Beyond Sight: The Derek Rabelo Story

Film Synopsis for BEYOND SIGHT:

Amidst the small beautiful city of Guarapari, Brazil, Derek Rabelo's father prayed that his son would become a famous professional surfer. His father named his son after the legendary Pipeline surfer Derek Ho, the embodiment of his dream.



Unfortunately on May 25th 1992, his prayer seemed unanswered when Derek was born blind. Seventeen years later Derek decided that despite his blindness he still wanted to surf and that he wanted to surf Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu. Through the encouragement of his parents, best friend, and surf coach, Derek embarked on a three-year journey of grueling mental, physical and spiritual training.

Join Derek as he perseveres towards his goal of surfing Pipeline and along the way inspires the best surfers in the world including Kelly Slater, Gerry Lopez, Tom Curren, Damien Hobgood, Derek Ho, Laird Hamilton, Lakey Peterson, Coco Ho, and the entire surfing world. You will learn from Derek's story that the best journeys in life are walked by faith, and not by sight.

http://vimeo.com/45393228

More Information:

http://walkingonwater.com/films/beyond-sight/




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Quiksilver Pro France 2009

Abe Andrews, chaplain to the ASP pro surfers, reports, "This was a really productive event, God provided us with many opportunities to provide a supportive service for the surfers and their families.

A few of the surfers could not take boards on their flight from LA to France because some airlines were refusing to take boards.

So, he got to transport surfboards for surfers from California to France, by train, bus and plane, which opened awesome doors with the surfers over the event.

Additionally he did a bit of filming and caddying for some of the guys which is always a really rewarding service for myself as the chaplain.

Lize connected well with the girls and she has been able to provide support to the families on the tour.

Lize helped look after the surfer’s kids and sat with the nervous wives and girlfriends as their other-halves competed in tricky conditions".

• Pray for Abe and Lize as they travel on to the next comp at Mundaka, Spain, in coming weeks.

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U.S. Christian Surfers

Letter from the National Director

Sometimes I find that I get very focused on the the small dot in front of me and miss the bigger picture. Sometimes I forget that Jesus said, HE would build HIS church and that nothing would stop it. HE went on to say that I'm simply to "remain" in HIM. It's not my job to draw the lost but merely to love them and share the Good News with them. Sometimes my days don't go so well and I think, "is Christian Surfers doing enough or doing anything for that matter?"

This week I was working on the praise reports from 2008. To me, those numbers represent faces and stories, opportunities and the "brick and mortar" of God glorifying Himself and man enjoying it. I was blessed as I added up simply one catagory - outreaches and chapter meetings. These are event where CSUS members intentionally love on people and truth goes forth. In 2008 this scenario occured 1,369 times all over the United States. Wow! God is building HIS Kingdom. I'm just glad I get be a part of it.

CS Video

Christian Surfers will be shooting a videocoming soon to a website near you! This will be our new promotional video for you as a CS member to show to your churches, chapters, donors and anyone else who wants to know more about Christian Surfers. We need donors for this project, please CLICK HERE, and fill inVideo Project for the fund to support this crucial project financially!

Sponsorship Opportunity!

Christian Surfers is excited to announce advertising opportunities on our website! For more information about rates, location, traffic etc., contact Stan Bryson at stan@christiansurfers.com.

Chapter in Focus: Jacksonville

Hailing from N. Florida along with Gabe Kling and Asher Nolan, CS Jacksonville is a diverse group that ensures that every surfer they come across is reached with the love of Jesus.

Started back in 1996 by Jon Culbreth and Donny Oxley, original members still serve with passion and commitment while discipling a new generation such as interim director Trey Brunson. Involved in outreaches with Life Rolls On, the National Kidney Foundation and mission trips to Cuba, CS Jacksonville has a lot to share. CLICK HERE for the whole story!

Prep School

There is still time to be involved in either the East Coast (Hatteras) or West Coast (Huntington Beach) Prep Schools! Leaders needed! CLICK HERE to sign up or emailinfo@christiansurfers.com for more info!

US Open Outreach coming!

CS Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are organizing this year's outreach opportunity. This year's contest runs from July 18th-26th.

If you want to be involved, please contact either HB or NB at cshuntingtonbeach@gmail.com and csnb@christiansurfersnb.org.

Walking On Water Surf Camps

Check out the Walking on Water camps, happening July 13th-17th for ages 11-14 andJuly 20th-24th for ages 15-18. Click here for more info.

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