Alrededor de 185 lideres de 16 naciones asistieron a nuestra 9a. Conferencia Groundswell en Indonesia el mes pasado. Nuestro tema "Cada nación" fue reforzado, ya que actualizamos nuestro mapa mundial tomando en cuenta las muchas naciones surfistas que aun no han sido alcanzadas. Fuimos recibidos con música y una increíble danza nacional. La alabanza a cargo de una banda local estuvo muy buena.
Nuestro orador invitado, Tim Meyers, nos desafio diciendo que el atributo que mas nos define es la presencia de Jesus y que El seria un "rio de agua viva" que traería bendición a las naciones. Nos sentimos inspirados por la historia de Shinko y David Levey de CS Japon, y de Ado en Indonesia, asi como por la historia de Sergio sobre la Casa de Surf de Brasil y la Biblia de Surfers en Portugues. Surfeamos las olas, disfrutamos de la comida y lideres muy ocupados fueron renovados.
Puedes leer, ver y escuchar la conferencia complete en nuestro Blog http://csigroundswell.tumblr.com/. Favor, contactar a tu líder local para consultar la clave para ingresar.
Nuestra 10a. conferencia será en...Hawaii!!! Se llevará a cabo del 4 al 9 de noviembre del 2012.
Agradecemos a aquellos que colaboraron con los gastos de Nacho, Rehgert, Kris, Sergio, Dilsiri entre otros.
Projeto Social: ONG Projeto Ondas Surf & Cidadania Surfando Valores
O bi-campeão brasileiro de Surf, Jocélio de Jesus, o Jojó de Olivença, atleta representante do Brasil no mundo, fundou em 2006 a ONG - Projeto Ondas - com objetivo de retirar crianças e adolescentes da vulnerabilidade social, complementando assim o período educacional destes jovens que estão num turno na escola e no outro no Projeto Ondas.
O objetivo é resgatar esses jovens para uma vida melhor que contribuirá diretamente na cidade/país onde eles vivem.
Em 2010, são 60 crianças e adolescentes inscritos e que estão curtindo dias saudáveis no Projeto Ondas.
Temos uma lista de 131 novos participantes aguardando a expansão do nosso projeto para surfarem com a gente.
Nós trabalhadores desta ONG ficaríamos muito gratos com a sua ajuda.
Interview with the ASP World Tour Chaplain called Abe Andrews at the Stab Magazine.
Christian values and surf culture are an incongruous mix; what with our history of druggy-druggy, groupie-groupie and professionals who are more than happy for a 2.5 out of Ten Commandments. But Abe says his role as the ASP world tour Chaplain is an important one. The modern incarnation of the sport places considerable pressure on surfers and in many cases, they’re unable to afford the luxury of a confidante travelling the world with them. Abe is who they turn to.
Stab: Describe your job, Abe. Abe: I support surfers in a practical capacity and in a mental, emotional and spiritual capacity. I empower them in their wellbeing, help them keep a clear state of mind and perform their best on tour.
Whose idea was it? The ASP approached Christian surfers about having a chaplaincy on tour. They saw a need because of certain issues that have risen up over the years.
Like… Nothing specific has been said. It’s more the fact that surfers go through burnout at some stages in their life. You can be at the top of the world one day and at the bottom and injured. And it can be a bit dog eat dog.
And who bankrolls it? I’m paid like a missionary and raise money through people that believe in chaplaincy - people I know, friends that I have, churches that I’ve been to all contribute. Some of the surfers have given me cash to help me out.
Who is one surfer who you’ve helped? Last year for the Mundaka contest we were at raining, onshore Sopelana. I was standing on the beach and I had just caddied for Josh Kerr. He’d lost his heat and I felt bad for him. Dustin Barca came down and put his board next to me. He didn’t ask me to caddy for him and I started walking off after Kerrzy’s heat. And I thought I should hang around and be there for Dustin. I’d been speaking with him and he was having a hard time being away from his family and had hurt his back really badly or tweaked out his hip. He came in and was in agony. I helped him with his gear up to his car and after that I had a really good relationship with him. After that I saw that it was really important to be with them through those times when no one is there for them. He was thankful that I was there for him when it felt like he had no one, which was good.
How does it work with non-Christians? The spiritual element of my role is really important but the religious side isn’t. Whatever faith they choose I will empower and encourage them. My directive is to help someone be a better person.
When he's not lending advice to troubled world tour surfers, Abe the ASP Chaplain works as a school teacher on the Gold Coast. Which is where he's honed this quality backhand bottom turn.
So you get people crossing faiths to confide in you? Some of my best relationships have been guys that are agnostic or come from different faiths. I had a really good relationship with (Brazilian surfer and Muslim) Jihad (Khodr). We got along really well and it was hard not seeing him qualify for this year.
Do surfers talk enough about their problems? We’re all blokes at the end of the day and we all have our issues with talking about how we feel. Especially when they’re away from their family and their mates are the one’s they’re competing against, so they can’t talk to them because they don’t want to be seen as weak.
