Well, it has been awhile and I do apologize!  It has been an incredible semester of ministry for South Central MO FCA.  God is working in a big way through FCA as we are seeing our coaches, students and athletes continuing to step up in their schools and make a difference.  It is fun to see a player motivated by his/her relationship with God and how their play CAN glorify HIM! A Coach who is building his/her team around the foundation of Christ or implementing a Team Bible Study after practice.  Schools who are seeking help by using FCA Resources that are giving them different ideas on how to handle difficult social issues.  I have not been more excited about the ministry of FCA and what it is doing.  

"Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity."  

1 Timothly 4:12

FCA Summit 2011 "In the Light"  was a huge success as 389 students, athletes and coaches on November 19 came to the campus of College of the Ozarks and enjoyed a day full of worship, breakouts, games and speakers.  The crowd was moved by Jimmy Cummings and his band who led worship throughout the day!  Devon McDonald former Indianapolis Colt was our keynote speaker and brought some great words of wisdom about sharing your witness.  He also shared his thoughts about purity with the guys.  The girls also had the opportunity to hear some great information on purity from Alexis Ware former Texas Teach Basketball Player.  We organized some time for our coaches as well and Jason Reinsch, College of the Ozarks baseball coach led those breakouts.  Our 20 College Huddle Leaders got the chance to spend some quality time with their groups and help the High School and Jr High kids understand how to be a light in their school and be the best at sharing their witness.  The day concluded with a trip to Silver Dollar City.  

On December 10 we hosted our 2nd Annual FCA "In the Huddle" Event featuring JJ Heller and her husband Dave.  The evening started off in the Family Life Center at FBC Branson with a dinner catered by our friends from Florentinas followed by dessert from Cold Stone Creamery.  After everyone finished we made our way down to "The Well" Coffeehouse in the basement of FBC Branson where JJ Heller, contemporary christian artist did a 45 minute concert for 124 people.  The event was organized to raise awareness about the work being done by FCA in South Central MO.  Jimmy Funderburk, Board Chairman and Don Hoeck, Board Member announced the 50/$50 Campaign inviting individuals, couples or families to pledge to $50 a month to South Central MO FCA and be a apart of the "Home Team"  If you are interested in helping South Central MO FCA reach it's goal of 50 NEW donors, go to our website www.socentralmofca.org and click on funding then monthly donation.  The ministry of FCA in South Central MO is getting so close to reaching it's monthly budget by residual gifts.  Thanks for your help!

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1189 students, athletes and coaches each week in Campus Minstry

30+ coaches in 4 Bible Studies a week

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