BTLN BIRTHDAYS - FEBRUARY

Good thing that February has 29 days this year or this Birthday post would be late! So many Btln Legends having birthdays this month! Last year in February we had a passage about love, it just seems like the right thing to do!

1 Corinthians 13:4-8a   Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.


Happy Birthday and may God bless you again this year!

HARRY TOURNEMILLE - February 2
DYLAN WARWARUK - February 2
ANDREW NEUFELD - February 6
DESHAWN DENNIS - February 11
GEORGE KOZUB - February 13
TIM FEENSTRA - February 14
BEN JEPSEN - February 14
JUSTIN BEKKER - February 17
RILEY LEIGHTON - February 20

 

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BTLN UPDATE - S*A*M NIGHT

Congrats Jakob! This was Jakob's second Helmet of the Btln Season! At the end, Stephan and Dane were there with Jakob, but were unable to break through the crowd on the last round!

This week was S*A*M Night! There is a lot of setup for S*A*M that has to be done at the last minute, that makes it hard to plan for, but it is totally worth it! S*A*M is a lot of fun to play and to watch! After all of the set up it would be nice to play more than three games, but time is always a factor. Dan's team was too strong the first game, winning easily. In the second game I moved onto Ben's team hoping to even out the teams. Dan's team was still too strong winning the second game as well. In the third and final game Ben's team battled back to win! Dan's team winning the series 2-1!

In Bible study our topic was Confidence. Last week when we talked about Pride and Humility we came to the conclusion that God hates pride. If we are not supposed to be proud does that mean that we should not have confidence?

Psalm 71:4-5   Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel. For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.

Proverbs 3:25-26   Do not be afraid of sudden fear Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes; For the Lord will be your confidence And will keep your foot from being caught.


After reading these passages, it is clear that our confidence should come from God, because of what he has done for us!


Romans 6:23   For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:1-2   Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.

1 Corinthians 1:4   I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:17   Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

Galatians 4:7   So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.

Ephesians 2:6-7   And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 2:10   And you are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power.

So then, (1) we have been given eternal life, (2) we have been set free from sin and death, (3) we have been given God's grace, (4) we are a new creation, (5) we are God's children and heirs, (6) we are seated in the heavenly realms, (7) we are complete in him!

These are a small sample of the things that God has done for us through Christ! We can be confident because of what God has done for us through Jesus Christ!


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BTLN UPDATE

 

 

 

 

Congrats James! This was James' second Helmet of the Btln Season! It seems like every week James is in the final three in Bulldog. This week he would not be denied the Helmet!

 

This week we had special guests, Drew and Rik Brown! It is so good to have Alumni surprise us on a Wednesday Night!

 

Last week we played Mike 23 for the second time this year. This week we played Stickball for the second time this year. It seems as if the guys are starting to get the strategy required to make Stickball fun. Learning to hit the ball so that it ends up in your own quadrant and playing proper defense make the game so much fun. The game still has a few rules that might need to be tweeked, but I think that we have most of the kinks worked out.

 

STICKBALL Final Scores

Ben's team - 13

Drew's team - 12

Nathan's team - 11

Noah's team - 8

 

 

In Bible study our topic this week was Pride and Humility.

Romans 12:16   Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Proverbs 16:5   The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

 

Proverbs 16:18   Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 11:2   When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

After reading these passages, it is obvious that God hates pride. Why does he find it detestable? When we are proud we are telling God that we don't need his help. The truth is, that we are all in desperate need of God's help.

Micah 6:8   He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Ephesians 4:2   Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Philippians 2:3-4   Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

Colossians 3:12   Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

It is important for us to learn to walk humbly with God. Secondly, we need to show humility to everyone that we come into contact with. What an amazing place this world would be if everyone would learn to live like this!


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BTLN UPDATE

Congrats to Mitch! This was Mitch's second Helmet of the Season! Phoenix and Stephen were there at the end with Mitch. All three guys were fighting for their second Helmet of the season, but in the end it was Mitch winning the Helmet and the Yorkie!

This week we played Mike 23 for the second time this year. We added 4 new exercise balls, bringing our total number of exercise balls up to 10. There were also 13 Murderballs making it 23 balls. (Hence Mike 23) In one round the scores go up and in the next the scores go down. After six rounds each team's score can range between 20 and negative 20. In the last two rounds, Ben's team pulled away, winning big!

