Marshalltown, Iowa Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Welcome to the Marshalltown Fellowship of Christian Athletes Area Web Site
and Registration for the 2008 Weekend of Champions!

All students, college students (Huddle Leaders), adults attending need to register!

Theme: The theme for this year is “GAME READY: -- GET UP, GEAR UP, STEP UP” from Ephesians 6:11. The retreat is sure to be a growing experience for all 7-12th graders, Huddle leaders and coaches alike. The adults will be treated to a separate ministry experience at adult socials during this event. This year’s retreat is sure to be a memorable one. Our speaker will be Kevin Lykins, currently working with FCA on the Iowa State Campus. The Tim Aaron Band will lead our worship.

Featured Guest Speaker: Kevin Lykins began his coaching career at Texas A&M University as a student assistant and a graduate assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. After graduating from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Kinesiology, Kevin became the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. In May of 1999, Kevin was called into full-time ministry. He enrolled in seminary and began pastoring Pleasant Glade Baptist Church in Colleyville, Texas. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity with Biblical Languages degree in December 2003. In July of 2007, Kevin was hired by Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is currently working with FCA on the campus of Iowa State University. He also volunteers his time as the Life Skills Coach for the ISU football team. Kevin, his wife Marcy and their three children, Delaney, Jake, and Ellie reside in Ames.

Featured Guest Band: The Tim Aaron Band was started in August of 2007. They hit the ground running, serving the local church and community in a number of events, including the Sacred Assembly, the Covered Bridges Festival in Winterset, and the Iowa Christian Academy's Fall Retreat. Membership consists of former SoulFire members Tim Grubb and Geoffrey Safford, Jr., with Matt Wetzel and Eddie Buntenbach rounding out the lineup. God has uniquely knitted their musical talents and relational lives in a short time frame and has given them a passion to lead others in a progressive, dynamic, rock and roll flared and vertically focused style of worship. For more info see their website at www.timaaronband.com

Time: Registration Friday at 6:30 p.m.—Good-byes/Departure Sunday at 11:30 a.m. (both at First Baptist Church)

Location: First Baptist Church—700 East Olive Street and Marshalltown Community College—3700 South Center Street

Student Housing: Students will be housed at either First Baptist Church or the Community College

Adult Housing: Rooms have been reserved at the Best Western for adults. The reserved rooms feature two- queen beds and are non-smoking. They’re available for $55/night by contacting Ashley Clark at the state office. (515-727-1868, or ashleyclark@fca.org) You must contact her no later than March 6 to ensure you will have a room for that weekend. When reserving your room, you may pay by sending a check made payable to FCA or calling and using your credit card. ( 2600 Grand Ave., Suite 114, Des Moines, IA 50312)

Cost of Adult Hotel:
You can pay for your hotel room by one of the following ways:
1. Written and sent check made out to FCA: 2600 Grand Avenue, Suite 114 Des Moines, IA 50312
2. Call (515) 727-1868 with your Credit Card number

Cost of Retreat: We’re offering an Early Bird Registration prior to March 19th, 2008. Make note below of your particular level of payment. Take advantage of the savings and register early!

	Before 3/19/08	After 3/19/08
*Student	35	40
*Huddle Leader	15	15
Adult	35	40
Children with Adults	15	15
*Cost includes: 2 overnights, four meals, insurance and programs

Pack List: It is necessary is bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towels, toiletries, Bible, pencil/pen, notebook, workout gear, casual clothes and spending money (snacks and FCA merchandise (www.fcagear.com) will be available).
Huddle Coaches—remember that for every ten students or adults registered for the Retreat from your Huddle, you will receive one free adult registration.

A. Register each person (adult, college student (huddle leader), student and child by one of the options:

All printed forms should be mailed to Jan Sipe—1704 Olson Way—Marshalltown, IA 50158

B. HEALTH RECORD AND CONSENT FOR TREATMENT FORM
To participate in this event, please complete the health forms