Fuller Soccer Team poses for a picture

While Spain cheers for their soccer team, “Real Madrid,” Mission Arlington cheers for their soccer team, “Real Fuller.”

Fuller Street Church started as an apartment Bible Study on Fuller Street in North Arlington more than fifteen years ago.  First, they met in the living room of one apartment, then moved to the clubhouse, and now they worship in a converted house about a block from the original apartment complex. The original pastors were Mission Arlington® staff members but now a family that found Christ through the Bible Study is leading the church.

God’s love shines out of the church building every Sunday and Wednesday. The people also gather during the week for food distribution, prayer, and cooking classes. The community knows where they can go to fellowship and experience God.

Last year, we published a story about the beginning of a soccer team that Fuller Street Church started to keep the young men involved.  After months of weekly practice, “Real Fuller” started playing real soccer games this month.  They signed up to be in a league that will play 10 games against other neighborhood teams at no cost to the players’ families.

The coach, Jesus, and “Team Mom,” Leslie, really love the children.  They see the boys at least four days per week: practice day, game day, and two church days. And it’s not only soccer skills they are teaching. The kids learn about God’s love in practical ways. If Jesus or Leslie find that the children’s families are lacking food, clothing, school supplies, or anything, they can fill that need through the generous donations that come to Mission Arlington.

Would you join us in praying for this church as they continue to meet the needs of their community? God is using them to bring light and change lives.