Borders For Christ (BFC), is a mission thats focus is the skater generation, both locally and internationally.
In 1997, Chris Lauri had a dream in mind to reach the kids that were both outcasts, and desirable. So, lets hold the thought there, you say outcasts and desirable? What does that exactly mean?
Well, with the inspiration of Lauri’s personal savior, he found his focus, and area to reach. The Skating Industry, taking salvation from the heart and taking it the streets.
First based in Coeur d’Alene, BFC has over the last 12 years been building chapters in several cities. Their touring skate team, tours around the U.S. six months out of the year. The insight of Chris Lauri, has inspired many that fall in contact with this ministry. “We do not have time to sit on our faith,” Lauri states.
BFC’s goal for reaching the World with the Love of Christ, is bringing to knowledge the gifts, & talents that the many skaters have. Whether it be art, photography, skating, music, or really whatever. They feel as though they are to help nuture those searching, find the area and field they feel called to pursue. They believe its about relationship, versus attendance in a local congregation.
This 8 year strong touring team, having the heart Chris Lauri has, is now looking more internationally this new year. This last December, the team went to Egypt to do some demos and outreaches there. In May the team is planning to go to China. If anyone is wondering about trip info, or would like to go with BFC, check out there webpage at Boardersforchrist.com.
Once in a video presentation about the hungry, lost and hurting. You know the kind, the ones that are ever so moving, seeking partnership. During this particular film, Chris saw a vision of those skater kids in the place of the faces of these faces on the clip. The inspiration led to taking the love of Christ not only to the underprivledged, but those that are as well.
One of the battlecries that this ministry goes by is that… they are not building a team, they are building an army. Bringing the light to the other wise dismal surroundings, is what they are commissioned to strive towards.
If you feel as though you have a simular heart, desire to assist wherever posssible, or would like to donate to this ministry. Contact Boarders For Christ at:
107 N. 2nd St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
877.304.6849
contact@boardersforchrist.com,
Bfcstudios.com, Bfcsupply.com, Bfcpodcast.com, Ethosskateboards.com, or Youtube.com/boardersforchrist.
One of the many events organized by BFC, is the Rail Jam Tour. A local competition that is open to all. Unique in the way, that all the points earned in each contest, in kept on file. At the end of the series of tourneys, you are able to have those points and work towards the grand prize($200.00 cash prize), which is in March of this year. For registration and location information see the links listed above.
Calypsos Coffee Co. – 116 E. Lakeside Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID – This coffee shop has free wi-fi offered.
David Hannon and Dane Ueland will be performing at the first stop of Music Walk this friday evening at Calypsos Coffee. Come join Calypsos Coffee, David Hannon and Dane Ueland for a Pop / Rock / Accustic extravaganza!
Longboard Burgers, locally operated, family owned and “In & Out” stlyed burgers, is located at 356 Appleway @ 4th st. in the A & D mini-mart.
Because of the increase of popularity of this community, Kender has decided with her manager to extend operating hours to nights. So, she can continuely grow her customer basis. The future hope for this year is to open another store in the Hayden Lake region, to provide that area with the flavor of their fabulous burgers.
Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Company, owned by Brad & Sandra Gunn, is located at 117 S. 4th st. downtown Cd’A. Family owned and operated business special to Coeur d’Alene. Just a little south of Java coffee, but north enough to be in the heart of everything.
The Bistro on Spruce located at 1710 N. Fourth, here in town, is a great family resturant. There Chef Everett Fees always has something new and exciting planned for the evenings dinner.
North Idaho is the land of huckleberries. I mean real huckleberries. I grew up in the Seattle area around beautiful hills and mountains full of amazing pine forests. In these forests we had these tall bushes with little red dots on them. Those dots we called huckleberries. The huckleberries were always sour and you could probably pick them your whole life and never have enough for a whole pie. When I moved to North Idaho, I was amazed when someone showed me a REAL huckleberry! I mean, these huckleberries are as big as blueberries and are juicy!