﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><docs>http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification</docs><title>FCA NEWS</title><atom:link href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Rss.aspx?ContentID=1136959" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><itunes:author>www.westmetrofca.org</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Marti Reinke</itunes:name></itunes:owner><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 22:33:56 GMT</pubDate><description>FCA NEWS</description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 14:36:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Thank you!!!</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/2013-banquet</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Marti Reinke</itunes:author><dc:creator>Marti Reinke</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><br />
</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/2013-banquet</guid></item><item><title>Just in...SNEAK PEEK!</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/2013_sneak_peek.pdf</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Marti Reinke</itunes:author><dc:creator>Marti Reinke</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/2013_sneak_peek.pdf</guid></item><item><title>Have you registered for the banquet yet?</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/2013-banquet</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Marti Reinke</itunes:author><dc:creator>Marti Reinke</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/2013-banquet</guid></item><item><title>Jake speaks at "Men in Character" breakfast for Tonka H.S.</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/sideline-highlights</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Marti Reinke</itunes:author><dc:creator>Marti Reinke</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/sideline-highlights</guid></item><item><title>Coaches Time-Out, July 26-28</title><link>http://www.minnesotafca.org/coaches-time-out</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Marti Reinke</itunes:author><dc:creator>Marti Reinke</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[]]></description><guid>http://www.minnesotafca.org/coaches-time-out</guid></item><item><title>See what's happening...Sideline Highlights!</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/sideline-highlights</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Marti Reinke</itunes:author><dc:creator>Marti Reinke</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/sideline-highlights</guid></item><item><title>ANNOUNCING! 2013 Banquet</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/2013-banquet</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Marti Reinke</itunes:author><dc:creator>Marti Reinke</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><br />
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<p><a name="2013 Banquet"></a></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/2013-banquet</guid></item><item><title>FCA Night at the Timberwolves</title><link>http://www.minnesotafca.org/timberwolves-day</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Marti Reinke</itunes:author><dc:creator>Marti Reinke</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[]]></description><guid>http://www.minnesotafca.org/timberwolves-day</guid></item><item><title>2013 West Metro FCA Intern</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/2013-west-metro-fca-intern</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Marti Reinke</itunes:author><dc:creator>Marti Reinke</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 32px; color: #e36c09;">Help spread the word.</span></p>
<p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Minimum requirement...1 yr. completed college from a West Metro Area School.</p>
<p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">If interested, application must be received by January 30, 2013. Email Jake at <a href="mailto:jvanada@fca.org">jvanada@fca.org</a></p>
<p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">See attached for job description and application. </p>
<p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/summer_intern_job_desc.docx">summer_intern_job_desc.docx</a></p>
<p style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/MN_Intern_App.pdf">MN_Intern_App.pdf</a></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/2013-west-metro-fca-intern</guid></item><item><title>JOIN THE TEAM for 2013</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/join-the-team</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Marti Reinke</itunes:author><dc:creator>Marti Reinke</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>GOD is delivering amazing results!  2012 has been quite possibly the most impactful year yet for West Metro FCA.  More students, coaches and community members were reached than ever before through camps, West Metro huddles and key events like our Spring banquet.</p>
<p>West Metro FCA believes that the sole reason for the success of this ministry is the Lord Jesus Christ.  Our job is to do the work He has called us to do...we leave the results up to Him.  So as we thank you for your support over the last year, we ask you how is the Lord calling you to support this ministry for 2013?</p>
<p>Click here to donate...<a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/donate">Donate</a></p>
<p><img alt="" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/YE_BANNER.jpeg" /></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/join-the-team</guid></item><item><title>Just released...WATCH NOW!!</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/just-releasedfca-fall-football-tour-2012</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Marti Reinke</itunes:author><dc:creator>Marti Reinke</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you.  We couldn't do this without your prayer, encouragement, and support.  Take a minute right now and thank the Lord Jesus Christ for all He is doing through this ministry.  To Him be the Glory and Honor!</p>
<p>May the Lord God Bless you and your Family!!</p>
<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/54732080?badge=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe> </p>
