On this episode I am joined by Andre Luper, owner and creator of The Camp Sport and Recreation in Sherman, Texas. On the surface, The Camp is a boxing gym where children and adults come to work out and learn to box. That alone would make a great business but The Camp is more than just a gym, it is a ministry within the community. Andre shares with us how the Lord continues to redeem his life by calling him to something more, something that is bigger than the life he leads. Years ago, when Andre caught sight of the vision that the Lord had for his life, he was unsure what it meant. He felt like God was calling him to take the difficult times he had growing up, the wrong choices he made and the benefit he saw when he joined the Marines and share those lessons with others living similar lives. But this vision was so far beyond what Andre thought he could do, he put it aside. Fast forward a few years and he receives that same vision on his heart again and he knows it is time to say "yes". Not because the Lord had presented a complete business plan with a timeline and financing all worked out, but because he knows that when the Lord calls you to it, He will walk you through it. Now Andre had to tell his sons and help them understand it will require sacrifice from them all.

While we don't always get to see the results of our obedience to the Lord's call in this life, this is not the case for Andre Luper and the other coaches at The Camp. Everyday they are witness to the positive impact that love, discipline and respect for others can have on the lives our young people. Andre isn't just their coach, he is someone that has made a commitment to them to be in their lives, to show them a better way, to teach them self-discipline and hold them accountable for their choices. Andre works together with the families and the schools so that these young people are surrounded by adults who are all rooting for them.

I was so impressed with the way Andre, his manager Lucy and his wife spoke about their commitment to these children and the hard work that each child puts into the program. There is such a need in our community for programs like The Camp Sport and Recreation and even though they keep the monthly membership cost low, not everyone can afford to attend The Camp. Andre even works extra jobs to be able to afford as many scholarship members as possible. Here is where we come in... We can spread the word about the good work being done at The Camp and we can support them financially. Below is the contact information for The Camp Manager, Lucy. She will answer all the questions you have about donating money to help sponsor a child to attend The Camp. There is also a boxing tournament coming up February 11th at 2pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church where you can see the Legends that are Created at The Camp.

Latricia "Lucy" Lagway

The Camp Manager

682-331-3434

https://www.facebook.com/thecampsports