Several American students went to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, not only to witnesses some memorable football (soccer) matches, but also to share to Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people in attendance at the tournament.

University of North Alabama student James Dubuisson is a youth pastor at the First Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. 

He was among some of the students who left their schools in the US in order to join a missionary group that is helping poor people living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The group volunteers at a medical hospital, they also spread the Good News (via interpreters) to anyone who wants to have a better relationship with God.    

"I've been talking to my youth about being different and showing people (that believers] are different. So often we go to church, but don't act differently. I feel like this [mission trip] is me living that out -- showing the kids 'this is how to live out the difference of what Christ has done in your life,'" said Dubuisson, according to the Baptist Press.

Like Dubuisson, University of Alabama pupil Van Ryckeghem wanted to do something positive during his summer vacation.

"I really wanted to spend my summer doing more than just working at a job and then going back to school," said Ryckeghem, "I wanted to do something that made a difference, and I wanted to see the world. I absolutely love soccer and love the idea of spending part of my summer in this setting. This is a dream come true to be here."

Auburn University at Montgomery's Campus Minister Lee Dymond revealed the reason why he led a volunteer team (comprised of 13 students) to the popular South American nation during the major international sporting event, "We're here for the World Cup, but more importantly we're here to share the love of Jesus with anyone and everyone we can," said Dymond, "The World Cup is where the nations come to one place. It's our opportunity to share the Gospel and hopefully impact not just Brazil but all the nations that are coming to Brazil for World Cup."