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The Diamond Club Ministry was founded by Bernie Carbo in 1993. Bernie Carbo was raised in Detroit. In 1965 at the age of 17, he was drafted by the Reds. In 1969, Bernie was Minor League Player of the year, winning the batting title for the American Association with a .359 batting average. He was the Sporting News Rookie of the Year in 1970. He participated in two world series and holds the World Series record for pinch hit home runs. His major league career spans over a decade and he played with the Cincinnati Reds, Big Red Machine, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Cleveland Indians. Bernie has a God-given talent for working with youth and has a heart that burns for revival among youth and their families.
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The Diamond Club Ministry is a Christian organization founded in 1993 to glorify Jesus Christ. The primary platform is evangelistic camps and revival services for youth and their families. We want to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to hear the life changing message of Jesus Christ.
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GOALS: THe Diamond Club teaches the proper fndamentals of baseball through drills, practice, and FUN! We believe that playing the game with competence not only makes one a better player, but increases self esteem and encourages relationship building through team play. Most importantly however, the game of baseball offers a great opportunity to share the Gospel and lead young men and women to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The mission of the Diamond Club is to give youth and thier families a simple message; GOD LOVES YOU! In John 3:16 the Bible says, " For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Baseball is like an analogy for life. As we head toward first base we are filled with the DESIRE to know God. We realize we are sinners and accept Jesus' death on the cross as payment for our sins. As we go around second base, we become aware of the DISCIPLINE needed to grow in our relationship with Jesus. We learn to die to self so we can be alive in Him. Now we reach third base realizing the importance of FELLOWSHIP with other believers. God has created us as relational beings. We need the support, prayers and time with others who share the love of Jesus Christ. Finally, the love of Jesus strong in our hearts, we head towards home plate. With EVANGELISM as our goal, the true home run is hit when we share the incredible story of Jesus Christ with those who are lost and dying. Now they too can have eternal life.
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Bernie Carbo
6352 Woodside Dr South
Theodore, Alabama
251/653-5621; 251/6892391
e-mail bcarbo75@aol.com
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