MIKE 23 Final Scores
Dan's team - 1
Noah's team - 2
Lukas' team - 3
Ben's team - 8

In Bible study Ben talked about prayer and godliness.

1 Timothy 2:1-2   I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

1 Timothy 2:8   Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Everyone is supposed to pray and we are supposed to pray for all people! The thought of praying for all people is overwhelming! This is one reason why we need to pray continually!

1 Timothy 4:7-8   Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

1 Timothy 6:11   But you, man of God, pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

In order for our prayers to be effective we need to live Godly lives. The question is, what does Godliness look like?

Galatians 5:22-26   But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

If we would pattern our lives after this last passage we would be living godly lives! Not only will we pray more, but we will also know what to pray for!



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MEET THE NATION - GERRALD NICHOLSON

What better way for the "Meet the Nation" feature to make a comeback on the blog than with GeRRald Nicholson! GeRRald was the 25th Sergeant of Battalion 3739. GeRRald completed the Memory Work four times and was the Btln 3739 Winston Champion in 2013! GeRRald is currently going to school in the Netherlands. GeRRald spells his name with two R's.


RANDOM QUESTIONS
(1) Who is your favourite band?
(A) NEEDTOBREATHE
(2) What is your favourite song?
(A) Devil's Been Talkin'
(3) What is your favourite style of music?
(A) Alternative Rock
(4) Do you shave with an electric razor or a blade?
(A) Blade
(5) What would you rather grow? A beard or a moustache?
(A) Beard
(6) What would you rather drive? A big truck or a fast car?
(A) A fast car
(7) Ford, Chevy or Dodge?
(A) Chevy
(8) How many times have you crashed a vehicle?
(A) Once
(9) What would you rather wear? A ball cap or a toque?
(A) A ball cap.
(10) What is your hat size?
(A) 7 5/8
(11) What your favourite G.F. summer activity? Bridge jumping or tubing down the river?
(A) Bridge jumping
(12) What was your favourite class in school?
(A) History
(13) What would you rather watch live? Your favourite band or your favourite sports team?
(A) My favourite band.
(14) What is your favourite sport?
(A) Baseball
(15) What do you like better? Skiing or snowboarding?
(A) Skiing
(16) If you could be a superhero for a day who would you want to be?
(A) Thor
(17) What is your kryptonite?
(A) Grasshoppers
(18) What is your dream job?
(A) Canadian Diplomat
(19) Do you have any nicknames?
(A) Gero, G-rald, Golden
(20) If you could be anyone for a week who would you want to be?
(A) Julius Caesar
(21) What is your favourite quote?
(A) "I would rather be first in a village than second in Rome" (Julius Caesar)
(22) If I had a million dollars....
(A) I'd give it to Max and it would multiply.
(23) Something that you don't know about me is....
(A) I have five half brothers.
(24) I have always wanted to....
(A) Go to Rome.
(25) I will never....
(A) Use the term Lancetages
(26) I really dislike....
(A) Many of Lance's pictures of me.

BATTALION QUESTIONS
(27) What is your M.M.M. from Battalion?
(A) Winning Winston on Last Night of Battalion.
(28) What is your favourite Battalion event?
(A) The Olympics
(29) What is your favourite Battalion shirt?
(A) MLB
(30) What do you miss most about Battalion?
(A) Camaraderie, Friends
(31) What do you like better? The Creation trips or the Maylong Campouts?
(A) The Creation trips.
(32) How do you spend most of your time at the Maylong?
(A) Playing games
(33) One big block of cheese or the outhouse?
(A) The outhouse
(34) How many times did you complete the Memory Work?
(A) 4
(35) How many Btln Majors have you won?
(A) 1 - The 2012 Battalion Olympics
(36) Do you wear your Btln Medallion around your neck or hang it from your rear-view mirror?
(A) I wear my Btln Medallion around my neck.
(37) What is your favourite Battalion tradition?
(A) The Memory Work Trips. (Creation)
(38) How long have you been a part of the Btln 3739 Nation?
(A) 8 years

