SOCCER CAMP DAY 3 & 4





Above: God has been gracious to clear up the thunderstorms each morning as we begin arriving at soccer camp. We were especially thankful for the cooler overcast weather today.





Above: Part of the daily skit that transitioned into a real invitation to put faith in Jesus Christ yesterday. All the kids went up to the stage, and God knows which ones truly understood and put their faith in Jesus Christ. God was making clear that He is a good Father who does not leave or forsake his children. As I mentioned in my last post, many of these kids don’t have fathers at home and are great need of the love of God the Father through Jesus Christ.







Above: Introducing the shield of faith to the kids which can extinguish the flaming darts of the evil one. The performance communicated the ongoing battle of those who put their faith in Jesus. It was great to see the kids wanting more when the skit ended on a cliffhanger. They can’t wait for the conclusion tomorrow.





Above: Kids making their own shield of faith art with today’s memory verse.



Above: Some of the older players that I’ve been involved with over the past few days. I am thankful for progressively better days with the kids in helping them resolve conflict and keeping them positive. These kids have been quick to connect with me and I enjoy knowing each one by name and knowing more about their unique personalities. One (6 year old) was sure to invite me and my family to his birthday party. One girl that I was speaking to this morning at the registration tables told me about her grandmother helping her study Psalm 23. Many of these kids have believing grandparents or parents that are doing all they can to help their children know the Lord. I recall what Paul said to Timothy:

“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.”

May the Lord pass on sincere faith from generation to generation and bless the minority of these kids who do have believing parents with a deep understanding of God’s love for them in Jesus Christ.

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