| Teammates,
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4
“Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working.”” John 5:17
God is always at work and He gives us comfort in our trouble. May He draw our hearts more to Him and may we point others to Jesus in this difficult time.
Our team would love to be praying for you! Would you consider taking a moment to send us prayer requests and praises so we can join you in specific prayer to our great God? Would you also take a moment to pray for us, the coaches and athletes we serve, and our funding need at this time? Would you pray RIGHT NOW?
We want to let you know that our Peoria FCA Home Team Banquet is cancelled and thankful for so many who have already supported toward this and/or were planning on attending. The banquet is our biggest fundraiser so frankly we need support NOW. Would you give NOW to support Peoria FCA to continue going and growing? We are continuing to minister to coaches and athletes during this time though it looks different than usual (see below)! Our team and the coaches and athletes we serve would be blessed by your support during this time through prayer and a financial gift. We are planning a Virtual FCA Banquet/Campaign from April 23-26 with online video testimonies! However, there is a current need for funding and would be a great blessing for you to give now toward our Virtual FCA Banquet goal of $60,000! With the help of some generous sponsors, already, we have been able to keep going to this point and have $19,000 toward the $60,000 goal! We are still looking for sponsors, one-time gifts, and monthly support and you can give anytime HERE or send your gift to PO Box 24, Peoria, IL 61650. We are thankful that this is God’s ministry and that He has us as teammates in this adventure!
Finally, see these helpful words, as we face this time, from a fellow FCA Staffer, Dan Pearson…
Be prepared to give an answer for the hope that is within you (1 Peter 3:15). While the world cries despair, we have the opportunity to point towards our hope in Jesus. We do not find our identity in the things of this world, but in the imperishable things of the Kingdom. Though we face various trials now, our faith is grounded in the hope of what is to come (1 Peter 1:3-7).
Do not minimize the impact of the present reality. Lives are being affected by this epidemic in more ways than we will ever know. Jesus intentionally engaged crisis with compassion and empathy. Do not conform to the ways of the world via anxiety or anger, but pray that lives would be transformed (Romans 12:2). We do not engage the world with a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). May God’s love, mercy and grace be put on display during this time of need.
We are called to continual prayer and discernment (1 Thessalonians 5:17). There is a healthy tension between trusting God and taking appropriate precautions. Our faith is not in what is seen, but what is unseen (Hebrews 11:1) so we move forward in trust. We need to pray and we need to seek wisdom in how to proceed as a ministry.
Please join us in striving to pray and communicate the truths above. Thankful for you! |
