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In operation for over 10 years...
Upward International is a non-profit parachurch organization
which currently partners with churches in over 40 denominations
to share the gospel with children and their families.
Over 400,000 children were
involved in the program worldwide last year.
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The Expectations of God-Moments
We believe that God is at work all around us.
Ephesians
2:10 - For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ
Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
- The Life of Integrity
We believe how we live is more important than what we say.
Galatians 2:20 - I have been
crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The
life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me
and gave himself for me.
- The Discipline of Excellence
We believe in serving that exceeds expectations.
Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you
do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him.
- The Priority of Children
We believe that Every Child Is A Winner.
Matthew 18:14 -
In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these
little ones should be lost.
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What We Believe |
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We believe the Bible to be the
inspired, authoritative, Word of God.
We believe that there is one God,
eternally existent in three persons – the Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit.
We believe in the deity of our Lord
Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, His
miracles, His vicarious and atoning death through His shed
blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right
hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and
glory.
We believe that for the salvation of
lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is
absolutely essential.
We believe in the present ministry
of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled
to live a godly life.
We believe in the resurrection of
both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the
resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the
resurrection of eternal punishment.
We believe in the spiritual unity of
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What makes Upward
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- Allowing for only one hour of practice and one hour game each
week.
- Using a rotation system to give all players equal playing time.
- Training coaches and refs to teach and encourage, not to
intimidate.
- Not keeping score in younger leagues.
- Not maintaining league standings in any division.
- Providing stars for every kid and their contribution to the team
- Exposing players to Scripture-based devotions each week and
halftime devotions for spectators each week.
- Incorporating families into the local churches after the season
is complete.
- Providing opportunities to see changed hearts and lives among
families.
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Upward Award Stars
RED STAR - Best Defense
BLUE STAR - Best Effort
GRAY STAR - Best Offense
GOLD STAR - Best
Sportsmanship
WHITE STAR - Christlikeness
ORANGE STAR - Best Leadership
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