Soccer Camp

Sports Camp occurred during 3 consecutive days at RETO’s Church Property for outreach. The Action team played soccer with local guys (15 to 25 men), between the ages 20 to 25. They were guys with addiction problems, with jobs, cars and guns. But they showed respect when within Church and during the soccer matches.

It was also planned to play volleyball and basketball but the guys only wanted to play soccer. And from the Action Team, only men played. Women supported with cheers and they conversed with the guys.

Pastor Enrique would interrupt the game, and then everybody would sit down on the field, and the Action team would share a testimony and talk about Jesus. Snacks were served and water. Then the game would continue until 9:00pm.

The first day at Sports Camp the guys beat the Action Team. They played the hard way. But the next 2 days the Action Team actually couldn’t be beaten.

The second day it rained, but it didn’t stop the tournament. The field was slippery and many people slipped and fell, but we continued playing. Soccer was very important for the guys.

Tim was a goal scorer, Victor showed his sportive abilities, and James was simply the best goalkeeper with an effective and interesting technique I have seen in hockey. And me, well… I have two left feet.

I think, after Sports Camp, we all felt more respect for the soccer players.

The testimonies that were shared with the guys had a big impact, the one that Tim shared about his experiences, the other one that James shared about grace, and the one that Victor shared about how God recued him from the ghetto, drugs and alcohol really impacted the non Christian guys.

One thing is true, and it is that Action Team made a difference during Sports Camp Week.

-Josue