a home in Ocean View
Well,
we've haven't planted any churches yet. Actually, it
starts by simply begining a Bible Study in someone's
home. Quite a few All Nations groups have already started
Bible Studies.
For
our group, last week it became clear they do think the
"white-ies"
are coming!
Karl helped run a soccer academy tonight in Ocean View
with about 40 kids. He showed up just to watch and the
academy director said "Here - you run it!."
We
walked into the Ocean View high school unannounced and
immediately was able to speak to the assistant principal.
She herself was student at Ocean View High 20 years
ago and came back to improve the school. We explained
that we are here to serve the community and, like her,
are interested in helping students.
One of our team members, Johannes, has experience with
Leadership Adventure Camps and this really sparked her
interest.
Leadership Adventure Camps teach skills like...
- Problem Solving
- Team Unity
- Trust
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Etc.
Karl discovered Ubuntu
Sports - a soccer organization just getting off
the ground, based in Ocean View, started by a Christian
American. Wow! In Ocean View! We couldn't believe it.
Ubuntu Sports Outreach has a Unique Mission
• Focus will be in township communities
• High level coaching
• Long term relationships
• Intentional one-on-one discipleship
How it works: The coach’s time
with their team will include team devotions, Bible Study,
HIV/AIDS education, team building, along with great
soccer training. We have a meeting with them next week.
We met with head principal of Ocean View High and introduced
ourselves, along with the skills our team members have
to offer:
- Karl - experienced soccer coach
- Julie - computer and business skills
- Able - music and instruments
- Suretha - doctor and HIV prevention
- Johannes - leadership adventure
camps
The principal said "the sooner you
get started the better" and asked
us to attend their staff meeting next week to make a
presentation to their entire staff.
We are so excited! We can't wait to start mentoring
and discipling high school kids in this township.
Jensen comes with us to visit friends in Ocean View!
They shared some candy with her and she gave the girl
in the red shirt her bracelet.
See photos...
We made a presentation today to the school staff and
feel it went well!
During the first half of our presentation, we interviewed
the staff - asking questions using the SPIN technique.
