty for sin is death For the wages of sin is death Romans 6:23

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(c) Jesus Christ died for our sin But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us Romans 5:8 (d) To be forgiven for our sin, we must believe and confess that Jesus is Lord. Salvation comes through Jesus Christ If you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved Romans 10:9

Day 1: Defensive Play Pressure, Posture, Patience Day 2: Possession Play Short/Long passing, ground control, counterattacking Day 3: Creative Play Dribbling, turning, shielding, combinations Day 4: Shooting & Finishing Angles, distances, central & wide areas Day 5: Review & Special Skills Heading, tackling, communication, team play

Campers practicing their skills at Summer Camp

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The Year at a Glance

This year we have gone PINK! This news letter is dedicated to Jims sister, Jayne, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in August. Also, to Jims dad, John Spence who passed away on June 8th. Club SoccerTexas United F.C. Many teams enjoyed considerable success during the spring/fall seasons 2012: U11 Girls2 teams -Friendship Tournament runners up -League Champions & Runners Up U15 Girls2 teams -League Champions & Runners Up U18 Girls -League 3rd place U18 Boys2 teams -USYS National Presidents Cup 3rd -USYS Regional III Presidents Cup Champions -USYS South Texas Presidents Cup Champions -State Classic League Champions -League Runners UP
U17/U18 Boys Presidents Cup Region III Champions

Partnerships In 2012 Sports Quest partnered with many Churches and other Christian organizations to reach kids and adults for Christ through the avenue of soccer: Campus Crusade for Christ in Auburn, AL Project 180, Houston Houstons First Baptist Church Fairfield Baptist Church, Cypress Harvest Bible Church, Cypress Heights Futbol Festival, Houston Uncharted Waters, Colorado Charm Prison Ministry, Houston Project Delta Sports Quest also had several guest coaches/speakers both for our staff and players: Tyron SmithFormer NFL player Jordan WhiteheadFCA Joshua GardnerMLS player John WallsFairfield Baptist Church Chad OvertonHoustons First Baptist Church Guy CaskyCrossroads Community Church Bo AndrewsHarvest Bible Church Jacob RobinsonSecond Baptist Church
The Heights 3rd Annual Futbol Festival held at Spark Park

2012 saw Sports Quest celebrate its 16th year of soccer ministry in the Houston area. Launch of SQ Facebook and YouTube page. www.facebook.com/sqministry & www.youtube.com/user/ sqministry Mentoring 20 year old for team training and camp leadership Signed a new 3 year agreement with Xara Soccer Established a vision/planning committee to help advance the ministry Appointed trainers for High School Homeschool Girls soccer team. Graduated 3 Texas United teams who have trained with SQ for over 8 years (pictured below)

Testimonial The greatest benefit to the team is the Christian-centered ministry that envelopes training. The ministry is given with a light touch, but enough to demonstrate to the players the importance of Christianity in their lives. At the end of each training session the player gather for 5-10 minutes lesson. Sports Quest was great at weaving sport & the theme into a life lesson. These sessions were so interesting that I didnt want to miss them. I know that they were beneficial to me & my son! Our boys were typical young men that made good and bad decision as they grew up. But I feel strongly that Sports Quest had a positive impact on their development. Our players were gentlemen competitors that showed respect & sportsmanship to opposing players, coaches, & referees. They acted in a mature manner that only got better with age. While good parents played an important part, I strongly believe this mature way also came from years of seeing the actions and hearing the messages of Sports Quest. Michael Ross Assistant Coach, TUFC Westside 95 Boys

Jim was presented with the Texas State Flag from the U18 TUFC Boys team

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Would you please prayerfully consider making a financial contribution to Sports Quest (full or partial) for the specific needs below?
Soccer Ball sponsor ($10,000.00) Jersey sponsor ($9,000.00) Promotional items ($7,000.00) Scholarships for campers and teams ($7,000.00) New equipment ($7,000.00) Partnership with other Christian organizations ($10,000.00) God blessed us in 2012 with exceeding our goal of $35,000.00 Please join us in reaching our NEW goal of $50,000.00 for 2013

Contributions can be mailed to Sports Quest Inc. P.O. Box 1383 Cypress, TX 77410-1383
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or you may donate online at www.sportsquesttraining.com Sports Quest is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible

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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS AND TO OUR PARTNERS IN MINISTRY, UNCHARTED WATERS, NORTH OAKS BAPTIST CHURCH AND HOUSTONS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Additional thanks to the many individual donors who made it possible for over 180 campers to receive full or partial scholarships and whose donations helped keep the cost of camp down, enabling many children to participate in our camps in 2012!