A certified ministry event that uses the annual theme and scripture for athletes and coaches to develop athletic skills, create influential relationships and encounter Jesus Christ.
We love what God is doing on our campuses!! Repost from @elkgrovefca
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What a full and great day today. We had club rush at Elk Grove high school as well as Laguna Creek high school. We had “The Table” prior to that and ended the evening announcing FCA at Horizon Church of Galt and Harvest Church. Excited about everything that is happening on campuses and in our local youth groups. #fcateam #every
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3 days FULL of Jesus, sports, new friends, food, and lots of water! Our campers learned that Jesus loves EVERYone, Jesus is stronger than EVERYthing, and EVERYone is invited to trust Jesus🙌🏼
Special shout-out to our AMAZING coaches and huddle leaders for showing our campers how to compete and live for Christ!
RECAP VIDEO COMING 🔜
#fcaevery2022 @thefcateam @pacwestfca
CONGRATULATIONS TEAM!!! 🎉
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Congratulations to the 18u FCA Baseball team on winning first place in the Perfect Game Championship Series Tournament this past weekend! Shane Santaga took home individual honors after being named the Most Valuable Pitcher for the tournament. The future is bright for FCA Baseball playing for an Audience of One. To God be the Glory!
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Coach, you have influence. The way you lead, the way you teach, the way you serve... your athletes notice. Never underestimate the position God has given you to use your influence to pour into the next generations. #EveryCoach #EveryAthlete #TeamFCA
📸 from Elk River Jr. Sports Camp in MN!
70+ students showed up to hear Sacramento Director Lori Shimasaki share about Jesus at the last huddle of the year at Edward Harris Middle School. As the school year wraps up, we are so grateful for the doors God opened up for FCA on campus!!
God is moving and you are a part of this HARVEST!
There are moments in life we can't always prepare ourselves for. Moments that stop us in our tracks, take our breath and hit us with unimaginable pain and grief. Jesus offers us hope, peace and comfort just by simply knowing Him. But, we can't be quick to assume that just because we know Him, we are somehow free from life's most challenging moments. If anything, this hope equips us for when the waves and storms come and when the loss hits close to home.
So, what do we do when we or someone we know are in the middle of a tragic loss? Seek the LORD. Devote yourself to prayer, read or listen to God's Word, surround yourself with Christian community or be the person someone grieving needs to have close. The pain of loss can be overwhelming. It can also feel lonely because many people can't relate to the same pain. The only promise worth holding onto is the promise that this life isn't all that we have. When we are in Christ, we long for the day we get to be in Heaven, reunited with those we've lost and in the presence of God forever. Without this hope, our ability to endure the hard things will feel nearly impossible.
We are not meant to do it on our own.
Jesus is our comforter, provider, present help and healer. His Word says, "I love those who love me, and those who search for me find me (Proverbs 8:17, CSB)." When we seek the Lord in the middle of grief and loss, He meets us with His unfailing love and wraps us in His arms. He sustains us in our weakness and carries us through by His strength. The crushing weight of loss will still be heavy, but this is what God will do one day, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things will pass away. (Revelation 21:4, CSB)." We pray you can find hope and comfort in the promises of Jesus today. •
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Recap Video of the FCA Legends Dinner 2022 with Arik Armstead & Jordan Matthews of the San Francisco 49ers. Thank you to all who participated to make it a fruitful and inspirational evening!!
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Thank you to everyone who played a part in making the Legends Dinner 2022 a great success! The generosity displayed in empowering FCA to continue impacting lives in our community was incredible. A special thank you to our @49ers guests of honor Arik Armstead and Jordan Matthews for sharing their amazing testimonies of Christ at work in their lives. 📸 credits: @sarahfischbackportraits
“What lies do you believe today? As a competitor, you may get swept up thinking that your purpose is in how you perform, the team you’re a part of or your position. When your perspective shifts from purpose in performance to purpose in Christ – there is freedom from competing for the world’s standards. You can still train, put the hours in the gym and work hard to lead your team to a championship… these are all good and necessary things. But ultimately, it’s less about what you do and more about who you are in Jesus… eternally free.” • Repost from @thefcateam
God is moving at our Sports Camps! Central Cal FCA @centralcalfca saw 62 first time Salvations, 64 Rededications and 147 bibles given out at the Hume Lake football camp over this past weekend! 🔥🔥 We are so excited to hear what God is doing! Please continue to pray with us for the remaining 2 camps coming up this month. We are asking for lives touched and hearts transformed!! #every2022
Shout out to Bay Area FCA @bayareafca and Multi Area Director Rigo Lopez for the awesome job last night leading the annual “Legends Dinner”! It was an excellent night and you could feel the joy and favor of God in the room! So excited and proud of what God is doing in their area!!
