I pray you are doing well! I have been offered the opportunity to serve as a Summer Associate with Philadelphia FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). This is my second year being involved with FCA and second time being a Summer Associate in the Philadelphia area. The love for Christ each member embodies and how they minister to and care for each athlete through various camps in the summer and guidance throughout the year is why I have chosen to help again with FCA! I am grateful and excited to serve others in the Summer Associate program.

For 11 weeks, Philly FCA staff will help me grow in my relationship with the Lord so that I am equipped to make disciples who make disciples. As staff pours into me, I will have the chance to invest in athletes across the city of Philadelphia through camps and huddles. Through their help and support I’ll be able to grow in my reliance on God, and more importantly, love with vulnerability those who need help and compassion.

Home to 1.6 million, Philadelphia is an amazingly diverse city full of beauty, culture, great food, and an insane sports atmosphere. However, it is also a city with the largest opioid crisis in the US, where 23% live below the poverty line, gun violence has increased 43%,the murder rate is up 55%, and only 7% are actively engaged in the local church. 

I hope that through God’s help and strength, my love for God and experiences can be used to encourage other people in my area to learn about and have faith in God and His good, true character. I feel we need a greater focus on and love for Christ because He changes hearts, saves souls, and forms consistent values, no matter someone’s circumstances, background, or status. As part of my responsibilities as a Summer Associate, I am charged with raising part of my salary for the summer. My goal is to raise a minimum of $3,850 or more before May 15.

Would you invest in me and the coaches and athletes in Philadelphia whom I will be serving this summer? There are two ways you can partner with me and FCA. You can give online at

https://my.fca.org/PhillySummer (or click on the link below) and select the “leave a comment box” and put my name in the comment. You can also mail a check made out to FCA with my name in the memo line to Kasey Dougherty at 1304 Foulkrod Street Philadelphia, PA 19124. Thank you for partnering with FCA and investing in my walk!

 

God Bless,

Madison Roth

Philadelphia Summer Associate