Baril Waine African Mission 2012

The Power of a small Soccer Ball.

Our goal on this trip to South Africa of March and April 2012 was to reach as many families and young people as possible. David and I were both working as staff training coaching about the whole life and spiritual well being. Life and motivational one on one to youth is how we brought about real change. Through sport and different events we were able to create a positive atmosphere that helped change in their life’s. Many of them are living in abject poverty often alone and homeless. By no fault of there own they are an easy prey for gang leaders with drugs, alcohol and prostitution.

To Pastor Eric Hofmeyer and Adullam Community Projects we had given

50 soccer balls and many uniforms during our mission in Paarl S.A. Surprisingly those balls had the POWER to attract many young people and also to push them to be the best they could be.

 One of the greatest events was a special “Father and Son day”. Our goal was to invite young men with their father or any men playing the role of father in their life to share a full day together. Through motivating speech from a great leader in their community focusing on the role of the father and the special bond they develop with their son, sport and game with a good meal.  At the end of the day we had given to each son and father a soccer ball hoping that those balls were going to help them spend time together and in a long run… create a special bonding.

“A Family with good and strong values being the base of any change in a community”

 Another way we were able to reach the youth was through Pastor Eric Hofmeyer in his ministry with the youth through different schools in the area of Hanover Park. Pastor Eric is an excellent communicator and a strong motivator. He is blessed because everywhere he spoke the kids love him and can relate to his life experience. We were part of very big gatherings and also smaller ones .After being introduce to them by Pastor Eric we were able to share about our life experience .Starting a special coaching program to be continued from home through internet.

The Schools we spoke at.

1.   Mount View High School, director M Archie Benjamin

2.   Crystal High School ,director M Abraham

3.   Green Valley High School, director M Adolnos

4.   Groenheuwel Primary School, director M Ceasard

5.   Michael Plane High School, director Mr. Eric Cotise

So much more we will like to do but five weeks went just like a whisper. We will go back next March 2013 with more projects throughout South Africa and Zambia, Uganda, Zimbabwe. We will be speaking at many Schools in all four countries. We are also very Grateful to Karen Phelan for all the new Clothes. Many children were blessed with all the support from all of us on the team.

We will like to thank C.A.R.E for their generosity and trust in us. Marion you’re a wonderful lady and with out your support none of this would have happened.

We also want to thank Coastal Church with Pastor Dave and Cheryl Koop for their support and prayers. Frank Peyton with your team for the soccer balls and uniforms that now 1,100 children can play ball.

Our Thanksgiving goes to God