"I came to college with an unused Bible in my backpack and swear words on my lips. Nobody knew me, and I liked that because it meant zero accountability. That's a dangerous place to be as a college student. Luckily, within my first week at Macalester, I was invited to an FCA barbecue. I had never heard of FCA before, and had no idea what to expect.

What I found in that backyard may end up being the defining moment of my college years, and possibly my whole life. I met the men and women of Macalester's FCA, and in them, I saw Jesus here on earth for the first time. Looking around at the godly men and women sitting, talking, eating burgers and playing basketball in that backyard, I knew where Iwanted to be -- running towards God right beside them! It's been two years since that day. FCA has encouraged me to pursue God in a way that I have never been challenged before, both at Macalester and beyond.

This summer, I worked as street canvasser and head field manager - and struggled to understand why God had placed me so far outside my comfort zone. The answer was simple: witnessing. God brought many broken people across my path this summer, and He allowed me to share His love with every single one of them. I discussed Biblical marriage with a coworker over lunch one day. I explained Creation to another coworker while riding on the bus to work. I debated the logical existence of God and love at an all-staff dinner in front of everyone. When I think about this summer, I don't think about fund raising and petition signing. I think about witnessing. I think about all the times that I witnessed God talk to someone through me. I think about all of the times that I got to share stories with coworkers of how I've witnessed God radically move in my own life. I think about coming home every single day, exhausted and empty, and being filled back up by the outpouring of godliness through the men that I met at that barbecue two years ago. I live with them now, in a house that one of my other friends jokingly calls the "FCA House" or the "Bible House." But that's the truth. It is a house built on the Bible, in all its grace, love, rest, accountability, persistence, patience, contentment, and witnessing."

As they were walking into the Rochester Athletic Club, FCA staff members JD Bickle and James Bolin were approached by the mother of a 2nd grader who attended this summer's Rochester Youth Sports Camp.

Rochester Youth Sports Camp was a tremendous success, providing 248 kids the opportunity to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. There were 7 first time decisions for Christ and 41 recommitments. Thanks to the help of 46 huddle leaders and 15 coaches, it was a great week for the campers. 

Your generous support helped to make this possible!