By Message Staff
ALEXANDRIA- Area principals and teachers took a break Tuesday, Aug. 1, from preparations for the upcoming school year to learn how they can help grow the Central Louisiana Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Throughout the course of the hour-long meeting, they heard from FCA board members, principals and school leaders about what they offer, answers to any legal concerns and how to form a chapter.
“We wanted to do this before school starts first of all to thank the principals for their leadership and let them know how FCA can have an impact on campus,” said Central Louisiana FCA board chairman Warren Morris. “It’s not just for athletes. It’s for all students.
“We want to have a thriving Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle on each campus,” said Morris, a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria and former LSU baseball standout. “We’re excited about having that start right now with the principals.”
Board member Sheila Johnson added that support for existing chapters has helped reach thousands of students since the organization was formed 60 years ago.
“We felt like this was a great time to get all the principals together to lift them up and pray for them as they begin a new school year,” said Johnson, a member of First Baptist Church in Pineville. “We also felt it was important to let them know we’re here if they need anything in their huddles in the school system.”
Among the school leaders who spoke at the meeting was Katy Andries, Alexandria Senior High School Huddle sponsor for six years.
“It’s important when coaches, teachers and principals have platforms to use in a positive way to encourage kids to be Christ-like and teach them the way of the Lord,” said Andries, a member of our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Alexandria. “This helps hold them accountable and reminds them Christ is with them each day and in any circumstance they are in.”
Board chairman Warren Morris said churches and individuals can volunteer in a number of ways, including prayer and financial support.
“The more that we’re able to grow as a Central Louisiana Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the more we can do and reach these kids for Christ,” Morris said. “Really, this is our one avenue in schools to share the message of Christ.”
For more information on how you can become involved with Central Louisiana FCA, contact area representative Shira Walker at 318.446.2207 or shirawalker@fca.org.