<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/54732080">FCA Fall Football Tour</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/clarityfilmsco">Clarity Films</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/just-releasedfca-fall-football-tour-2012</guid></item><item><title>Edina Parents Meeting 9.30.12</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/edina-parents-meeting-93012</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Attention Edina Parents:</p>
<p>Edina FCA Parents Meeting coming this Sunday September 30.</p>
<p>7PM</p>
<p>Duane and Terry Barnes Home:</p>
<p>4916 E Sunnyslope Rd<br />
Edina, MN 55424</p>
<p><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/EdinaFCA_Parentmtg.pdf">EdinaFCA_Parentmtg.pdf</a> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/edina-parents-meeting-93012</guid></item><item><title>2012 FALL FOOTBALL TOUR</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/2012-fall-football-tour</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><img alt="" width="544" height="176" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Events/2012_FFT_top_banner.jpg" /></p>
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<p><strong>2012 Tour Dates/Locations</strong></p>
<p>Sept. 7   Chanhassen at Chaska</p>
<p>Sept. 14  Rogers at Buffalo</p>
<p>Sept. 21  Eden Prairie at Hopkins</p>
<p>Sept. 28  Wayzata at Minnetonka</p>
<p>Oct. 5  Blaine at Champlin Park</p>
<p>Oct. 12  Glencoe-Silver Lake at Waconia</p>
<p>Oct. 17  STMA at Monticello</p>
<p>**Playoffs TBA</p>
<p> In its 3rd year, the West Metro FCA Fall Football tour continues to be wildly successful.  This year we are placing even more emphasis on hitting key rivalry games and getting athletes to sign the OneWay2Play Drug and Alcohol Free Commitment!   </p>
<p>For more information please call Area Director Jake Vanada at 651.485.0207</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/2012-fall-football-tour</guid></item><item><title>Elk River Youth Sports Camp 2012</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/elk-river-youth-sports-camp-2012</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Karin Gibson</itunes:author><dc:creator>Karin Gibson</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Elk River Youth Sports Camp 2012</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Elk River Camp was a huge success with almost fifty junior high students gathered at Elk River High school for an amazing week of sports, fun, and learning about Jesus. Campers had the opportunity to improve their skills in baseball, basketball, or tennis clinics in the morning. In the afternoon everyone met in the main gym to compete in the “Olympic games”. In between the fun and games, Jake Vanada spoke about FCA’s theme verse Ephesians 3:1-20 how to stay “in the zone”. Many students were responsive to the call of following Jesus as their Lord and Savior, and prayed to receive Christ. Elk River is one of many cities that the Lord is using to impact student athletes in the West Metro through FCA. Check out  pictures from this year’s camp on the West Metro <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Metro-FCA/117259128361623">Facebook</a> page!</p>
<br />]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/elk-river-youth-sports-camp-2012</guid></item><item><title>See the News Now</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/see-the-news-now</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Click here to see the most recent West Metro FCA Newsletter! </p>
<p>http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Banquet-re-cap-and-more---.html?soid=1102561678331&aid=cgdfWso4hpE</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/see-the-news-now</guid></item><item><title>FCA Athlete Video Released</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/fca-athlete-video-released</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/d8dMHBXWRYg"></iframe>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/fca-athlete-video-released</guid></item><item><title>Online Auction Opens Today</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/online-auction-opens-today</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><img alt="" width="599" height="776" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Banquet/2012_Banquet/online_bid_sheet.jpg" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Banquet/2012_Banquet/online_bid_sheet.pdf">online_bid_sheet.pdf</a> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/online-auction-opens-today</guid></item><item><title>4 UNBELIEVABLE Live Auction Items</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/4-unbelievable-live-auction-items</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/online-auction-opens-today">CLICK HERE TO VIEW EMAIL BID SHEET<br />
</a></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" style="width: 485px; height: 375px;" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Banquet/FCA_Banquet_2012_Auction_-_Signed_Helmet.jpg" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" style="width: 485px; height: 375px;" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Banquet/FCA_Banquet_2012_Auction_-_US_Open_Tickets1.jpg" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" style="width: 485px; height: 375px;" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Banquet/FCA_Banquet_2012_Auction_-_Suite_for_12.jpg" /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">  <img alt="" width="488" height="376" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Banquet/FCA_Banquet_2012_Auction_-_Lunch_with_Jared.jpg" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Banquet/2012_Banquet/FCA_Banquet_2012_Auction_Items1.pdf"></a><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Banquet/2012_Banquet/FCA_Banquet_2012_Auction_Items1.pdf">FCA_Banquet_2012_Auction_Items1.pdf</a> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/4-unbelievable-live-auction-items</guid></item><item><title>Silent Auction Items Announced</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/silent-auction-items-announced</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/online-auction-opens-today">CLICK HERE TO VIEW EMAIL BID SHEET</a></span> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" width="603" height="780" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Banquet/2012_Banquet/silent_auction_sheet.jpg" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Banquet/2012_Banquet/silent_auction_sheet.pdf">silent_auction_sheet.pdf</a> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/silent-auction-items-announced</guid></item><item><title>Jared Allen on KTIS</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/jared-allen-on-ktis</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>West Metro FCA//Albertville, MN</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Recently Jared Allen was interviewed on KTIS by David Christian from the David and Pam Morning Show on KTIS Radio (98.5FM here in the Twin Cities).  