The Return of the Sports Fields

The swoosh of a soccer net, the cheers of a team scoring a point, and laughter from all ages were once common sounds heard on SCC’s sports fields both day and night. It is these same “joyful noises” we hope to hear now that the Stonebriar sports fields are in place.

Originally SCC's sports fields were located west of the Education Building, but as the new Worship Center and Children’s Building projects began, the area for sports became a construction site instead. As Stonebriar leadership evaluated how to best use existing acreage for ministry purposes, the idea of bringing back the sports fields became a realistic and economical answer. 
 During August, the ground was cleared and 28 semi-truck loads of grass were delivered to cover nearly ten acres for the sports fields. The fresh ground settled in September, and now as we enter the fall season the new fields are ready for use by our congregation and community. Located on the north side of the new Children’s Building, these fields—including two soccer fields, a baseball diamond, and football field—will provide even more room for sports activities.
 
The return of these fields will greatly support SCC's Sport Outreach Ministry, helping reduce the costs for annual camps while also providing a place where active ministry can happen. "Having quality fields at Stonebriar will enhance our ministry by allowing us to better provide quality camps and clinics. The fields will also allow us to share our facilities with many teams in the area, providing boundless opportunities to share Christ and be a witness to many who are unsaved and unchurched," said Roger Campbell, director of SCC's Sports Outreach Ministry.
 
If you are interested in reserving the sports field for practice or for an event, please contact Julie Gandia at 469-252-5377. Visit SCC's Sports Outreach to learn more about this ministry

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