After the teams had skated through the line to offer the obligatory handshakes, the Royals headed for center ice. There, as is his custom, Bethel head coach Peter Aus gathered players from both teams in prayer. The victors dressed in the St. John's white and red joined the Bethel players, dressed in the dark blue jerseys of the visiting team. It was a powerful image, a beautiful testimony of faith and good sportsmanship. Four years ago, Coach Aus felt that God was prompting him to begin post-game prayer as a way for the team to become a witness.
Prayer is a great way to get life back in perspective after going to battle.
Sometimes, just coming together to pray, to thank God for the abilities He has given, the safety He has granted, and the chance to play, brings the whole thing back to what we are all about. Occasions like this remind those in the Christian community of what we are all about and increase our appreciation for the abilities bestowed and the gifts God has given. Visit the Bethel Athletics home page for information on all sports such as schedules, rosters, statistics, and scores. This web page was developed by the Office of Communications and Marketing at Bethel College and Seminary.