Soccer Fellowship Report (17th August)

Dark skies, rain, lightning and thunder threatened to end this Soccer Fellowship session before it even started. About 12 players had gathered by about 315pm only to be told by the field warden that we couldn't play until 345pm, and only if the skies had cleared. We sat under shelter and waited patiently, even as more players arrived, most of them friends of Yi Jun and Weijie. At 340pm, Kevin started devotions, which focused on resting in God when we are tired. When Kevin ended the devotions in prayer, asking for good weather, the rain miraculously stopped, allowing the players to head to the field for an enjoyable time of Soccer Fellowship.

Playing under dark skies and on soft ground 

Weijie got his wish for some soccer action 

Waiting patiently for the skies to clear

The players were split into 2 teams of 8 each, using half the field and small posts. The players in blue took on the players in other colours and the tempo of the game was high throughout the 70min of play. Although the blues enjoyed most of the possession early on, it was the other team that capitalised on defensive mistakes and good counter-attacks to go 3-0 up. It took a while for the blues to get on the scoresheet, but they trailed for the whole match, coming closest perhaps at 7-4. By the time the session ended, about 18 players were on the field and it was a good workout for everyone. More importantly, God was good in allowing Soccer Fellowship to carry on despite gloomy skies.