Welcome to The Grand Forks, B.C. 3739 Battalion Headquarters! here you will find info on upcoming events, learn more about guys who are in The Nation, and most importantly learn more about God! The Headquarters is ran by none other than our Captain Lance Martens! Enjoy!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
BTLN MEDALLION
One of my favourite traditions from Last Night is when the grads receive their Battalion Medallion. Sam Schiesser, Parker Steadman and Owen Knopp will all get their Medallion Wednesday night at Boston Pizza.(Sam Jepsen already has his because he completed the Memory Work.) These guys will join the other nearly fifty Btln Alumni and fifteen Christian music celebs. Congrats guys!
THE CAPTAIN
Saturday, April 24, 2010
A SALUTE TO OUR 2010 GRADS
Thanks for a great year guys! Congratulations to Sam Jepsen, Sam Schiesser, Parker Steadman and Owen Knopp. It's been a lot of fun!
THE CAPTAIN
Friday, April 23, 2010
SAM IS THE CHAMP!
With only one week to go Sam Schiesser has clinched the Btln 3739 Winston Championship! Congrats Sam! We here at the blog salute you! Sam has also set a new record with six Helmet wins in a Btln season!(Drew had the old record with five Helmet wins.) With one week to go Sam can add to his record total. Congrats also goes out to Zach and Stevie, either of them could actually tie Sam with six total Helmets with a win this week. Sam would win the Championship because he has won two Btln Majors which is the first tie breaker. Again Congratulations Sam!
THE CAPTAIN
Thursday, April 22, 2010
BTLN UPDATE
Last football of the year! Can't believe how fast the year has gone! We started the night with Menno and Gatorade, always a fabulous way to start! Thanks to Devin for cooking up the Menno. Last week we had 48 Menno dogs, this week we had 64 and not one left!
This week at football Owen's team was quick six. Owen had a touchdown catch on our first play of the game! After that the offense stalled as Jeremy's team scored two to go up 2-1. (Trying to remember who scored for Jeremy, I'm thinking Dan D. and possibly Dartagnan.) Owen's team couldn't cross half until another big play(quick six)this time Nathan Ball or was it Kaleb, anyway one big play and the game was tied 2-2. We went to overtime with Owen's team first on offense. Owen had a big catch to put us on the two yard line and then Sammy J. caught the go ahead touchdown! Next up Jeremy's team seemed to struggle until Jeremy made a big throw to Dalton S. in the back of the end zone to tie the game at 3-3. It was a fitting end to Battalion football 2010.
In Bible study this week we looked back on the last year. Our theme this year was "How great is our God!". This year we looked at God's greatness in many ways; in the creation of the world, the flood of Noah, and the story of Job. We also looked at God's faithfulness, wisdom, justice and his grace. Here are some passages that we looked at this year.
Psalm 104:1 - Praise the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty.
Habakkuk 3:2a - Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord.
Isaiah 28:29 - All this also comes from the Lord Almighty, wonderful in counsel and magnificent in wisdom.
Finished the night with Bulldog, it is awesome on the grass!(No hard floors or walls!) Just like any other night there were big hits and guys going down hard, but they always get back up! Sam and Dalton were the last two guys standing and after a couple more big hits Dalton emerged the victor. Congrats Dalton!
Last Night next week! 9 foot Party Sub from Subway! Remember Battalion is like heaven there is always room for one more!
THE CAPTAIN
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
POP N DOGS AND BTLN FOOTBALL PART 2
Football and Menno are two Btln staples. We have eaten Menno at the Pool Party, Btln Baseball, Three B`s, May Long, Creationfest, Pop n Dogs (at the skate park.) and now at Btln Football. We play football at The Director`s Cup, there is the Football Toss in The Btln Olympics and all month long in April.(Not to mention Sunday afternoon football.) So putting them together was a no brainer! This is our last week of football and then next week is Last Night back at the gym. Once again we will be starting shortly after six. Don't be late if you want some Menno!
Battalion 3739, more fun than you can handle on your own, so share it with a friend!
THE CAPTAIN
Monday, April 19, 2010
BTLN 3739 CREATION 2010 ROSTER
Sammy finished the Memory Work today!(Congrats Sam!) So the Creation 2010 roster is set! (Not that we wouldn't welcome other Btln 3739 Alumni.) So many good memories over the years and so many more new memories to be made this year!
CREATION 2010 ROSTER
Maxwell Nicholson - 2nd year at Creation.
Gerald Nicholson - 1st year at Creation.
Zach Gobbett - 2nd year at Creation.
Sammy Jepsen - 2nd year at Creation.
David Podovinikoff - 3rd year at Creation.
Drew Brown - 3rd year at Creation.
Ben Jepsen - 7th year at Creation.
