Pre-Registration will be open Friday, June 1st – Saturday June 30th. You must pre-register in order to attend. The camp will be open to ONLY 100 participants so be sure to sign-up early. Camp day will last from 9am – 1pm at the Heflin City Football Field.

More details will be available soon. Check back often or contact the Heflin Parks & Recreation Department at 256-463-5434 or http://www.cityofheflin.org/parksandrecreation.html for additional details or the latest information.

May, 2012 “Poem of the Month” Have a great month and remember to “Trust In His Promise”

“Trust in His Promise”

Your voice is like music and your lyrics bother none,
Let me be led by the three heads…spirit, father, and son.
They attacked, but I didn’t fight back as they took hits at my grace.
I turned the other cheek as they beat and spit in my face.

Don’t be afraid when the clouds blot out the sun,
You’ll find my friend it’ll shine again…my God will not be out done.
What he set out for you to do MUST be accomplished,
Get rid of small dreams, because you can do all things if you’ll
TRUST in his promise.

Written By: Todd Bates
4-25-2012
(c) Todd Bates Enterprises LLC

There is no secret to success and faring well. Preparation and dedication leads to a program being unparalleled. It’s where defense has always come to play, and offense steps up, and coaches keep men focused as they always prep tough. These sentiments expressed in Bates’ powerful prose are further accentuated by Moore’s classic masterwork, “Crimson Legacy”.

The poem “Our Moments” captures some of the GREATEST plays in Alabama football history. Get your copy today! Visit http://www.danielmooreart.com/prse.html and to see other Print-Poems to order. You can also call to order at 1-800-735-2787 Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm CDT.

“OUR MOMENTS” Poem by Todd Bates featured with the “Crimson Legacy” Print by Daniel A. Moore.

It’s “The Kick”, it’s “The Catch”
Its pluck and grit and respect.
It’s the south, it’s success,
This is Alabama Football and we are the best.

It’s the flare,
It’s the player,
It’s the prayer,
It’s the legends like the Bear.

It’s “The Goal Line Stand”
It’s the fans,
It’s the best team in the land.

It’s “The Sack”
It’s the facts,
Its tradition…and this is that.

It’s giving our all to be on top
And it’s where passion is stocked.
It’s beating the Vols like “Rocky Stop”
and “The Maximum Block”

It’s winning followed by Rammer Jammer.
It’s being proud because we are Alabama.

(c) Todd Bates Enterprises LLC

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“Leap”

It takes a lot of soul to let the pain go,
And see the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
It’s hard to ignore the hurt when it cuts deep,
But when times get tough that’s when those with faith… leap.

Written By: Todd Bates
6-7-2011
April, 2012 “Poem of the Month”
© Todd Bates Enterprises LLC

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Have faith, trust and know that all things will work out for the good. I hope you are inspired by the March “Poem of the Month” titled “Mustard Seed.” Have a great month everyone!

“Mustard Seed”

Class, confidence, courage, and commitment all build character and outweigh cocky,
And will help you persevere when the road gets rocky.
Followers are good, but leaders are great.
Stay hungry for the word and be feeders of faith.

Believe in dedication and know it takes desire.
Just as Heaven is real…so is The Lake of Fire.
Rejoice and have poise…it takes good nerves,
To see doubt, can’t, won’t, and impossible as “wood words.”

Stupidity is the game of fools.
Wood words are things you use as flame or fuel.
Don’t waste God’s grace as you chase the goal.
He’s given you power, so when you meet adversity face it bold.

Ask yourself is the pain worth it…because trust you’ll bleed,
It takes faith the size of a mustard seed.

Written By: Todd Bates
10/13/2011
Copyright Todd Bates Enterprises LLC

“My Flower of Love”

You are like a star that’s shooting,
More beautiful than falls Aster Beauty.
Deep dreamy eyes, cute nose and cute lips,
When I enter winter you are my Red Tulip.

You make me sing of spring and act all silly,
I go head over heals for my Golden Lily.
You are as feisty as a firecracker and gunpowder,
You are the wonder of summer…as pretty as a Sunflower.

With every step you take, you strike a pose.
The world sees your thorns, but I see a Rose.
When it rains God showers from above,
He nourishes you…my flower of love.

Written By: Todd Bates
07-27-09
February, 2012 “Poem of the Month”
www.toddbates.org
© Todd Bates Enterprises

The January, 2012 Poem of the Month: “The Best Parts of Me”
Have a great month & Happy New Year!

“THE BEST PARTS OF ME”
Without the rain our seeds would die,
We need it as the sun needs the sky.
Having the will to prosper proves you’re bold,
Just like the Word and Gospel soothes the soul.

Just as the detective seeks mysteries,
We should aim at perfection and speak victory.
Warm or cold…tank top or sweater,
Arms will not fold because we can’t stop getting better.

Just as the waves and ripples are the art of the sea,
Bringing out the greatness in others
REVEALS THE BEST PARTS OF ME.

Written By: Todd Bates
1/15/2012
(c) Todd Bates Enterprises LLC

“Faith & Dreams”

It’s trusting and believing in God’s heart and His Power,
The battle is won, and He will come, but we don’t know the hour.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for and evidence of the unseen,
This sounds a lot like goals and dreams.

The Holy Spirit takes over and it makes me brave,
I repent and gain strength every time I pray.
I let God drive and though I have no idea where He’s taking me,
I trust Him with my faith and dreams.

Written By: Todd Bates
9-9-2009
© Todd Bates Enterprises LLC