URBANFOCUS

URBANFOCUS the newsletter of The Hermans ■ Campus Crusade for Christ ■ Summer 2009

SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS IN PHOTOS!

Luis, Jose and William

@ their graduation party!

In July Jose along with a number of other Compton United players gradu-
ated from high school! We have known Jose since he was 3 years old!

Miracles look different in different places. In middle June, we witnessed Jose walking @ graduation!
around 400 kids graduate from Dominguez High School in Compton. In a
city where dropping out of high school is not uncommon, we rejoice in these numbers, as well as the chance to see many Comp-
ton United players graduate.

We have realized what an important role soccer actually plays in this. There are only so many spots on a high school sports team,
but soccer is played everywhere. Being on a soccer team gives a child a place to belong, play safely, and learn how to work with
others. When that is a CU team, it also means they are pushed towards academic achievement and community service; they have
opportunities to develop their leadership skills. We chal-
lenge them to know God and grow spiritually. Together
all this works to keep them involved in something posi-
tive and out of trouble. It gives them a reason to do
well, making it much less likely that they would end up
in the streets and out of school. Thus far, we have not
had one active CU team member drop out of school!

⊳ In July we took 6 players to the UCLA Fellowship

of Christian Athletes camp. We have established a
strong partnership with our local FCA staff and they
have provided our players scholarships for our players
and their families.

Jr &
Andrew being recog-
nized @ FCA Camp. Four of the players were believers from Christian fami-
lies and two heard the Gospel presented in powerful
ways. Please pray for continued spiritual growth and
changes lives for all of these participants!
 [We] do not cease giving thanks
for you, while making mention of you in [our]
prayers... Ephesians 1:16

⊳ Five of our Compton United leaders pose with Galaxy

defender Tony Sanneh. In early August, Sanneh did a clinic
with over 100 Compton kids at a local baseball field. Sanneh
was fantastic with the kids – demonstrating skills, instructing
them in technique, and overseeing drills. Each child that par-
ticipated received a free tee shirt, a water bottle, a signed pic-
ture of Tony, and a bag full of Galaxy paraphernalia. We also
partnered with CPT Parks and Rec, which gave us another
opportunity to build relationships within our city.

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Jose, Tony, C hristian & Guilk
William, Jesus,

At the end of August, we took a 7 day vacation, just the four of us. We traveled to Solvang, CA (the first Danish settlement
in CA) and had a great time enjoying the area, playing games together, and hanging out in the pool. Having that time together
as a family was priceless! We then spend two days camping with great friends from church and returned home right before
Sydney started 5th grade and Zach entered third grade. Time really does fly by! Both Syd & Zach again have great teachers
and we are looking forward to a great year ahead.

www.urbanfocus.net
www.comptonunited.org

Zach & Syd! Our Contact Info

Mike, Tonya, Sydney & Zachary
HERMAN
Campus Crusade for Christ
Athletes in Action- Pro Soccer

 Please check out our two websites – both urbanfocus.net and comptonunited.org to 415 South Pearl Avenue
see continual updates on our ministry. The Compton United website especially is up- Compton, CA 90221
dated very regularly and often has new photos of the kids/families we work with. And (310) 667-6313
we will continue to work on writing more regularly! mike.herman@ccci.org
tonya.herman@ccci.org
The ongoing mission of Campus Crusade is that “everyone would know someone who
truly follows Jesus.” That is ultimately why Compton United exists – to expose indi-
viduals to people who follow Jesus in hopes that they would come to be followers, too.
www.urbanfocus.net
Thanks so much for continuing to partner with us in this effort.
Your involvement is priceless! CCC Staff Account # 0429882

& Sydney and Zachary & Ramiro & Jose