Young students are keeping their eye on the target — both literally and spiritually — at a local archery ministry.
On Target Ministries is a non-profit organization operated by Travis and Kathy Larson. The Larsons started the youth ministry a year ago. It is funded by donations from individuals and Fellowship Regional Church.
The students are given one hour of archery instruction in the sanctuary of Fellowship. The first week youths were lead through a two-hour flight full of safety practices and how to shoot properly.
On Target Ministries uses Centershot, a ministry created by the makers of Matthew’s bows. Centershot incorporates Bible lessons and “makes Christ the target of our lives.” On Target includes a 30-minute Bible study.
“It is structured around Jesus being the archer,” Larson said.
The Larsons have six certified NASP instructors with them at each lesson to insure students are being safe and taught the correct archery methods.
The students take home string bows to practice the 11 steps of archery: Stance, neck, draw hand set, bow hand set, pre-draw, draw anchor, aiming, shot set-up and release.
Twelve students participate in this spring’s session.
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