For many years now we have taught the Bible to whoever would come. But now we are asking ourselves, who didn’t come? We have noticed that the teenagers haven’t come, primarily the boys. As a result, we have prayed concerning these boys and how best to share the Gospel Message with them. One answer is Bible Basketball Camp. In short, teenage boys love basketball. So plans are currently being made and implemented for a Bible Basketball Camp during the first week of May. For the first four days, the boys will be given training, opportunity to practice and there will be competitions. AND daily they will hear God’s Word.
The championship game will be played on the fifth day and the entire village will be invited to watch. Once again, Stephen will have the opportunity to share God’s Word during the half-time break. After the championship game, there will be some awards to be given to the players, like an MVP trophy and basketballs. At this time also, every player who came to the camp will receive a New Testament in their language.
Of course this isn’t something Stephen can do by himself. Stephen has enlisted nine other men from the village to assist him: coaches, referees, Bible teachers, trainers. We are now asking you to enlist, too, as a prayer partner. Please pray for the strength and energy needed to put this Bible Basketball Camp together and to run it. Please also pray for the salvation of these boys and for the entire village.