First Baptist athletics honored in Community Worship Ceremony
First Baptist Church, 8600 N. College Ave., Indianapolis is hosting a Community Worship Service on Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to commemorate the First Baptist Athletics (FBA) 40th Anniversary year-long celebration. Former and current FBA participants, coaches, supporters, families, and the community are invited to attend. The event will feature Brad Stevens, Butler Basketball Coach speaking on Defining A Great Teammate.
Brad Stevens was named Butler’s head basketball coach on April 5, 2007 and became the third-youngest NCAA Division I coach to guide his team to 30 wins and the youngest in more than half a century. His team approach includes a high commitment to personal integrity and character. Stevens is a 1999 graduate of DePauw University where he lettered four years in Basketball and was HM All Conference and Academic All Conference. Originally from Zionsville, Stevens and his wife Tracy have a son Brady, three.
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Special music
Recognition of FBA honorees and Hall of Fame members
A reception afterwards
This FBA worship event culminates a celebration, which has included a community carnival, an anniversary golf outing, and an essay/art contest on sportsmanship and character.
FBA offers soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball for children. The program has touched tens of thousands of families in the community over the past 40 years. Many have enjoyed the benefits of this unique athletic program, which has been a model for others across the country. The First Baptist Athletic program teaches the fundamentals of the game, with an instructional focus. “Our program may be considered less competitive than most, but we stress winning and losing graciously, and kids having fun,” explains George Robinson, the FBA Director.
“There are also giving opportunities which will help us bridge to the future by contributing to the FBA40 Endowment Campaign. We want to find ways to honor the past while building a bridge towards the future so Indianapolis area children can continue enjoying athletics in our family environment,” adds George Robinson. “FBA offers player scholarships to families demonstrating a need and we hope to continue that community benefit long into the future.”
If you are interested in participating in FBA sports or contributing to the FBA Endowment, check out our website at: www.firstbaptistathletics.com. First Baptist Church Indianapolis, www.fbcindy.org, is an American Baptist Church which holds four weekly services: 9 a.m. chapel, 10 a.m. Karen worship, 11 a.m. Sanctuary, and a 9 a.m. casual service in the west Fellowship Hall called The Gathering.
April Giannini is Communications Director for First Baptist Church of Indianapolis. Contact Giannini at Agiannini@fbcindy.org or call (317) 846-5821.
