theneedmovement.org

Edison High School FCA student leader Riley Mailman, has started a Movement to reach teenagers for Christ! Riley has a gift and passion for Jesus, which he has translated into loving others and sharing Jesus with them! Pray for Riley as he reaches out. Check it out at theneedmovement.org 

Here is an excerpt from his website...
"I am Riley Mailman, a normal teenager and the founder of theneedmovement.org. In November 2009, I felt compelled to reach out to other teenagers to share the life-changing love of God. Many topics will be discussed on this blog, and I encourage you to take part in the movement. In the end, we all need one thing, and His name is Jesus Christ."

Edison SAC Lunch Day

On 2 out of the last 3 Thursdays Edison FCA student leaders joined together to go serve some of the students from the Special Abilities Cluster (SAC) program at Edison.

Every other Thursday one of the SAC teachers hosts a lunch for some of the SAC students, so they can work on their manners and social skills. So, the FCA leaders went and had lunch and interacted with the SAC students. It was a very rewarding time for both parties and our leaders were especially blessed by the experience. It is so cool to see the leaders serving the Edison community in a bigger way! God is Good!

HCS Huddle

Last Friday we kicked-off our first ever huddle at Huntington Christian School. About 100 6th, 7th, and 8th graders participated in our huddle during their PE period. We played Ninja, clumps, and Blind-folded musical chairs, the kids all had a blast. I then had the opportunity to share my story of faith with them. It was a great event and we will be hosting an FCA huddle once a month at HCS.

Edison FCA

Today 160 students showed up at Edison FCA to the smell of fresh baked cookies and pizza! After piling in the students got into groups and played a fun game that got everyone laughing. We were then blessed to have student leader Riley Mailman share his heart with us. He spoke about "Fired Up" Christians and what it truly means to be a real fired up Christian. It truly struck a chord with each person in the room! Thanks Riley and thank you to all the parents and youth pastors who showed up to support the huddle!

Edison FCA

About 200 students packed into Room 317 for Edison FCA on Thursday! After munching on some pizza, 5 students volunteered for what they though was a normal game of musical chairs, it had a twist though, they had to do it blindfolded. It was a hilarious version of the game that had the whole room laughing. After the game Pastor David Nehrig from Seaside church shared with the group about the power of one person who stands firm for God and the following that can create! HS student Scot Orel shared how he has seen that happen in his own life. Thanks to those two for sharing their hearts with us. A big thanks to all the parents and volunteers who showed up to serve and support the students.

EHS FCA - Jan. 20

The FCA huddle @ Edison went off again on Thursday! About 150 student came and got to enjoy pizza, home baked cookies, a fun game and got to listen to Carlie Boyer speak. After the game, FCA president, Carlie shared her testimony and how we as athletes have coaches who believe in us, but how cool it is that we have the ultimate coach in Jesus who always believes in us. She did an awesome Job! Thanks to all the parents who make these days possible and to the 5 youth pastors who showed up to love on the students! A special thanks goes out to CPC church who has been providing pizza for the huddle on a regular basis all year!

Here is the video Carlie used to demonstrate a coaches belief...

Leaders sharing about FCA Night of Champions

Edison FCA

EHS FCA kicked off the first huddle of 2011 today with a bang! About 200 students showed up to eat pizza, play 4 corners, and hear an awesome testimony from Fresno State Football's Team Chaplain Jamal Jones. Jamal encouraged the students to live a life with the desire to be obedient to our Creator. He shared about his childhood in the East-side of Oakland and how through God's Grace he was able to withstand all the temptation that surrounded him and not stray from his relationship with Jesus! He also encouraged the students to live a life of sexual purity,a nd the importance of God's plan for purity. Jamal then closed with a magnificent recital of FCA's Competitors Creed.


Thanks to all the volunteers and youth workers who came out to support Edison's Huddle! We couldn't do what we do with out you!

Mission FCA

Yesterday about 175 students showed up to munch on some Del taco burritos and tacos, play a game and listen to our very own Nolan Graefensteiner share his testimony. We played a Christmas song game, were 18 boxes on a sheet of paper were filled with pictures that corresponded to various Christmas songs. It was fun and the students really got into it!

We then listened up as Nolan bravely shared some of the darkness from his past and how God used a true friend to help pull him out of it and in to the accepting light of Jesus Christ. It was powerful and we are sad to see Nolan leave Mission for Dana Hills but we pray he will make an impact on that campus like he did here at Mission!

are the boys winning...

or the girls?

We got seating today from the football banquet! Yea!

The Group listening to Nolan

Nolan bravely shaing his story

::EHS FCA::

Edison huddle went off today with about 150 students showing up to play some games and listen to our speaker, Dylan. The students got to play pass the hula-hoop down the line, where the students grab hands and have to get the hula-hoop from one end of the line to the other. We were then treated to a great talk on following God's path for our lives and walking the straight and narrow by Dylan, an Edison Alum & leader at The Rock Bible study (@ Beachcities). We had 3 volunteers bake cookies for the students who were loving it!

Thank You to all the volunteers and youth pastors who came out to support Edison FCA today! We couldn't do it without you!!!

Next Huddle Dec. 16!!! Wear your ugliest Christmas Sweater!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I hope that you have a wonderful day eating and spending time with family and friends! Thank you for your support and prayers for FCA, I am thankful for your partnership!

Here is a humorous skit by the "Skit Guys" a Christian drama group. I hope you enjoy it...