Ryley Heppner - 2nd year at Creation.
Lance Martens - 7th year at Creation.
THE CAPTAIN
Sunday, April 18, 2010
WINSTON STANDINGS
With only two weeks left in the 2009/10 Btln season it was time to update the Winston standings. So far this year we have had twelve winners in 29 weeks. Will someone who hasn't won this year step it up and win the Helmet in the last two weeks? Or will one of the winners add to their total?
WINSTON STANDINGS(AFTER TWENTY-NINE WEEKS)
SAM SCHIESSER - 6 Helmets and 2 Majors
ZACH GOBBETT - 5 Helmets and 1 Major
STEPHEN LAWRENCE - 5 Helmets
SAMMY JEPSEN - 2 Helmets
CHRIS HENDERSON - 2 Helmets
KALEB HORKOFF - 2 Helmets
DALTON SHORE - 2 Helmets
PARKER STEADMAN - 1 Helmet and 1 Major
RIK BROWN - 1 Helmet and 1 Major
OWEN KNOPP - 1 Helmet
ZANE LAWSON - 1 Helmet
LEVI HIEBERT - 1 Helmet
THE CAPTAIN
Thursday, April 15, 2010
BTLN FOOTBALL TAILGATER (POP N DOGS)
I'm not sure why it took us so long to add a tailgater to Btln football but I'm glad we finally figured it out. It started around 6:15 and at around 6:45 all 48 Menno dogs were gone! When we first arrived I realized that I had forgotten ketchup and mustard, a vital part of any tailgate party. We phoned Jeremy but realized that he wouldn't be arriving any time soon. I suggested that we should go to the house across the street and ask the people that lived there if we could borrow their ketchup and mustard, not expecting anyone to actually do it. But Blake thought that it was a good idea so he went over and asked, and much to our surprise he came back with ketchup and mustard in hand!
After Pop n Dogs we started training camp for The 2010 Director's Cup. The teams were even as both teams marched the ball down the field but were unable to score in the first half. In the second half the offenses took over. Justin scored first putting our team up 1-0. Next time down the field Stevie caught a touchdown pass to put us up 2-0. Jeremy and Blake's team rallied with a couple of big catches by d-Pod and Zane to move the ball into the red zone. Luke finished the drive with a big touchdown catch to make the score 2-1. But they ran out of daylight before they could tie the game. The game finished 2-1.
Usually after football we race back to the church for Bible study but this time we decided to stay at the field. We read the Easter story and looked at Barabbas(The murderer that was released from prison instead of Jesus.)and how he certainly did not turn down the offer to go free. Why would we do any different? Jesus has taken our place as well! Why would we not accept the freedom that Christ has paid for?
Hebrews 2:3a - How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?
Galatians 5:1a - It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Romans 6:18a - You have been set free from sin.
John 8:34-36 - Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, 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."
Next up was Bulldog on the field. (Jeremy set up some cones) Rik started in the middle and after a few rounds and some big hits Stevie came up with his fifth Helmet of the year! Congrats Stevie!
M.M.A. was popular at the beginning of the year and this week it made a return to Btln 3739. Nearly everyone took a turn, including Jeremy trying to take Justin and Nathan by himself. Sam S. is undefeated among the boys and Jeremy is the leader that has taken on all challengers and is still undefeated.
Only two weeks left! Lets make the most of them! Next week we are back at the high school field for Pop n Dogs and football and then the following week is Last Night back at the church for games and a 9 foot party sub from Subway!
Battalion 3739 will be bringing it for the next two weeks!
Remember Battalion is like Heaven, there is always room for one more! So bring a friend!
THE CAPTAIN
POP N DOGS AND FOOTBALL
No time to blog right now so I figured that I would just post some pictures.(Taken by Sammy, thanks Sam.)I will post later today.
THE CAPTAIN
Monday, April 12, 2010
POP N DOGS AND BTLN FOOTBALL!
What happens when you combine two Btln events? I can only imagine that plenty of good times will be the result! We will be at the high school field eating Menno, drinking Gatorade and playing football! Arrive early so that you can have your fill of Menno and so that we can play football before it gets dark. After football we will finish the evening at the church.(We need to play Bulldog.) Your parents can pick you up there. I will be at the field shortly after 6:00 p.m.
Remember, Battalion is like Heaven, there is always room for one more, so bring a friend!
THE CAPTAIN
Sunday, April 11, 2010
BTLN BIRTHDAYS - APRIL
I was looking back at last year and I realized that we missed Btln birthdays in April, not sure how that happened, I guess it was busy. Sorry that this is late, but at least I remembered.
Happy Birthday and may God bless you this year!
