Rescuing Kids from the Streets

by Tripp, Sports Friends
21 September 2009

In Ethiopia, there are currently more than 1,500 churches trained and equipped by Sports Friends, which are ministering to their communities through sports ministry programs—in the countryside, in the cities, and even in the slums. While in Ethiopia, our group visited one such church that has targeted homeless youth who live in the streets of Addis Ababa (a city of over 5 million people). These kids have no family, no clothes beyond what’s on their back, and no place to sleep at night except on the streets. They don’t go to school, and they must beg and forage for food. Their life is as difficult as you can possibly imagine. In Addis Ababa, there are thousands and thousands of such street kids.




	Three youth and one of the leaders from this church.

The church we visited uses soccer to draw the kids off of the streets, and into a situation where they can get to know them and develop relationships. Their goal is to know them, love them, and help them gain a better footing in life.

While soccer draws the youth and keeps them engaged, the church has an entire holistic ministry approach. They have four levels of support and assistance available for the youth. The youth earn each level of support based upon their continued participation in the church's programs. The first level of support is a bar of soap and access to the church’s shower/hose (believe me, this is a big deal!) so the kids can wash themselves and their clothes. Next is a shoeshine kit to teach the kids how to work and make some money. The third level of support is a place to live—the pastor himself has 7 kids living with him. Lastly, the church provides the opportunity and funding for kids to get back into school. Keep in mind that this is not a wealthy American church, but a very poor Ethiopian church, looking to share the little they have with those less fortunate—sharing both their material possessions and their great love of God.

The three youth in the photo were recently recognized for having scored the top marks in their respective class at school. They were all rescued from the streets and given a new foundation—a home to live in, an opportunity to go to school, a new sense of their immeasurable worth and value in God’s eyes, and a new Christian family to share life with. Sports Friends’ motto is, "Transforming Lives; Strengthening Communities." This church exemplifies how God is using the powerful platform of sports ministry and the faithful, loving service of his people to do just that in the slums of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia!

Pray

That these kids would begin to really understand God's love for them.
For wisdom and provision for the Sports Friends staff and all of the church staff as they continue to serve these children.
For God to refresh and encourage our Sports Friends Ethiopia team, as well as provide for their administrative needs.
For our trained coaches all over the country that God would bless their ministry efforts, guard them from distractions and temptations, and protect them and their families as they serve Him.
For a great harvest in Ethiopia!

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