First, our leaders had to prepare and train before the athletes arrived.
Welcome to Great Than Gold Training Camp!
Each athlete had to register before training began.
The athletes would first enter the stadium.
Here, they sang songs.
And watched different skits as the message was presented.
Sometimes the athletes got to participate in the skits.
After the training session in the stadium, the athletes walked down the hallway for more training.
Some teams entered the gymnasium for indoor training.
Here, they created gym bags and other supplies for training.
The other teams headed outdoors to the track and field.
Here, they trained by playing games, many of which required teamwork.
Then it was time for more serious training. Some teams went to the concessions.
The athletes received snacks.
And they worked on the Bible verses.
Once they learned the verse, this guy took them to the passport station.
At the passport station, the athletes received a stamp on their passports.
The other teams headed to the weight room.
In here, they strengthened their faith muscles as a trainer taught the Bible verses.
The teams would then switch places. First going to the Weight room or Concessions, then to the track and field or the gymnasium. Every team trained in every room each night.
On the final night, we invited family and friends for the award ceremony. The athletes showed the parents all they had learned.
And the athletes received their medals.
We had several kids come outside of our church and they brought their friends as well. It was a fun week and the Gospel was shared several times throughout the week. We pray that each of them will find Jesus who is Greater Than Gold.
