June 23 - July 11, 2012 (these are approximate dates and subject to MINOR changes depending on air fare and availability)
Cost: $3400
The Charlotte Eagles are excited to be taking a U19 boys’ and U19 girls’ international tour back to Brazil. The Eagles’ goal is to train and equip Christian athletes to intentionally use the game of soccer as a platform for sharing their personal faith in Jesus Christ. We believe that an Eagles’ tour can have a lasting impact on how you view both the game of soccer and your individual walk with God.
Our time will promise to be a life-changing experience. Before we depart for
we will hold a three day training camp in Charlotte, NC. This time will involve intense soccer and sports ministry training. During training camp we will train together on the field, build relationships as teammates and receive training on how to apply our faith to the field.
While on the tour we will be partnering with local missionaries, churches and schools outside of Sao Paulo in the cities of Limeira, Santa Barbara and Atibaia. We will be doing our sports ministry in partnership with Brazilian sports ministries and local churches. Our days will be filled with clinics, friendly matches, traveling, and ministering with the youth from local churches. We will also find time to enjoy the friendly culture and natural beauty of Brazil as well.
We currently have soccer matches planned for nearly every day of the tour, whether it is full field, 7v7 or futsal (indoor soccer with lines and a weighted ball). There are also schools lining up to have us come hang out and share with the kids. There will even be a day of ministry with an English school in Limeira that is run by a strong Christian and good friend of ours. A more detailed itinerary will be available soon.
How We Will Minister:
1. Relational Evangelism
2. Soccer Clinics/Camps
3. Post Game Events:
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Presentations
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Testimonies
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Team Fellowship
The tour will stretch each individual player on and off the field. The challenge for a true sports minister is to compete at his/her highest level while maintaining a strong testimony for the Lord.
The cost of the tour is $3400. This includes:
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Support Raising Materials
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Room and Board - (Charlotte and Brazil)
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Complete Uniform / Warm up
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All Transportation (planes, trains & automobiles) not including your cost to and from
Charlotte
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Training camp in
Charlotte
If you have questions please contact the tour director, Tom Gerlach.
If you are interested in the 2012 tour you can apply online or download an application by clicking the link below:
Application deadline: February 21, 2012
