01 Mar Over 700 Attend Hillsdale’s Upwards Awards Program

On Saturday, February 25, the Hillsdale UB church (Hillsdale, Mich.) held an awards program to conclude the Upwards Basketball/Cheerleading season. This was the third year for Upwards at Hillsdale UB, with about 250 elementary age children participating this year. Over 700 came out for the closing program in the Worship Center.

Over 60 children responded to the invitation given at the conclusion of the awards program. Among them were a dozen players who made first-time commitments to Christ.

Each year, the Hillsdale congregation has gained new families from the Upwards ministry. This season, Pastor Les Smith (right) coached a kindergarten team, and the family of one of his players are now regular attenders. The father is superintendent of the local school district.