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              KidsGames is a sports and values based program 
                for 6-14 year olds where companies, churches, schools, community 
                groups, sports organizations and local government can all work 
                together to serve children in the years when the Summer Olympics 
                and World Cup of Soccer occur. The program includes stories by 
                10 Olympians and World Cup of Soccer players whose experiences 
                provide practical illustrations for the children.
              The KidsGames initiative is run on a local basis 
                across a city, village or region involving hundreds up to tens 
                of thousands of children. To date over three million children 
                in more than 150 countries have participated in KidsGames.
               What are the values of KidsGames?  
                 
              
                -  Draws together a range of churches/denominations/agencies 
                  in united ministry.
 
                - Presents an enjoyable integrated program of 
                  bible teaching and sports/games involving athletes and participating 
                  in sports.
 
                - Shows sensitivity towards children's culture, 
                  age, spiritual development depending on the Holy Spirit to bring 
                  a response to the teaching of God's Word.
 
                - Builds a strengthened support system for kids 
                  by seeking involvement of their families and directing them 
                  towards the fellowship of the local church.
 
                - Offers children who become believers appropriate 
                  discipleship resources or builds relationships pointing them 
                  to Christ.