As a Christian and a high school student, it can often be challenging to maintain your faith and stay connected to fellow Christians with all the business of life.
School, sports and extracurricular activities seem to eat up any extra time we may have. But if you’re looking for a place to set out time for devotion and fellowship that won’t interfere with all the activities, then FCA, or the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club is for you.
This club meets at 7:15 on Friday mornings every other week and is welcome everyone at CHS. It is a club of a different nature, but it is one that makes a huge impression.
“My favorite thing about FCA is how loving and welcoming everyone is[…]They make it so everyone is welcome no matter what,” said sophomore Lincoln Kauffman.
During club meetings members do much more than just talk about the Bible. The club builds a sense of community in a way that other aspects of high school do not allow.
“We will spend time meditating on scriptures from God’s word, spend time in prayer and allow students the opportunity to share together about their walks in faith,” said club leader and teacher, Mr. Eldridge.
These practices at every meeting also help students in their daily lives.
“FCA impacts my day by making me feel relieved from all the stress that I put onto myself during the week,” said Kauffman.
Spending time in this setting really does make a difference the lives of students.
“FCA impacts me by giving me a refresher of my identity in Christ and my obligation to uphold the image of being a Christian,” said sophomore Ian Dockery.
The club helps bring students together and lets them know that they are never alone in their walk in faith, even when life gets hectic and sometimes lonely with sports and school.
“We want FCA to provide a strong community that stays with studenys as they go out into their busy schedules each week,” said Eldridge.
The FCA club helps students learn about what Christ has done for them, provides time for them to continue developing their relationship with God, and helps students grow confidence to share their faith with others around them.
“I love that I can share my beliefs at the school and can surround myself with others who love God just as much as I do,” said Kauffman.