Has surfing as a culture encouraged pros to be open about their problems? The attitude has always been, “She’ll be right, it’s all good, go with the flow.” As it became more professional there is a lot more stress and money at stake. There was a time when you surfed for fun and that was all it was about. Now it is a career for these guys and they’ve grown up from grommets, and sponsored and competing for so long, it’s part of their life. Fifteen years ago it wasn’t as necessary as it is now.
Do you approach them or they come to you? You can’t go up to talk to anyone and expect them to respect what you’re saying. You have to build up trust. When it comes down to it, they will talk to me when they want to. I don’t have an agenda, I’m not here to impress anyone. A lot of it is being true to myself. I have to make sure I’m not pretending to be something I’m not. You have to be of the scene but not in it. A lot of it is just your walk and how you act, whether at contests, in the surf or at the party. They make up in their own mind whether they’re gonna trust you.
What are the different extremes surfers will talk to you about? Anything from how their relationships are going with girlfriends and wives to relationship break ups to their own faith journey. And then there are the temptations they come across, like the partying and that scene.
It’s interesting because surf culture has not always been aligned with Christian values. Surfing has always had this sense of being spiritual. Surfing has a different feeling when you’re in the water to any other experience you have. At the same time, there’s temptation always. I’m not there to tell people what they can and can’t do. I’m there to help them if they hit the rocks. To pick them up and let them know it’s okay.
Do you battle temptation? It’s at the back of my mind. Being away from your family can be hard when you’re travelling. Being away from my wife can be difficult. Just watching perfect waves go by and not be able to surf them. –
Check it out, in this documentary about the Marcos Siqueira, EX-Junkie(MARIJUANA) that, met Jesus, through of the "Surf House" also called (Christian Surfers Base) in Guaruja Town, Brazil.
The "Surf House" it was founded by the Brazilian National Director called Sérgio Busatto and Ruy.
Nowadays, a Lot of Guaruja Surfers, know the "Surf House" at Tombo Beach, in Guaruja Town, and everybody is invited.
More Info:
Rua Antonio Marques, 195 - Praia do Tombo-Guarujá-São Paulo, Brasil-cep:11420-030 - Phone:55+13+3354-2298
The UK Jesus Surf Classic was held this past weekend in Croyde, Devon. The Surf Classic has become so large they have had to split off the longboard event as a stand alone contest. Phil Williams, Dave Renyard and team are stoked to have generations of surfers pass through this event, being impacted with the gospel along the way. Check out more info online at the CSUK website and read a full report on Surfers Village. Spare an extra thought for Phil Williams on September 23rd as he joins 3 others for a fundraising paddle attempt of the English Channel (40 km+!!) Learn more and support here.
<<| Le Surfeur/shaper le plus influent de tous les temps dans l'histoire du longboard...|>> Voilà comment <<| The Glide |>>, un livre sur l'histoire du LongBoard, presente Skip Frye. Quel hommage!
Skip Frye est l'un des surfeurs les plus motivés au monde. Debout avant l'aube, dans l'eau avant même que les autres réalisent qu'il y a la houle, il se donne à fond depuis 1958. Dans ses jours de gloire, il surfait en moyenne 5 heures par jour, 6 jours par semaine. Il suffit de faire le calcul pour se rendre compte qu'il a surfé plus de vagues que la plupart d'entre nous ne pourrons jamais en voir.Son ardeur a forcé le respect de surfeurs de tous âges.
Frye est le spécialiste de ce qu'on appelle le <<| Soul Surfing |>> , une technique élégante qui ne va pas à l'encontre de la vague mais la suit avec fluidité.
Si le Surf apportait la satisfaction absolue, Skip Frye n'aurait jamais eu besoin de se tourner vers autre chose. Mais, alors que sa connexion avec l'océan restait constante, sa vie n'avait rien d'une mer d'huile. Il a été tourmenté par les mêmes eaux tumultueuses qui nous touchent tous.
Il y a plusieurs dizaines d'années de cela, Frye s'est tourné vers Jésus-Christ et l'accepté comme Seigneur et Sauveur.
Cependant, Il a lutté pendant des années, ayant un pied dans ce monde et l'autre dans le Royaume de Dieu. Le grand changement dans sa vie s'est produit sur une plage déserte de la côte française, où il s'est enfim rendu compte que mêne le surf était une impasse sans le Seigneur.
<<| Je marchais le long de la plage et j'ai commencé à prier. Je me suis mis à pleurer comme un bébé,mais quand je suis retourné à ma chambre d'hôtel, j'étais différent. je surfe depuis longtemps et j'ai vu ce que l'océan peut faire. Maintenant j'ai passé assez de temps avec Jésus pour savoir ce qu'il fait! |>> dit Frye avec un sourire épanoui.
Skip Frye continue à surfer presque tous les jours, mais la chose la plus importante n'est plus seulement de surfer des vagues qui montent et disparaissent rapidement, mais de partager la Bonne Nouvelle de la vie éternelle avec Jésus-Christ.
