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Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ Michael,

In the warm embrace of our Universal Father’s love, I come before you with a heart overflowing with gratitude and joy. I am Ivan Namanya, founder of the Urantia Infants Football Academy here in Uganda. Through the simple, beautiful game of soccer, we are witnessing miracles of Light and Life unfolding among our precious children—little souls emerging from the shadows of poverty, now shining with smiles that light up the heavens themselves.

Picture this, dear family: young boys and girls from humble households where hope once felt distant, where daily struggles left their eyes dim and their laughter silent. Many had forgotten how to dream. Yet, on our dusty pitch, something divine happens. A ball rolls, a foot connects, and suddenly—SMILES! Real, radiant, unstoppable smiles. Enthusiasm returns like a fresh dawn. Love for the game reignites their spirits. They run, they cheer, they high-five one another with the pure brotherhood that Christ Michael so perfectly lived and taught.
Through soccer, we are not just coaching feet—we are nurturing souls. We teach them, as the Urantia Book reveals so profoundly, the sacred duty of developing their God-given talents. Remember the Master’s parable of the talents (176:3): the faithful servants multiplied what was entrusted to them and entered into the joy of their lord, while the fearful one who buried his gift lost even that. Our little “angels from God” (as I lovingly call them) are learning to multiply their gifts—speed, teamwork, resilience, creativity—not for glory alone, but as living service to the Father. Every kick becomes a prayer of gratitude. Every goal celebrates the growth of grace, knowledge, and unselfish love for their fellows.
We bring them closer to Our Father God in the most natural way: by showing them that play itself is holy. Just as Jesus, in his youth, led his playmates into new games and turned even recreation into thoughtful channels of growth (124:1-2), we use the pitch to reveal the Father’s affectionate attitude toward all His children. We speak of the kingdom as “progressive righteousness and increasing joy in the perfecting service of my Father who is in heaven.” We feed their bodies with balls, boots, scholastic materials, clothing, and meals—but more importantly, we feed their hearts with patience, hope, comfort, and the assurance that every kid deserves to play and to thrive beneath even the poorest roof.

I have seen tears turn to laughter. I have watched a shy boy who once hid in fear now lead his team with confidence, eyes sparkling as he declares, “We are the next generation!” Unity is our power. Strategy, spirit, and love are our weapons against darkness. Through this academy, we are building the future leaders who will one day carry the light of Michael’s teachings across Uganda and beyond—young men and women who know that true leadership “is not about ruling, but about serving… inspiring loyalty and devotion through love and wisdom.”
Oh, my dear spiritual family, if you could stand with me on the sidelines and see these smiles… the way their faces glow when they score, when they pray together before training, when they hug and say, “Thank you, Coach, for bringing us back to life!”—you would feel the very presence of the Thought Adjusters dancing in their young hearts. This is Light conquering shadow. This is Life blooming where despair once grew. This is the Father’s love made visible through a soccer ball.

I humbly invite each of you—my brothers and sisters in Christ Michael—to rejoice with us, to pray for these children, to share this testimony far and wide, and if the spirit moves you, to walk alongside us in any way your heart suggests. Together, let us continue shaping these tender souls, comforting them, blessing them, and helping even one helpless child… for in doing so, we extend our own eternal lives in the service of the Supreme.
May the peace of our Sovereign Michael, the joy of the Universal Father, and the guiding light of the Spirit of Truth rest upon you all.

With deepest love and a heart full of smiles,
Ivan Namanya
Founder, #UrantiaInfantsFootballAcademy ⚽❤️
“Every kid deserves to play… and to know the Father’s love.”

Blessed New Month Ahead. ♥️

*A Blessed New Month to Our Brothers and Sisters in Christ Michael!