Sports Outreach Africa

Sat, 29 Jun 2002

In Rwanda The Ultimate Goal Jesus video was show to university football players at The National University of Rwanda. In Botswana preparations for the first TUG KidsGames are underway. In Jakarta the first Asian Ultimate Goal TeenGames begins next week. In Kuala Lumpur the first SinglesGames begins next month. In San Diego the TUG KGs concluded today. The kids who want to develop their football/soccer skills will take part in a next level training program in July. Portugal began it's first TUG KGs. Final preparations are under way for a July TUG KGs in Cincinnati and also on the Caribbean island of Curacao. In the Solomon Islands the TUG booklet was given to all 84 prisoners. In Hyberdad, India, 20 TUG video showings will occur. Also over 700 teachers have been trained for an enormous TUG KGs. In Scotland many village 'youth cafe's' have been using the TUG materials and watching the World Cup before school.

Wed, 26 Jun 2002

In Sydney, Australia the Ultimate Goal video has been shown to over 500 in high schools. In Rwanda, significant number of people have indicated first time commitments through The Ultimate Goal booklet. In Kathmandu, Nepal along with KidsGames preparations, a wide variety of Ultimate Goal outreaches are occurring.

Mon, 24 Jun 2002 07:26:04 -0400

Across India there have been at minimum 29 different televisions stations that have or will air The Ultimate Goal video. 2,000 copies of The Ultimate Goal booklet have been printed in French and distributed in Indian Ocean Mauritius, Reunion, Seychelles and Madagascar to students, sportsmen, postmen, people at the bus station, in supermarkets, in shops, on the streets. In the South Pacific Solomon Islands 1,200 Ultimate Goal booklets in black and white have been distributed to parliamentarians, Medical Doctors, patients, banks, offices in the capital. In Central America, there has been an Ultimate Goal mini KidsGames for 60 children, 1,000 copies of The Ultimate Goal booklet have been distributed and a big screen party is planned for the finals. The Ultimate Goal KidsGames for 300 in Indianapolis USA finished yesterday and today 500 begin their Ultimate Goal KidsGames in San Diego USA.

Wed, 19 Jun 2002

In West Africa, French language The Ultimate Goal booklets were distributed to police, soldiers, political figures and to the administrative sectors. On one of the World Cups teams that had a person serving them the players and staff ministry times began with 8 participants and finished with 15. In Uganda, over 60 churches will participate in a TUG KidsGames and two TV stations have shown the Ultimate Goal video. In England the Evangelical Alliance is asking the church to consider opening their churches in order to screen all or some of England's World Cup matches since many start straight after morning service.

Tue, 18 Jun 2002

In Senegal believers organized a big screen opening for about 300. All received The Ultimate Goal booklets in this country dominated by another faith. In Madras India athletics and football coaching scheme for girls in the age group of 10 to 15 is being offered. Football for girls from the slums is unheard of and it was a joy to see nearly 100 girls from very traditional poor backgrounds come to the sports field. The Ultimate Goal KidsGames report of the Opening Ceremonies in Nicaragua \"was one of the most spectacular parades! The Saint Joseph's School Band lead the march of 1000 with upbeat, vibrant marching music. The street children along with the children from School of Deaf and Blind marched. A total of 15 church/school and organizations marched through the streets.\" TheTUG KidsGames in San Diego, CA will feature an extensive Kids Press Corp including 33 kids artists, a dozen kids photographers and four kids shooting video.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

The 2K+ International Sports radio agency partners are providing Ultimate Goal interviews of football players internationally. In the DR Congo 2,000 university students watched big screen match and The Ultimate Goal (TUG) video. In South Africa 1,700 from urban and suburban churches took part in TUG KidsGames Opening ceremonies. In Jakarta, Indonesia final preparations are under way for approximately 1,000 in TUG TeenGames and 300 in TUG KGs from 60 churches. In England, five mini World Cup Ultimate Goal football tournaments with some coaching and outreach will take place shortly.

Thu, 13 Jun 2002

In one country over 2,500 watched the World Cup soccer game on a large screen and each received a booklet. In Cameroun, three sports clinics took place. In a Middle East country, a first-time TUG KidsGames for 80 children finishes tomorrow. In another location five aside tournaments between churches occurred. On the island of Barbados tomorrow they have a youth gathering with a big screen, a barbecue, sing songs, watch the Ultimate Goal video and then watch a delayed recording of the Poland vs USA match. In a small community in Nicaragua, many churches begin on Saturday a month long TUG KidsGames for 1000. In the US, The Ultimate Goal KidsGames is happening in a few cities.

Thu, 13 Jun 2002

Approximately 2300 attended two gospel festivals. Eighteen first timers came to the Sunday followup Bible study which we hope will become a new church!!! Also, many children indicated a decision of faith following the gospel presentation at the festival on Saturday. PTL!!!

Tue, 11 Jun 2002

France the holders went out today - three games 2 defeats no goals. The first time since 1966 the holders have gone out at the first stage. Japan and Korea are both in with a chance of progressing from the 32 to 16. USA also.

Senegal on paper the worst team in the World Cup have qualified for last 16. Italy need to beat Mexico to secure their place.

An exciting start.

Mon, 10 Jun 2002

\"We have just received a full color printing of the French TUG on time as the Caméroun Lion were to play their 2nd game. We projected the game to a large screen with an attendance of 2,564 people and each received a booklet. We also had 3 clinics with an attendance of 387 youth. Believers in Caméroun are distributing the TUG to their neighbors around homes during the games.\"

In another African country:

This month was a month full of outreach opportunities, and we thank God who allowed to participate either in training key church leaders, reaching masses through films, radio programs, outreach booklets direct or via leaders.

The special event is the World cup. We have mobilized ministries and have provided with outreach resources. The Muslim areas have been again reached with film and tracts.

Thu, 6 Jun 2002

We have helped publish 'The Ultimate Goal' booklet in India. \"We published about 15000 copies [only English] which have already been distributed nationwide. \"

We plan to translate the Jesus Film soccer edition and distribute booklets in the Middle East and other parts of the world!

Wed, 05 Jun 2002

In Japan, The Ultimate Goal (TUG) video was shown on 5 television networks with the stations receiving faxes and phone call responses. Today a football team from the UK arrives in Mozambique for competition and against two top football clubs and related TUG outreaches. Most will take home a TUG booklet. Sunday in Indianapolis USA is the Opening Ceremonies of the two week TUG KidsGames.

Mon, 03 Jun 2002

We distributed TUG booklet on the occasion of the Opening ceremony of Inter Church Football Tournament in Kathmandu. The Stadium was full of spectators. Good news is Radio, FM channels and few national newspapers are covering with priority. At first, we are printing 25000 copies of the TUG booklet. We are working with those to get both the 16 and 28 minute Ultimate Goal video's in Hindi for Big Screen parties.

Fri, 31 May 2002

The Football World Cup got off to a sensational start today with Holders France losing 0-1 to Senegal, ranked 67 in the world and playing their first ever World Cup game. France can still progress in the World Cup but are less likely to win their group and would therefore effectively lose their seeded status, which guarantees an easier route through the tournament.

Players- There are at least 13 believers in the tournament and a number of Chaplains who need our prayers!

Sat, 25 May 2002

Today, 25th May, a church, a sports ministry and local government organized an The Ultimate Goal! soccer tournament We have 12 teams,10 Polish and one Korean, one American, about 150 kids age 7-11. Each received The Ultimate Goal booklet and for winners we gave The Ultimate Goal video. A soccer professional will be a special guest for closing ceremony when we will share the gospel.