Hear what Jared had to say...(click on logo below)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ktis.org/2012/04/minnesota-viking-jared-allen-to-host-west-metro-fca-banquet/"><img alt="" width="292" height="203" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/KTISlogo2colorPantone_high_res.jpg" /></a></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/jared-allen-on-ktis</guid></item><item><title>Banquet Registration Opens</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/banquet-registration-opens</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>We are very excited to announce today that we are opening up registration for the 2012 West Metro FCA Banquet.  The buzz around this year's event, featuring Viking's Pro-Bowl defensive end Jared Allen, is incredible and we are thankful to the Lord for His provision!</p>
<p>Hit the link below and go directly to the banquet page:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/2012-banquet">http://www.westmetrofca.org/2012-banquet</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>For the KING!</p>
<p>Jake</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/banquet-registration-opens</guid></item><item><title>Spring Summit HUGE HIT</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/spring-summit-huge-hit</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Every year, West Metro FCA puts on two leadership training seminar's we call "The West Metro FCA Leadership Summit".  The Spring Leadership Summit was held yesterday, March 18, at our stinkin' awesome host church, Wayzata Free in Wayzata, Minnesota.  With almost 50 students and coaches in attendance, the Summit proved to be another "HIT" in the West Metro.  </p>
<p>"These students are fired up for Jesus Christ and making an impact on their campus" stated Jake Vanada, West Metro FCA Director.  "I get to have a front row seat to see their raw passion and zeal for the Lord and for reaching their friends.  FCA is such an incredible vehicle the Lord has provided for us to make a big difference for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ at local public high schools."  Praise God.</p>
<p><img alt="" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/spring_summit_1.JPG" /> </p>
<p> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/spring-summit-huge-hit</guid></item><item><title>FCA impacts PRO SNOCROSS</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/fca-impacts-pro-snocross</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Today marks the last race on the ISOC (International Series of Champions) at the Lake Geneva Race in Wisconsin.  Starting back on Thanksgiving Weekend at the Duluth race, FCA partnered with the race directors to hold a short but meaningful chapel at each of the pro and pro-lite (semi-pro) drivers meetings.  Each and every week all across the country, riders in the sport were encouraged with truth from the Word of God and prayed for at each and every meeting.  Jake Vanada, West Metro Area Director, wrote Snocross specific devotionals in the language and thought process of snowmobile racing.  "For us to have an open door to bring the incredible truth and power of the Word of God into this world of Snocross Racing is something I am personally grateful to the Lord God for.  I would like to thank ISOC's leadership for allowing us to encourage and challenge the athletes in their faith and character."</p>
<p>One incredible moment put it all into perspective for Vanada this year at the ERX National in Elk River, Minnesota.  "We were given permission to do a prayer during the opening ceremonies right before the national anthem was sung, right in front of nearly 10,000 people.  God is good and He gets the credit for all the amazing things that happened that day."</p>
<p> "We are so thankful for FCA and for Jake Vanada's willingness to invest their time and resources into the riders of our sport." stated Jesse Strege, Assistant Race Director for ISOC.  "Each week the short FCA Athlete Challenge and the prayer over the riders were amazing.  For these riders to have some spiritual encouragement and hear truth--it was awesome."</p>
<p>West Metro FCA plans on continuing to help invest in the riders of ISOC and be available to walk through any door the Lord would open.  </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/fca-impacts-pro-snocross</guid></item><item><title>Next Leadership Summit</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/summit</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>West Metro FCA</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>2012 Spring Leadership Summit</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>March 18, 2012  2:30--5:30PM</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Wayzata EFree Church</strong> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/summit</guid></item><item><title>2012 GAMEDAY Training Feb 24-25</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/gameday</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">WEST METRO FCA</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">DARE2SHARE'S 2012 "GameDay Training"</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">February 24-25 -- Grace Church, EP</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Watch the promo video below (**see below for personal invite video) </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gLSkL3Z0RWw"></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Personal Invite Video from President and Founder of Dare2Share: Greg Stier</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8XH9a7NM1GI"></iframe> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/gameday</guid></item><item><title>2011 Fall Football Tour</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/2011-fall-football-tour</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WEST METRO FCA 2011 FALL FOOTBALL TOUR</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">In it's 2nd year, West Metro FCA's Fall Football Tour was another huge success.  