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Upward Soccer, Beacon Church, Cincinnati The SCBO Evangelism Grant was used by Beacon Church in Cincinnati for costs related to Upward Soccer. Funds were used to purchase goals, soccer balls, and other supplies to reach children and their families with the gospel. The Spring/Summer Soccer League had 29 participants, which was a great start for Beacon Church. Even better are the relationships that quickly formed. Coaches were able to have spiritual conversations at every practice and game. The gospel was presented over 81 times on various occasions to the children, culminating in an awards ceremony where the gospel was again shared with the families of the community. This was an amazing success as kids from Upward attended other ministries, including the Beacon Kids’ Camp, in July. The grant was also used to help with costs related to the July Kids’ Camp. About 50 children attended, and parents were able to join their children at Beacon Church’s Sunday worship service on the last day of the camp. As a result of both efforts, a parent and her child came to Christ and were bap - tized, and their entire family has been attending Beacon ever since. We are grateful for the generosity of Ohio Baptists and their giving to the Cooperative Program, which helped us to reach local families in need of a Savior. Thanks, Ohio Baptists! – Pastor Fran Trascritti, Beacon Church The Gilgal Congolese Team won the gold and championship trophy; CTK Highlanders were silver medal winners; and the New Hope Nepalese Team won bronze. The other teams received a consolation prize of IFCC t-shirts. Over ten nations were represented at the tournament, united by the love of Christ. This family-friendly tournament was filled with fun, laughter, music, good food, inflatables, and face painting. Many new relationships and friend - ships were formed for God’s glory! – Pastor Raymond Taw, church planter, International Fellowship Church Soccer Tournament, International Fellowship Church and CABA, Cincinnati On Sept. 20, 2025, IFCC (International Football Club of Cincinnati) held its annual soccer tournament sponsored by the International Fellowship Church (IFC) and Cincinnati Area Baptist Association (CABA) and hosted by Grace Point Espanol Church in Middletown.
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