Soccer Kicks 4 Kids wants to thank Victoria Landis and Midview Uniforms for their recent donation.

Hidden Treasures Kindergarden class receives soccer balls from our first shipment

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids is heading to New Hope Community Church this Sunday

Sunday October 11 at New Hope Community Church: Loundonville Campus. At the 9:00 a.m. and 11:22 a.m. services, Soccer Kicks 4 Kids will be helping to launch a new series: 40 day of love.

Pictures From Our First Shipment!

Photo of Pastor Nick Korir's soccer teams. The teams are suited up in their uniforms and ready to play!

First Shipment has Arrived in Kenya!!

Our first shipment of three 50# bags of soccer equipment has arrived in Kenya! Thanks to Chris Davis at Global Youth Ministry Network the children at the Young Offenders Prison and the Hidden Treasures Kindergarten Class have soccer balls to enjoy! I would like to thank Mr. Davis and his staff for all their hard work in helping to package and transport the equipment.

Thanks to my friends!

Special thanks to all my friends that helped me put together candy for the Shoot Out at OCC and helped pass out flyers about the special that My Floors by Prints and Paints is running! (Check out our slideshow for more photos)

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids Talks at My Floors by Prints and Paints

My Floors by Prints and Paints is teaming up with Soccer Kicks 4 Kids. When you buy a floor from My Floors by Prints and Paints they will donate 10% of the material cost to Soccer Kicks 4 Kids. You can contact them @ 800-487-5532 http://www.myfloorsohio.com/

Mansfield Y Donation

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids picking up a donation of soccer balls from the Mansfield Y. Thanks for your support!

Mix Blues Donation

Soccer Kicks 4 kids picking up a donation from Mix Blues for OCC Shoot Out. Thanks Mik!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• August 2: Ontario Christian Church: Vacation Bible School
• August 3-5: Ontario Warriors Soccer Camp: Equipment Rally
• August 4: Ashland Country Club: Ashland Rotary Club
• August 6: My Floors by Prints and Paints
• August 6: Ontario Christian Church: Shoot Out
• August 7: Abe Days of Bucyrus: Shoot Out

URGENT SOCCER BALL NEEDS!!

WE ARE IN NEED OF 50 MORE SIZE 4 AND 5 SOCCER BALLS. WILL ACCEPT USED AND NEW. NEED BY THURSDAY AUGUST 6TH TO COMPLETE SHIPMENT TO KENYA. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL ME IF YOU CAN HELP. THANK YOU!!

Weekend at Crossroads

This weekend Soccer Kicks 4 Kids ministry was highlighted at my home church, Crossroads Community Church, as Jesse Rider, the Youth Pastor, spoke about family's serving together. I was blessed to have the opportunity to be interviewed by Jesse and share with the congregation about what Soccer Kicks 4 Kids is all about. God continues to amaze me at the support that this ministry is gaining from everyone from youth to soccer coaches! People were wanting to know how to help by donating equipment, participating in Shoot Outs, and hosting their own Equipment Rally/Shoot Outs with their soccer teams. I look forward to all that God has planned for this ministry, and I'm overwhelmed with joy and excitement at the response this ministry is getting! Look for the video interview to be posted by next weekend.

Soccer Donation from Pennine United

Pennine United donated uniforms, warm ups, and soccer socks to Soccer Kicks 4 Kids. Thanks Pennine!

Johhny Johnsons donation

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids picking up a donation of soccer socks from Johhny Johnsons. Thanks for your support!

Next Generation Film Donation

Next Generation Film donated international shipping bags to Soccer Kicks 4 Kids! Thanks for your donation!

Columbus Crew Donation

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids receiving soccer equipment from Robin Ungerleider, Community Relations Manager for the Columbus Crew. Thanks Crew!

Meeting with Mr. Davis

I had a meeting yesterday with Mr. Chris Davis at Global Youth Ministries Network.

Bought Soccer Balls!!!

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids bought 14 MLS soccer balls on sale!!

a conversation with alex kuenzli - soccer kicks 4 kids

Speech at Ontario Christian Church

My speech at Ontario Christian Church went really well. I wasn't as nervous and I didn't shake this time! When I was done speaking and the congregation clapped, it felt really good because the clapping was louder then I ever thought it would be! I was really happy. Then Pastor Randy had the elders and my family come up when I was done speaking and pray around me! They are also going to be hosting the first Equipment Rally/Shootout day in August! It was a really positive thing being able to speak there and get wonderful feedback! I am getting more comfortable with this speaking thing!! I am also excited that the word is getting out about Soccer Kicks 4 Kids, and people seem to be so loving and giving towards this ministry!

Dare2Serve Carnival

Dare2Serve 09 put on a carnival at John's Park on Friday. It was a REALLY fun time for everyone. The kids really seemed to enjoy it and were even at the park waiting for us when we got there! One little girl remembered me from the other day and came up to me and said hi and gave me a hug!! My friends and I were running the relays. The kids all had a really great time and seemed to really enjoy it! It was so much fun and just so awesome I can't even explain it! (I didn't get pushed into a pool this time, though it was so hot I really wish I would have!) I am definitely going to be doing the Dare2Serve next year!

My First Speech

On Thursday night I gave my first speech! I was sort of nervous but not too bad. Even though I wasn't that nervous, I was still shaking! (My mom said you couldn't tell though) I spoke to the kids at Dare2Serve 09. It was more like a interview I guess you could say since I went up there and Pastor Tom was up there and he asked me questions and I answered them! It made it really comfortable being my first speech and all. The kids there were really great; they were really nice and made me feel really welcome! I will be speaking again at Ontario Christian Church on Sunday. I am pretty nervous about that but I think I will do well! I am so thankful that I got to participate in the Dare2Serve!

Dare2Serve 09

I got to share in the Dare2Serve 09 work week today. It was an awesome experience! Last night was the opening night with an orientation and the Pastor Steve, youth leader, of Berean Church (the host church) talked with us. It was so amazing to hear him talk. He shared that he believes the best way for us to share the love of God is to serve and go on missions. It was very refreshing to hear this and very inspiring. I can totally relate to wanting to serve on mission trips as a way to reach out to others. Today I did this by going to Liberty Park and helping out with a summer program for children. It was amazing how independent these kids were at such a young age! We played with the kids and then ate lunch and after lunch went swimming at the park's pool. I had an interesting experience at the pool... I got pushed in! (Did I mention I was fully clothed!) It was a really fun time and I encourage anyone to serve anywhere because it gives you a great feeling inside and it could change someones life!

Interview for Soccer Kicks 4 Kids

I recently got to experience something totally new! Tom Roepke, the Youth Pastor at New Hope Church, interviewed me for Soccer Kicks 4 Kids. Not only was it my first interview for Soccer Kicks 4 Kids, but it was the first time I have ever been interviewed! I was pretty nervous! I was shaky in the beginning, but then as it went on, I got more comfortable! The video interview turned out so much better then I thought it would! I am so excited about it! You can watch the video interview. It is posted near the bottom of the page after the posts.

Details On the First Shipment

I'm excited to announce that the first shipment of equipment will be sent to the Swahiba Youth Network (SYN) in Nairobi, Kenya. SYN organizes many Christ centered programs in Kenya throughout the year, including a mentorship, counseling, and sports development program. It's a blessing to know that our first shipment of equipment will be used to help this program!

The First Shipment

Exciting News! The first shipment of equipment will be sent to a group of children in Kenya, East Africa this summer '09!