Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sports devotinals
I have other devotinal books dedicated to other sports (basketball, baseball, flag football, volleyball, and cheer) If you are interested call me 803 517 2714 I would be happy to share.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Welcome!
Welcome to the Story of Roary web page....
The Story of Roary is a series of 10 soccer devotionals geared to help coaches encourage and motivate their players through a fun and interactive "team time." This first book has been written for soccer coaches working with children ages 3 to 10 years old.
The history of Roary: Through the years of being a sports ministry director I found that having a "team time," or team devotional, was essential to the overall purpose of character development. I struggled from year to year, sport to sport, to find a quality devotional series for younger children. So I developed the cartoon character "Roary" and his friends. Each devotion is fashioned in a way that the kids can enjoy the color cartoon illustration while the coach is reading the story.
I have found that the children and the coaches both look forward to "team time" each week.
The future of Roary: Now I have made this available for other ministries, sports programs, and coaches to utilize. Please see a sample devotional below, "Max the Fox." Also, read some coach testimonials at the bottom of this page.
If you are interested in finding out more about "Roary" contact Brian Jones at (803)517-2714
The Story of Roary is a series of 10 soccer devotionals geared to help coaches encourage and motivate their players through a fun and interactive "team time." This first book has been written for soccer coaches working with children ages 3 to 10 years old.
The history of Roary: Through the years of being a sports ministry director I found that having a "team time," or team devotional, was essential to the overall purpose of character development. I struggled from year to year, sport to sport, to find a quality devotional series for younger children. So I developed the cartoon character "Roary" and his friends. Each devotion is fashioned in a way that the kids can enjoy the color cartoon illustration while the coach is reading the story.
I have found that the children and the coaches both look forward to "team time" each week.
The future of Roary: Now I have made this available for other ministries, sports programs, and coaches to utilize. Please see a sample devotional below, "Max the Fox." Also, read some coach testimonials at the bottom of this page.
If you are interested in finding out more about "Roary" contact Brian Jones at (803)517-2714
Sample devotional
The story of Roary ~~ Max the Fox
Now its time to meet one of Roary’s best friends ~~ this is Max the Fox. Max is a great friend because he loves soccer just like Roary. Almost every day Max comes over to Roary’s house to play soccer in the back yard. They are in the same class at school, on the same soccer team, and even go to the same church. Max has one problem. He is not a “good sport.” When he loses to Roary in a game, he often yells at Roary and takes his ball home. And one day during practice, Max pushed Roary down on purpose and did not stop to help him up. So Coach Maria stopped practice right away and told everyone what it meant to be a “good sport.” She said, “you are not going to win every game,” and that “winning doesn’t even matter. It’s how you play the game that is important to God.” Coach Maria continued “It’s important to know and follow the rules and to treat your teammates and the other team with respect.” “That means if you knock someone down you should stop to see if they are all right and help them up.”
Max immediately felt bad for his actions and just like a good sport he went right up to Roary and said “Sorry for pushing you down, and being a bad sport.” That’s okay Max. You’re my friend I forgive you.” replied Roary.
Were you listening?
Was Max a friend of Roary’s? What did Max do when he lost a game to Roary? Did he have a good attitude? What should he have done when Roary won?
Next time we meet Roary’s funniest friend, Rupert
Now its time to meet one of Roary’s best friends ~~ this is Max the Fox. Max is a great friend because he loves soccer just like Roary. Almost every day Max comes over to Roary’s house to play soccer in the back yard. They are in the same class at school, on the same soccer team, and even go to the same church. Max has one problem. He is not a “good sport.” When he loses to Roary in a game, he often yells at Roary and takes his ball home. And one day during practice, Max pushed Roary down on purpose and did not stop to help him up. So Coach Maria stopped practice right away and told everyone what it meant to be a “good sport.” She said, “you are not going to win every game,” and that “winning doesn’t even matter. It’s how you play the game that is important to God.” Coach Maria continued “It’s important to know and follow the rules and to treat your teammates and the other team with respect.” “That means if you knock someone down you should stop to see if they are all right and help them up.”
Max immediately felt bad for his actions and just like a good sport he went right up to Roary and said “Sorry for pushing you down, and being a bad sport.” That’s okay Max. You’re my friend I forgive you.” replied Roary.
Were you listening?
Was Max a friend of Roary’s? What did Max do when he lost a game to Roary? Did he have a good attitude? What should he have done when Roary won?
Next time we meet Roary’s funniest friend, Rupert
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