CANEY BAY — Brantley County’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes presented every eighth-grade student at Brantley County Middle School a Bible during lunch last month.
Members of the FCA Leadership Team distributed approximately 250 Bibles to their fellow students during the April 2 event.
Funding for the Bibles was made possible through the Swampland Stampede, an annual rodeo event which raises money for Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Future Farmers of America programs across surrounding counties. The event has become an important community fundraiser supporting local students and organizations.
In support of Brantley County FCA, Riverside Baptist Church Pastor Tom Kennedy answered the call to participate in the rodeo event known as “chute dogging,” helping raise funds to provide Bibles for the eighth-grade class.
FCA Huddle Coach Dustin Ray expressed his appreciation to Danny Varnadore and Jubilee Farms for organizing the Swampland Stampede and making the event a success for the tri-county area.
Ray also thanked the local churches and pastors who worked together to ensure every eighth-grade student had access to a Bible.
“Brantley County churches really came together to provide Bibles for every eighth-grade student,” Ray said. “I appreciate every pastor who had a hand in making this possible.”
The following churches were Nahunta First Baptist, Hickox Baptist, Waynesville Missionary Baptist, Southside Baptist, Riverside Baptist, King Memorial, Hoboken Baptist, Oak Hill and Mt. Calvary.
The next Swampland Stampede is scheduled for August 14-15 at the Waycross Fairgrounds. Families from across the area are encouraged to attend and enjoy a variety of exciting rodeo events.
