Falcons serve through AROMA

Through the AROMA sports ministry, the Messiah women’s lacrosse and softball teams spent winter break on trips, with lacrosse in Kenya and softball in Costa Rica. AROMA’s goal is to empower Messiah College students to participate in God’s Kingdom through sports.

In Costa Rica, the softball team played games, ran clinics and joined in fellowship with locals in San Jose, Punta Leona and Jaco.

“We were able to play, teach and grow the game of softball while supporting local coaches and sharing God’s love with those we came in contact,” said Messiah Softball Head Coach Amy Weaver.

Across the Atlantic Ocean, the women’s lacrosse team spent 11 days in Kenya, training and playing while working and serving the local community. The Falcons partnered with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) to help run Kenya’s fist High School Lacrosse Championships. “We are so thankful for such an unbelievable opportunity to work with FCA and Team Kenya,” said Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach Heather (Greer) McKay. “The Lord’s grace was seen throughout the entire trip, and it was so exciting to share the passion for lacrosse with everyone we met.”

-Matthew Fenton ’13, MA ’16, director of athletic communications