The weekend before Christmas we took our top girl footballers to Kisii to participate in a nationwide tournament. After the weak competition in Sindo earlier this month, we needed to face some better girls teams, but we got more than we bargained for. We looked great in some games and pathetic in others. I am still trying to find the reason behind our inconsistent play. Maybe we had too much to eat for breakfast, or they were intimidated because we talked highly of the other teams, or they were afraid after one of their teammates got injured and after an opponent broke her ankle, or maybe they were just ready for Christmas. Nonetheless we took third place with a convincing 5-0 win. The girls are always happy when we can bring a trophy home from a tournament, but I expect a little more. With the ending of one year and the beginning of another, it gives us a good opportunity to reflect on successes and failures and see what needs adjusting. Our club officials will take time to do that after the 1st of the year as we look ahead to what God is doing through our Suba Lakers Football Club.
The highlight of the weekend for me was an impromptu sharing of the Gospel on Sunday morning before our matches. One of the female teachers was leading us in a Sunday service when she put me on the spot. The Holy Spirit worked through me and I shared with the girls why God needed to send his only son to save us from our sins. I emphasized God's love for each of us and how nothing can separate us from His love. Several of our players were moved by the message and responded positively. That moment helped me to bring things back in perspective. I would accept poor play on the field every day as long as each of our girls would respond to the call of God on their life and surrender to Him!
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