Upper Cumberland-TN FCA

July 2008

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"For a time is coming when people

will no longer listen to sound and

wholesome teaching.” 2 Tim. 4:3a

William Booth (1829-1912) was once

quoted as saying, “I consider that the chief dangers that confront the

coming century will be religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without

repentance, salvation without regeneration, politics without God,

and heaven without hell.”

Unfortunately, this statement was

very prophetic. May the ministry of

FCA bring the truth of God’s word

into the hearts and lives of all

whose lives we touch.

Upper Cumberland-TN FCA

444-B Neal Street

Cookeville, TN 38501

Office: (931) 372-2123

Cell: (931) 261-1181

Fax: (931) 372-2124

E-mail: ncherry@fca.org

spharris@fca.org

ronchambers@fca.org

dpersson@fca.org

Integrity… Serving… Teamwork… Excellence May 2013

Congratulations, Steve Robinson, on 40 years of faithful service as Middle Tennessee Director of FCA. You paved the way for many of us to do what we do—all the while, modeling perseverance, faithfulness and in-tegrity. We count you as a dear friend and brother. May God bless your future endeavors.

Noel, Ron, Sheri, and Deana

A Race Well Run

“It was such a blessing to be able to feed several of the teams at CHS this year. Many athletes con-tacted us to say how much they appreciated our hospitality. It was a joy to also be able to pray over each team that we fed lunch. The FCA Lead-ership Team was also able to make treat bags with a snack, a bottle of water, and a Bible verse to share with the athletes before their game. We're very blessed to have the ability to serve our ath-letes throughout the school year. God is so good!”

FCA Leadership Team Cookeville High School

Serving the Teams!

“FCA has truly been a blessing. Several of my closest friends are there, and I’m meeting new people all the time. I’m not the kind of person who gives away his trust to a lot

of people, so FCA has really helped me to open my eyes and see that there are people out there that I can trust.

FCA seems like an extension of my family now.”

Peyton Raines Monterey High School

Extension of Family

A Note from Coach Cherry:

Noel Cherry, Ben Prine, and Fred Owen

Reflections

of an

Administrative

Assistant

“I’ve never even heard of Jesus, but I want to know more about him.” This isn’t a quote from some remote African village. It was from an Upper Cumberland middle school student who wandered into an FCA meeting. I’m not a sports fan, and I knew nothing about Fellowship of Christian Athletes when Noel Cherry asked me if I would occasionally help him send out some correspondence. When I said “yes”, I had no idea I was being called into the mission field. No—not to some foreign country—but right here in the Upper Cumberland. Most people don’t have a clue just how completely void of the knowledge of God most young people are right here in our own community. FCA is reaching the masses in our own backyard, as student-led groups meet weekly during the school year. In addition, there are special events held where students hear someone share their personal story of the devastation caused by drugs and alcohol—but who are now living the abundant life because of their surrender to Jesus Christ. Based on response cards that were turned in following this year’s special events, 188 young people made a first time faith confession to surrender their lives to Jesus Christ from these events alone! Come summer, dozens of students from around the Upper Cumberland are scholarshiped to attend FCA Leadership Camp. The testimonies that these young people share as they return from camp are amazing! Lives are transformed by the truth of scripture and the love of Christ that they encounter during that week. So next time you are offered the opportunity to support your local FCA, know that you are sowing seeds that will reap an eternal harvest—right here in your own backyard.

Deana Persson Administrative Assistant

Upper Cumberland-TN FCA

Deana at the Garden of Gethsemane