We are getting excited for the World Cup coming to South Africa. I am getting even more excited for the great opportunity we have to share the gospel with children over this time.
The host country of the world cup is hugely exposed to abuse and evil during the World Cup. Children are largley the target, as Child trafficking poses a huge threat.
We at St Johns Church (CESA) are wanting to host a Soccer Clinic in Partnership with Upward Soccer Ministries over this time in Bothasig, a suburb on the fringe of the city, about 15 minutes from the Cape Town CBD.
Our vision is to bring light into darkness by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ over this time and seeking to bring redemption in the hearts and lives of children.
Our mission is to provide a place for children to feel safe and to be encouraged in the game of Soccer, while at the same time introducing children to the person and work of Jesus Christ.
The Clinic is scheduled to kick off on Youth Day the 16th of June and end on Sunday the 20th of June.
We are expecting and praying for local children, children from the surrounding communities as well as orphan children from a surrounding township, and a group of children from safe houses in our community.
If you have any questions about our mission please do not hesitate to ask me.
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Sounds like a cool idea. Looking forward to seeing come pics and an update of how things went.
Sal and I were just commenting how well thought your daily one way family challenge is. We must keep on finding meaningful ways to pull peopleaway from the here and now to eternity with Jesus….and your daily prompters goes a long way in breaking into people everyday stuff.
Is there any response (blogs) from the families about how this is working out for them?
May our Lord himseldf encourage you daily in your not so quiet times with Him through time in His word and by the indwelling of His Spirit.
Go Stormers! oops!