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Growing up in Marshall, the Christensen and Knudson families invited me to experience all that the ministry of FCA had to offer in faith and sport. I enjoyed several FCA activities and camps over the years and have been blessed by these families that I came to know and love because of how they loved me.
FCA offered me a space to be myself; a place where my only concern was to revel in being the daughter of a King, a place to explore the Bible with others my age; a place for the Lord to grow me and give me a peace that I have never experienced before.
I attended a week-long FCA camp in Decorah, Iowa and the question was asked, “If you were to die today, on a scale of 1 to 10, how likely are you to go to Heaven?” I remember writing down a 6 or 7. I thought I was a “pretty good” kid, I didn’t get into trouble, I did well in school, and I was kind to others. Letting my answer to this question wrestle with what I knew of the gospel, my trust in Jesus was solidified. It's only through Him that I have eternal hope, Jesus is my 10! He has done the work and sacrificed everything for me (and for you too)!
Participating in FCA activities allowed the Holy Spirit to light a fire in me for Christ. This fire has propelled my personal faith journey and allowed me to pursue a love that exceeds all others, the love of Jesus.
Being loved by Jesus looks like living out the fruit of the spirit; loving others, being quick to listen and slow to speak, being kind, having patience when life is hard, and exhibiting self-control; matching actions with words. Some days it’s difficult to bear fruit and walk in Jesus. We aren't perfect people, but we were created by a perfect God and He has promised, through His Son, that despite our shortcomings, our salvation is secure in Him.
I am so thankful for the way FCA ministered to me! I look forward to coming back to Marshall to serve at Junior Sports Camp each summer. What a joy it is to give back by pouring into kids from my hometown!
FCA plays such an impactful role in one’s faith life. It is imperative that kids learn about and come to know our good and gracious and loving Father in Heaven.
This is the work we get to partake in: loving others, sharing the Good News, and praying for the Lord to come after hearts just like He did mine!
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