BTLN UPDATE - SHIRT NIGHT

 

Congrats to Hudson on his first helmet ever! Jonny and Greg were there at the end with Hudson, but they both got taken out. Hudson was the only one able to make it to the far wall, giving him the victory! Congrats again to Hudson!

This week we played Handball! This game is always super fun to play. It is probably everyone's favourite game right now! Near the end of the game, we went to first to 15. The score at that point was 12-10 for Brennan's team. Aiden's team was able to score two goals, but Brennan's team never lost their lead. The final score was 15-12 for Brennan's team, beating Aiden's team. Congrats to Brennan's team on the win!

We finished off the night with the new Battalion shirts! I really love the BTLN design on this year's shirts! All the boys were super hyped when the shirts were revealed! It was awesome to hear them cheer! They all were planning on wearing the new shirts to school the next day. It's really cool seeing all the boys leave with their brand new Battalion shirts! Thank you Lance!

This week for the Bible study, we talked about being wise about what is good, and innocent of evil.

Here are some passages we read on the topic:

Romans 16:19  -  Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent of what is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20  -  Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults.

Philippians 4:8  -  Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.

God wants us to understand all things that are good. He wants us to be innocent of all evil. He doesn't want us to understand evil, so that we don't have more temptations. It is better when we focus on all the good things. We should think about God and his love for us. His love for us is so great that we can't even comprehend how much he loves us. Remember to focus on God and all the good things he does for us!

Thank you to all the boys and leaders who came to Battalion this week! It was a super awesome night! I can't wait to see all the Battalion guys wearing their new shirts! Next Wednesday is the 3B's Battalion Christmas Party! Come hungry and bring a friend! It is going to be great!

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BTLN UPDATE - ROYAL RUMBLE 17

 

Congrats Caleb! Caleb Martens is the 2023 Battalion Royal Rumble Champion! We had 37 guys compete in the seventeenth Royal Rumble! It was a great turnout!

We always start the Royal Rumble with the Lightweight Division. Nelson, Owen, and Colton were the final three for the lightweight division. Nelson and Colton teamed up on Owen and got him out first. We then went ropes down for the final two of the Lightweight Division, and Nelson was able to push Colton out! Nelson won the Lightweight Division, earning himself a spot in the Heavyweight Division!

Congrats to Nelson!

The Heavyweight Division was awesome! The final four were Jonathan, Paxton, Brennan, and Caleb. The first one out was Paxton, with Jonny being the one to get him out. Brennan and Caleb then teamed up on Jonny and got him out. Caleb and Brennan were the final two! It was now time for the "Final Two-Ropes Down" tradition. All the boys sat on the ropes, making it easier to get shoved out of the ring. It is awesome to see all the boys watching and cheering on the final two! The final two battled didn't last long, with Caleb shoving Brennan out. Both boys fell out with Caleb on top, giving Caleb the victory! Congrats to Caleb on becoming the Royal Rumble Heavyweight Champion!

Congrats to both Caleb and Brennan, it was an awesome finish!

2023 Royal Rumble Champion - Caleb Martens

2023 Lightweight Division Champion - Nelson Thompson

Special thanks to Lance, Ben, Luke, Coady, Matthias, Mataeus, Lukas, and all the other leaders for making this happen! The Royal Rumble is not possible without your help!

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BTLN UPDATE

Congrats to Donte on his first helmet win ever! Both Donte and Brennan went down during the final round, but Donte made further progress, giving Donte the win! Congrats again to Donte!

This week we played Murderball! It is always a good game to play because there is lots of moving, and it gets people into the game. Luke's team won all 5 of the games, beating Lance's team 5-0. We even traded players to make the teams more even, but Luke's team would not lose tonight! Congrats to Luke's team!

This week the Bible study topic was the Power of God.

Here are some passages we read on the topic:

Romans 1:16  -  For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

1 Corinthians 1:18  -  For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Romans 1:20  -  For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.

The gospel and the message of the cross are both the power of God. Both through the gospel and the message of the cross, God gives salvation to everyone who believes. God used his power to create all things, and uses his power save us all from sin. God's power is available to us when we are saved. We can use his power to help us stay away from sin. God helps us through all of our problems, and will comfort us when we are struggling. Praise God!

Thank you to all the boys and leaders who came to Battalion this week! It was an awesome night! 

The 17th Battalion 3739 Royal Rumble (Wrestling) is next Wednesday at Battalion! Enter through the glass doors at around 6:45pm. Stay until 9:00pm if you want extra time in the ring at the end! Don't be late, and bring a friend! It's gonna be an awesome night!

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BTLN UPDATE

 

Congrats to Brett on his first helmet ever! Brett has gotten second place in British Bulldog a few times this year and it felt like he was due for a win! Congrats again to Brett on finally getting his first helmet!

This last week we played stickball! It is always a super fun game to play. The teams were pretty even, keeping the scores pretty even throughout the game. Luke's team pulled ahead though, winning with a 4 point lead. Congrats to Luke's team!

Stickball Final Scores

Luke's team - 14

Coady's team - 10

Josh's team - 9

Matthias's team - 9

This week the Bible study topic was about fear.

Here are some passages we read on the topic:

Psalm 23:4  -  Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 27:1-2  -  The Lord is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 34:4  -  I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

We shouldn't be afraid because God is always with us to help us through all of our problems. We can be going through the darkest times, and God is still right beside us, ready to help us through it all. God will keep us away from troubles, and will help us through any troubles we get ourselves into. We can have comfort knowing that we don't have to be afraid because God is always with us!

Thank you to all the boys and leaders who came! It was an awesome night! We are back at the church again for Battalion this coming Wednesday! Be there, and bring a friend!

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BTLN UPDATE - MIKE NIGHT

Congrats to Paxton on his first helmet of the year! Paxton and Brett both went down during the final round, but Paxton had further progress across the gym. This gave Paxton the win and the helmet! Congrats again to Paxton!

This week we played Mike! It was lots of fun, with all the boys super hyped during the game. Coady's team had the lead for the entire game, and were able to keep it til the end! They had quite a big lead! Congrats to Coady's team!

Mike Night Final Scores

Coady's team - 158

Josh's team - 140

Luke's team - 134

Matthias's team - 115

This week's Bible study topic was Freedom.

Here are some passages we read on the topic:

2 Corinthians 3:17  -  Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

John 8:34-36  -  Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Romans 6:22  -  But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. 

We can find freedom in Jesus. He gives us life and sets us free from sin. When we are set free from sin, God offers us eternal life in Heaven with him! Just because we are free, doesn't mean we should sin. We should live a life away from sin, focusing on God. We have gained access to God's throne of grace because of the freedom we have recieved. We should thank Jesus for the freedom he has given us!

Thank you to all the boys and leaders who came to Battalion last night! It was a super fun night! We are back at the church next Wednesday! Remember, Battalion is like Heaven, there's always room for one more! So bring a friend!

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