Soccer Kicks 4 Kids

Uniforms to Nepal

2012-01-16T01:02:00.000-05:00

Counted uniforms for our upcoming shipment to Nepal. We're excited for them to be on their way!

Exciting News!!

2012-01-09T18:05:00.000-05:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids is working on the building of our new website! The launch date is scheduled for February 1st! Be sure to keep checking for more updates!

Nepal shipment!

2011-06-09T09:53:00.000-04:00

Chris Davis was able to deliver Soccer Kicks 4 Kids equipment to be used for ministry training in Nepal! Above pictured is Chris Davis with Brother Hom Tomang.

Exciting News!

2011-06-02T22:44:00.000-04:00

A shipment of soccer balls and other equipment is on its way to Nepal today!

2011 Newsletter

2011-01-25T21:40:00.004-05:00

Dear Supporters of Soccer Kicks 4 Kids,

As we've all settled into 2011, Soccer Kicks 4 Kids is excited to see what God has in store for us! Looking ahead we will continue to send soccer equipment world wide but we are campaigning for one main project this year.

One exciting new aspect to the ministry is the launching and selling of Soccer Kicks 4 Kids t-shirts. My sister, Amanda, has been working with a local company to design our first t-shirt. Amanda will be selling these for her 6th grade service project. All the money raised from the t-shirts will be donated back into Soccer Kicks 4 Kids ministry. These t-shirts will be available towards the end of spring 2011. I received a sneak preview hoodie for Christmas and I am really excited about these! Amanda did an awesome job!

One main goal we would like to focus on is to raise $15,000 for the building of soccer fields in Koutiala, Mali. In Mali, Edward Bonvillain runs a soccer league for teens. A large percentage of the population in Mali is teenagers, so this soccer league provides a way to bring them together, while sharing with them about God.

Looking back on 2010, Soccer Kicks 4 Kids accomplished many things. We sent several shipments to Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Mali, Cambodia, and Haiti. In 2011, we plan on continuing to support these places as the needs asrise as well as any others that God leads us to. Throughout last year we've maintained great relationships with Athletes in Action, Swahiba Youth Network, and The Haiti Empowerment Project. We continue to work with our ministry partner, Global Youth Ministry Network.

In Nepal, we welcome a new addition to Global Youth Ministry Network in the opening of their Nepal office. Soccer Kicks 4 Kids is planning on supporting the Nepal office by sending soccer equipment to Nepal as needed.

We are very excited to take on the New Year and keep moving forward for God! Soccer equipment is always an ongoing need as well as monetary donations. We are pleased to announce that no salaries are being paid from the donations that are sent to Soccer Kicks 4 Kids. All administrative work is strictly volunteer! So that means, that all of your donation money is carefully being used to help the children that Soccer Kicks 4 Kids supports. Please consider making a difference in the life of a child and continue to donate to Soccer Kicks 4 Kids. Thanks to everyone who has previously donated or have become a monthly sponsor! Every donation will be put to good use and will make a difference in someones life.

Happy New Year 2011 and God Bless from everyone at Soccer Kicks 4 Kids!

--
Peace,

~Alex Kuenzli~
soccerkicks4kids@gmail.com
www.soccerkicks4kids.com
Facebook: Soccer Kicks 4 Kids

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids Meeting

2011-01-25T21:40:00.003-05:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids met with the Global Youth Ministry Network board today.

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids and Athletes in Action

2010-09-29T17:03:00.003-04:00

Thank you to Athletes in Action for sharing Gods love with children in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda!

Thank you Medina Soccer League!

2010-09-27T21:44:00.002-04:00

Thank you Medina Soccer League for hosting an equipment rally for Soccer Kicks 4 Kids on September 11 2010! Your support was awesome and we collected: $40 in donations, 14 soccer balls, 33 pairs of cleats, 8 pairs of shin guards, 4 pairs of socks, 16 training cones, 16 practice jerseys, and one pair of practice shorts. The timing could not have been more perfect as the following week a local Ontario family had a house fire and two pairs of the shin guards, cleats, and soccer balls blessed two of the children in the family who play soccer. The remainder of the equipment will benefit children worldwide! You did an awesome job Medina! See you in the Spring of 2011!

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids at the Medina Community Rec Center

2010-09-10T23:12:00.002-04:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids equipment rally Saturday September 11 at 8:00 am at the Medina Community Rec Center!

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids shares at First Church of God

2010-07-07T16:07:00.002-04:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids at First Church of God

2010-07-02T18:44:00.002-04:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids spent Sunday June 27 at First Church of God in Ontario. This was their childrens celebration sunday at the end of their VBS. I was excited to be a part of it!

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids and Athletes in Action

2010-06-11T11:14:00.003-04:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids with Athletes in Action.

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids at Avid Sports

2010-06-11T11:11:00.004-04:00

Special thanks to Avid Sports and Lebanon High School for their donation of soccer balls!

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids reaches Haiti!

2010-06-09T08:04:00.003-04:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids shares Gods love and reaches Haiti through The Haiti Empowerment Project. For more information on The Haiti Empowerment Project check them out on facebook.