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What if we told you that your self worth isn’t found in your sport or accomplishments as a coach or athlete and that your identity can be found in something so much more?
“So if the Son sets you free, you really will be free.” -John 8:36
You are more than the wins and losses, points scored, or decisions you aren’t proud of. Your identity can be found in who God says you are – chosen, loved, forgiven, and FREE.
Now announcing the new PAC WEST REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT - JARROD MCEACHRON! We invite you to drop a word of celebration and courage in the comments for Jarrod and the McEachron Family as they step into this new role leading our region!
Now announcing the new PAC WEST REGION! The former FCA Western Region has officially expanded into 2 New Region: Pacific West & Pacific Southwest. Our Pac West region consists of Northern California & Nevada! We are so excited for all that God has in store! We believe there is revival happening and we invite you to continue to pray with us for God to move in a mighty way through this ministry!
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EVERYONE Through Christ.
We keep striving to improve ourselves or consistently spend more time in the gym, after practice or in the film room to make ourselves better. It’s a lot of striving, but does it bring satisfaction? What if there’s an easier way that actually brings release and freedom?
“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love that he had for us, made us alive with Christ even though we were dead in trespasses. You are saved by grace!” (Ephesians 2:4-5)
How do we continue? You are Saved Article ➡️ Linked in BIO!
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Happy Easter to you and your family from The FCA Team!
Today we hope you remember that Jesus held nothing back in His demonstration of love for you. He offered up His reputation, His relationships and ultimately His physical body.
He saw the value of laying one thing down to gain something better. So now we look at the cross and empty tomb, rejoicing that He has risen, defeating sin and death!
ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP??! 💪🏽Repost from @thefcateam
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Link in BIO! #FCAEvery
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Repost from @wrfca
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What a powerful five-day conference in San Antonio, TX with @thefcateam - over 2,100+ FCA staff members attended to fellowship, learn, and be encouraged in their ministries.
#FCAEvery #FCA
📸: @jeff_s_mckee
We launched the year here at NorCal FCA with a gathering of our Multi-Area Directors for a time of connection, prayer and vision casting! 🔥 We are grateful for Norm, Rigo, Pup and Otis (not pictured) and their families and their YES to seeing the gospel spread across the state! Exciting things are ahead for FCA and we are thankful for the team we get to run with!! #fcateam #fcaevery
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As we observe Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s important to reflect on the messages, guidance and godly wisdom he left behind.
In honor of the life and message, FCA has created a 5-Day YouVersion plan, be empowered to remember his legacy and live out biblical truth as Christian coaches and athletes. Link in BIO 💜
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Are you ready for The Challenge?
You are HERE ____📍 ➡️ We want to help you get HERE📍by finding fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
We all have goal and aspirations and sometimes chasing those leaves us exhausted and unfulfilled. Unless you have Christ at the center, in Him we find all of our fulfillment. Join us in finding EVERY blessing in Christ in 2022. The Every Challenge is designed as the starting point. Begin the challenge ➡️ https://fcaevery.org #FCAEvery #fcaevery2022
WE LOVE THE DOORS GOD CONTINUES TO OPEN!! Repost from @wrfca
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🙏The Power of Prayer -
Devon Crooks, a Field Ambassador for Imperial County FCA, had the opportunity to pray with girls from Southwest High School before their powderpuff game.
#PursueTeam #FCA #WRFCA #Coach #Athlete #TheFCATeam
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The first ever FCA Bold & Beautiful Girls Night was a WIN! 3-time Team USA gold medalist @leah20usa gave her inspiring testimony about living their faith boldly and beautifully. She encouraged the girls to reject the 3 P’s the world influences them to find their worth and identity which is to be “petite”, “pretty” and “popular”. Rather to find their worth and identity in a relationship with Christ who gives PEACE that surpasses human understanding, PROMISES of His Word, and to experience the POWER of God. Thank you to our volunteers, host site Venture Christian Church, Chick-Fil-A and ministry donors who made it all possible! @venturechristian @cfablossomhill @bayarea_youthleaders @thefcateam @bayareafca @norcalfca @wrfca #Godisgood #boldandbeautiful #eternitymatters #bayareafca #norcalfca #wrfca #fca
Please join us in welcoming our new Northern California Director Jarrod McEachron! 🎉
A little about Jarrod:
“Jarrod joined FCA in 2017 after being in youth ministry for 10 years. He is a licensed minister through Jesus Culture and travels with his family preaching at churches and conferences. FCA has been everything Jarrod desired in ministry and more.
