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We were excited to do the follow-up for the Athletes in Action Grey Cup Breakfast during the CFL’s Championship Weekend.

On Saturday November 18th, more than 800 people attended the 28th annual Athletes in Action Grey Cup Breakfast. Fans were introduced to players and coaches from the two competing Grey Cup teams, the BC Lions and Montreal Allouettes.

The theme for the morning was “Victory”; dreaming of it, achieving it and wondering how long it lasts. Co-Hosts Barrin Simpson of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Kerry Joseph of the Saskatchewan Roughriders joined Dave Johns, AIA Chaplain for the Bombers in running the program. Players Anthony Cavillo of the Allouettes and Mark Washington of the Lions spoke honestly about their desires for athletic victory, but they were also honest about how long the feelings or satisfaction last. They
then talked about the lasting Victory in their lives – through the forgiveness of, and walk with Jesus Christ.

CFL coaches, Mike “Pinball” Clemons, Wally Buono, and Dave Ritchie were also interviewed. They spoke of the elements of victory from a coaching perspective and shared how they balance their preparations with their own personal faith in God.

Milt Stegall of the Blue Bombers was presented the annual AIA Gord Barwell award for exemplary Christian character on and off the field. ‘Fresh IE’, a two time Grammy nominated hip hop singer, also performed a high-energy act along with two young performers.

Barrin Simpson, the Blue Bomber “Minister of Defence” closed the morning with a clear presentation of the gospel and an invitation to the audience to give their lives to Jesus Christ. About 30 people responded to that invitation and another 30 re-dedicated their lives to Jesus.

The video of the Grey Cup Breakfast is available here.

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