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Your Yes Matters

November 19, 2024

Lori's Story

Lori is a volunteer with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and a praying parent in Seaside, OR. When asked about her time involved with the ministry, she shared, “I had an amazing experience with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Texas, and when my family moved to Oregon, I knew I wanted that experience for my children and their friends. When I couldn’t find that community, I said 'Yes', to help start a Huddle in my community.” 


Some of us have the privilege of being a part of something truly special. It could be a championship athletic team, a strong church community, or an award-winning organization. It's safe to say those special groups don’t last forever. Leadership changes, mission drifts and change is constant. If you are like Lori, you don’t let a major move from Texas to Oregon prevent you from saying “yes” to invest time, talent, and treasure so that your children and your community can experience discipleship. FCA in Seaside, Oregon has faithfully taken strides each year to launch and grow community through their Huddle. An FCA Huddle is what we call a ministry program where two or more coaches or athletes meet on a regular basis to grow in their relationships with Jesus Christ and His Church. What started as one praying parent, became a praying parent and a small gathering of athletes. Soon, this grew to include a church partnership, a high school gathering, and now they have a thriving Huddle at the high school and middle school. On top of this, Lori partnered with FCA staff to host an incredible summer surf day! Because of the faithfulness of one person who chose to pray and partner with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, she now has a growing community of champions who are praying, partnering and promoting the mission, vision, and values of FCA. Ultimately, Seaside FCA is seeing spiritual transformation along the coast!




Would you join Lori and say “yes” to pray for new Huddles across Greater Portland and the state? Would you say yes to a one-time gift that can bring valuable resources and support to new and existing Huddles? Would you say “yes” to share this story with those who need to hear this encouraging message of hope? Your “yes” today has the power to make a huge difference in bringing Gospel community to athletes and coaches that can make an impact on generations to come. 

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