Jarrod was one of the first few hires in the Sacramento area to reach athletes, coaches and all leaders. In his first year on campuses he saw more students give their lives to Jesus than in the 10 years of youth ministry combined!! God’s hand was on this ministry.
Jarrod’s heart is to see Revival. He’s prayed and contended for it over a decade. He believes that FCA is part of God’s strategy for a Great Awakening!”
We look forward to what the Lord has in store for NorCal and thank the McEachron family for their faithful service 🤍
#ministry #fca #pursue #youth #youthministry #pastor #church #sacramento #bayarea #cencal #norcal
Wow! What an amazing summer we've had so far!
God is working in and through FCA here in northern California.
If you need more info on events near you, contact us. We'd love to get you connected!
@centralcalfca @fcagreatersacramento @montereybayfca @bayareafca @rigolopez12 @elkgrovefca @coachhess_fca
#norcal #ministry #youthministry #fca #ca #california #sports #summer #summervibes #jesus #church
Did you know FCA has tons of Bible reading plans and daily devotionals in the YouVersion Bible App? This month they’ve released two new plans to help engage, equip, and empower your spheres of influence as we continue to progress through 2021.
Check out Spiritual Conditioning: Strengthening Your Relationship With God here: Bible.com/reading-plans/19063
“and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.”
1 Thessalonians 3:12-13
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
Colossians 3:23-24 ESV
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like.”
James 1:22-24 ESV
Today we celebrate the life of a great man, Martin Luther King Jr.
Let his words and memory continue to speak to our hearts and spur us onward. What a blessing it is to see how far we’ve come and to know that nothing is impossible with God. Continue to seek the Lord my friends and watch Him move mountains in your lives. 🎚
We are excited to announce that Lori Shimasaki is now the FCA Sacramento Area Director. Lori has proven herself to be an incredible leader over her years with FCA and her dedication and wisdom has made a lasting impact on the lives of students and coaches. We are excited by the growth she has brought to our region. Not only has she established and consistently developed the huddles and leaders in her area, Shimasaki also partnered in launching FCA within the Lodi and Stockton areas including high schools and middle schools. She helped launch and build leadership teams in Sacramento such as River City HS, Antelope, Casa Roble, partnering with our FCA staff as a team. Shimasaki has created regional leadership trainings and and continues to lead the Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy for FCA. We are excited for what is ahead as she transitions into her new role!
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12
Merry Christmas! Let us rejoice today ❤️
May you all feel God’s presence & peace.
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For anyone who is struggling this Christmas, please know you are not alone. Reach out to us if you need help. Know that you are thought of, dearly loved and prayed for.
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The Savior is born! ✨
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name! For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.”
Psalm 100:4-5
”Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.”
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Less than two weeks away! Have you consider partnering with NorCal FCA this year to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes?
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You can join us in our mission today by donating at norcalfca.org. Link in bio.
“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.”
Luke 6:35 ESV
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
Galatians 1:10 ESV
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Live free from the opinions of others and rest in the assurance of the new creation you are in Christ. We were made to please God, not man. ✝️
From @fcagreatersacramento: “Marcus came to Bootcamp last night in Natomas and was encountered by God and gave his life to Christ! We were able to give him an FCA Bible and celebrate together! God is on the move and we are excited to see hearts reached and lives transformed in this season!”
From @fcagreatersacramento :
“NATOMAS BOOTCAMP THIS TUESDAY!!🔥 We are excited as our team is seeing God show up and encounter students through these bootcamps. JOIN US THIS WEEK!!”
