Bloomington-Normal FCA | Fellowship of Christian Athletes http://bnfca.org Bloomington-Normal Fellowship of Christian Athletes Thu, 10 May 2012 16:40:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Bloomington-Normal Area Power Camp Registration Now Open!! http://bnfca.org/2012/03/bloomington-normal-area-power-camp-registration-open/ http://bnfca.org/2012/03/bloomington-normal-area-power-camp-registration-open/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:07:50 +0000 bnfca http://bnfca.org/?p=1086  

Camp Season is just around the corner!  Are you ready?  We are busy getting ready for another incredible camp season!!

Visit our Power Camp page under the Camps tab to find all the information you need to know to get registered for camp.

We are very excited to offer online registration and online payment options this year!

]]> http://bnfca.org/2012/03/bloomington-normal-area-power-camp-registration-open/feed/ 0 2012 NCC Midwest http://bnfca.org/2012/03/ncc-midwest/ http://bnfca.org/2012/03/ncc-midwest/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:10:29 +0000 bnfca http://bnfca.org/?p=1105

Welcome to NCC!

FCA’s National Collegiate Camps are back in 2012 and expanded to reach even more athletes. This year College Athletes from the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast are going to be able to come together and worship God on the field as they learn to compete biblically, leaving it all on the field in the name of Jesus Christ.

Bloomington Normal FCA is excited to announce that we will be able to offer the FCA National Collegiate Camp Midwest at a cost of just $50 per person for the first 8 people who sign up!  This is an excellent opportunity for you to get to a AMAZING weekend full of competition and biblical training. You will not be sorry that you went.

To register, simply send an email to aking@fca.org letting us know that you are registering and we will confirm that you are recieving a Scholarship for NCC. After confirmation, you can go and sign up online, pay $50 and we will cover the rest for you. Just let us know you’re coming and then get yourself registered! This is open to any college athlete, so invite your friends! Don’t let cost be what keeps you from an incredible weekend learning what it means to compete biblically.

May 25-28 2012
Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MO (Directions)

Features:

  • 30 Minutes from Kansas City International Airport (airport code: MCI)
  • The Griffon Indoor Sports Complex is the home of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Summer Training Camp! Athletes will compete where the pros play throughout the week.

Cost: $225 per athlete

Includes:

  • 8 “All-You-Can Eat” Meals (with multiple entree choices, beverages, desserts)
  • 3 Night On-Campus Housing
  • Official NCC T-Shirt
  • FCA Camp Bible
  • Camper Notebook
  • Unique Competition/Teaching Enabling You To Take Your Faith Into Every Aspect of Your Athletic Career
  • Evening Snacks & Beverages
  • Admission to the Midwest NCC “Thrift Store Prom”
]]> http://bnfca.org/2012/03/ncc-midwest/feed/ 0 Successful Banquet http://bnfca.org/2012/03/successful-banquet/ http://bnfca.org/2012/03/successful-banquet/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:01:09 +0000 bnfca http://bnfca.org/?p=1050 Our Annual Home Team Banquet was a complete success and we are so thankful for all of your support and encouragement. We had a great time visiting with all of you and hearing such an encouraging message from J Leman.

Our attendees had a great time checking out our Silent Auction items.

If you would still like to make a donation toward our annual budget, it’s not too late!  Feel free to drop a check in the mail to our new address:  1600 Hunt Dr, Normal IL 61761.

 

 

]]> http://bnfca.org/2012/03/successful-banquet/feed/ 0 2012 Annual Banquet Announced http://bnfca.org/2012/01/2012-annual-banquet-announced/ http://bnfca.org/2012/01/2012-annual-banquet-announced/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:54:20 +0000 bnfca http://bnfca.org/?p=999

 

With great excitement we would like to invite you to our 2012 Annual Banquet to be held February 26, 2012 at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Uptown Normal at 1 pm.  Our invited guest is NFL Linebacker and University of Illinois Alumni, J Leman.  J is passionate about his faith, his family and football.  We are looking forward to hearing from him!

