Great Meeting

Mentioned this week that we had an important meeting. Well, that meeting went really well. We were meeting with the most organized local club, Fish Hoek AFC. I played there this season and enjoyed it, but up until recently hadn't really considered us partnering with them. We have started framing our vision with the problems that we are trying to solve and I kept using the phrase, "using unique sports ministry strategies". In an area like this the idea of working together with someone else is actually a really unique idea. People do their own thing all the time and avoid working together.
So, we spent time hearing from them about their history and current status. They have been around over 30 years and were one of the first clubs to integrate during apartheid. They were actually way ahead of the curve. Now almost all of their junior clubs are in Super League, which is the highest division in this area. We then shared about our vision, why we are here in the Valley, and what we see God doing in the future. They asked a few questions and then we shared about how we envision a partnership. More questions back & forth, and it felt like things ended really positive. So, now they go back to their board and decide what they want to do.
Michael and I are really positive about this potential partnership. It makes sense for us to partner with a long-standing, successful club. It honors the work and impact that they have had over the years, and we are convinced that we can take them to a new level. So, we're praying for discernment from God to know if this is the right partnership. Join us in praying!

Casey