Sunday Services: 8:15am, 9:40am & 11:00am
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Below is a list of Sports and Fitness activities that are happening at Bear Creek UMC.
Upward Awards Night 2010 is Tuesday, March 2 at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary. Doors open at 5:45 and the program is from 6:00 to 7:45. Captain Escape is our featured entertainer. All Upward Basketball and Cheerleading participants, their families, and all Upward volunteers are invited to attend.The first games will be on Saturday, January 9, 2010. Complete 2010 Game ScheduleUpward is a Christian-based instructional league specifically designed for kindergarten through eighth grade boys and girls and features equal teams, equal playing time, post-game awards, and much more! In Upward, all participants have the opportunity to develop their character and self-esteem through healthy competition. Practices and games are each limited to one hour per week. Registration begins each September and the season wraps up in early March. Contact Larry Eggenberger for more information.Enjoy our online album of Upward photos from last season!Upward Frequently Asked Questions When are practices and games? Practices begin the week of November 30, 2009. You may choose one night (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday) that you CANNOT practice. We will assign your child to one of the remaining nights. Your coach will call and tell you which night you will practice. Practices are one hour a night, one night a week. Games begin January 9, 2010 and continue every Saturday until February 27, 2010. Games are always on Saturdays, and begin in the morning with the kindergarteners. Games last one hour. There are 3 pre-season practices, and 8 weeks of practices and games.When are Evaluations?Everyone must attend one basketball evaluation or cheerleading orientation during which parents and guardians are required to attend a mandatory parent meeting. How long is the season? The season runs from the first week in January to the last week in February. A league calendar, in both English and Spanish, is available for download here or you may pick up a copy in the church office. Do you offer football or soccer? We do not offer football or soccer because we do not have the facilities. The closest church that has Upward football and soccer is Bear Creek Baptist. You can find more information on their website at www.bc-bc.org. You can search for other leagues and churches at www.upward.org. What kind of Christian message will my child hear? The kids will have a short devotion midway through practice. The devotion is age-appropriate, and will include Bible verses for the children to remember. Do I have to order a uniform? What do I get for my money? The uniform is included in the player fees. There is no extra fee for the uniform unless you want to purchase shorts or a turtleneck. These items are optional at a cost of $15 each. The player fee includes the following for basketball: t-shirt, jersey, Winner Magazine, CD, car magnet, and an end-of-the-season award (a surprise). The cheerleading items are as follows: cheer top, skort, Winner Magazine, CD, car magnet, pompoms, megaphone, hair ribbon, and an end-of-the-season award (a surprise). When / what is award’s night? Awards night will be on either March 1st or 2nd, which will be communicated once a final decision has been made. It is a celebration of the season, with individual awards, giveaways, and a guest speaker. It’s a fun night, and the very last event of the Upward season. Do I have to be Safe Sanctuary trained to volunteer in Upward? What is Safe Sanctuary training anyway?For the Upward program you must be Safe Sanctuary trained only if you are a coach, assistant coach, or referee. Safe Sanctuary is a policy we have in place to keep our children safe. A background check is included at no charge to the volunteer. Safe Sanctuary certification renewal is required every two years. For more information on the policy, please contact the church office at 281.463.2330.Upward volunteers needed! Make a difference in a child’s life! Here are some things YOU can do: ~ for a description of volunteer responsibilities, click on the job for which you are interested• Head Coach (basketball) or Cheerleading Coach• Assistant Coach (basketball) coaches and assistant coaches wil need to attend one of the Safe Sanctuary training sessions• Referee (training will be in December; you will be contacted with the dates and times; please help on at least one evaluation night) coach/referee application (PDF 242KB)• Snack Bar Helper• Be a Scorekeeper • Be a Prayer Partner; Upward 100 Days of Prayer list• Give a game day devotion to spectators; call Will Knuckols at 713.562.1350 for available times and/or to sign up.Want to lead a devotional, but not sure how? Rev. Marlene Martin can give you resources and speaking tips! Youth devotional training sessions: Nov. 22 and Jan.10 during youth group meeting. Adult devotional training sessions: Tuesday, January 5 AND Thursday, February 4,2010 from 7:00-8:00pm in the FLC, room 102. Come learn about how to share your faith journey with others! Sign up now!• Be a game day greeter• Help set up and clean up on game daysPlease consider being a part of this exciting ministry!
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:15-9:15am in the FLC gymThis is a low impact, variety-type movement exercise class beneficial for injury recover, seniors and those who would like to lose a little weight or just tone up. Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothes and non-marking athletic shoes.For more information contact Belinda Ligon at 281-370-2457.$15/month, Requires Registration/Liability Release form.
Adults 18 yrs and older, $40 Bear Creek UMC has a team lead by Gary Heath. We are affiliated with the Katy Area Christian Softball League. All games are at Cullen Park on Monday nights. If you are interested in joining, contact the Gary at 832.474.4010.Requires Registration/Liability Release Form