Our banquet is a celebration of the work God has done through the ministry, but it is also our opportunity to share the excitement with you for the future of FCA.  We take this time to thank all of our Home Team Supporters for their continued financial commitment to FCA.  It is also our opportunity to share the message of FCA with others who may wish to come alongside our ministry to support our work.

If you are currently a Home Team member, would you consider hosting a table and inviting some new friends who may be interested in joining our team?

If you’d like more information, please contact Cherie  at cfroelich@fca.org.   She would be happy to provide you with more information about becoming a Table Host or attending the event.

 

 

]]> http://bnfca.org/2012/01/2012-annual-banquet-announced/feed/ 0 FCA National Golf Champions from Bloomington Normal! http://bnfca.org/2011/12/fca-national-golf-champions-from-bloomington-normal/ http://bnfca.org/2011/12/fca-national-golf-champions-from-bloomington-normal/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:27:41 +0000 bnfca http://bnfca.org/?p=991 The foursome of golfers who won our local FCA Golf Scramble went on to Ponte Verde, Florida in November to win the National Championship at TPC Sawgrass!  We are so proud of these winners:  Adam Havens, Josh Wheeler, Dustin Wickenhauser, and John McGrew.  They came in first over 89 other teams!!

Congratulations!!

]]> http://bnfca.org/2011/12/fca-national-golf-champions-from-bloomington-normal/feed/ 0 Our First Christmas Olympic Extravaganza Spectacular http://bnfca.org/2011/11/our-first-christmas-olympic-extravaganza-spectacular/ http://bnfca.org/2011/11/our-first-christmas-olympic-extravaganza-spectacular/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:06:54 +0000 bnfca http://bnfca.org/?p=959 An invitation went out to all our area high school FCA groups to join together for the first ever FCA Christmas Olympic Extravaganza Spectacular!

Last night at Normal Community High School over 30 students along with FCA staff and families came together to eat pizza, fellowship with one another, hear ISU Men’s golfer Parker Freiburg give an outstanding message and pack shoes boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

 

Students sold Chomp Cards to raise money to purchase all the items that would be stuffed into the shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child, an organization run by Samaritan’s Purse that distributes the boxes worldwide to poverty stricken countries.

Children will receive in their boxes toys, coloring books, yo-yos, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, washcloths, cars, headbands, candy, and games!

Once the boxes were packed, each student took time to fill out a letter to the child that would be included in each box.

We are proud to announce that we were able to fill 62 boxes!  That is 62 children who will receive the love of Christ in a shoebox this Christmas!  Thank you to everyone who participated and donated to this most worthy cause!

To conclude our Extravaganze, our student athletes were put to the test with crazy party games!  We had them in knots, running races, and freezing in crazy poses!

Our evening would not be complete without praying over the boxes we had filled and for the children who would receive them.

It was a great evening of fellowship, service and fun.  Thanks to all who participated!  You changed a child’s life today!

 

 

 

]]> http://bnfca.org/2011/11/our-first-christmas-olympic-extravaganza-spectacular/feed/ 0 Athlete Spotlight – Chloe Nelson, ISU Women’s Basketball http://bnfca.org/2011/11/athlete-spotlight-chloe-nelson-isu-women%e2%80%99s-basketball/ http://bnfca.org/2011/11/athlete-spotlight-chloe-nelson-isu-women%e2%80%99s-basketball/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:39:55 +0000 bnfca http://bnfca.org/?p=947 We asked Chloe, an ISU Sophmore, about the difference the ISU FCA huddle has made in her life as a believer, as an athlete, and as a student.

What difference has FCA made in your day to day life?

FCA, for me, more than just a way for me to grow in my faith, has become somewhat of a safe haven. I think that the atmosphere that FCA provides allows people to be refreshingly genuine, to the point where they don’t feel its necessary to hide who they are. And I think that just stems from how accepting the group is. So for me FCA is a stress reliever, a way to wind down after my day once a week and hang with people who have my best interest at heart. On the spiritual side, its presented me with the challenge of being a stronger Christian. It’s influenced me to read my bible every morning, to be conscience of the time I am giving to God (or not giving to God), and to be more of a witness for Christ.

What do you think is the most beneficial thing about FCA?