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids current project!

2010-04-25T20:21:00.002-04:00

We are working with Athletes in Action and Avid Sports to collect soccer equipment to send to South Africa for an outreach for the World Cup. Contact us if you want to be a part of this World Cup outreach!

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids Shipment Makes it to Mali

2010-02-21T19:36:00.002-05:00

This shipment was sent in November 2009 and arrived in January 2010 by boat.

2010-02-16T10:37:00.003-05:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids shipment of soccer balls and uniforms delights the children of the Battambang 3 Orphanage! My dad took this shipment with him to Cambodia. Cards were made by the children of the Ontario Christian Church. OCC raised $1,500 for Soccer Kicks 4 Kids at a shootout. 100% of the money raised was donated to the Battambang 3 Orphanage in Cambodia for school supplies and uniforms.

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids Helps Haiti

2010-02-13T20:41:00.002-05:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids is accepting donations for Haiti through the first of March. Donations will be matched up to $1,000 thanks to a local sponsor. 100% of all Haiti donations will go to World Vision's Haiti relief program and In the Father's Hand children's home in Haiti.

Thanks to government grants, the money that Soccer Kicks 4 Kids donates to World Vision will be multiplied 3 times.

Thanks to a teacher/missionary friend of Soccer Kicks 4 Kids,we found In the Father's Hand children's home who is helping survivors of the earthquake.

Donations can be sent to:

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids
91 Park Ave. W., STE G
Mansfield, OH 44902-1630

A receipt will be mailed as all donations are tax deductible.

Thank you so much for your help.

2009-12-13T14:29:00.000-05:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids wants to thank Victoria Landis and Midview Uniforms for their recent donation.

Hidden Treasures Kindergarden class receives soccer balls from our first shipment

2009-10-12T09:21:00.002-04:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids is heading to New Hope Community Church this Sunday

2009-10-10T17:40:00.002-04:00

Sunday October 11 at New Hope Community Church: Loundonville Campus. At the 9:00 a.m. and 11:22 a.m. services, Soccer Kicks 4 Kids will be helping to launch a new series: 40 day of love.

Pictures From Our First Shipment!

2009-08-29T21:35:00.004-04:00

Photo of Pastor Nick Korir's soccer teams. The teams are suited up in their uniforms and ready to play!

First Shipment has Arrived in Kenya!!

2009-08-18T23:41:00.003-04:00

Our first shipment of three 50# bags of soccer equipment has arrived in Kenya! Thanks to Chris Davis at Global Youth Ministry Network the children at the Young Offenders Prison and the Hidden Treasures Kindergarten Class have soccer balls to enjoy! I would like to thank Mr. Davis and his staff for all their hard work in helping to package and transport the equipment.

Thanks to my friends!

2009-08-07T14:08:00.003-04:00

Special thanks to all my friends that helped me put together candy for the Shoot Out at OCC and helped pass out flyers about the special that My Floors by Prints and Paints is running! (Check out our slideshow for more photos)

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids Talks at My Floors by Prints and Paints

2009-08-06T13:36:00.000-04:00

My Floors by Prints and Paints is teaming up with Soccer Kicks 4 Kids. When you buy a floor from My Floors by Prints and Paints they will donate 10% of the material cost to Soccer Kicks 4 Kids. You can contact them @ 800-487-5532 http://www.myfloorsohio.com/

Mansfield Y Donation

2009-08-04T14:27:00.000-04:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids picking up a donation of soccer balls from the Mansfield Y. Thanks for your support!

Mix Blues Donation

2009-08-04T13:10:00.001-04:00

Soccer Kicks 4 kids picking up a donation from Mix Blues for OCC Shoot Out. Thanks Mik!

UPCOMING EVENTS

2009-07-30T22:25:00.002-04:00

August 2: Ontario Christian Church: Vacation Bible School
August 3-5: Ontario Warriors Soccer Camp: Equipment Rally
August 4: Ashland Country Club: Ashland Rotary Club
August 6: My Floors by Prints and Paints
August 6: Ontario Christian Church: Shoot Out
August 7: Abe Days of Bucyrus: Shoot Out

URGENT SOCCER BALL NEEDS!!

2009-07-28T22:01:00.002-04:00

WE ARE IN NEED OF 50 MORE SIZE 4 AND 5 SOCCER BALLS. WILL ACCEPT USED AND NEW. NEED BY THURSDAY AUGUST 6TH TO COMPLETE SHIPMENT TO KENYA. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL ME IF YOU CAN HELP. THANK YOU!!

Weekend at Crossroads

2009-07-26T21:29:00.002-04:00

This weekend Soccer Kicks 4 Kids ministry was highlighted at my home church, Crossroads Community Church, as Jesse Rider, the Youth Pastor, spoke about family's serving together. I was blessed to have the opportunity to be interviewed by Jesse and share with the congregation about what Soccer Kicks 4 Kids is all about. God continues to amaze me at the support that this ministry is gaining from everyone from youth to soccer coaches! People were wanting to know how to help by donating equipment, participating in Shoot Outs, and hosting their own Equipment Rally/Shoot Outs with their soccer teams. I look forward to all that God has planned for this ministry, and I'm overwhelmed with joy and excitement at the response this ministry is getting! Look for the video interview to be posted by next weekend.

