Dudecathlon is a challenging (in a fun way) and encouraging event for Christian brothers and friends held on a Saturday each fall for the past few years at the Carter Farm north of Pea Ridge. It is for outdoors-loving guys who are 15 and over. I think my D-team has put together an amazing list of competitions, kind of like a mini "outdoors" Olympics. The competitions aren't simply (not even "mostly") about being physically the fastest or the strongest. They are generally more "skill" related. This year's events include orienteering, chopping, casting, and shooting a bow...also prowess with a slingshot, rifle, shotgun, kayak (yes, kayak!), and tomahawks! If you've done all or some of these things, great! If you haven't done ANY of these, no worries! Each competitive station is manned by Dudecathlon team members whose goals are to ensure safety and provide clear instructions. Whenever the competitions end we'll meet under a bigtop tent, relax and eat a great meal together, catered by Joel Curren's BBQ Station in Cassville, MO. Then we'll award prizes to winners of the various competitions as well as to the overall Dudecathlon champion (individuals can only claim the crown in one event, plus the overall championship if applicable). There are many great door prizes that we'll draw, so everyone has a chance to win! After the competition, meal, and awards, we'll be treated this year to a spiritually uplifting and challenging talk, compliments of our own John Dyas, Outreach Minister for the church. John's message will be a treat, guaranteed. You won't want to miss it! Click here to register!