“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:
If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. […]
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, 12

What started as a simple weeklong camp in Mankneh, Sierra Leone—giving kids the chance to learn and enjoy soccer—has grown into something so much bigger. This October marks the six-year anniversary of ILF FC!  Today, ILF FC trains roughly 50 players, from early elementary through 8th grade. But it’s more than just soccer practice. Each session begins with prayer, reminding players that their true hope and strength comes from Jesus. On the field, kids are learning how to play the game, but also how to live out values like faith, teamwork, perseverance and community service.

Launched in 2022, the ILF FC Community Service Program gives players the opportunity to serve their communities throughout the year. At the end of their 12-months of service, those who have faithfully participated in the program are eligible to receive a brand-new pair of cleats—a gift that’s both exciting and meaningful. In just three years, nearly 110 pairs of cleats have been earned!  This program doesn’t just bless the communities being served—it also shapes the players, giving them hands-on ways to help their community and become service oriented leaders who reflect Christ’s love in everyday life.

This summer, the kids at The Mission Church in Issaquah, Washington, raised $230 at their own soccer camp to help provide much needed equipment for players in Sierra Leone. What a beautiful picture of children on opposite sides of the world coming together through the game of soccer to make a difference!  Thank you!

Join us in praying for the young athletes of ILF FC as they grow in faith and serve their communities through the game they love. Your donation helps equip these players—body and soul—with the tools they need to participate in an eternal impact.  Thank you for standing with us and making this ministry possible.