2 Thessalonians 3:16 - Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
Kaleb Horkoff - April 4
Justin Thompson - April 7
Landon Warwaruk - April 11
Chris Henderson - April 13
Dan Dimock - April 29
THE CAPTAIN
Saturday, April 10, 2010
THINGS THAT BOYS DO.
This is the essential list of things boys have done or will do.
1)Break a window
2)Use a sling shot or pellet gun.(See number 1)
3)Build a jump and get big time air.
4)Ride something down a flight of stairs.
5)Get pulled behind a vehicle.(On a bike or skateboard)
6)Acquire a black eye, bleeding nose, stitches or break a bone.(see numbers 3, 4 and 5)
7)Play armpit music.
8)Use a whoopee cushion.
9)Give or receive a gonch pull.
10)Cut down a tree. (With a Swiss Army knife.)
11)Catch a reptile. (Frog, turtle or snake.)
12)Fall into a swamp. (See number 11)
13)Dam up a creek.
14)Bridge or cliff jump into water.
15)Use a stink bomb or any other fireworks in a public place.
16)Build a fort. (In a tree or otherwise.)
17)Shoot a spit ball.
18)Build a bonfire. (Flames must be over ten feet tall.)
19)Throw something into the fire that will blow up.
20)Hit or get hit in the junk with a ball.
21)Give or receive a purple nurple.
22)Carve a point onto a stick.
23)Electrocute yourself or a friend.
24)Roll a really big rock down a hill. (The bigger the better.)
25)Put a dent into your parents vehicle.
26)Eat a bug.
27)Catch a fish.
28)Build a raft that does not float.
29)Dig a really big hole in an empty field. (See number 16)
30)Skip a rock across a river or lake.
31)Attempt to kill ants or any other bug with a magnifying glass.
32)Do a smoke show with your parents vehicle.
33)Climb a tree.
34)Walk home after either running out of gas or getting the vehicle stuck.
35)Write your name in the snow.
How many of these things have you done? Leave your score in the comments. Did we miss anything? Tell us in the comments.
THE CAPTAIN
Friday, April 09, 2010
THE 2009/10 BTLN MAJOR CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to the five Btln Major Champions! We here at the blog salute you! The Btln Masters was the fifth and final Btln Major of the season. The only thing left to decide is who will win Winston.
BATTALION 3739 MAJOR CHAMPIONS 2009/10
THE ROYAL RUMBLE
Sam Schiesser
BATTALION OLYMPICS
Zach Gobbett
WINTERSLAM
Sam Schiesser
BATTALION PING PONG
Parker Steadman
THE BATTALION MASTERS
Rik Brown
THE CAPTAIN
Thursday, April 08, 2010
THE FIFTH ANNUAL BTLN MASTERS
Congratulations to Rik Brown, the winner of the fifth Btln Masters! Back to back years for the Browns! Drew was wearing the jacket last year and this year younger brother Rik is taking it back home!
All day long we were watching the weather to see if it would cooperate and in the end it did sprinkle on us but not bad enough to shut us down. Because of the weather the putting contest was canceled but it should return next year.
Thirty-Four of us piled into five vehicles and headed out to Cascade par three for The Btln Masters.(Did I ever mention how much I love the Btln Bus?) Can't imagine how many guys would have come out if it had been sunny. Anyways we picked up our clubs divided into nine teams and golfed nine holes and in the end Rik was the owner of the Green Jacket!
Another amazing night at Battalion 3739!
Congrats to Jeremy on winning the third annual Leaders Tourney! It is Jeremy's second win in three years!
FINAL SCORES
Rik Brown - 37
Parker Steadman - 42
Spencer Novokshonoff - 43
Zak Wheaton - 47
Robbie Jackson - 47
A.J. Mahonin - 52
Kaleb Horkoff - 58
Josh Ridsdale - 58
George Kozub - 60
Tim - 61
Sam Jepsen - 63
Robbie - 63
Landon Wawaruk - 63
Kyler Lazeroff - 63
Maxwell Nicholson - 64
Tyler - 65
Spencer Henderson - 66
Stevie Lawrence - 67
Bosch - 68
Dartagnan Butcher - 71
Tristan - 73
Chris Henderson - 74
Curt - 80
Gerald Nicholson - 85
Seth Hiebert - did not finish
LEADERS SCORES
Jeremy Martens - 36
Owen Spisak - 38
Nathan Ball - 39
Lance Martens - 44
Blake Chursinoff - 44
Charlie Langis - 44
Aaron Friesen - 50
David Podovinikoff - 60
Ryan Floesser - did not finish
Special thanks to all the leaders that came out! We could not have done it without you!
Before the night began Gerald received his Btln Medallion! Congrats Gerald!
Next week we are at the high school field playing football! Bring a friend!