EHS Huddle - Nov. 18

Edison High School FCA played host to 175 students today! Feeding them pizza, and homemade brownies and cookies! The student leaders led an interactive version of "Hot Potato" that helped the students get to know each other better. Then after the game one of our leaders Rayan Mustafa shared his testimony with everyone. He shared about the emptiness in his heart before he found the Lord, and how he had tried to fill it other things like popularity. He encouraged everyone to find their hope in the Lord and not the things of this earth. Good work Rayan!

Thanks to all the volunteers who showed up to serve the Students! Our next huddle is December 2nd @ lunch in Room 317! See you there!

This guy was pumped on the potato...

Rayan sharing with  175 of his peers

Rayan's theme verse is Matthew 5:30

Our new EHS FCA T-Shirt ($10)

Thanks for sharing Rayan

Heart of an Athlete - Rachal Hockaday

Heart of an AthleteNovember 2010

Q&A with Rachel HockadayIowa State University Volleyball, Outside Hitter

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” – Ephesians 6:10 (NIV)
This season hasn’t exactly turned out the way Iowa State volleyball player Rachel Hockaday planned. As a junior outside hitter, Hockaday was set to be a key component in the Cyclones’ success but suffered a season-ending knee injury just 12 points into the first match of the year. As STV’s November “Heart of an Athlete,” Hockaday had fielded our interview before the season, but, after the circumstances changed, she was kind enough to give us a few more minutes on the phone and tell us how the Lord has worked through this new challenge.


STV: When we last spoke, the season was about to begin and you had high expectations. What went through your mind when you got hurt?RH: The first thing was disappointment that my season was over. I had jumped for a hit—something I had done a million times—but I landed weird on my left foot, and I knew something was wrong right away.
STV: Given your faith in the Lord, how has your perspective on the injury changed over time?RH: Watching instead of playing has definitely given me a different perspective. I used to apply Ephesians 6:10 (“…be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power,” NIV) to my performance during games. Now I have a new role on the team: to be a leader and stay strong by cheering the team on from the bench.

"This injury has given me a chance to show the other girls on the team that my life isn’t over.

This injury has given me a chance to show the other girls on the team that my life isn’t over. It is a faith-tester and a time for building my character because I know that God has a plan even greater than what I pictured at the beginning of the season.
STV: How does your faith affect your relationship with your teammates?RH: Many of my teammates are strong in their faith already but want to know more. We recently watched The Case for Christ video by Lee Strobel, which was great, and we just started reading the book of Ruth, which has generated a lot of questions. And hopefully through the positive light in our lives, others will see it and want to be a part of it, too.
STV: How has being involved with FCA helped you share your faith?RH: After going to FCA my freshman year, I started growing closer with the people and getting to know Kevin Lykins, our FCA leader. Later in the year, he invited me to the leadership group meetings. I was nervous at first because I didn’t know if I could actually stand up in front of people and share my faith. But Kevin and the other leaders have helped me along the way. I’m comfortable sharing as a leader now and am encouraged that most of my teammates come to the FCA meetings and to our team Bible studies at the Lykins’ house.
This summer I also served as a coach at a weeklong FCA Power Camp in Ames (Iowa). The girls ranged in age from third grade to junior high. It was awesome helping them play their sports and teaching them about the Lord.
STV: How have you changed spiritually since coming to Iowa State?RH: I’ve definitely grown and matured, and God has put so many great people in my life here and given me so many great opportunities. I grew up in a Christian home, and I’ve always been around church, but it wasn’t until I got to college my freshman year that I really started growing in my faith, especially through FCA.
Now, God is the center of my life—in sports and school. As athletes, we can get caught up in the importance of winning, but, in the end, all that matters is our relationship with Christ.

Marina FCA/The Flood

FCA leader Jared Oda shared with his peers yesterday about "staying connected to the vine." It is awesome when a student gets up to share in front of 60 of his classmates! Good work Jared!

Check out some Pictures...

Edison Huddle

About 150 students (50% dressed as Fountain Valley nerds) flooded into RM. 317 today for Edison FCA. On a day when the school is preparing for the Battle of the Bell, the showdown between Edison and Fountain Valley's football teams, all these student cruised over to FCA for some fun, games, pizza and the Word! Student Leader Riley Mailman brought it today and shared the Truth and Reality of a life focused on serving Jesus! Nice work Riley!

Pizza, about 15 boxes worth, was generously donated by Huddle Coach Suzie Matthieson! Freshly baked cookies were brought by Helen Boyer & Char Goodman. Thank You!!! And a big thanks to the Ladies who came to serve the students, We couldn't do it without you!

Next meeting is Nov. 18 @ lunch in Rm 317! See you there!

A room full of FV nerds

Playing "Clumps"

A little dose of Truth

Edison Huddle 10/21

Today was another awesome Huddle at Edison High School, with about 200 students showing up for the meeting. The student leaders led the everyone in an exciting game of NINJA, which was done with lots of laughter! We had such an awesome guest speaker today that while he was speaking you could hear a pin drop. Josh Klinge, an Edison Football Alumni, got real with the students and shared about his struggles that started in high school and led him down a path of destruction. He also shared about the power and Grace of a God who loves us and can transform our lives! Thanks for your testimony Josh!

We were also blessed by Christ Presbyterian Church, who donated the pizza for today's huddle, and by the numerous volunteers and youth pastors who showed up to serve the Students! Thanks!

Enjoy some pictures from the lunch....

An awesome karate chop

EHS Ninja Warriors

Speaker Josh Klinge gets real!

Josh really related to the students well