As we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s a day of celebration of the tireless work Dr. King willingly did to bring equality to all people and spread the heart of God.
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Read This: Still Pursuing the Dream
by FCA Wyoming
We hope that the stories and updates here give insight into what God is doing in our square state. We want to engage, equip, and empower our WY athletes and coaches, along with connecting our amazing FCA community of volunteers and supporters.
That’s why…
We would like to share with you in this post how FCA continues to pursue Dr. King's dream and embody his principles as Christian Coaches and Athletes:
- YouVersion Plan
- Daily Impact
- Other Resources
Read "Still Pursing the Dream"
From FCA -
"As we observe Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s important to reflect on the messages, guidance and godly wisdom he left behind. Dr. King relentlessly pursued his dream of standing for racial equality, love and justice for all and honor of the life and message of Dr. King, FCA has created a five-day YouVersion reading plan that reminds us to still pursue his dream for love, the ministry of presence, knowledge and understanding, God’s heart and God’s will.
Each week for the next five weeks, we’ll sample a day of the reading and link up with the YouVersion plan so you can complete the entire plan and be empowered to seek God’s heart for justice and racial equality."
We would like to introduce you to Darlene Johnson, contributor to Still Pursuing the Dream. She also currently serves as the Board Chair for FCA's Board of Trustees, having been elected in January of 2020. She is the first female African American board chair and the second female in FCA history to lead the board.
Darlene currently resides in Maryland with her husband, Craig, who previously coached for the New York Giants and a former starting quarterback at the University of Wyoming! He was a three-year letter winner as a quarterback, throwing for more than 1,100 yards and seven touchdowns in a starting role his senior season of 1982 and entered the collegiate coaching ranks as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Wyoming, in 1983 (from https://umterps.com/news/2013/4/9/208127530)
As a FCA Board of Trustees Chair, Darlene believes steps towards God’s unity start with an alignment of our hearts, as well as the pursuit of understanding the heart of God, saying:
"As people engage themselves with this new material, hearts will come together and see that bigger picture of how we can pursue the dream together."
“When I think of what Dr. King did, he was great at bringing people together under a greater cause,” she said. “As a ministry, we’re saying we want to come together for this common cause of diversity. We want to get better in this area and utilize the gifting and talents that God has poured into every single one of us."
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Still Pursuing the Dream - Pursue Love
“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!” -- Matthew 5:43-44
The definition of pursue means to follow after. When I think about Dr. Martin Luther King, I think of a black man that followed after pursuing love despite experiencing discrimination and racism. His ministry was the ministry of loving your enemies.
He saw people created in the image of God, and because of that, he fought for those who couldn’t fight for themselves--for all that have been oppressed in some way. Most of the sermons he preached echoed love for enemies. Not only did he preach and teach about this, but he prayed about loving his enemies.
I believe it was the prayers that sustained him and his faith in Christ that inspired him to do what he did. What I love most about Dr. King was he did it by pursuing love day in and day out. It was a daily choice. It wasn’t a quick fix. It’s still not a quick fix. This is why we remember his legacy. He did it in a nonviolent way. He not only talked about it, but he demonstrated it by walking with the people, organizing and mobilizing leaders in love that reflected all colors and nationalities. He did it in the love of Christ.
- Manny Maldonado
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to read more or sign up for Daily Impact for daily readings.
Other Resources
Don't forget -
Announcement: @TheFCATeam Monday Motivation Series
Be on the lookout each Monday during January through March for "Monday Motivation," an amplified version of the Daily Impact Play on social media. On Facebook and Instagram stories, we will highlight the Daily Impact Play in a new, innovative way. - @TheFCATeam
"Imperative: Read The Truth” Article.
In a world that can make us feel like we don’t know where we are going, Jesus grafts a greater Truth as we make a point to learn more about God through His Word. Available on Monday, Jan. 4th.
Pursue Hype Video.
FCA’s 2021 annual ministry theme is about to take the field and run full steam into the new year—download the full hype video here; download the teaser hype video here.
Importance of God’s Word Video. Listen to the NFL quarterback Case Keenum share his thoughts on the importance of God’s Word and the benefit of reading Scripture and taking it into all you do as a coach or athlete. Coming in January!
Steadfast: Pursue Truth YouVersion Plan.
This four-day reading plan invites readers to dig deeper into what it means to Pursue Truth and remain steadfast in seasons of uncertainty. Available Wednesday, January 20.
Go to FCA.ORG for these videos and articles or watch for updates on Instagram and Facebook @fcawyoming @thefcateam
We want to set you up with the resources you need to promote and share the FCA Theme with your Huddles and at FCA events - whether it is for banners on Huddle Flyers, Facebook posts, or info about Camp!
Go to FCA WY Resources
for all things on FCA 2021 and Pursue the TRUTH!
Thanks for reading!
- FCA Wyoming
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