UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA FCA NEWSLETTER January 16, 2002

TRAVIS CRIM GOES TO HOLLYWOOD

IS TONIGHT’S FCA PROGRAM TOPIC AT 9

Former Crimson Tide strong safety Travis Crim is moving to Hollywood, CA next month to work in “an outreach ministry to people in the entertainment business.” He will be going under the auspices of Dash Student Leadership headquartered in Atlanta. It is directed by Stuart Hall, a former Alabama basketball player.

For the past three years, Travis has been Youth Pastor at the Church of Tuscaloosa where he had done an outstanding job. His “Trail of Terror” dramas on Halloween weekend over the past several years have reached hundreds of youth for Christ.

Travis football team walk-on in 1993 and lettered in 1996 and 1997. He never earned a scholarship, but fulfilled a dream. He earned high respect from his teammates and coaches for his grit, determination and enthusiasm. He was a team leader.

A native of Clanton, Travis, 26, and his wife Delaine have two daughters, ages 6 and 1.

Tonight, Travis will share his calling to Hollywood, how it came about and what his ministry in the Hollywood world hopefully holds for him. FCA meets at the Calvary Baptist College Annex, one block from the stadium, at 9. You’ll enjoy the music, fun, fellowship and inspiration by sharing with other students.

LAST WEEK: A good time of sharing about the FCA Bowl Breakfast at the Independence Bowl and other testimonials over the break from various students.

* * THOUGHTS * *

“I would like to encourage you to get involved in your FCA huddle groups and Bible study groups. Chose good friends. Go to church every Sunday”…Chris Rix, Florida State quarterback at the Pensacola FCA Banquet Dec. 10 with 2000 students present

Eric Liddell, of the movie Chariots of Fire fame, would have been 100 years old today. From Scotland, Eric refused to run the 100 meters dash in the 1924 Paris Olympic Games because it was run on Sunday. He was favored to win the gold metal. Instead, he ran the 400 meters, not his true race, and won the gold setting an Olympic record. He gave up fortune and fame and became a missionary in China and died of a brain tumor at age 43. He had a passion to serve God. He was one of the most admired men who ever took part in sport. It was once said, ‘Eric was greater than an athlete: he was a Crusade.’

“The first half I run as fast as I can, and the second half I run faster with God’s help”…Eric Liddell, on the secret of his success at 400 meters