Soccer Fellowship Report [4th July]

It was raining quite a fair bit just before 3pm and I'm sure many Soccer Community members were wondering if the session was going to be cancelled. However, God proved faithful once again as the rain stopped the moment the clock came to 3pm and the sun came out to greet us as we gathered at East Spring Secondary School. About 16 were there from the start, with Bevan joining us about 15 minutes into the session.

Choon Heng and Joel, who was joining us for his 1st session since enlistment

Kevin started off Soccer Fellowship with a devotion based on the story of Job. He related how God's conversation with Satan revealed the righteousness of Job, and God's confidence in Job not succumbing to sin, despite the many 'losses' he faced around him. Kevin shared how many of us could be proud of people around us or behave in a way that make others proud, but the most important person that we should hope to be proud of us would be God. He encouraged all to lead a life that would make God proud of.

The game started off with the Whites against the Colours in gung-ho fashion with the 16 players opting to play 'full-field' with 8-a-side. Of course, we played without goalies and scoring allowed only in the 6-yard box. There was much running and enthusiasm and the scores started to favour the Whites. It was only after a while that the Colours pulled a goal back. The 1st half ended with the Whites down 4 - 1 and everyone lapped up the match needed break.

Kee Min, Darren & Samuel taking a much needed rest

The 2nd half started with much wiser heads. The players opted to shorten the field by placing goals marked by cones on the edge of the 2 penalty boxes. The Colours organised themselves well and ran riot in the 2nd half, pulling away with numerous goals and going up 7 - 4. The Whites tried not to give up and mounted their own comeback, equalising the game at 7 - 7. With time ticking down, it was 'last goal wins', to which the Whites scored to take the enjoyable game 8 - 7. The players gathered for Bangshi to close in prayer and thank God for his wonderful blessings and provision!