Great Lakes Region FCA's November Newsletter
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Thanksgiving, Thanksfeeling, and the Glory of God!

Now and then, it needs to be said that not all thanks*giving* is thanks*feeling*. We can make ourselves (or our children) say, "Thank you," whether we feel it or not. But it's not a good habit, especially in relation to God.

Jesus warns against "vain" worship. "This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me" ( Matthew 15:8-9). Thanks*giving* without thanks*feeling* is empty. It does not count with God.

An Act of the Heart
Genuine thankfulness is an act of the heart's affections, not an act of the lips' muscles. It is not willed, but awakened. It is not a decision of the will, but a reflex of the heart. It happens to us. We become aware of good will toward us, and either we feel gratitude or we are ungrateful.

Our "Turkey Day" Wishes for you:


The "Skit Guys" on Thanksgiving:
 GLR State Focus: Michigan FCA
Central Michigan FCA

Multi-Area Director, Rock Campbell recently presented the "Coaches of Influence" award to Mrs. Bonnie Rae Walter. 

Mrs. Walter has served as FCA Huddle Coach at Clare High School in Clare, Michigan, for the past 25 years. Clare FCA has the distinction of being the longest continuously running FCA huddle in Michigan, having been in existence for 41 years.  Praise the Lord for the faithfulness of volunteers like Mrs. Walter!

More Ministry Highlights & Happenings from the Wolverine State!
Just as the University of Michigan football team has been scoring lots of touchdowns this fall, so has our Michigan FCA staff!  Here are a few brief summaries of recent events, staff updates and God appointments!

Maurie Holbrook, our Northern MI Area Director, represented FCA at the annual Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) Coaches Clinic. 

Michigan FCA was able to distribute free FCA resources to coaches, who in turn, requested more information about our ministry!

Maurie shared that a coach from a high school near Lansing, MI, had recently recommitted his life to Christ.  The coach credited FCA's presence at this event, as a re-affirmation that God is at work in his life!
Welcome New Michigan FCA Teammates!
Upcoming MI Event :
  • Power Up Sports Conference: November 29th, Lansing, MI - FCA will have a large presence at this state-wide conference for sports ministry leaders and chaplains.
#GivingTuesday 


#GivingTuesday is a day set aside to inspire generosity. It is a movement to create a national day of giving to help kick off the giving season. It occurs each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year it's November 29th.

Please prayerfully consider joining us in the national movement of giving.
November Birthdays & Work Anniversaries
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