THE CAPTAIN
Monday, April 05, 2010
THE BTLN MASTERS
This is it boys, the final Btln Major of the year. This week is the fifth annual Btln Masters! Who will wear the Green Jacket at the end of the night? You don't need to worry about Jordon or Drew but Parker was our winner two years ago and he is still eligible. With a win Parker would set a new record for career Btln Majors.(He is tied for the lead at four Btln Majors.) Will Parker win it or is there someone else that could take it?
We will be leaving the church at 7:00 p.m. for Cascade par three. If you can help out bring ten dollars, if not come out anyway, we will pay for you.
BTLN MASTERS CHAMPIONS
2005/06 - Jordon Walsh
2006/07 - Jordon Walsh
2007/08 - Parker Steadman
2008/09 - Drew Brown
BTLN LEADERS TOURNEY
2007/08 - Jeremy Martens
2008/09 - Charlie Langis
Charlie will be here to defend his Leaders Title. Can he win it two years in a row or will Jeremy take back his crown?
Who will win the $20 Putting Championship? Come ride the Btln Bus! Bring a friend!
THE CAPTAIN
IN, BY AND THROUGH CHRIST
There are several things that God has given us because of Jesus' death and resurrection. Here are a few of them.
We are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. - Romans 3:24
We have eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. - Romans 5:21
We who are many form one body in Christ. - Romans 12:5
We will all be made alive in Christ. - 1 Corinthians 15:22
We are always lead in triumphal procession in Christ. - 2 Corinthians 2:14
We have freedom (liberty) in Christ. - Galatians 2:4
We are sons of God in Christ Jesus. - Galatians 3:26
We are sons and heirs of God through Christ. - Galatians 4:7 (KJV)
We are raised with Christ and are blessed in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. - Ephesians 1:3
We are seated with Christ in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. - Ephesians 2:6
We are created in Christ Jesus to do good works. Ephesians 2:10
We have been brought near through the blood of Christ. - Ephesians 2:13
We can be filled with the fruits of righteousness through Jesus Christ. - Philippians 1:11
The peace of God will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:7
We can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. - Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
God will meet all of our needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:19
Just a small sample of what God has done for us; in, by and through Jesus.
THE CAPTAIN
Sunday, April 04, 2010
ZACH GOBBETT
Just wanted to let the Btln Nation know that Zach has taken a big step in his walk with God! Today Zach was baptized! Baptized on Easter! How sweet is that? Love to see the guys from Battalion making good choices! Congrats Zach! We here at the blog salute you!(Forgot my camera, hope to post some pictures later.)
THE CAPTAIN
Friday, April 02, 2010
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF GENTLEMEN!

My highlight from this last week at Battalion was when both Gerald and Max finished the Memory Work! Special Congrats to Gerald as it was his first time completing the Memory Work! Gerald will now receive his Btln Medallion! Owen stayed late to listen to Gerald recite the Memory Work. When Gerald was finished Owen welcomed him to the world of Gentlemen. Thanks Owen, that was very classy!
There are now three that are coming to Creation; Zach, Gerald and Max soon to be joined by Sammy J.!
THE CAPTAIN
Thursday, April 01, 2010
BTLN UPDATE
This week we started the night with Pop n Dogs. Plenty of Menno on the BBQ! It was a little cool out but good times all around. I figure we ate around 44 Menno/dogs!(Forty Four!) I had planned to take some pictures but I didn't remember until we were done, next time.
Jeremy led the Bible study and he talked about God's love and how God is willing to do anything for us, including dying for us.
Romans 5:8-10 - But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! For if, when we were God's enemies we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!
God saved us while we were still sinners and his enemies! Now that is love!
1 John 4:9 - This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
Next up it was time to play S*A*M! We played three rounds of S*A*M, my team winning all three! Not sure why, but I think my aim is better in the dark. Anyways S*A*M was just as much fun the second time as it was the first time. It takes a little time to set up, but it is worth it. It is visually awesome!
We finished the night with Bulldog.(What else would we finish with?) We left the glow sticks on our arms and turned out the lights.(Although I opened the door.)(Chris was hoping we would play in total darkness, a little too dangerous even for Battalion!) The final three were Kaleb, Stevie and Sam S., with Sam coming up with the big win! Congrats Sam!
Next week is The fifth Btln Masters! It is the final Btln Major of the year! We will be leaving the church shortly after 7:00 p.m. next week for Cascade par three. Bring ten dollars if you can help out, if not come anyway we will pay for you!
THE CAPTAIN
BTLN "WHO AM I?" PART 5
Bent nailed it, the answer to the "Who am I?" was King David. Nice work Bent! Other possible clues were.
CLUE #7 - God gave me my best friends throne.
CLUE #8 - I comforted the king by playing my harp.
Read Psalm 22 to check out some of David's prophecies. It fits in with the Easter season.
THE CAPTAIN
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