FOOD QUESTIONS
(39) What is your favourite restaurant?
(A) Bard and Banker
(40) Menu item?
(A) Salmon
(41) How do you like your steak?
(A) Medium Rare - Rare
(42) What is your favourite vegetable? Beans or potatoes?
(A) Potatoes
(43) What do you like better? Burgers or pizza?
(A) Burgers
(44) What size pizza could you eat in one sitting? Individual, small, medium or large?
(A) Medium
(45) What is your favourite flavour of chips?
(A) All Dressed
(46) What do you like better? Coke or Pepsi?
(A) No

G.S.F. QUESTIONS
(47) Was there ever a time in high school that you would have climbed into a cage with a hungry bear rather than call the girl that you liked?
(A) Yes
(48) When do you plan to be married? Five, ten or fifteen years?
(A) 10 years
(49) What would you rather do on a first date? Dinner and a movie or 4x4ing up moto?
(A) Dinner and a movie.
(50) What do you like better? Blondes, Brunettes or Redheads?
(A) Brunettes
(51) What do you like better? Short or long hair?
(A) Long hair

SERIOUS QUESTIONS
(52) What is your favourite book of the Bible?
(A) Ecclesiastes
(53) What is your favourite Bible passage?
(A) Ecclesiastes 1:2   “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.”
(54) Who is your favourite Bible character?
(A) Solomon
(55) Where do you work?
(A) Student
(56) What are your plans for the future?
(A) Museum professional and more schooling.

Thanks to GeRRald for taking the time to answer all of these questions!


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BTLN UPDATE - WINTERSLAM 11

Congrats to Dylan! Dylan Warwaruk is the Winterslam 11 Champion! Dylan is the first grade ten ever to win the Belt! This was also back to back Helmets for Dylan!

There were 34 guys at Winterslam 11! We had 19 Lightweights and 15 Heavyweights. There were four bouts in the first round of the Lightweight Division. In the second round we put the four winners from the first round back in the ring to find our winner! The last two left in the ring in the Lightweight Division were Riley Leighton and Caleb Tomlin. Both guys battled hard, but in the end Riley outlasted Caleb to become the Lightweight Champion!

First Round Winners
Sam Anderson
Zach Donovan
Riley Leighton
Caleb Tomlin

Final Two
Riley Leighton
Caleb Tomlin

Lightweight Champion
Riley Leighton


In the Heavyweight Division we also had four bouts in the first round. Like in World Cup Soccer, almost every year there is a group of death. A bout that is full of favourites to win the Belt. This year the group of death included Noah, Mitch, Nathan and Keegan! Three grade twelves and a monster grade ten! In the final bout we ended up with three grade tens and one grade twelve. The final two were Jakob and Dylan, ensuring that a grade ten would be Champion for the first time ever! When we got down to the final two, we went ropes down so that all the guys could watch! It was an epic battle between Jakob and Dylan! Both Jakob and Dylan were in the final of the Lightweight Division last year, with Jakob taking the win. This year it was Dylan's turn to win, only this time it was as the Winterslam Champion! Congrats to both Dylan and Jakob! Both can be very proud!


First Round Winners
Jakob Boschmann
Noah Makortoff
Phoenix Thomson
Dylan Warwaruk

Final Two
Jakob Boschmann
Dylan Warwaruk

Heavyweight Champion
Dylan Warwaruk


Thanks to Ben, Lukas, Devin, and Dan for all your help! It would be impossible without you!



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BTLN PREVIEW - WINTERSLAM 11

It is Winterslam 11 (boxing) this week at Battalion! We have only had one repeat Champion in the last ten years. Can Nate win Winterslam two years in a row? Will a grade twelve win? Or will we have a surprise like we did at the Btln Olympics? Can't wait to find out! Good luck to all!

Remember, there are two divisions. (Grades 7-9 Lightweight Division) (Grades 10-12, Heavyweight Division) Make sure that you are early! Bring a friend!


Winterslam 11 - Wednesday, Feb. 3rd at 6:45 p.m.


WINTERSLAM CHAMPIONS

BEN JEPSEN - 2006

DEVIN CHURSINOFF - 2007

STEVEN FEENSTRA - 2008

STEVEN FEENSTRA - 2009

SAM SCHIESSER - 2010

KALEB HORKOFF - 2011

NATHAN KLASSEN - 2012

AUSTIN SCOW - 2013

JOHN VAN - 2014
NATE KLASSEN - 2015

 

 

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