The Kickoff! Soccer Party is a great outreach tool to use during the World Cup or anytime. For players and fans, the highs and lows of sports have a unique ability to reveal our heart’s joy, humility, anger, anxiety, and pride in our team. In the story of Xavier’s New Team, Xavier’s attitude toward his soccer teammates reveals his need for forgiveness and invites children to reflect on their own need to be forgiven. Through this lesson, children will be encouraged to become part of God’s team, to live for His glory, and share His love with others.