The World Cup is Here – An Eternal Opportunity in Your Living Room!

Last September, we wrote to you about an unprecedented opportunity to share the light and life of Jesus. Today, we are thrilled to say: the world is officially standing still, and the tournament has begun! Over the course of June and July, an estimated 5 billion people will engage with this global soccer event hosted right here in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

This year feels especially significant as we celebrate 75 years of Cru faithfully helping people take their next step toward Jesus. Since 1951, Cru has been part of reaching people across the globe, and is now impacting lives in over 190 countries. We are stepping into a historic opportunity through a global initiative called Victory Beyond the Cup. Our bold, shared vision is to mobilize 100,000 believers and 10,000 churches to utilize this moment and share the hope of Christ in simple, relational ways.

In our previous letter, we encouraged you to ask the Lord for five people He was putting on your heart. Now is the time to invite those neighbors, co-workers, classmates, and friends into your living room to watch a game. This is not about complex programs; it is about gathering neighbors, building trust, and creating space for conversations that matter for eternity. Your living room is a powerful mission field!

As we launch into this exciting five-week season, would you join us in praying for a few key areas?

• Pray for open doors: With so many gathering around the World Cup, ask that God would create natural opportunities for connection and conversation. Pray that homes would become places of welcome.
• Pray for boldness and clarity: Pray that believers would feel equipped and confident to step into these moments with love and authenticity, and have the ability to clearly share the hope they have in Christ.
• Pray for unity across the Church: Pray that this initiative brings together churches and believers across cities and nations, reflecting the true heart of God.
• Pray for lasting impact: Our hope is not just for conversations during a tournament, but for transformed lives—individuals, families, and communities changed by encountering Jesus.

Let’s trust the Lord to see what He will do through this incredible outreach, as we all play a part in His global mission! To stay informed and access resources for your own micro-outreach, visit: http://www.victorybeyondthecup.com/.