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Upper90 Announces Pro Tour for 2021

Former professional footballer, now-turned chaplain and soccer ministry leader, Jorge Vallejo and his Upper90 Ministry have announced plans for their 2021 soccer ministry trip to Honduras. The team will get set to leave for San Pedro Sula from Atlanta this December to spend a week playing competitive soccer, hosting soccer clinics, and other holistic community development and outreach moments to at-risk children, orphans, local churches and many schools and soccer clubs.

Jorge Vallejo and wife, Brittany, being honored during this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month for his work in the community.

Jorge, a long-time Atlanta resident, is a former professional soccer player who played in Bogota, Columbia for many years before coming to the US. In addition to serving as a head coach to several Bible college soccer teams, Jorge was part of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) for many years before founding Upper90. The ministry’s aim is to help not only children to win on the field, but in other aspects of life — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Upper90 Team members play soccer games with the children

Some brief details for the trip:

WHO: Pro & high level college athletes and coaches. Besides soccer, we will be serving at a feeding program, playing fun games with children, and leading a service project. WHAT: Holistic Community development through sports. Outreach soccer clinics, competition, kids games and more. We will be serving at-risk children, orphans, local churches, schools & soccer clubs! COST: $995 per person + airfare ($500-$800) Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own airfare with the support of trip leader. We fly direct with Delta from Atlanta (ATL) to Honduras (SAP). 

For more information on the trip please contact Jorge at jvallejo@upper90goal.org.

One Child Matters Takes Soccer Gear to Hundreds of Children

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In May of this year, One Child Matters (OCM) sent a team of 11 workers, including the president of the organization, to Tegucigalpa, Honduras.  The purpose of the trip was to witness the impact of child sponsorship firsthand and to deliver soccer equipment.

This was the first time Soccer Chaplains United and One Child Matters have been able to partner.  These ministries were brought together by Soccer Chaplains United Chaplain Kurt Trempert, who chaplains the Colorado Springs Switchbacks based in Colorado Springs, CO.  By partnering with Soccer Chaplains United, we were able to provide an unexpected surprise for the children, who typically visit the Hope Center for a hot meal, help with their school work, spiritual teaching, and other activities.

One Child Matters in Honduras has 34 Hope Centers with 4,190 registered children. We were able to deliver soccer equipment to four Hope Centers, three in Tegucigalpa and one in Choluteca. A total of 694 children attend these Hope Centers.

The uniforms were a hit for both boys and girls. They were very excited and thankful that they now look like a more official team. Our staff in Honduras regularly organizes soccer tournaments in which the various Hope Centers compete with each other. These uniforms and equipment will be a great benefit for future competitions. Thank you Soccer Chaplains United for making a dream come true.

To support this specific request for One Child Matters, or future ventures like this, please donate through PushPay — simply select “Timothy Project” from the selectable funds to contribute to.  Your financial gift helps us purchase new soccer equipment, sponsor an individual or organization in an outreach effort, and to cover associated costs of providing Bibles, soccer equipment, and other outreach tools locally and around the world!

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Timothy Project: One Child Matters Visits Honduras

Timothy Project: One Child Matters will travel to Honduras in April to visit four of their Centers in Choluteca and other locations.  The partnership between Soccer Chaplains United and One Child Matters (OCM) is just beginning thanks to Soccer Chaplains United’s Kurt Trempert.

Chaplain Kurt Trempert of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks suggested to One Child Matters, also based in Colorado Springs, representatives to request soccer gear from Soccer Chaplains United for their upcoming trip to Honduras.  One Child Matters staff will travel to four Centers run by the organization. In each Center, there are over 200 children served.  The Choluteca Center serves children primarily under 10 years of age.

One Child Matters serves children in extreme poverty.  The organization does this in two ways, Hope Centers or Partner-Based Schools.  Hope Centers work with local evangelical churches within the community to provide holistic services and activities.  OCM works with the local church community so that the children will grow within their own cultural context. Partner-Based Schools provide a formal education recognized by the local governments.  OCM is not seeking to westernize the children, nor does it promote a particular cultural mindset or create a state of dependence.

Soccer Chaplains United is pleased to come alongside this organization.  One Child Matters has requested soccer gear that would impact around 800 children.  For each Center, OCM would like to be able to outfit players with jerseys, shorts, cleats, shin guards, balls, cones and some goalkeeper gloves.  While Soccer Chaplains United cannot supply all 800 children with gear, we will make sure each location has some to share.

To support Timothy Project: One Child Matters Honduras, 2018 or future Timothy Project ventures please donate through PushPay — simply select Timothy Project from the selectable funds to contribute to. Your financial gift helps us purchase new soccer equipment, sponsor an individual or organization in an outreach effort, and to cover associated costs of providing Bibles, soccer equipment, and other outreach tools locally and around the world!

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Timothy Project: His Little Feet 2016 – Part 2

CrossTraining Timothy ProjectLast week we shared about CrossTraining’s gift to His Little Feet international choir when they were on tour this past summer. Now, in the Timothy Project: His Little Feet 2016 – Part 2 we share the rest of the story. Driving away after giving brand new jerseys to the boys int eh choir, CrossTraining’s Executive Director, Rev. Brad Kenney, had his two older girls ask, “Dad, what about the girls?” The international choir featured 10 boys and nearly as Timothy Project: His Little Feet 2016 - Part 2many girls – all from different walks and backgrounds. “Well, I asked their tour director about it and he didn’t think that the girls would want soccer jerseys.” “But dad, they looked like they would have liked to receive something, too.”  was the earnest plea from Rev. Kenney’s 12 and 11 year-old girls. “I know girls, I saw it, too. I tell you what, I will try to call him back and see if we can do something.”