From our NorCal Director @otisamey: “Today was a HUGE day for many great local nonprofits. The Villara Building Systems #CapitalCup participants helped raise $1.8 million for amazing causes! NorCal FCA ministry supporter Craig Freeman matched contributions & we were able to bring in $72,500 which will go a long way in supporting our efforts to spread the gospel to coaches, athletes & all whom they influence. I want to personally THANK everyone that prays for our ministry & supports it however they’re led to. 🙏🏾”
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
From our NorCal Director Otis Amey:
“A lot of relationships & ministry/business have been established for me on the golf course. This afternoon we “played” 6 holes while strategizing about FCA in the East Bay. I’m praying & asking God what He wants us to do in the Bay Area. I’m heading back to Sac with a wealth of wisdom, insight & resources to advance the kingdom through NorCal FCA !!”
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Pray with us that God will open up more doors in the East Bay. ❤️
“The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent."
Exodus 14:14 ESV
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The power of the Holy Spirit can convict any heart. Let the Lord fight for you.
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“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV
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New EVERY morning! 🌄
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#thankfulthursday #thankful #verse #verseoftheday #reminder #noteworthy #ministry #word #truth #godsplan #godslove #mercy #godsword #fca #fellowship #norcal #bibleverse #bible #biblestudy #youth #youthministry #ca #california #gospel #jesus
Thank you to all our local supporters! Lives are being changed. Students, coaches, and athletes are being impacted by the gospel of Jesus Christ.🎚
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If you’d like to join in supporting the mission of FCA in Northern California you can follow the link in bio.
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#givingtuesday2020 #givingtuesday #ministry #fca #nationalnonprofitday #nonprofit #fellowship #youthministry #gospel #thankyou #thankful #thankfultuesday #grateful #giving #church #localchurch #sacramento #norcal #northerncalifornia #ca #california #student #athlete #coach #school #donors #mission #missionary
One of the greatest goal keepers in American history loves Jesus more than his accomplishments.
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It’s important to abide in Christ always because no amount of popularity, talent, and accomplishment will ever fill the void in our souls. That’s where His Holy Spirit belongs.
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Though your sport may be canceled this fall, the giver of our hope, joy, and life is still and always will be available to us. Lean into Him. Lament your sadness, fears, and doubts to Him. Allow Jesus to sustain you during this time.
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Please know that our FCA staff is here for you. We pray for you always.
Keep an eye out on our page for information to the latest events and gatherings near you. 🙏🏼😃
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“I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:8)
Please join us in congratulating our South Bay Multi-Area Director Rigo Lopez as they welcome their 5th little blessing! ❤️
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Rigo and his family continue to serve the Lord faithfully through FCA and we are thankful to have him on our team. 🎚
@fcagreatersacramento has hosted two awesome summer boot camps and they are heading to Oak Park and Elk Grove this week!
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During this season of uncertainty God’s church is still active and bringing the good news of hope. 🎚
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#active #summer #summercamp #camp #daycamp #fca #hope #joy #goodnews #park #exercise #training #trainingcamp #bootcamp #christian #jesus #serve #sacramento #sactown #norcal #ca #california #motivationmonday #bestoftheday #picoftheday #activelifestyle #athlete #bible #athletes #fitness
Wow! Today at 5pm FCA is hosting a special Coaches Edition "HUDDLE UP" event on YouTube Live featuring Dabo Swinney, Tony Dungy & Benjamin Watson. This will be incredible. Please share this with every coach you know! 5pm PST. https://www.youtube.com/user/fcavideo
This morning at 10am! Get your student(s) on this Zoom call. DM @greatersacramentofca or @elkgrovefca on IG or message Lori Shimasaki for the #Zoom info & code. #MoreThanAnAthlete #Testimony @otisamey
Join us on IG Live at 2pm TODAY as we have a pre-NFL Draft discussion with Cincinnati Bearcat TE (& Folsom Bulldog) @josiahdeguara Former 49er Otis Amey will be leading the conversation, so tune in LIVE at 2pm!!
TODAY at 2pm we'll have 10-year MLB veteran Nick Hundley on LIVE to discuss his journey in the minor & major leagues as a catcher and man of faith. @mlb
We had to reschedule MIGHTY Ruthie Bolton...she will be our special guest Tuesday morning at 9:30am on IG Live: @norcalfca . She has 20 siblings (same mother & father), played college hoops at Auburn, played for the US Olympic Team, & is in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame! She's an amazing woman of God & her story is incredible. Tune into @norcalfca at 9:30am.
