In addition to the great opportunities for the soccer teams to train with and compete against Mexican teams, the group will be able to participate in God’s mission to expand his Kingdom to all Nations. Participants will meet and interact with local believers and missionaries, learn about what God is doing in Mexico, experience Mexican culture, and get a glimpse of what cross-cultural ministry is all about.
Also, the gifts and talents of Covenant’s group will be used to help reach and impact people living in this city. Relationships with locals will be made while playing matches against organized teams as well as pick up games with local kids. The group will also have the chance to lead clinics with young players and participate in service projects to assist the needs of the local ministries. The group will be able to connect those they meet with believers from the local church who will be able to follow up with the great things that are begun.
There is an excellent sports complex that the team will be using for some practices and games. Current plans include a practice every morning and games every other day with teams from the regional adult league as well as a game against a semi-pro team. The team will also have a chance to visit a practice and meet the players from the city’s pro team, the Tigres.
Every player should be prepared to share a brief testimony about what the good news of the Gospel means to you personally. There will be chances to share with the teams that you will play as well as with kids you will be interacting with.
