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Basketball champs refuse to play on Sabbath
League winners skip tournament, say 'Experiencing Christ' better than to 'Take state'

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Posted: February 20, 2008
1:48 pm Eastern

© 2008 WorldNetDaily

The mission statement for Campion Academy, a Seventh-day Adventist Church school in Colorado, is painted on the outside of the gymnasium, "Experiencing Christ in a Learning Environment." It isn't, "Take State."

So there have been virtually no serious complaints when the school's basketball team, winning the Northern Front Range League title in Class 2A basketball competition with a 13-1 record this year, again will not be participating in the Colorado High School Activities Association's state competition.

The team, the league champion for the fourth year, instead, is playing at a tournament for Seventh-day Adventist schools in Nebraska, according to a report in the Denver Post.

The academy's athletic director and basketball coach, Troy Beans, said he knew starting out the school was "academic-oriented."

"Sports aren't at the top of the list by any means," he told the newspaper.

The 101-year-old academy teaches strict adherence to the Ten Commandments, including the 4th, which is "Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy." It defines the Sabbath as the traditional Jewish day from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday.

The result? No games on Friday night or Saturday.

The state association had agreed to work with the school, and allow the Cougars to continue to compete as long as their opponents were flexible on the scheduling of games.

But the members of Campion's faculty voted against moving forward.

Beans disagrees, respectfully, with that decision, as do some players.

"I think it would be a good opportunity for our team to show who we really are, and be a good ministry for our school and our religion," starting center Nathan Lorenz told the newspaper.

Michael Beans, the coach's son, is a senior guard and scores 16 points per game.

He told the Post it's "frustrating" that recognition such as a championship is available for the school, but the team won't have that opportunity.

But his opinion couldn't be described as rebellion.

"I love this school, and I love this atmosphere," he said.

Many of the 155 students in grades 9-12 board on campus and work in various positions at the school, which only joined the state activities association in 1997. Troy Beans' father and grandfather also attended, but the three were able to participate only in intramural athletics.

Another Seventh-day Adventist school, Mile High Academy in nearby Denver, also has sports teams but the school doesn't hold a membership in the state organization.

Principal John Winslow said there's really no reason to change the school's priorities.

"I think of it in this realm: With all we have here, it's difficult to extend our season … We want to have good seasons, and then we're going to our local kind of church playoffs … and we're going to call it good," he told the newspaper.

"We're just trying to keep a balance," he said.

Daryl Fawcett:
:TY: for posting this interesting news item. :)

Johann:
We need some positive news too.

judibug61:
Does anyone Know about the Quiet Hour Team???? I got an email that there was trouble in India where they where.... I Pray they are safe and return safe...just would like to know......if anyone knows....

inga:

--- Quote from: judibug61 on February 22, 2008, 05:33:15 AM ---Does anyone Know about the Quiet Hour Team???? I got an email that there was trouble in India where they where.... I Pray they are safe and return safe...just would like to know......if anyone knows....
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Unfortunately someone deleted the date of the original message, and the message has the potential to turn into spam. (I've had several copies forwarded to me.) Note that the original forwared message is dated February 13. And Brad said on February 17 that the situation had been resolved "last week," which would be the week of February 13, which is still "last week" today. ;)

By the way, having to close meetings in India a couple days early is fairly common. When Amazing Facts was there last year, the provincial authorities (I believe) ordered the meetings closed down. But the local folks appreciated them, so they informed the Amazing FActs team that they would have to close down two days early. And they did, thus obeying the letter of the directive.

The evangelistic teams in India definitely need our prayers. My husband was there a couple years ago, and there was no opposition, but the situation is getting more difficult every day. But God is able!

Here's an email from Brad Thorp that gives the facts. Please pass it on to those who sent you the email.

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From: Thorp Brad
To: Ebe xxxx
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 7:44 AM
Subject: RE: Quiet Hour Staff ;URGENT PRAYER REQUEST!

Ebe,

I am in Loma Linda and talked yesterday with Michael Porter one of the leaders of the QH.

The situation you have requested prayer for has been resolved in India late last week.   All QH staff are safe.   They had to close the meetings two days sooner than planned but have gained more than 600 baptisms.

So, I think you can send out a notice indicating  that God has intervened; all are safe with the meetings being successful.

On the other hand, please continue to Pray for evangelism in India.  The enemy is raising prejudice and opposition.

Blessings
Brad Thorp, Director

Hope Channel
www.HopeTV.org
President@HopeTV.org

 
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing and that you may abound in HOPE…! (Romans 15:13)

From: Ebe xxxx
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 10:33 AM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: Quiet Hour Staff ;URGENT PRAYER REQUEST!

Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 Subject: URGENT PRAYER REQUEST!

There is an urgent need to pray NOW for Bill and Jackie Tucker and the Quiet Hour/Share Him team in India. Please read the following email and forward it on to your list of contacts.

Thank you and may God work His miracles!

In Christ, Ethel and Loren

Subject: Fw: Pray for Quiet Hour Staff in India -- NOW]
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:33:57 -0700

While this was sent to Az. pastors & conf. staff, I know we all need to pray for Bill & Jackie in this most precarious position.  If God sees fit to deliver them from the hands of the enemy, it will truly glorify his name.  So send up your prayers and pass the word along - the more prayers the better!

Nancy

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Dear AZ Staff and Friends,
I just got a text message from Kristian Allen, videographer for the Quiet Hour, and he asked for immediate prayers for their very serious situation in India.
I phoned the manager of the Quiet Hour and he assures me that they need our prayers.  Bill and Jackie Tucker are in meetings in India along with Don Folkenberg and other staff of QH and ShareHim.  A local lawyer filed charges and two of the group (don't know if they were local pastors or not) were arrested.  The others are barricaded in their hotel.  Right now it's about 3:00 a.m. in India.  The hotel is surrounded by an angry mob.  They would like to get our people out but it may not be possible with this mob scene.
PRAYER!  They're requesting it.  I'll give updates as they are given to me.
Thanks!
Phil Draper
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Phillip L. Draper
Communication Director
Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
13405 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ  85254
480-991-6777 ext. 139
phildraper@azconference.org

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