“The Cup”, our six TV programs produced for the World Cup in Brazil were broadcasted by 7 satellite channels covering the world. Millions of Arabs, especially youths watched the programs in the Middle East, Europe, Australia, Canada and USA. It was the only Christian programs dealing with the World Cup – a sure acclamation of the Word being proclaimed to all people.
Responding to the call to serve, an ACC team of volunteers from the USA and Canada traveled to Brazil to during the games. The direct blessings unto this team enabled them to film the six episodes of the program that reached the multitudes. The limitations the team experienced – modest resources and challenging operating conditions, did not discourage the team or deny them the privilege to achieve their stated goal. The job was completed and well done. Thank you for supporting the ACC vision – Making Christ Known among Arabs. People of the Middle East, who are mostly of Muslim faith, deserve to experience the Love of God, manifested in the Person of Jesus Christ. They are thirsty to hear the message of the redeeming power of this and only God of love and mercy. It is with this mandate that the ACC embarks on these tasks, so Arabs, and particularly the young, will celebrate the awesomeness of God’s transforming message – “Come to me as I care and shepherd you”. The ACC appreciates the appropriateness and good timing of using sports as a venue to reach and preach the Word.
Our next project will be going to Brazil again to produce six new programs for the Olympic Games titled “Be a Winner”. With the readiness to serve, our volunteers who believe in the ACC vision are willing to donate their time and talent toward this demanding project. This gift of love will keep the cost of producing the episodes to the amount of $12,000. We anticipate that this amount will cover the costs of travel and accommodations.
Also, we will follow this project with another one to produce six television programs to air during the World Cup in Moscow where the Soccer World Cup will be held. The title of the programs will be “win before the last whistle”. The goal of this project is to encourage the young generations to know Christ before the time runs out. The cost of the production of this project is expected to reach $15,000.