When working with an indigenous people group one must be prepared for unexpected events. Such was the case for me on this last trip to Peru.
With the inauguration of the school of theology I was teaching an in-depth study of the first 5 chapters of Genesis which includes the first mention of God’s teaching concerning marriage. This led to a number of good questions and discussion with my students. Obviously God was at work convicting hearts of these believers who were raising families under common law marriages.
The church is new and the pastor had not yet performed a religious wedding ceremony so I was asked to perform the ceremony. On Saturday, after the course was completed, I was privileged to officiate a four couple wedding ceremony. The thought of doing this had never crossed my mind but it was indeed a blessing to take part in this step of obedience of these precious couples.
Posted: April 23, 2018 by SurgeSoccer
May is a big month for Surge
May is a Big Month- From orphans in Mexico; to kids in Romania and refugees in Austria. You can follow what is going on Facebook & here on our website.
Posted: April 20, 2018 by SurgeSoccer
Update from Board of Directors
Surge International (SurgeSoccer) is pleased to announce the addition of two new board members: Doug DeVries (Bellingham, WA) and Coach Likius Hafeni (Salem, OR). Doug brings his expertise in web development & business development to the team. Likius, the Women’s Coach at Corban University, brings his soccer ministry expertise gained in his home country – Namibia and in Salem. Read More
Posted: April 20, 2018 by SurgeSoccer
Board member Doug visits Kenya
Posted: April 11, 2018 by SurgeSoccer
News from Austria Today
⚽ is just our way to encourage others…Great news from Austria today! Bree received her one year Visa! Isaiah 1:17.
Posted: March 28, 2018 by SurgeSoccer
2018 Orphanage Charity Match – Tecate, Mexico
The over-55 Orphanage Charity Match in Tecate, Mexico. Bringing Hope through Soccer.
To Play, Donate, or Send a Box of Hope, contact dirby@surgesoccer.org
Posted: February 2, 2018 by SurgeSoccer
4 Marriages – 1 Wedding
When working with an indigenous people group one must be prepared for unexpected events. Such was the case for me on this last trip to Peru.
With the inauguration of the school of theology I was teaching an in-depth study of the first 5 chapters of Genesis which includes the first mention of God’s teaching concerning marriage. This led to a number of good questions and discussion with my students. Obviously God was at work convicting hearts of these believers who were raising families under common law marriages.
The church is new and the pastor had not yet performed a religious wedding ceremony so I was asked to perform the ceremony. On Saturday, after the course was completed, I was privileged to officiate a four couple wedding ceremony. The thought of doing this had never crossed my mind but it was indeed a blessing to take part in this step of obedience of these precious couples.
Posted: February 1, 2018 by SurgeSoccer
Bolivian National Soccer Team
On a recent trip to Bolivia, Al shared the flight with the Bolivian National Soccer Team. And he had the opportunity to share the vision of Surge Soccer – giving hope!
Posted: January 28, 2018 by SurgeSoccer
Mike Tobie – Soccer in Pucallpa, Peru
Hear a quick update from Mike in Peru.
Posted: January 28, 2018 by SurgeSoccer
Al Lotz – teaching in Pucallpa, Peru
Posted: January 20, 2018 by SurgeSoccer
Update from river boat in Peru on trip to Pucallpa
Al and Mike – a quick update from a river boat on trip to Pucallpa. Sunday they will officially open the Shipibo School of Theology in the jungle about 6 hours by boat from the tropical city of Pucallpa. View Video. Read More
Peru – first trip of 2018 for Al
Posted: January 18, 2018 by SurgeSoccer
I’m sitting here at the airport after some intense days of preparation for this trip to Peru. Sunday we will officially open the Shipibo school of theology in the jungle about 6 hours by boat from the tropical city of Pucallpa. The coursework will consist of one week of intense teaching four times a year for three years. I will begin the first section of an in depth study of the book of Genesis. Read More
Kicking off 2018 with a Bang
Posted: January 18, 2018 by SurgeSoccer
We are kicking of the New Year with a Bang! Al and Mike are headed back to Peru (January 18th). Dave and Jake are on their way back to Austria (February 8th).
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Posted: December 20, 2017 by SurgeSoccer
Bree Williams in goal in the Salzburg tournament
Bree Williams is one of our Surge Global Ambassadors. A graduate of Biola University (La MIrada, California) she is a key leader in our soccer outreach to refugees in the Salzburg, Austria area. While she plays locally for a women’s team in Salzburg here she is in goal at our refugee Christmas tournament, the only female participant.
See CEO Dave Irby in Radio Interview-part 3
Posted: May 4, 2015 by David Irby
Listen to the Radio interview with David Irby. Listen to part 3 of the Radio interview.
Spreading Hope with Soccer Podcast
Posted: April 29, 2015 by David Irby
Please click on the link to listen to the Podcast: Spreading Hope with Soccer
Posted: April 15, 2015 by David Irby
Ukraine Retirement Home
April 2015
Posted: April 15, 2015 by David Irby
News from CEO Dave Irby
April 2015 news
Posted: March 5, 2015 by David Irby
Surge Launches New K4K Program To Bring Hope To Children!
Posted: February 20, 2015 by David Irby
Surge CEO Interview part 2 – Danger
Surge CEO Irby in a second interview with Faith In The Zone Sports Radio, WSSP Milwaukee. Click the icon or the caption to view the video.
Posted: February 20, 2015 by David Irby
January 2015 Peru Trip
Along with medical clinics the main focus of the week in the jungle was to continue a construction project for the new Bible school for training lay pastors. Rain, mud, bugs, heat and humidity are good descriptive words for the days of work, but it was well worth the effort as this building is now ready for use. There are some other projects still planned to be fully functional, like an attached kitchen area but it is great to see the progress.
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