This is Martin’s story. He shares the testimony of how his life has been transformed from one that was full of darkness because of harsh family circumstances and from socioeconomic standing, to one with needs met, access to programs and education, and having hope for his future. You can even see the joy on his face in the picture below. In his own words, Martin, who is sixteen years old, shares his life, faith and education experience deeply from his heart.
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Do you know what netball is? We started a netball program this month at the Sports Outreach Resource Center near Kampala.
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Coaches being available to meet the needs of the individuals in their communitites is an important part of Sports Outreach’s mission. This is done in many ways including feeding programs, sport clinics, bible teachings, tutoring services, agricultural or vocational training, and discipleship. Coach Muan in India is working hard in many was to meet the needs of the children and families in his own neighborhood.
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The dedicated members of Sports Outreach Institute are the hands and feet of Jesus in the work of transforming lives in El Salvador. They do this because their own lives have been greatly transformed in some way. Hilda, SOI El Salvador staff member shared with us her story of how she was very sick, forced to drop out of school, and angry at God, to being healed, back in school, and working with SOI sharing the Gospel and serving others!
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Sports Outreach Institute El Salvador uses Soccer as a means to share the Gospel with the children in their communities. They not only teach the children soccer skills but through other programs they also help provide the children with the supplies to perform well in the sport and other necessities so that they can thrive in daily life. SOI El Salvador Director Humberto shared with us the story of Kevin, who’s life has been greatly impacted by the soccer trainings, the Bible teachings, and the EmpowerMe sponsorship program.
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“I never imagined that my life would change in this way. Before, I was living in a place that did not even have electricity and we lack many things but today, even though we do not have our own house, we continue praying for that and we live very happy as a family. I am grateful for all the opportunities I have had in the last years. When I become a grown man and have a degree, I would like to help others, like our SOI coaches, supporting and training other children if possible. God’s will!”
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Making Scripture a central part of each sport clinic is a priority of Sports Outreach. Each clinic Coach Muan hosts, he teaches the kids a verse to go along with their theme. This verse is special because it lays out the Gospel so clearly. God sent His Son, Jesus, to die so that we can live! It is this great love that compels the coaches of Sports Outreach to disciple these kids.
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In 2020 much of our domestic programming had to be cancelled or postponed due to Covid restrictions. But using great wisdom and while following Covid restrictions, Coach Amanda purposed to get back on the court with kids as soon as she could!
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Mirna’s is the wife of Humberto de Alferez, Director of Sports Outreach Institute El Salvador. She also happens to be a key proponent of the ministry beginning. While working in the school system in Nuevo Cuscatlán, El Salvador she noticed a need and decided to take action.
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Coach David in with Sports Outreach Programme Kenya recently tore his ACL and had to have significant knee surgery to repair it. Many of you may have either had this injury or know someone who has. You might think this would put him out of action for awhile in terms of doing sports ministry. But you’d be wrong!
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Andy is a coach serving on the SOI El Salvador team. This personal testimony is a wonderful example of how our ministry builds leaders who then invest in the next generation of young people, using sports as a tool.
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Bozo lives in Croatia. He grew up Catholic but never had a personal relationship with the Lord. He lost both of his parents in the span of one year to cancer…
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