Bringing the presence and power of the Cross of Jesus Christ "TO THE GAME" has continued to prove to be an incredibly successful and beneficial event for the ministry.  "Our whole goal as a ministry is to impact these local schools with presence and power of Jesus Christ" stated Jake Vanada, West Metro FCA Area Director.  "When we show up at a game and hang out with kids, athletes, parents, and staff from the school, we get to say a lot, without really saying anything."  Anchored by the West Metro FCA trailer, with its world-class stunning graphics (see pics below) the Fall Football Tour has a loud presence each and every week.  "The looks I get just driving down the road with this trailer are impressive.  Many times I see people point, sometimes they even honk and give me a thumbs up."</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">For 2011 West Metro FCA added a custom designed and printed EZ Up Tent, thanks to a generous donation from a local donor.  This tent, along with the trailer and some thumping loud and fun music has made the 2011 version of the Fall Football Tour even more appealing and attention grabbing.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Plans are already being made for the 2012 Tour.  FCA is proud to bring the Cross of Jesus Christ into the public schools athletic events to encourage athletes, promote great sportsmanship, and expose the community to who we are and what we do.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" width="334" height="198" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Events/football%20tour.jpg" />     <img alt="" width="328" height="197" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/Events/chaska%2011.jpg" /><img alt="" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/EP%20Fall%20Football%20Tour%20014_thumb.jpg" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/2011-fall-football-tour</guid></item><item><title>Huddle Prayer</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/huddle-prayer</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>West Metro FCA is excited about a movement of prayer in our huddles.  We have seen huge growth in almost all of our huddles this fall with many almost doubling over last year.  Every huddle is up.  God is doing something incredible through this minsitry.  Prayer is a powerful thing.  We see these young athletes huddling up for prayer at the end of their huddle meetings and for some, at the end of the game.  It is no surprise that over 150 athletes have prayed to receive Christ this fall in West Metro Huddles...prayer works!</p>
<p> Check out the pics... (on left is Rogers FCA/ right is Minnetonka FCA)</p>
<p><img alt="" width="295" height="172" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/rogers%20prayer%2011.jpg" /> <img alt="" width="292" height="174" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/tonkahuddle%20prayer1.jpg" /></p>
<p>Some pics from games</p>
<p><img alt="" width="323" height="176" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/ep%20tonka%20prayer%2011_thumb.jpg" />   <img alt="" width="270" height="170" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/tobefiled%20004_thumb.jpg" /><br />
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<p> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/huddle-prayer</guid></item><item><title>Company Matching Funds</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/company-matching-funds</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Does your company match contributions made to your favorite non-profits?  Many Fortune 500 companies as well as privately held companies match what their employees donate to non-profits.  This is a great way to maximize your donations to organizations just like ours...West Metro FCA.</p>
<p>Click below to download the West Metro FCA matching funds information sheet and see if your company is on the list! </p>
<p><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/company%20matching%20funds.pdf">company matching funds.pdf</a></p>
<p>please call West Metro Area Director: Jake Vanada if you have any questions  651.485.0207 </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/company-matching-funds</guid></item><item><title>HUGE NEWSLETTER HITS WEST METRO</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/fallnews</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Over 880 "Fall News" packets were mailed out on 8.27.11 to friends, fans, and families in the West Metro.  We are pretty fired up about this thing.  Here is what they looked like</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" width="258" height="153" src="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/fall%20news.jpg" /> </p>
<p>Click below for your own personal "digital" copy:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/fall%20%2711%20news%20pg%202%20sm.pdf">FALL NEWS Pg 1</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/fall%20%2711%20news%20pg%202%20sm.pdf"></a></p>
<a href="http://www.westmetrofca.org/Websites/twincitiesfca/images/fall%20%2711%20news%20pg%202%20sm.pdf"></a>
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<p> </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.westmetrofca.org/fallnews</guid></item><item><title>Motorcycle Prayer Tour Video!</title><link>http://www.westmetrofca.org/mcpt-video</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:author>Jake Vanada</itunes:author><dc:creator>Jake Vanada</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>The 2011 West Metro FCA Motorcycle Prayer Tour video is live right now.  This year was our strongest yet, and the day was absolutely AMAZING.  18 Schools.  185+ Miles. 40,000+ students and high school staff.  ONE GOD.  Watch the video now</p>
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