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Sports Ministry"...whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." - Colossians 3:23
The Sports Ministry seeks to:
General questions about Sports Ministry: contact Tom Gimper, Sports Ministry Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it VOLLEYBALL: Co-ed pickup volleyball games (age 16 and older) are held October through December from 7:30-10:00pm at three different facilities, divided by skill level. The recreation "C" level is on Thursdays at Bethel Temple (12901 W. Pleasant Valley Road), the intermediate "B" level is on Tuesdays at Parma Hts. Baptist (8971 W. Ridgewood Dr.) and the power "A" level is on Thursdays, here at Grace Church. A co-ed six person league occurs Thursday evenings from January to April. The league has three skill levels (C, B, & A): recreational through advanced. Sign up is during November. Also, a coed indoor summer league takes place on Thursday evenings at Grace Church from June to early August. This league has two skill levels (B & A), with sign ups in May. Sign up for leagues at www.gracecma.org/vb or click here for more information about the volleyball leagues. MEN'S SOFTBALL: We have men's softball teams playing in the Strongsville Recreation Church League beginning in May . Games are Sunday evenings behind Strongsville Recreation Center. Contact Tom Gimper at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Click here for more information about the softball league. COED SOFTBALL: A coed softball team play in Berea Rec League on Friday evenings for one hour between 6:30-10:30pm at Dora Lee Field. Cost per player is $60 for the 14 game season which runs May through August. For more information, contact Kristy O'Hara at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . LATIN FITNESS (similar to Zumba) . This exercise class for women of all ages is held every Tuesday, from 6:30-7:45pm in the Grace Church Activity Center. This is a fun workout filled with dances that will make you sweat. We'll follow each workout with a short devotional while we cool down. Registration is not required, just come when your schedule has room for it. There is no charge and you don't need to bring anything, just water. Dress comfortably and come prepared to dance. For more information contact Stephanie Lawson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . EXERCISE MATTERS: This strength training and toning class for ladies (teens and older) is for all fitness levels. Join other gals as we strengthen our bodies, minds and our walk with Christ. This hour promises to be a time of good exercise and fellowship - and it's free. We meet every Saturday from 8:30-10:15am in Room 21. What to bring: an exercise mat, 3-5 lb. weights, water bottle and astretch band. Contact Mary Ann Foote at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . YOUTH BASKETBALL Camp/Tournament. Boys and girls between the ages 7-14, are invited to a basketball camp and tournament hosted by Johnny Bollin, previously an asst. coach at Villanova and Cleveland State Universities. The camp will occur on three Saturdays in October (1st, 8th, & 22nd) from 10am-1:30pm in our Activity Center. Sign-up on-line at www.GraceCMA.org/BB through 9/25. Cost is $20 per child. Any questions, please email Tom at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . MEN'S BASKETBALL: A new league (age 28 & over) for men from Grace & their guests is forming. Open practices are on Jan. 10, 17, & 24 at 7:45pm and an 11 week league with refs will occur on Tuesdays, Jan.31 to Apr.17 at two time slots: 7:45 or 8:45pm. If you are interested contact Brandon Smith at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .Sign-up as a team or individual, cost is $55. Click here to see and print the "Activity Participation Agreement" for this sport. GOLF - MEN'S FELLOWSHIP: Join us every Friday morning at 7:30am, starting May 6 at Hickory Nut Golf Course. No on-going commitment necessary. The cost is $20 for 18 holes, and includes a cart. For more information contact Bill Wittenmyer at 440-238-4502 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . SKI DAY: An all day ski outing (co-ed) to Peek 'n Peak will be Saturday, January 21, 2012. Sign up in early January. We get a group discount on lift tickets. A lift ticket is $36/person and rentals are $22 for skis or $27 for snowboards. Bring a sack lunch or money for lunch, plus $6 for gas/snack if carpooling. Contact Tom Vannuyen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . FLAG FOOTBALL: Men (age 18+) join us for a fun season of flag football on the dates of Sept. 24, Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 5, 19, (every other Saturday) from 9:15 -11:00am at Bonnie Park in Strongsville (by Pearl Rd. & Valley Pkwy.) For more information contact Anthony at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . ULTIMATE FRISBEE: Pickup games are held every other Saturday (alternating with men's flag football) Sept 17, Oct. 1, 15, & 29 from 10am to noon. Games are co-ed for age 16 and older. Not familiar with ultimate Frisbee? Think of a soccer game by throwing a frisbee. It's great aerobic exercise! We play at Bonnie Park in Strongsville (by Pearl Rd. & Valley Pkwy.), and it's free. For more information contact Phil at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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The Sports Ministry at Grace Church currently offers for adults: Softball (men and co-ed); Volleyball (co-ed); Latin Fitness and Aerobics (women); Flag Football (men); Ultimate Frisbee (co-ed); Golf (men); Ski Day (co-ed); Men's Fishing Trip. And for the youth: Kids Soccer Summer Camp (co-ed), but not offered this year (2011). get connected sports