YOUTHS FROM THE VARIOUS EMMANUEL TAMIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE (ETAC) churches got together at Sembawang Secondary School on June 26 for a day filled with fun, laughter and a lot of perspiration. The ETAC Sports League 2010, or ESL 2010 for short, was a full-day event that had the twin objectives of fostering a greater sense of fellowship among the youths, and providing youths with an evangelistic platform to establish contact with non-Christian friends.
ESL 2010 was a success, as measured by the many new friendships that were forged, and the number of unchurched youths who participated in the games.
The day started with an exciting team-building telematch, which was followed by a tug-of-war.
After these activities, which served the purpose of breaking the ice, came the much-anticipated main events. As the boys braved the sun and played their hearts out on the football field, the girls were equally engaged with a captain’s ball tournament indoors. It was evident that the competition was intense but friendly as team supporters cheered for each other.
Jurong Tamil Methodist Church was declared Overall Champions and winner of the football tournament, while the Tamil Methodist Church, Short Street, won the captain’s ball competition.
It was heart-warming to gather together as one big ETAC family just to enjoy each other’s company and engage in friendly rivalry. Nothing brings people together like sports can.
Sarah Lithya is a member of Jurong Tamil Methodist Church and publicist of ESL 2010.
