Soccer camp develops skills, leadership, understanding Girls soccer team teaches skills to Latino children in Speedway
"Ramon Aguillon wanted his players to learn about more than soccer in his first summer as the Zionsville High School girls coach. So he had them partner with John Knox Presbyterian Church in Speedway to host a soccer camp July 14-18, emphasizing the need to work with Latino children in the community...
The coach expected about 30 kids to attend the camp, but was pleasantly surprised when about 70 came, including extended family members. The camp, which was free and originally intended for ages 6-12, quickly opened to everyone..."
Indy Star Article About Outreach Ministries Led by Fabio Socarraz
March 24, 2007 Hispanics find open door Church's ministry offers information and services to growing community
"Fabio Socarraz, with the help of 68 Presbyterian churches from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis, started the ministry five years ago after noticing more Hispanics moving into the area...
The outreach offers the large Hispanic population near the church dental care, legal assistance, tutoring for children, leadership development and other benefits."
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PCUSA Article About JKPC by Felipe Martínez
Felipe Martínez wrote an excellent article on the Presbyterian Church USA website entitled "Surprising Bridge-Building", where he talks about the Hispanic Vacation Bible School at John Knox and Campo Amistad at Camp Pyoca during the summer of 2004. Felipe goes on to share what is in store for 2005.
And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself."
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Luke 10:27
