Dear FCA Parents and Supporters,
In spite of challenges with advertising and announcements, 450 kids made their way to Wednesday's Huddle. Last month God used rain to bring them in--why not blow them in this month?The Santa Ana Winds were certainly put to good use!
After grabbing pizza and homemade cookies, the kids enjoyed some break dancing by both our speaker, Josh, and his eight-year-old protege, Jojo! The kids cheered for Jojo, and a few of them took up Josh's dancing challenge and did some breaking with him!
Not one to waste time, Josh steered the students' attention to the reason he dances--to have an opportunity to share the Gospel! He got right into his message by asking the crowd if they recalled the recent mass shooting at the hair salon in Seal Beach. Josh asked the kids what sort of emotion this stirred in them. They all agreed that Justice should be done. After discussing justice, good judges and fairness, Josh pointed out God's law, the 10 Commandments.
Josh shared that he grew up thinking he was a "good" kid, but in junior high he realized he was just a "poser" Christian. He thought about God's perfect law which he had broken many times, and recognized his need for a Savior. He asked them; "What if you had done something really bad, and were being sent to prison for life? How would you feel if an unknown stranger offered to go to prison for you?" He told the kids, "When Jesus died on the cross, he took the fall for every sin you have committed--to give you a free gift: Eternal life." Josh hit the point home when he asked them, "What if you died today? Would you be innocent or guilty? Would you go to Heaven or hell? God loves you...and He's offering a huge gift--to take the fall for you--but you have to accept the gift!" Finally, Josh challenged them: "Who will raise their hand and admit they need God?" A few kids raised their hands, and even though the bell rang, they stayed and prayed! In spite of the time crunch, a few kids stayed after to talk with Josh as well.
There were kids in that crowd who had a divine appointment today. We don't know if it was the wind, the smell of pizza, or an invitation from a friend that brought them, but we do know that 450 kids listened intently to the Gospel and that life-changing decisions were made!
Those life-changing decisions are why we do all that we do at each Huddle! The food, the speakers, the prayers...it's all to bring kids in and give them a chance to hear the Truth about who Jesus Christ is! Thank you for your prayers and support as we focus on this one simple--but very powerful--goal!
Humbly,
Linda and Cherie
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