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Wayne Sandilands Testimony Born 23 August 1983

Wayne Sandilands is a former South African professional soccer player for Bafana Bafana. He last played as a goalkeeper for Orlando Pirates in the Dstv Premier Soccer League.

Wayne shared his story with Moreletapark Media. He achieved top honours as a goalkeeper throughout his childhood and teens. His parents were very supportive, providing all the extra training and skills development he needed. But when Wayne turned professional, he soon suffered disappointment. He wasn’t used to not being selected and being the best in his team.

Besides his struggles with disappointment and fear, Wayne realised that he did not share the joy he saw in some of his Christian friends.

He realised that his motives were wrong. He was playing for his own glory, instead of giving the glory to God.

Wayne now lives to glorify God in everything he does – on and off field. Whether he plays or not, Wayne’s life is God’s to use as He sees fit. God is his audience of One.

YOUNG PEOPLE ARE THE FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA – THE NEXT DECADE WILL BE THE TIPPING POINT AS TO WHAT THE FUTURE WILL LOOK LIKE.

Playing the beautiful game of life Making a difference one day at a time

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BIBLE THE FOOTBALL FAN’S DISCIPLESHIP Playing the beautiful game of life MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE DAY

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Football is affectionately known by fans as ‘the beautiful’ game. It is undisputedly the most popular sport in Southern Africa. The beautiful game is played by countless South Africans. It is played on dusty fields in rural areas, on open pieces of land around towns and cities, on school playing fields, and as amateur clubs. Professionally: Football Clubs and our National teams Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana are supported by enthusiastic fans as they fill Football stadiums around the country week after week.

Sports Evangelism has long been recognised as one of the most effective ways of communicating the gospel of Jesus Christ, as well as the life changing principles of living in God’s Kingdom to young and old alike. The Bible for Football Fans is a discipleship Bible that endeavours to do exactly this. Its aim is to build a bridge between the world of Football and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There are many Football players who are outspoken regarding their faith in Jesus Christ. Several testimonies have been included in the Bible.

The 64 page full colour insert in the Football Fan’s Discipleship Bible has been designed so that it can be used as follows:  An Evangelistic tool to lead someone to Christ  A highly effective discipleship guide to mentor a New Believer after they have made a commitment to follow Jesus  An excellent tool for Churches and ministry organisations to use when doing outreach work  This Bible also makes a great gift for football fans and teams.

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Playing God’s winning game: Soul training (page 47)

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Living our commitment to

Football – Team practice is never optional. No footballer can succeed or maintain his or her form without regular training.

Faith – in the Christian life Christ must remain central in our lives. There are disciplines we practice in order to keep ourselves focused upon Him.

Football – when joining a club, a player commits to giving of their best to the club, the manager, the team and the fans.

Faith – as players on God’s team we make a lifelong commitment to live

by His principles of love, joy, integrity, etc.

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Goal! (page 58)

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Football – there can only be one winner in football.

Winning is everything.

Faith – for God the focus is not on winning, but on how we play the game of life.

Football – the aim of the game is to score goals.

Faith – to be like Jesus and to live like Him is our ultimate goal.

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30 day training programme with Jesus (page 59)

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Is winning everything? (page 56)

Everyone makes mistakes and experiences failure (page 53)

Living our commitment to God’s winning team (page 51)

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The Bible for Football Fans uses the principles and metaphor of the ‘beautiful game’ to explain the message of the Bible to the reader and to build a bridge between the game of Football and the Bible. It leads people to see that the Bible is relevant to every aspect of modern day living. The goal of discipleship is to lead someone into an ongoing, deepening relationship with Jesus Christ. This growing relationship will affect all areas of their life, progressively developing a Christ-like character within the person. The outcome will be a followers of Jesus who makes a difference in their world.

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Football – one of the vital roles a manager plays is to motivate the team. Positive motivation triggers positive energy within the team.

Faith – God has a unique way of motivating His team. He does it through His promises that are unwavering.

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Playing God’s winning game: Soul training (page 47)

The Manager says / Motivational talk (page 35)

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Playing as a team (page 31)

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Football – teams lose games because of mistakes.

A team member, a referee, a linesman or even the manager can be responsible for making a mistake.

Faith – faith acknowledges that we all make mistakes.

Mistakes and failure are part of life. What counts is what we do about them.

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Is winning everything? (page 56)

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Motivational talk (page 35)

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Everyone makes mistakes and experiences failure (page 53)

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Playing as a team (page 31)

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Football – A manager Football – it isn’t the team determines his team’s game with the best players who win plan in order to place them in the championship, but rather the the best possible position to one that works well together that win. Without a plan they will be accomplishes great things. annihilated by the opposition.

Faith – faith is not a solo effort.

Faith – God has a game plan We need to surround ourselves for each person’s life. with a community of Believers – the Following His plan will Church – in order to grow in our help us live a fruitful life. faith and to make a difference where God has called us to serve.

Green cards: How to get back into the game (page 44)

Football – footballers know there is no green card to guarantee their inclusion in a side. They have to earn their place.

Faith – Ephesians 2:8 tells us that it is because of God’s grace that we are on the playing field of life. Out of gratitude for what He has given us we live a changed life.

Game plan for life! (page 20)

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Dealing with our fouls and misconduct (page 41)

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How to join God’s winning team (page 14) Football – a player is selected on the strength of how good they are. In a squad there are a limited number of places.

Faith – the choice is ours.

God extends an invitation to everyone to join His team.

Nothing we have done will cause God to disqualify us from joining His team.

Part of God’s winning team: Our new kit (page 39)

Green cards: How to get back into the game (page 44)

Game plan for life! (page 20)

Football – in football a player can be guilty of misconduct or a foul, these take them out of play.

Faith – These fouls are attitudes, feelings and behaviours that break God’s Law of Love. They hurt God, us and others. These fouls are called sin.

Faith – being part of God’s team is the greatest gift we can receive.

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Jesus, the Player with the ‘X-Factor’ (page 10)

Football – there are players who have the ability to singlehandedly change the direction of a game. These players have what we call the X-factor; but even the career of an X-factor player is short lived.

Faith – Jesus is the Player with the ‘X-factor’. In His career – which is eternal - He changes the lives of people who believe in Him. He wants to do this for everyone.

How to join God’s winning team (page 14)

Dealing with our fouls and misconduct (page 41)

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Football – being part of the starting 11 is a player’s biggest achievement.

Jesus, the Player with the ‘X-Factor’ (page 10)

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Players on God’s team (page 5)

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Football – the game of football can be unfair, favouring one team above another.

Faith – God extends His gracious hand to everyone.

His grace is fair, caring and just.

Players on God’s team (page 5)

The hand of God (page 3)

The hand of God (page 3)

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Part of God’s winning team: Our new kit (page 39) Football – A football kit is a symbol of everything a team stands for. Fans identify with their chosen team by wearing the team jersey.

Faith – Christians also have a kit. Our new kit carries the sign of the Cross. The Cross tells the story of Jesus – it also tells others that we have chosen to follow in His footsteps.

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30 day training programme with Jesus (page 59) Football – a player has to follow a planned training programme. Each day they develop and practice different skills.

Faith – let us spend time together in the Bible, which is God’s training manual, reading sections from the Gospels and praying His Psalms.