<<| Venez auprès de moi.....et moi je vous donnerai le repos. |>>
Matthieu 11:28
Skip Frye at P B Point in the Spring of 1969. He had three prototype boards that he was testing: A flat bottom, a rolled bottom and one with a roll in the nose blending to flat in the tail. They were all 7'6. He was switching boards and fins and still catching more waves than anyone in the water. He'd even come in and sand on his fin occasionally.
A segunda edição da Bíblia do Surfista conta com inéditos e emocionantes depoimentos. Todos relatam sobre a singular experiência do contato com a Palavra de Deus. Entre os 18 testemunhos, destaque para o de Bethany Hamilton. Exemplo de superação e fé, após perder um braço num ataque de tubarão, a esportista não desistiu do sonho de ser surfista e, mesmo com a limitação, ganhou diversos prêmios e campeonatos. A nova edição conta com depoimentos de personalidades do mundo do surf como: Al Merrick, Bethany Hamilton, irmãos Hobgood, entre outros.
Esta é a segunda vez que SBB e MSC se unem com o propósito de difundir o Evangelho entre esse segmento. Em 2007, lançaram o pioneiro projeto que disponibilizou 10 mil exemplares do Novo Testamento completo para os surfistas. Muitos dos novos surfistas profissionais hoje renomados já caíram no mar como cristãos, integrando uma primeira leva de esportistas atingidos pela Palavra de Deus por meio da publicação.
O evento contou, ainda, com exposição inédita de fotos de Motaury Porto, em doze painéis fotográficos. Com mais de 25 anos dedicados à fotografia, o surfista Motaury ganhou destaque contribuindo para revistas especializadas, como Fluir, Trip, Inside e Costa Sul.
Durante o evento, também foi apresentada a campanha “A Palavra para a comunidade do surfe”, que visa distribuir gratuitamente milhares de exemplares da nova publicação aos praticantes do esporte.
O potencial de surfistas a ser atingido com a obra é significativo. Pesquisas indicam a existência de mais de cinco milhões de praticantes e fãs do surfe, sendo o segundo esporte mais praticado no Brasil, atrás apenas do futebol.
O lançamento aconteceu às 19 horas no Auditório João Calvino, localizado dentro da Universidade Mackenzie.
A campanha
“A Palavra para a comunidade do surfe” é uma campanha de captação de recursos desenvolvida pela SBB e MSC, com o objetivo de produzir e distribuir gratuitamente milhares de exemplares da Bíblia do Surfista aos aficionados da prancha. Os valores de doação correspondem exatamente ao custo de mão de obra e impressão dos exemplares. Outra forma de contribuir é comprando exemplares da Bíblia do Surfista (R$ 14,80 cada). Todos os recursos arrecadados com a sua venda serão destinados à produção e distribuição de mais exemplares da publicação.
“Percebemos que os valores bíblicos são muito importantes à comunidade do surfe, tanto na dificuldade quanto no sucesso que a onda traz. Com essa campanha, o doador se torna mantenedor do projeto, possibilitando que mais Novos Testamentos sejam distribuídos de forma gratuita aos surfistas”, incentiva Mário Rost, gerente de Desenvolvimento Institucional da SBB e coordenador da campanha.
Pelo valor das ofertas, é possível saber a quantidade de surfistas que receberão gratuitamente um exemplar da Bíblia. Por exemplo, com R$ 200,00 é possível atingir 10 surfistas; com R$ 500,00, alcançam-se 25 praticantes do esporte; com R$ 1.000,00, serão cinquenta os beneficiados. Já a quantia de R$ 20.000,00 garantirá a distribuição de Bíblias a mil surfistas. O valor da doação pode ser depositado direto no Banco Bradesco, Agência 3390-1 e Conta Corrente 34.037-5.
“Esperamos que Deus mais uma vez surpreenda, trazendo todo o recurso necessário, pois estamos atingindo uma tribo muito carente de sua palavra”, afirma Sérgio Busatto, diretor nacional da Missão Surfistas de Cristo.
A local Christian Surfers group in Australia puts on a Paddleathon every year to raise money for impoverished children.
Brett Davis, Christian Surfers International Director leads the way on the 10th annual Paddle-a-thon raising money for 5 children to put them through school.
"Back in 2000 Mark Groves first came up with the idea to put on a paddle fund-raiser to cover the local CS group insurance, as well as sponsor a child. As the leadership of the group talked it out they decided to aim big - the sponsorship of 5 kids through Compassion Australia for not just 12 months, but 10 years. And now on Sunday May 16, 2010 we've seen the fruition of that dream and the reality of providing food, education and housing for 5 impoverished children for 10 years running. Over the course they've seen around 120 paddlers from as young as 12, and as old as 57 complete courses ranging from 15-30km."
Thanks to Mark Groves, Matt Jolley, Illawarra SLSC, Volunteer Coast Guard, Dickie Barton and Dave Macey.
