The soft launch of the Taraba Christian Cup took place on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 4:00 PM, with a vibrant display of faith and sportsmanship. The event began with a prayer session, led by Rev. Gideon Masho, Vice President of the Taraba Baptist Conference, alongside other officials. Elder Jonah Samuel, Director of the Men’s Missionary Union (MMU), officially kicked off the tournament by striking the first ball, declaring the competition open.
During the match, Rev. Gideon Masho was introduced to the core mission of the Lighthouse Rescue Sports Outreach (LRSO), which aims to spread the gospel through sporting activities. Rev. Masho embraced the initiative and promised to lead a prayer session for the players during their break.
The match between First Baptist Church Jalingo and Grace Baptist Church ended in a 0-0 draw, with no injuries or incidents reported. The strong turnout from the various churches, especially First Baptist Church, was impressive, with supporters cheering enthusiastically from the sidelines.
The event also garnered Dignitaries Rev. Gideon Masho, Vice President, Taraba Baptist Conference, Hon. Gaus Jonah A., Former Vice Chairman, Sardauna LGA, Elder Jonah Samuel, Director, MMU, Pastor Ezekiel Hassan and Mr. Dede Kenneth, Fidelity Bank Staffwith. Media stations in Taraba covering the game and conducting interviews with key figures, including Rev. Gideon, Elder Jonah, and officials from LRSO.
The tournament will continue, with more matches scheduled in the coming days, as organizers prepare to address challenges that arose during the first day. Lighthouse Rescue Sports Outreach (LRSO) is still calling on good-spirited individuals to join the sponsorship team to help support and sustain the ongoing event, ensuring the success of this faith-driven sports initiative.
