90+ Were heavily involved in the Norfolk Christian Football League first Open Day and annual Youth and Adult League awards presentations. Josh was the guest speaker keep reading for more information. Josh's talks are now posted on the News Page.

90+ helped the NCFL launch their first ever Open Day. This was aimed at allowing communities and churches to have a look at what the NCFL is all about. Allowing those not involved to understanding what the league stand for and for those to have a look who are considering entering the league. 

In the morning at Heartsease Towers there was u18 5 a side match. A first for the league followed this when an Adult League Select 11 took to the field to play a U18 League Select 11. Josh Walsh (Assistant Director) managed this side. Both he and James Jaggard (Director) were heavily involved. Josh himself bagged 3 and James 1 help the Adult side to a convincing win.

The match demonstrated the influence the league can have. Many spectators watched as both sides gathered around the centre circle for a prayer. A fantastic opportunity before a match to help remind players that their focus should be on something more important, to display the love of Jesus Christ and honour him using the gifts and talents that he has given us in the game of football.

In the afternoon was the NCFL Awards Presentation for the Youth League. This was held at the newly opened venue in Norwich called the Open Venue, which is offering an alternative to the young people of Norwich. A non-alcoholic contemporary venue for the young people of Norwich. Fully kitted out with the largest screen in Norwich. The largest climbing wall in Norfolk and endless games consoles and pool tables. For more information visit http://www.open247.org.uk

With over 50 teams in the age groups from u10 – u16. Josh was the guest speaker. He addressed the audience consisting of players, managers, mums and dads. Josh was able to share with them all how success in the world cup and all our hopes there are all but a fleeting moment in our lives. Josh spoke from 1 Corinthians 9 v 24 – 25. It says Do you not know that in a race all the runners run but only one will get the prize. Run in a way to get the prize. Everyone goes into strict training they do it to get a crown that will not last but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

This letter of Pauls is very true in reference to the World Cup. Josh used the example of all the teams training under strict orders to ensure they are at there best to win the world cup, however only 1 will win the world cup and hold on to the crown for 4 years. To listen to the talk please visit our News Section for the full viewing.

The audience were introduced to the Chasing the Prize DVD which interviewed several of the Christian players in the world cup namely Kaka and Lucio. They shared how their faith has impacted there life and how they play football. How God has perfected their football talent and they want to play in a way that honours and glorifies him the creator of all things.

Josh presented all the youth awards to the winners of the leagues and cup winners.

Again in the evening as anticipation of England’s first World Cup game the NCFL and 90+ welcomed the u18 and adult league players, managers to the Open Venue. Again Josh was guest speaker and helped present the awards before we all watched the game.

A fantastic way to end a memorable day. 90+ and the NCFL continue to work in great partnership to further the gospel to those passionate about football.

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