Hebrews 12:1-2 has been the theme verse for the GEMS and Cadets this year (2018) which explores the theme of running the race.

We need to be in the race firstly if we want to win the prize, but once in the race there is a way that we are expected to run, a way that we are expected to live our lives as Christians. We must 1. Cast off 2. consider the cost versus coasting and 3. We must look to the coach.