Soccer Donation from Pennine United

2009-07-25T14:00:00.001-04:00

Pennine United donated uniforms, warm ups, and soccer socks to Soccer Kicks 4 Kids. Thanks Pennine!

Johhny Johnsons donation

2009-07-24T13:15:00.003-04:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids picking up a donation of soccer socks from Johhny Johnsons. Thanks for your support!

Next Generation Film Donation

2009-07-24T11:16:00.003-04:00

Next Generation Film donated international shipping bags to Soccer Kicks 4 Kids! Thanks for your donation!

Columbus Crew Donation

2009-07-24T11:14:00.001-04:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids receiving soccer equipment from Robin Ungerleider, Community Relations Manager for the Columbus Crew. Thanks Crew!

Meeting with Mr. Davis

2009-07-11T22:02:00.001-04:00

I had a meeting yesterday with Mr. Chris Davis at Global Youth Ministries Network.

Bought Soccer Balls!!!

2009-07-11T21:58:00.000-04:00

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids bought 14 MLS soccer balls on sale!!

a conversation with alex kuenzli - soccer kicks 4 kids

2009-07-01T22:34:00.002-04:00

Speech at Ontario Christian Church

2009-06-30T13:24:00.004-04:00

My speech at Ontario Christian Church went really well. I wasn't as nervous and I didn't shake this time! When I was done speaking and the congregation clapped, it felt really good because the clapping was louder then I ever thought it would be! I was really happy. Then Pastor Randy had the elders and my family come up when I was done speaking and pray around me! They are also going to be hosting the first Equipment Rally/Shootout day in August! It was a really positive thing being able to speak there and get wonderful feedback! I am getting more comfortable with this speaking thing!! I am also excited that the word is getting out about Soccer Kicks 4 Kids, and people seem to be so loving and giving towards this ministry!

Dare2Serve Carnival

2009-06-27T18:00:00.003-04:00

Dare2Serve 09 put on a carnival at John's Park on Friday. It was a REALLY fun time for everyone. The kids really seemed to enjoy it and were even at the park waiting for us when we got there! One little girl remembered me from the other day and came up to me and said hi and gave me a hug!! My friends and I were running the relays. The kids all had a really great time and seemed to really enjoy it! It was so much fun and just so awesome I can't even explain it! (I didn't get pushed into a pool this time, though it was so hot I really wish I would have!) I am definitely going to be doing the Dare2Serve next year!

My First Speech

2009-06-27T17:52:00.003-04:00

On Thursday night I gave my first speech! I was sort of nervous but not too bad. Even though I wasn't that nervous, I was still shaking! (My mom said you couldn't tell though) I spoke to the kids at Dare2Serve 09. It was more like a interview I guess you could say since I went up there and Pastor Tom was up there and he asked me questions and I answered them! It made it really comfortable being my first speech and all. The kids there were really great; they were really nice and made me feel really welcome! I will be speaking again at Ontario Christian Church on Sunday. I am pretty nervous about that but I think I will do well! I am so thankful that I got to participate in the Dare2Serve!

Dare2Serve 09

2009-06-24T20:15:00.004-04:00

I got to share in the Dare2Serve 09 work week today. It was an awesome experience! Last night was the opening night with an orientation and the Pastor Steve, youth leader, of Berean Church (the host church) talked with us. It was so amazing to hear him talk. He shared that he believes the best way for us to share the love of God is to serve and go on missions. It was very refreshing to hear this and very inspiring. I can totally relate to wanting to serve on mission trips as a way to reach out to others. Today I did this by going to Liberty Park and helping out with a summer program for children. It was amazing how independent these kids were at such a young age! We played with the kids and then ate lunch and after lunch went swimming at the park's pool. I had an interesting experience at the pool... I got pushed in! (Did I mention I was fully clothed!) It was a really fun time and I encourage anyone to serve anywhere because it gives you a great feeling inside and it could change someones life!

Interview for Soccer Kicks 4 Kids

2009-06-21T22:15:00.002-04:00

I recently got to experience something totally new! Tom Roepke, the Youth Pastor at New Hope Church, interviewed me for Soccer Kicks 4 Kids. Not only was it my first interview for Soccer Kicks 4 Kids, but it was the first time I have ever been interviewed! I was pretty nervous! I was shaky in the beginning, but then as it went on, I got more comfortable! The video interview turned out so much better then I thought it would! I am so excited about it! You can watch the video interview. It is posted near the bottom of the page after the posts.

Details On the First Shipment

2009-06-16T21:32:00.004-04:00

I'm excited to announce that the first shipment of equipment will be sent to the Swahiba Youth Network (SYN) in Nairobi, Kenya. SYN organizes many Christ centered programs in Kenya throughout the year, including a mentorship, counseling, and sports development program. It's a blessing to know that our first shipment of equipment will be used to help this program!

The First Shipment

2009-06-09T23:35:00.001-04:00

Exciting News! The first shipment of equipment will be sent to a group of children in Kenya, East Africa this summer '09!