Day 3 Soccer Tournament Day
Today the team had the opportunity to participate in Rehoboth's very first International Soccer Tournament hosted by Mr Ryall. The competition consisted of 20 different soccer teams ranging from 11-18 years old, overall there was over 200 children. We had an incredibly early start at 4:30 am to be precise. Despite the fact that we were all tired and sore from yesterday's construction work, however we did not let this stop us from giving our best effort in the countless games that we played. The boys did particularly well, winning and drawing most of their games. The girls however did not do as well, as they lost all their games to other kids half their size and age. Well.....I guess that's what happens when you ask basketball players to play soccer (at a penalty kick they even lined up as you would for a free throw). Even though it started pouring with rain half way through the day, despite the weather not being on our side, it was a fantastic to see great sportsmanship and participation. Towards the end of our long day, getting drenched and filthy dirty we still had the energy to have a massive mud fight, started by the notorious Abby and Ruth-less.... which really help us bond as a team and also it was a good way to break the ice and let loose on each other.
After completely ruining our brand new white soccer jersey's we weren't satisfied, so there was only one thing left to do, and that was to attack Miss Smoker and Mr Price. But at the end of it all we had more mud on us than the entire soccer pitch. It was all great fun until we had to walk back to the Ministry Centre because we were too muddy to get in the cars.
After our tiring day, we then spent some time doing a devotion at the kids home about The Prodigal Son. We were then all treated to Starbucks coffee(Re-energized).
So far as a team we have all settled in really well and the people here have been so friendly and welcoming towards us, sometimes we even feel like we are celebrities, with the kids asking to have photos taken with us.
Thank you for all your prayers and support. :D



Hey everyone, The Philippines is great, WOW!!, what an experience this is already. Having a ripper time! Hope you guys are all OK. Can't wait to tell you all about it! Love you and miss you all!
Mitch

Hey guys, Ben here just want to say I'm doing great! don't miss me too much! just want a quick I love you to my family and the new pups. :)
Ben Stafford

Hey, Mum, Dad, Bren, Rach and Amy! I'm having an awesome time here! hope you guys are enjoying a break from me haha. miss you
Love from Ryan Flemming

Hello! Abby here, the Philippines has been really awesome so far, I have met some really amazing people and the kids are fantastic! :) been so busy though. hope every one over there is good. :)
cant wait to tell everyone about it.
Lots of love from Abby xx

PS The photo's are coming, just a few glitches with timing and the internet. Watch out for these soon!!!

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