Ring the Bell Page #5

Yeah, he probably doesn't have

a memory of her coming around sober.

So, by the time she was

killed in that car wreck,

the kid was far too used to having

to take care of himself.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, he hated those words.

Tired of hearing I'm sorry

for this and that.

Couldn't hardly say them himself.

It's sad to see a kid like that.

So, we just had to let him know

he was loved and valuable.

Taught him to trust in God

as a good father.

That wasn't an easy road.

So, when he rang that bell...

that was something.

So, the tradition

of the bell is, is what?

Accepting God?

Yeah, well...

it's kind of our tradition,

you know, but it's more than that.

It's about accepting that

God has accepted you.

So, yeah.

Yeah, Shawn discovered

baseball here real quick.

God smiled on him with

that, as you can tell.

Now baseball is going to

give him an opportunity

to reach far beyond

that outfield fence.

He's going to get a good education.

Mr. Decker, he's going to make

a real difference in people's lives.

I'm asking you,

Mr. Decker, move on.

Don't interfere with

Shawn's decision.

I can't believe I'm saying this.

I think you're right.

Baseball, huh?

What a game.

It's a great game.

Who'd you watch growing up?

Man, I used to love the Cubbies,

but I will say my favorite team

of all time,

the '93 Phillies when they went

to the world series, misfits.

Who do you like, today?

I like Tim Tebow.

Well, he doesn't play baseball.

Could if he wanted to.

Can we talk about Danny Cooke?

How'd you get the name Scooter?

Earned it, of course.

My dad gave it to me.

Stole just about every base

from here to the Dominican.

Ooh, so you're

worldwide, Scooter?

Nah, it's not like that.

My parents were missionaries.

Traveled all over, mostly third world

countries, spreading the gospel.

I grew up stealing bases.

And...

And?

Watching my parents

live out that gospel.

You were on everyone's radar,

and then you just disappeared.

That all depends on whose radar.

See, I played all through

the mission fields.

The thing is, Mr. Decker,

you could throw

a ball 100 miles an hour;

you're going to

get people's attention

when you bring them

something more powerful than that.

Did you ever think

of the platform

you could have standing on

the mound in Yankee stadium?

Of course, all the time.

I still do.

All I have to do,

though, is look out there.

See Joey, Shawn, PJ, and little red.

Those guys know I didn't disappear.

I saw you here the other day,

heard Joey ring that bell.

He made the most important decision of

his life right here in my own back yard.

Mr. Decker...

this is my Yankee stadium.

Look at PJ.

Right beside Shawn

every step of the way.

Little red, this is his last stop

after six failed foster homes.

Six.

He doesn't want to leave.

They all came here with

a lot of hurt.

There's still plenty of

that to go around.

But what we can give them

is a lifetime of love and prayer.

There's hope, Mr. Decker.

They find it right here.

And that, my friend, is a hope they can

take with them the rest of their lives.

We don't pretend we can fix them.

We just want them to know

they've got a good father.

This father is never going to

leave them, never forsake them,

a father who's never going

to forget them,

Jesus Christ.

He's a father to the Fatherless.

I told you Shawn Hart's

off the table.

I'm not going to say

the same thing about you.

I would love to see what you can do

against some of the greats.

Not unless they show up

in my backyard.

You let me know how that

goes for you, all right?

I'm sorry.

There was no time to call.

We didn't know what else to do.

We were just sent to pick him up,

and his mom was in a car accident,

and there's no father,

no siblings.

We're trying to figure out

if there's any extended family.

What's he been told?

All he knows is that

there's been an accident.

What's his name?

Jason.

He's 14.

Jason.

Hey, Jason.

I'm Scooter.

You hungry?

Come on, let's go inside.

I think I've got a cheeseburger

with your name written all over it.

We'll take it from here.

All right, I'll call you later.

Is there anything I can do?

Yeah.

The Casting Crowns concert

is tonight, and...

Scooter and I are not going

to be able to leave.

The boys were looking

so forward to it.

It's probably best

if they're not here right now.

Is there any way you

could take them?

Yeah, of course.

All right, you boys be good.

Thank you.

Have a good night.

Hallelujah, hallelujah

Let my life song sing to You

Are you ready?

Let my life song sing to You

Let my life song sing to You

Let my life song sing to You

I want to sign your name

to the end of this day

Knowing that my heart was true

Let my life song sing to You

Can you shout glory?

Glory!

We want to sing to You

Jesus

Amen, give the Lord praise.

Leave it all behind

Leave it all behind

Leave it all behind

Just leave it all behind

I have all you need,

but you keep on searching

I've done all the work,

but you keep on working

When you're running on empty,

and you can't find the remedy

Just come to the well

You can spend your whole life

chasing what's missing

But that empty inside,

it just ain't gonna listen

When nothing can satisfy,

and the world leaves you high and dry

Just come to the well

Yeah, yeah

And all who thirst will

thirst no more

And all who search will find

what their souls long for

The world will try,

but it can never fill

Just leave it all behind

and come to the well

So bring me your heart,

no matter how broken

Just come as you are when

your last prayer is spoken

Just rest in my arms a while

You'll feel the change, my child

When you come to the well

And all who thirst will

thirst no more

And all who search will find

what their souls long for

And the world will try,

but it can never fill

Just leave it all behind

and come to the well

Yeah

Leave it all behind

And the world will try,

but it can never fill

Just leave it all behind

And now that you're full

of love beyond measure

Your joys going to flow

like a stream in the desert

And soon all the world will see

living water is found in me

'Cause you've come to the well

How many of you guys believe

Jesus is the well tonight?

Let's sing it out.

And all who thirst will

thirst no more

All who search...

And all who search will

find what their souls long for

And the world will try,

but it can never fill

Just leave it all behind

and come to the well

Leave it all behind

and come to the well

Sing this with me.

Leave it all behind...

Leave it all behind

Leave it all behind

Leave it all behind

You guys sing.

Leave it all behind

Leave it all behind

- Your pursuit of perfection

- Leave it all behind

- Your fear of rejection

- Leave it all behind

- Your temporary pleasure

- Leave it all behind

- All your earthly treasure

- Leave it all behind

- Dried up empty religion

- Leave it all behind

Just leave it all behind

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