FCA

FCA camp was an incredible time of rejuvenation and reflection. The camp was held at Indiana Wesleyan and provided all of it’s own counselors - Christian collegiate athletes. Our team stayed at home base in Bowman all week and were able to enjoy the peacefulness and sanctity of having our own space to unwind after a crazy but incredible summer. We had a meeting Sunday night and set up the stage in the Globe theatre in the morning. There were two services Monday, and we played for both. The incredible thing about FCA was that the campers there were all leaders and had an evident desire to worship. We were able to sing with one voice with them from day 1, which typically had taken longer other weeks. The kids had a great desire to learn and excel, having the discipline and healthy spirits that athletes tend to possess.

The kids had a blast with all of the songs but certainly their favorite songs were We Shine and Counting on God. We were able to participate with the kids in several competitions like volleyball and basketball tournaments. We were also able to eat with the kids in Baldwin every day and spark some relationships that way.

The week was light over all which allowed for a spontaneous water fight… the biggest and most dangerous water fight I may have ever been a part of… just ask Denny, Chris and Chris. Seth, with his RA instincts stopped us before we really hurt anything haha. The week also allowed for a late night pizza party with some old friends from Bay Shore. Papa Johns mmMmmm! Thank you Chris!

The speaker this week was Sean McDowell, the son of Josh McDowell. Sean did a great job presenting the kids with evidences for Christ and the Bible. He also spoke on Forgiveness and how that relates to our lives. It was truly a pleasure to get to hear him speak. The other amazing speaker we had this week was Tanya Crevier, the greatest basketball spinner in the world. Seriously ☺ She has traveled all over the world doing camps, conferences, NBA half time shows etc. She was a truly incredible woman of God. She performed an awesome show for the kids and then gave her testimony, talking about setting goals and keeping her integrity high. Keeping her eyes focused on Christ gave her the ability to do the impossible, as she demonstrated with a stick and a basketball! Her last feat of awesomeness was spinning 10 basketballs at a time. It was ridiculous!!

FCA was only three days long, and so we played for the last time together on Wednesday night at a banquet for the kids and their parents. We played the songs Happy Day, Jesus Paid it All, and Counting on God. It was a blast once again and it seemed the kids could hardly contain themselves with the Joy of the Lord inside. After the banquet the kids headed for home and we began the process of wrapping up the summer. We debriefed on Thursday and after we had returned, cleaned and packed everything, we all said our goodbyes, thanked God for the best summer of our lives, and headed home.