It was a lot of fun and I think made the players feel like they had actually earned something. Even though what they had actually earned material wise was some great donated t-shirts and shorts that some of my friends, supporters, and churches has donated. 
I think the most important thing besides celebrating them and their achievements was when Kent talked about what it means to follow Christ. 
He used a soccer ball as an analogy and explained how without God we are like a deflated soccer ball that does not quite fully fulfill its purpose, but with God, with life and air, it can fulfill the purpose it was created for and be used. 
There was about twenty kids who walked up front after and prayed for the Lord to use them and come into their lives. For me, it was awesome to see three of my very own soccer players, Sammy, John Pierre (the one who broke his hand), and Betra walk forward and pray. Amazing. 
Definitely a celebration, definitely an amazing time...
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