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Sports and Rec Plus Newsletter
by Rick Mitchell

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In this issue:
1. Share Lab On The Road: Colorado Springs, Colorado
2. Recreation Facilities manual

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1. SHARE LAB ON THE ROAD

There is one more "Share Lab On The Road" workshop remaining in this
series. It will be in Colorado Springs, Colorado. If you are in the area
or can get there for the workshop plan to do so-you won't be sorry you did.
(Contact us today if you would like us to schedule a Share Lab On The Road
at your church.)


-- Colorado Springs. Colorado, Monday, April 14, Rocky Mountain
Calvary Chapel

Workshop Title: CHURCH RECREATION: More Than Fun and Games
Times: (Two choices) All Day 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
COST: $35.00
Evening 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
COST: $23.00

Course Objective
To help you understand the power of a Christ-centered recreation ministry
and how to envision, plan, and develop one in your church.

Some topics to be covered:
· Biblical basis of a recreation ministry
· How to find workers for the ministry
· Forming a Recreation Committee/Task Force
· Planning for recreation ministry activities with the existing space
you have in your church
· Lots of ideas on how to use sports, arts & crafts, social
activities, drama, camps and retreats, trips, and community events for
outreach, evangelism, church planting, and church growth.

Register (We accept all credit and debit cards.)
By calling (800) 251-4078
By replying to this email
Online at: www.sharelab.org

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2. Recreation Facilities Manual
This is a top-notch resource for all those who are planning to build
recreation facilities in their church or community.

Some of the topics covered in the manual:
¹ Discover if you need to build new recreation space
¹ Designing tips for a recreation facility.
¹ Utilizing your already existing space.
¹ Programming and managing your facility.
¹ Developing operating policies (sample policies included)
¹ Purchasing Equipment
¹ Making a budget
¹ Promoting and publicizing your ministry
¹ Learning about flooring and maintenance
¹ Programming for different ages
¹ Managing the risks involved in a recreation building
¹ Insuring evangelism and follow-up
¹ And lots more-plus lots of resources.

COST: $35.00

How to order: (We accept all credit and debit cards.)
--Call us at: (800) 251-4078
--Reply to this email with your order
--Mail your order to: Sports & Rec Plus, 6911 Richmond Highway, Suite 299,
Alexandria, VA, 22306-1803

Love & laughter,
Rick Mitchell




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