For the past three years, the Scottsdale Blackhawks Soccer League has graciously invited the African Orphans Project (AOP) to participate in a collection of donated/used soccer uniforms and gear. Dave and Char Goodknight and Ken and Laurell Ondrejko hosted this year's event at the Salt River Fields Soccer Park on August 18 and 25.

Three years ago, proceeds from the LOC/AOP golf tournament provided the funding to build a soccer field adjacent to the community center and creche in Shongweni. Three soccer teams are now active and competing successfully. The boys were able to travel with their team to tournament play as far away as Johannesburg. This was quite an experience for children who have very limited transportation and little opportunity to travel. They also enjoyed an awards banquet at season's end.

Dave and Char will be representing Love of Christ on the November trip to Shongweni, South Africa to build our 39th home in the community.

God's blessings are abundant in Shongweni.