In January 2007, David Noy left to work in Columbia. Primarily to help coach Club Deportivo Villa Niza. David spent a year assisting with training, coaching a junior team, running Bible studies and seminars.

About Columbia
Columbia is the 4th largest nation in South America - 46 million people. Spanish is the main language.

Club Deportivo Villa Niza
Club Deportivo Villa Niza is a sector in the city of Medellin, Colombia, in which CDUC (Club Deportivo Union Cristiano) spreads the word of God through the sport of football. CDUC has been running since the mid 70s and at this point in time have coaches and pastors in over 10 sectors in the city and come into contact with over 1000 kids a week. David worked in the sector of Villa Niza which has 5 teams. Please keep the workers of this sector in your prayers. Weimar Guzman (the head coach) Nelson Buitrago (assistant) and Daniel Castro (Chaplain), all of whom are pastors in the local church - and local Volunteer Victor Buitrago.

Partnership with
Mooroolbark Knights Soccer Club
As an extension of David Noy's short-term mission trip, Mooroolbark Knights, David's home club, decided to develop the partnership with Villa Niza and to expand the links between the two clubs. Villa Nixa wear the MBSC logo on their shirts and MBSC will continue to sponsor Villa Niza. MBSC members are encouraged to pray for, email and consider short-term mission to the club similar to what David has experienced.

Pictures from Villa Niza (Medellin)