This morning at 9am our good friend @play2winplay4him will be leading our IG devotional. Scott is a Youth Pastor & Founder of @play4him247 . Check out Play4Him professional athlete testimony videos at: https://play4him.org #Play4Him #PlayToWin
IG had some issues on Thursday, so we rescheduled...we're BACK Saturday at 9am with 49ers DE Arik Armstead right here on #IGLive. This will be GOOD!!! #BangBang
Pastor @dgiacchino of @rlcsac (Natomas) will be leading our last #Bible Study of the week on Friday at 9am right here on #IGLive . #Friday #Devotional #RLC #JesusChrist
NorCal Director @otisamey will be leading our #Tuesday morning devo at 9am right here on IG Live. The topic is "The Secret." We'll be LIVE right at 8:59am...tune in! #IGLive #TheSecret #Truth #Gospel #Bible
#NorCalFCA We’re super excited to hear @fcagreatersacramento Director @jarrodmceachron share "How to Hear God's Voice" #Monday at 9am! I also can't wait to hear @shimmy23 interview good friend @dviglione13 at 11am. All of this will be RIGHT HERE on IG Live. ALL Bible studies & interviews will now be hosted from this page. #TillAllHaveHeard
Friday's lineup is FIRE 🔥! FCA East Bay Staff member & Youth Pastor Josh Phillips will be leading our Bible Study at 9am. 10am will be FULL of energy as inventor and entrepreneur Chris Johnson will be LIVE sharing his heart and journey! At noon, Bay Area FCA will be interviewing San Jose Earthquake player Shea Salinas on Instagram IG: @bayareafca. To conclude your Friday, FCA Global's YouTube will be hosting "Huddle Up" at 12:30pm PST! This is a global sports gathering that Benjamin Watson will be emceeing. The featured athletes will be Adam Wainwright (MLB Pitcher), Brandin Cooks (NFL WR) & Luke McCown (NFL QB). Tune in over at @otisamey‼️ #live #fca #sharktank #joinus #friday #friyay #fridaylineup #norcal #student #athlete #coach #watch #video #share #bestoftheday #fcavirtual #biblestudy #church #gather #online
Repost from @otisamey : I convinced the Mrs. to hop on IG Live with me to do a Q&A session & share her story (which is cRaZy btw). Can't wait!!! Y'all can ask whatever. Tune into IG LIVE : @otisamey at 10am tomorrow. •
#live #tunein #joinus #gather #fblive #interview #qanda #fca #norcal #fellowshipofchristianathletes #fcavirtual #student #athlete #coach
Tuesday's lineup features former NFL player Vernon Fox leading our Bible Study at 9am followed by an interview with former MLB Manager Jerry Manuel & son Anthony Manuel at 10am! All of this will be on IG Live tomorrow: @otisamey •
#fcavirtual #fca #biblestudy #virtualbiblestudy #fellowshipofchristianathletes #live #tunein #tuesday #truthtuesday #tuesdaymorning #joinindianairforce
Tuesday's lineup features former NFL player Vernon Fox leading our Bible Study at 9am followed by an interview with former MLB Manager Jerry Manuel & son Anthony Manuel at 10am! All of this will be on IG Live tomorrow: @otisamey •
#fcavirtual #fca #biblestudy #virtualbiblestudy #fellowshipofchristianathletes #live #tunein #tuesday #truthtuesday #tuesdaymorning #joinindianairforce
Join us for a day of prayer tomorrow‼️
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#prayer #dayofprayer #fca #fellowshipofchristianathletes #praytogether #strongertogether #student #athlete #coach #church
We have a very special lineup tomorrow! @projectchurchsac Pastors Caleb D. Cole & Chrissy Cole are leading our 9am IG Live devo (@otisamey) & we're interviewing CFL Legend Dante Marsh at 10am! •
#thankfulthursday #thursday #biblestudy #bible #pastor #live #tunein #fcavirtual #fca #fellowshipofchristianathletes #student #athlete #coach
Though we may not be physically in the same space it doesn’t mean we have to stop the FCA Huddle. Thanks to technology, we can still “meet together” and stay connected to our community through virtual avenues. Show us how your community is staying connected by using the hashtag #fcavirtual
Join us for our Wednesday morning Bible study with @alexedfort over at @otisamey ❗️ •
#biblestudy #wednesday #wordwednesday #fca #live #fellowshipofchristianathletes #gather #athlete #student #coach