United in Christ – 4
“Even though we compete against each other, we serve one God,” OBU FCA President John Johnson said. “ We are rivals but we came together in Christ. Our kids got to know each other better and fellowship in Jesus’ name. The retreat really kicked things off for both of us (HSU & OBU) to begin to have a joint FCA.”
After the first meeting the two schools continued to combine FCA meetings. Sometimes meetings were held at HSU and sometimes at OBU. And as the semester progressed the connection between FCA groups grew stronger.
The relationships continued out side the scheduled FCA meetings. Friendships blossomed and many students from both schools started to hang out together in less formal settings during the week and on weekends.
As the semester came to an end the connection between FCA huddles continues and both schools plan to work together again next semester.
“It’s not always about rivalry,” OBU student-athlete Westley Martin said. “You can’t be rivals in heaven. I feel that the joining of schools through FCA happened because we approached it as Christian, not as reddies and tigers. It was great that we could come together and I really hope we continue it to next year.” Martin said.