During the Fifa World Cup, both WSM Bristol and WSM Bath connected into the fever of the tournament to reach friends and the community by hosting match screenings in various homes with food and in churches as larger screen events. Despite England’s poor showing, a great time was had and a good number of people were reached using ‘The Prize’ DVD which features current Christian players sharing their testimonies on the greatness of Jesus.

The NCCF 2010 promised to be another good weekend with beautiful weather. On Saturday 8 teams gathered from across the country take part for the festival cup. Bristol & Bath had four teams representing the south west, but reigning champions Roehampton were looking to hold on to their title. The 8 teams split into 2 groups, with each team playing 3 games in the morning. During the lunch break Akeel gave his testimony with many non Christian players listening in. After Lunch there were the Knockout stages.  Already meeting earlier in the group stages, the final had Roehampton Vs All Nation Church facing each other. In a close match Roehampton were unable to keep their title and All Nation Church lifted the winner’s Trophy. Overall it was a really great day, with over 80 players taking part.
On Sunday teams from Molesey, St Thomas-Sheffield & Roehampton took part in another jam packed day of cricket. With one team not turning up, the format of the day changed to make four teams playing shorter games. Other than a short period of rain, we were blessed with good weather and managed to have 6 games, each team playing 3 matches. Thanks to all the teams that helped the event run so smoothly and look forward to seeing you next year!

CrossBar Challenge Sports Quiz reaches over 80 people!

WSM Bristol’s annual sports quiz ‘Crossbar Challenge’ staged on 20th November was a great success. 8 teams of adults battled it out but it was the ‘Wombles’ who came out on top. Former Manchester United youth player Raphael Burke shared his story of how God had impacted his life within the professional football environment.

This October the Bristol team will be Partnering with Holy Trinity church, to serve them in reaching the local community through a Get Sported camp. The camp which is being held at the church/primary school will be aimed at 8 – 12 year olds. Offering them coaching and games in a variety of sports and the Get Sported Championship.

Could you volunteer? We are looking for more volunteers to serve and bless these children on camp. Please contact us here for more information.

Could you support the camp? Could you sponsor a child to camp or donate a Bible into the life of one of them? Please contact us for more information or click here to donate online.

The noise is a North Bristol initiative coordinated by Ebenezer Church. The event brings local churches together with the aim to serve the local community, by showing Gods love in a practical way. WSM Bristol helped serve the event by organising football in the local areas, offering coaching sessions and football tournaments. These were interlinked with team talks sharing the Christian message to the children and youth of the community. It was amazing to interact with these precious young people and see some of them committ to knowing Jesus.