I think one of the most beneficial things about FCA is the fellowship. Obviously that is what the “F” stands for and that part of it is immeasurably important. Yes, people can no doubt grow in their faith on their own by reading their bible and staying in prayer.  but it truly adds another powerful element when these things are done within a dedicated community. I have certainly grown more because I have others who are growing with me.

Why would you encourage others to join an FCA? (Specifically those younger than you)

I would encourage people to join FCA because it provides this atmosphere that is unmatched in its unity and its honesty. It  provides this avenue to faith that impacts all areas of one’s life in such a positive way. It’s like gaining a family.

 

]]> http://bnfca.org/2011/11/athlete-spotlight-chloe-nelson-isu-women%e2%80%99s-basketball/feed/ 0 2011 Golf Scramble http://bnfca.org/2011/07/2011-golf-scramble/ http://bnfca.org/2011/07/2011-golf-scramble/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:45:04 +0000 bnfca http://bnfca.org/?p=864  

TPC-Sawgrass

Thanks to all who participated in the 2011 FCA Golf Scramble and congratulations to our 4 teams advancing to the FCA State Scramble on Monday September 26th.

 

This year’s FCA Golf Scramble will take place:

Monday, September 12th at El Paso Country Club.

Don’t miss your chance to qualify for the National FCA Scramble at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach Florida. A team from the Bloomington-Normal Area has qualified the last 2 years and received this all expense paid trip.

 

12:00 PM Registration & Catered Lunch

12:45 PM Players’ Meeting

1:00 PM Shotgun Start

Dinner & Awards Immediately Following

Format: 4-Person Scramble

Entry Fees: $100 entry fee per player

Each golfer will receive:

  • 18 holes of golf with cart
  • Catered Lunch and Dinner
  • FCA gifts and prizes
  • An opportunity to win $10,000 cash (Hole-In-One prize)

Advancement to State Scramble Championship:

At least 2 teams (low gross and low net) will advance to the Illinois FCA State Scramble Championship this September.

Advancement to FCA National Championship:

State teams with the 2 lowest gross scores and the 2 lowest net scores will advance to the FCA National Championship at the TPC at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL on November 18-20, 2011.

For Questions or Registration Information please contact Jon Berry at jberry@fca.org or visit our Golf Scramble page

]]> http://bnfca.org/2011/07/2011-golf-scramble/feed/ 0 “Chomp Cards” a hit with Power Campers http://bnfca.org/2011/07/chomp-cards-a-hit-with-power-campers/ http://bnfca.org/2011/07/chomp-cards-a-hit-with-power-campers/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:40:14 +0000 bnfca http://bnfca.org/?p=893
At this year’s Power Camp “Chomp Cards” were available for campers to sell in order to receive Camp Store Cash. Prizes were set up for the campers who sold the most Cards as well. Josh Kuhn won the grand prize and will be enjoying a Cornbelter’s Game in the Luxury Suite with his baseball team. Sasha Biedenharn won the 2nd place prize a $100 gift card to Eastland Mall.
Dozens of campers went out and sold Chomp Cards and then came back to cash-in at the FCA Camp Store.
Chomp Cards are still available for sale and can be redeemed for merchandise at fcagear.com. Please contact us at office@bnfca.org for more information.
]]> http://bnfca.org/2011/07/chomp-cards-a-hit-with-power-campers/feed/ 1 FCA Night at CornCrib-Sunday August 28th http://bnfca.org/2011/07/fca-night-at-corncrib-sunday-august-28th/ http://bnfca.org/2011/07/fca-night-at-corncrib-sunday-august-28th/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:20:48 +0000 bnfca http://bnfca.org/?p=888

The Normal Cornbelter’s are offering a special ticket rate for anyone affiliated with the B-N Area FCA Ministry.

Box Seats usually priced at $11 will be available for $5. Some of our Power Campers will be watching the game from the Luxury Suite as they won the “Chomp Card” contest.

Please let us know if you are interested in ordering tickets. You can contact us at office@bnfca.org or at (309)-454-6920

]]> http://bnfca.org/2011/07/fca-night-at-corncrib-sunday-august-28th/feed/ 0