Glynlea Grace United Methodist Chruch

Glynlea Grace United Methodist Church (GGUMC) is partnering with Upward Sports to launch a new program called Upward Soccer. Upward Sports is the world’s largest Christian sports program for children (K5-6th grade). Each year some 1 million people around the world play, coach, referee, or volunteer in Upward Sports leagues and camps hosted by more than 2,600 churches.

All children, regardless of faith, can participate. The goal is to bring out “the winner” in every child. To learn more about Upward Sports, visit their web site at www.upward.org.

Upward Soccer will emphasize character development by promoting healthy competition. Each child will be placed on a team according to his/her skill level in order to establish teams of equal strength and abilities. In addition, each child will have the same amount of play time throughout the year. This will create an even playing field. There’ll be no team dominating the other teams. Good sportsmanship will thrive in this environment.

Children will receive many benefits from the Upward Soccer experience. They’ll learn conflict resolution, selflessness and respect as they develop love for each other as members of a team. Every practice and game will include a devotion designed to teach Christian values. In addition to all this, the children will receive a sound foundation in soccer skills that will prepare them for middle and senior high school soccer.

In order to make this a reality, we must offer a high-class sporting experience. This, of course, will take money. We need money for two purposes. The first purpose is to buy equipment and prepare the soccer field.

The second purpose is to establish a scholarship fund that enables underprivileged kids to participate. For the first purpose we need $2,196.06. For the second we need $1,180.00. A breakdown of the estimated cost for this program is available. Please prayerfully consider helping us in this worthwhile outreach with a financial donation.

If you donate money, we can do several things to help promote your business. The following is a breakdown of what we can do for you:

Bronze sponsor ($100.00 or less)

• Announce you as a sponsor at our games
• Pass out coupons/fliers at our games Silver sponsor ($101.00 to $500.00)
• Announce you as a sponsor at our games
• Pass out coupons/fliers at our games
• Announce you as a sponsor in the church bulletin

• Announce you as a sponsor at our games
• Pass out coupons/fliers at our games
• Announce you as a sponsor in the church bulletin
• Put a link to your web site on our web site.
• The link would identify you as a sponsor.
• Fly a banner advertising your business at our games

Platinum sponsor ($1,000.00 or more)

• Announce you as a sponsor at our games
• Pass out coupons/fliers at our games
• Announce you as a sponsor in the church bulletin
• Put a link to your web site on our web site.
• The link would identify you as a sponsor.
• Fly a banner advertising your business at our games

GGUMC and Upward Sports are not for profit organizations. Your sponsorship may be tax deductible, so please check with your accountant for further information.