The phone call was made. “Hi, Mike? Hello, it’s Brad, again. Mike, my girls really want to do something for the girls, too.”

Timothy Project: His Little Feet 2016 - Part 2With the choir about to perform, arrangements were made to revisit the choir and this time to give something to the girls. Rev. Kenney shared how the rest of the evening went,

When I called Mike back, I told him that we had women’s jerseys, too, and that we wanted to make sure that the girls felt just as loved. As I was driving back, I was reflecting on how often in our world our default or bias excludes women and girls in certain things. I think having four daughters has made me think differently about that.

When Rev. Kenney returned, this time he brought all four of his daughters to deliver the women’s jerseys.

It was a precious time as my girls got to hand out the women’s jerseys which had a totally different look and feel. These girls could feel valued just as much as the boys. In fact, Mike shared with me that some of the boys had been flaunting their new jerseys and had upset some of the girls, so when the girls received their own jersey they were beaming and had huge smiles.

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Timothy Project: Forge Honduras 2016 Final Update

CrossTraining Timothy ProjectForge sent two teams out this past summer on international mission and training trips. Their Timothy Project request was for a team to Honduras and a team to Mexico. This Timothy Project: Forge Honduras 2016 final update comes from the team that spent time in Santa Lucia, Copan, and Tegucigalpa.  The team put into practice biblical training and team building that is part of Forge’s discipleship process designed to launch young people back into their local communities.

Forge representatives shared,

“The practice jerseys brought an amazing element to our time at a village in Santa Lucia, Honduras. Having the opportunity to engage those we were ministering to in sport opened relational and spiritual doors. The practice jerseys and cones helped us to use soccer to bridge the gap! In addition, the Rapids jerseys that we gave out as gifts were a HUGE hit. We blessed our hosts with them as gifts, and also passed some out to school children in the villages in Copan, Honduras. School administrators were so excited to be able to use them for their students. 
Timothy Project: Forge Honduras 2016 Final Update
One of the most amazing stories in Honduras was the opportunity we had to supply enough jerseys to field a team for our host, Stephen, in Tegucigalpa! His calling and ministry on the streets of Tegucigalpa is to build relationships with and eventually renew purpose and hope for the “glue boys.” The Glue Boys are young boys who are addicted to huffing shoe glue in attempts to stay warm. They are looking to escape the reality of their orphaned lifestyle and poor living conditions.
Timothy Project: Forge Honduras 2016 Final Update
Stephen has been trying to fundraise in order to purchase Timothy Project: Forge Honduras 2016 Final Updateuniforms for one of their ministry centers that house the older boys coming off the streets.
However, because jerseys were so expensive they didn’t think they’d be able to get any. Now, with the Rapids jerseys, they have enough uniforms to field more than two teams! This will provide an amazing asset to relationally engage the street kids they are called to minister to. Stephen said this was a huge and unexpected answer to prayer. Praise God!”

 

 

If you would like to support projects like this, please note (Timothy Project) in your donation. Please use the Donate Now link to make a secure PayPal donation. Your financial gift helps to secure additional equipment, sponsor a missionary or organization in an outreach effort, and to cover associated costs of providing bibles, soccer equipment, and other outreach tools. Your help goes to local and global projects!

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Timothy Project: Forge 2016

CrossTraining Timothy ProjectFor the past 25 years, Forge has been sending international mission teams to countries in various locations throughout the world in fulfillment of their mission and vision to raise up “Kingdom Laborers” who are challenged, equipped and mobilized to follow Jesus and his example to make disciples who make disciples. Most of Forge’s international teams engage the international mission field as part of an intensive discipleship training program that is headquartered from Denver, CO.

Teams usually consist of young adult students from across the U.S. and from other international locations. Forge provides biblical training, team building, stateside and international ministry opportunities and a life-planning process that launches them back into their local communities. Forge uses sports as a platform to communicate the gospel message to indigenous people groups and are asking CrossTraining via the Timothy Project for help in equipping their teams.

This year, Forge will be sending one team to serve in Saltillo, Mexico in partnership with one of Forge’s indigenous alumni, Isaac, who is studying to be a doctor. The Mexico team will serve on the streets of Saltillo and at a large youth camp. The team will then travel to the heart of Mexico—Mexico City—where they will be hosted by another indigenous alumni, Santiago. The team will put on a youth conference in Toluca, Mexico. Then serve a rural community in the town of Atlacomulco.

Forge will also be in Honduras. The team this year will be partnering with an indigenous alumni, Marcia, in Copan where they will serve alongside a local ministry hosting camps for local youth. Then they will take a bus to the capital city of Tegucigalpa where they will partner with a local school to minister to youth in the city. The team is praying about an opportunity to bring the message of Hope to the “glue boys”—orphaned young boys who are addicted to shoe glue—on the streets of downtown Tegucigalpa.

Timothy Project: Forge 2016 Equipment Request

10 soccer balls (5 per team)
4 nets (2 per team)
24 practice cones (12 per team)
40 pinnies (training vests) (20 per team)
60 lbs of shin guards, socks, jerseys if available: (30 lbs per team)

If you would like to make a contribution to this project please note (Timothy Project: Forge 2016) in your donation or if you would like to support future Timothy Project ventures, such as this one, please use the Donate Now link to make a secure PayPal donation. Your financial gift helps to secure additional equipment, sponsor a missionary or organization in an outreach effort, and to cover associated costs of providing bibles, soccer equipment, and other outreach tools locally and around the world!

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