Genesee Rapids Baseball Team

Thanks for praying for Grandma. She is still having trouble walking and eating but should be home tomorrow or Tuesday.

Please pray for Grandma Taylor who is in the hospital again. Unfortunately her family can’t visit her and she is no doubt really lonely and confused about her circumstances.

Thanks to Julie Hall and Community Bank for your ongoing practical support of your Genesee Rapids!

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING RAPIDS BASEBALL Your Rapids Board of Directors has been discussing several important factors over the last 24 hours. 1) The extension of the social distancing recommendation through April 30... 2) Some Host Families have begun to express their concern about bringing players into their homes, not knowing how hot the virus is in the region the players are coming from. 3) Houghton College campus is still closed and concerns exist that the campus may not open in time to handle our season needs. 4) Player safety. Most players will not have participated in meaningful preparation before arriving in Houghton. 5) Pitcher needs. Given the fact that workouts will be limited, pitchers who come will probably be limited in their innings making an even greater need for additional pitchers which would further strain our host family situation. For these reasons I am sad to inform you that we have advised our league that we will not be fielding a team this summer. We expect other teams in the league will come to the same conclusion based on a league meeting held last night. We expect to return to the league in Summer 2021 with a renewed commitment to providing a great baseball environment where young men can grow in their walk with Christ. Ralph Kerr General Manager