This month, Good News Wants to Know... Have you ever won a trophy, and would the activity surprise your friends? What was the trophy and when did you earn it? There is a trophy I received that would definitely surprise my friends. I am about as far from a fisherman as possible. One day, our church had a fishing fellowship with some of our leaders that were good fishermen. We had a competition for who could catch the biggest fish and the one time they allowed me to reel in something from the shore, I caught a 70-pound spinner shark. It was challenging and rewarding to reel this in and I could not believe that on my first time fishing, I caught a shark. This should be an encouragement for us all who are called to be fishers of men, to never be afraid to cast out our line, you never know who or what you will catch. Steve Daigle, Campus Pastor, Calvary Chapel Parkland Your Good News question of the month moves me down memory lane to the Glory Days of the Gridiron. In my final year on the Football team at Syracuse University, the coaching staff and team honored me by awarding me the Ben Schwartzwalder Award/Trophy. This award was given to the athlete deemed as the most rugged, physical and gritty player on the squad. Bernard King Sr., Pastor, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship A long, long time ago, in a land far away, I won a wrestling trophy in a weekend tournament. This may surprise my friends, especially the Editor of the Good News. William “Bill” C. Davell, Director, Tripp Scott Zero trophies. I was that kid. Barely on the wrong side of the ‘every-kid-gettinga-trophy-for-showing-up’ era. Mediocre at all things baseball. Excellent at all things baseball cards. One time in the 5th grade I got a Lime Green Ribbon for an egg toss. My parents did most of the work; recruiting the best yacht designers of the time. We ended up with an egg in a jar of peanut butter. And a Lime Green Ribbon. Bob Denison, President, Denison Yachting Having the privilege of serving in public office has afforded me many opportunities to receive awards and honors. That said, the trophy that most people would not expect me to have received is for AAU swimming on the Pine Crest Swim Team many, many years ago. It was for the 50 yd butterfly stroke – not what you would have guessed for someone that does not resemble Michael Phelps in the wingspan category! Chip LaMarca, State Representative, Florida House District 100 I have won several baseball trophies, but the one that may surprise my friends most might be a trophy for winning a billiards tournament in Arizona. Craig D. Huston, Summit Achievers I won a trophy in a tennis tournament many years ago. It wouldn't surprise my friends since most know I spent 13 wonderful years as a teaching tennis professional. Deborah Cusick, FAU Campus Volunteer, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship When I was a senior in high school, I was one of a handful of students in Palm Beach and Martin Counties selected for the Palm Beach Post’s Pathfinders Award. I was a single young adult living on my own, working at a local grocery store before school hours, and finishing strong after having to go to summer school my junior year. A big turnaround, fessing up to youthful mischievousness, paying for the consequences, and making life changes that led to productive/positive future. Grateful! Dennis DeMarois, Executive Director/CEO, Gathering Palm Beach County I believe in recognizing good achievement. However, I think trophies, awards, ribbons, plaques are given away too easily for everything, so yes, I have received some. Most were from business or leadership organizations, one was from a talent show when I was a kid, one was from streetcar racing, and one from a tennis match for charity but my partner was the star of that match. I love the line in the hymn, The Old Rugged Cross: "So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down." Earthly trophies are fun at the time, but our great trophy is eternal life with the Lord. Dolores King-St. George, King Communications and GraceNet Media Just last month I visited a mission station in the bush in Nigeria and the chief of the village had a surprise birthday party for me where I was awarded 3 trophies from different groups for reaching 70 years old. Life expectancy in Nigeria is 58 so they felt I earned extraordinary recognition. Don Campion, President, Banyan Air Serivce, and Team Lead, Egbe Medical Mission As far as I can remember the only trophy I've ever won was in 1975 (yes, there were cars back in those days). I played in a softball tournament and had a batting average of 750 over a 7-game stretch. We lost the tournament in a terrible fashion, but I got the batting title trophy. I know, not very illustrious. I thank our Great God that there is a heavenly reward that awaits us that far outweighs anything that this world can bring. Thank you, Lord. 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 1 Peter 1:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:19 Fidel Gomez, Assistant Pastor, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale In my senior year I won: The most valuable back for the University of Miami Football Team. Gregg Wallick, President, Best Roofing Trophies are a wonderful reminder of successes in life. Humbly, yes I’ve received several over the years for top lister/buyer’s agent and top sales. The real trophies are the relationships we build in our lifetime. The people we touch through word, kindness, monetary and care. They will always remember you. Helen Wayner P.A., Century 21 Hansen Realty I spent some time in a sales position and was given an award as one of the top salesmen in the U.S. However, God challenged me that I was called to share the Gospel and not to sell. I took the leap and have never regretted it. Jesse Carroccio, Station Manager, WRMB Moody Radio Bernard King William “Bill” C. Davell Bob Denison a m oi d c t f c h t mt ( Chip LaMarca Craig D. Huston Deborah Cusick Wants to Know… - Steve Daigle -
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