Today I had a conversation with ladies in the office and the subject of sports arose. Sports and music are such universal languages! My husband has fond memories of playing "street" basketball with kids in the inner city of Chicago. Sports was never my jam (in spite of extraordinary efforts on my part) but music certainly was. I do love to watch the engagement of players and I admire the hard work that goes into each team participating in games.
Soccer and volleyball are widely known and loved across the globe. It is a healthy activity and it encourages sportsmanship, character and unity. A group of children can play together and, suddenly, a team play, or even a win, can unite them into a cohesive unit. Race, color or creed melts away when there is a common goal; divisiveness has no place on the court or field if the team wants to emerge triumphant.
We are just now making friends in the new Afghan refugee community, but I've been told that one area in Afghanistan loves soccer and the other area loves volleyball. Many of our other friends also love soccer and are so excited to participate in their favorite sport, even if it is in a new country.
One of my favorite things about this job (and there are so many) is that I get to hear about all of the amazing people and organizations helping the people of mid-Missouri. Here is what our fabulous social media queen, Jesse, recently posted on the City of Refuge Facebook page.
And of some have compassion, making a difference: Jude 1:22 KJV
Click here to find out more about volunteer opportunities at City of Refuge.
All opinions expressed here are solely mine and are not a reflection of the opinions of the
Americorp VISTA program or of City of Refuge in Columbia, MO.
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