US OPEN

Evangelists attending:

2

What is happening


The US Open Tennis Championships, commonly called the US Open, is a hardcourt tennis tournament organized by the United States Tennis Association annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Lord willing SFOI will be there and is looking for men to join the team to preach the Gospel to the fans and local citizens; minister to them in the moment and to potentially refer them to a Bible teaching church or ministry for discipleship.


The goal is to evangelize and minister to the fans they come and go from the tennis activities in Queens, NY and the local citizens who are in the area as well. 


If you can't attend "Sponsor An Evangelist" (donate the fee) for someone to go in your stead: SAE. 

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Event Info


Location:   Queens, NY


Event Leader: Heath Pucel


Speaker(s):

  • TBA


Tournament Dates:  Sun, Aug 23, 2026 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026

  • Arrive: Friday, Sep 4
  • Depart: Monday, Sep 7


Schedule: Official schedule


Ministry Schedule:


Friday August 29

  • Check in at 5:00 PM
  • 5:30 PM - Welcome
  • 6:00 PM - Meal and fellowship
  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM - Ministry in Times Square 

 

Saturday August 30

  • 6:30 AM - Prayer
  • 7:00 AM - Breakfast
  • 8:00 AM - Leave for US Open
  • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM - US Open Outreach
  • 12:00 PM - Head toward times square or Staten Island
  • 1:00 PM or 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Ministry in Times Square or Staten Island
  • 5:00 PM - Depart for Madison Square Garden
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - The Who Concert at Madison Square Garden

 

Sunday August 31

  • 7:00 AM - Prayer
  • 8:00 AM - Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM - Worship
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM - Teaching Topic TBD
  • 11:00 AM - Depart for NY Mets game
  • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM - Ministry at NY Mets game
  • 2:30 PM - Depart for Times Square or US open
  • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - US Open Outreach or Time Square

 

Monday Sept 1

  • 7:00 AM - Prayer
  • 8:00 AM - Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Teaching Topic TBD
  • 11:00 AM - Depart


Accommodation, Meals & Airport Pick-up:


Accommodation:  TBA

Check In: TBA

Check Out: TBA


Address: TBA


Meals:  TBA


Airport pick up: Yes, forward your itinerary by filling out this online form:


Travel: Book Your Travel 

  • New feature: book your flights; car rental, etc. via SFOI's partnership with Hotel Planner.
  • You can also call: 888-973-5987 to check for unpublished airfare rates.
  • Visit Hotel Planner on this link: https://sfoi.hotelplanner.com


Registration Info:


Who can attend: This event is for men only.


Cost:  TBA


Payment deadline:  August 21, 2026 (2 weeks prior the event)


Payment Link:  US Open Payment


Next steps - First time Registration: 

  • If this is your first outreach event with SFOI, please read through the registration steps - click on the registration button below.
  • Once you register and are approved you will receive further information including but not limited to an event waiver and payment information. You will also be asked to submit a bio and picture to be posted on the event pages.
Registration: First Time

Next steps - Returning Evangelists: 

  • If you are a returning evangelist, click on the button below to register.
  • Once you register and are approved you will receive further information including but not limited to an event waiver and payment information. You will also be asked to submit a bio and picture to be posted on the event pages.
Registration: Returning Evangelists

Prayer:


Please pray daily for the Queens, NY Civil Magistrate based on 1 Timothy 2:1-7.

  • Prayer is the foundation of the SFOI and praying for the Civil Magistrate has allowed the outreaches to operate smoothly over the years. So this is a must.
  • Prayer time: SFOI has a weekly prayer time which is held Monday evenings at 7:00 PM EST. Click on the link to get details about the weekly prayer meeting:
  • Prayer Call


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):


If you have not previously participated in an SFOI outreach, and you have questions about how SFOI works, then visit these pages to help you understand the work of the ministry: 


Ministry Team

Ministry Report