domingo, 24 de junho de 2012

Surfero Canario

Jose Luciano Casillas Dorta, once one of Europe's best surfers, has an amazing story thanks to God's grace and some advice from Tom Curren.

Check out his inspiring testimony:
 
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FLUX Longboard Movie





Andy Carruthers has done a great job producing his first surf movie with a range of surfers from 18 to 60 surfing all types of boards from logs to fishes to alaias in the crisp, clear waves of New Zealand. The film is beautifully and artistically shot with its theme of how surfing allows for a broad range of belonging regardless of age, sex, equipment or proficiency. The Christian theme is subtle in Flux with more detail in 'Going Deeper' in the extras. FLUX is premiering through Australia in July.

Contact Andy for details. http://www.fluxthemovie.com



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European Leaders Gathering





May 18-20 saw 30 leaders from 7 nations travel to Biarritz, France for the 7th annual European Leaders Gathering. We were stoked to welcome 5 excited Germans who surf the river wave in Munich. Phil Williams was also stoked to see Chelsea defeat Munich in the European Cup and celebrated 10 years of full-time ministry with CSUK. Special highlights of reports from around Europe included a joint Basque/Irish outreach, Morocco challenges, the Spanish movement, Portuguese media coverage and the upcoming 20th Jesus Surf Classic in UK. We didn't get any sun or waves but were blessed with great company! Special thanks to our French host Christophe Parenty for facilitating it all. Check out some photos from the conference on our Facebook Page.



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Ecuador Surf Camp





About 30 guys and girls from CS Ecuador headed south to the world class waves of Lobitos, Peru in late May for a surf camp with daily Bible studies and opportunities to share the gospel with their friends. Headed by national leader Jorge Edgecombe, he was stoked to have CS Peru send their national leader Tonito, along with perennial man-grommet Muelas and his wife Silvana. "It's great to see how our missions can join together to support one another," said Jorge. Lobitos has a long history of connection with CS Peru, who have assisted in service to many poorer children in the area.


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South Africa National Conference





Held 27-29 April over 80 surfers and skaters converged on Jeffrey's Bay and camped out with meetings under a big top tent. It was great to hear guest speakers Gill and Brett Davis as well as Son Skate National Director Bradley Jones. A special report from Rehgert and Vanessa Van Zyl on the Aleph Surf development program was given, with opportunity to perform community service each afternoon. The interns did a great job helping out with Stephanie Zemke, the wonder woman, organising it all. More interns are being sought with a July intake: www.christiansurfers.co.za/CSALT. Roy Harley was surprised with a gift for his 20 years of service pioneering CS in the nation. Well done Roy!

Watch a recap video from the conference here: http://vimeo.com/41302061

 
Christian Surfers South Africa Conference 2012


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Aussie Easter Gathering





This year's annual CS Australia National Gathering was held on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with RC Jono Bailey and team doing an awesome job organising 200 leaders to be inspired, taught and strategised. A real highlight was the Saturday night local outreach under the stars with bands and the movie premiere of 'Living on Cloud Nine' a story of local CS grommets heading to the Philippines to visit Compassion sponsor children. Over 1000 people turned out in perfect weather. An Easter Sunday dawn service had over 120 paddle out to form a cross and testify to the community that Jesus had risen. Check out some great teaching from the conference at http://cswavemakers.wordpress.com.





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