Second Samuel 23:20 tells a story about Benaiah, one of King David’s mighty men. After explaining his heroic

accomplishments, the verse finishes with,“Another time, on a snowy day, he chased a lion down into a pit and killed it."

What? Are you crazy? You don’t chase lions; you run from lions! And not only that, but you also don’t chase a lion, into a

pit, a small area, nor on a snowy day, when there is no traction! Man is taught to run from lions, but Benaiah chose the

opposite. He chased the roar, and he was victorious.

During the 2025-26 school year, we have witnessed a “Beniah-like” boldness from our students, as they have boldly

shared their faith through the ministry of FCA. Like Benaiah, I have seen young people who are leading their teams in

prayer, standing up for God when others won’t, praying for salvation for their peers.

God is using people of all ages to reach the lost, to share the Good News, and to bring hope to a dying world. On Sunday,

April 12th, we praised God for 119 students who are chasing the roar and boldly living out their faith. Close to 500

gathered at our Annual Champions Celebration to celebrate what God is doing in NW Ohio through the ministry of FCA.

There were 34 schools that nominated 119 students to be recognized for their leadership, excellence, teamwork, and

integrity! We know that there were many more who could have been recognized this year. A panel of 10 students and

adult leaders were interviewed, giving our audience a better view of how FCA is at work. Another highlight was a band

consisting of six students from four different schools leading us in worship!

A big “thank you” to all our adult Huddle Leaders, volunteers, student leaders, Home Team donors, board members, and

staff! To God be the glory! Thank you to the underwriters! Thank you to those who gave special gifts to make it happen -

McDonalds gift cards, Todd Gongwer Lead...for God's Sake! books. David Bliss and his pictures! FCA has impacted close

to 3,000 students in the five-county area of NW Ohio this year, and we are not done! As we wrap up the school year with

more campus huddles and team times, we look forward to summer camps! Life-changing for sure! God bless you all and

thanks again for your prayers and support.