On Monday mornings in room 127 students are greeted by inspirational music, donuts and fellowship along with two young Christians who serve as the club’s leaders of the growing Fellowship of Christian Athletes club.
“The process to start this club was kinda hard to start but we had to keep trying till we could finally start it,” leader freshmen Collin Riddle said. “Me and Noah Bauer (Riddle’s other leader) worked together a lot, talking to each other, planning.”
It takes a lot to start student led clubs. Millard South’s club policy requires clubs to be submitted within 20 days of the school year’s start for initial approval and 20 days for annual renewal. Clubs must go along with the school’s curriculum, promote a positive climate, and be inclusive to all members. Students involved in the club have extremely positive things to say, unable to think of anything negative about the club.
“It’s a great way to feed your faith during the school day,” sophomore Jazzy Clements, a regular member of both FCA and Bible Study said.
After spending your Monday’s with FCA, you can spend Tuesday mornings with bible study. Most students are involved in both clubs, making the connections even tighter. The Bible Study is run by senior Jacelyn McClanathan. Her process to start the club was similar to Riddle and Bauer’s in FCA.
“I got a group of people that wanted to do it and found a teacher who would room host for us., McClanathan said. “Then I filled out a paper to get it officially accepted from Mr. Throne.”
Since the first meeting, there have been more students each meeting and the numbers continue to grow. As time goes on, questions become more frequently asked and the connections between the students grows deeper.
“Doing bible study in the mornings makes my whole day better because afterwards I can feel the Holy Spirit working in me,” Clements said. “Somehow it makes me more confident in the hallways.”
Students who attend the Bible study report they always have a great time, that the group has become a strong community of people to hold you accountable and provide friendships.
Both clubs have become beacons of light and hope for the future of Christianity in teens. So whether you’re a new Christian, old Christian, curious about your faith, or anything else, there’s a place for you here.
