Video Message from FCA President, Les Steckel

Below is a link and password to a recent video message from FCA President, Les Steckel, to encourage the 1,000 plus men and women on staff with FCA. Please watch and enjoy this brief seven minute video update and be both encouraged and challenged by the verse and inspiring story of a defining moment in the history of FCA.

Video Message from FCA President, Les Steckel:

http://dev.fca.org/12addressjune/

password: athletes1954

FCA Leadership Camp

Daniel Mendoza, Tyler Johnson, Faith Bean, & Coach Terry Bean.

Last week, June 4-8, we enjoyed a great week at FCA Leadership camp in Abilene at the Hardin Simmons University campus. Through the worship led by the Marcus Dawes Band, the messages preached by Jon Randles, the campus ministry mechanics and faith fundamentals taught by FCA staff, and the huddles led by college athletes, around 500 middle school and high school students are now better equipped to share the gospel on their campuses and use their influence to serve and lead FCA huddles all across the state of Texas. It was a great week of inspiration and perspiration where God truly changed lives forever. 78 students were saved by receiving Christ for the first time. 164 students surrendered to God's call and re-committed their lives to following the Lord, while another 160 students indicated growth in their spiritual lives through the challenge of God's Word. The Brownwood Area was represented by 3 students, from Brady Middle School, who are pictured above. Thanks to the fundraising of their huddle and donors in their area, these 3 students were able to attend camp on scholarships and each had amazing experiences that I look forward to sharing with you in the future. Also pictured above is the Brady Middle School Huddle Coach, Terry Bean, who drove them to camp on Monday and picked them up on Friday. It is because of godly coaches like this and faithful donors like yourself that athletes like these have the opportunity to grow in their relationship with Christ. Thank You for making an eternal difference!

Prayer after Competition in Gym

My huddle won the coveted "Golden Plunger" for Junior-High Competition Champions of the week!

2012 FCA All-Stars

The Brownwood Area was well represented at the annual Big Country FCA All-Star Classic with 16 athletes and 3 coaches from local high schools who competed for the South team. The South girls won the basketball game at ACU's Moody Coliseum on Saturday, June 2nd, and Katie Isom of Early was awarded the game's MVP. The South guys, however, lost a close battle in the football game later that evening at Shotwell Stadium, with Stehl Ratliff of Brownwood scoring their only touchdown. We want to congratulate the 2012 All-Stars once again, and thank our many sponsor for your support in making this great event possible.

Below is a list of our 2012 All-Star class from the Brownwood Area.

Next year, the Big Country FCA will be adding men's basketball and women's volleyball games to the All-Star weekend. The Brownwood Area FCA will host the men's and women's basketball games at the Brownwood Coliseum on Thursday, June 6, 2013.


South Football All-Stars:
- Stehl Ratliff (Brownwood)
- Brandon Kramer (Early)
- Blake Stembridge (Bangs)
- Taylor Roberts (Bangs)
- Kyle Andrews (Brady)
- James Ross (Comanche)
- Wayne Worsham (Coleman)
- David Mora (Mason)
- Korey Zavala (Mason)

South Football Coaches:
- Bob Shipley (Brownwood)
- Stephen Hermesmeyer (Comanche)

South Basketball Coach:
- Jerry McSherry (Brady)

South Basketball All-Stars:
- Kristyn Jacoby (Brady)
- Sara Byrd (Brownwood)
- Katie Isom (Early)
- Brianna Childs (Early)
- Keirstyn Williams (Bangs)

South Cheerleaders:
- Keelee Allen (Bangs)
- Amanda Grove (Early)


The expansion of more games next year is a great opportunity for our area, and we look forward to reaching more people through this ministry. The FCA All-Star experience is much more than just a game. Among their many activities, the All-Stars are hosted in local homes, fed and entertained by local churches and restaurants, given FCA Bibles, and take part in devotionals throughout the week. Please contact Corbin Young if you are interested in volunteering for next year.