Former NFL Stars to Make Father's Day Appearances

Football fever comes to the area this weekend when two former NFL greats come to share their experiences both inside and outside the gridiron. Former New York Giants offensive tackle Roman Oben will interview former New York Jets quarterback Ray Lucas at The Life Christian Church in West Orange.

Lucas, who is part of the thousand member congregation at The Life Christian Church, will recount his inspiring journey that led him from a successful NFL career down into a pit of despair and addiction to pain medication, and eventually to success as an Emmy award winning sports analyst.

Like many NFL players, Lucas suffered a number of injuries that resulted in chronic pain and depression. As his prolific professional sports career waned and success became adversity, Lucas learned to overcome the challenges he faced and hopes to help lead others into the best possible future.

Lucas will be sharing the lessons he learned in three sessions at The Life Christian Church: Saturday, June 18 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 19 at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Superbowl champion and television personality Roman Oben will also be contributing. In 2003, Oben founded The Roman Oben Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the lives of children through football, literacy, and other community based programs. 

"We like to do something specific for the dads in the congregation," said Kerry Connelly of The Life Christian Church, who said the event is part of a seven-part series.

The series titled, "Ten: Seven Weeks to More and Better Life," focuses primarily on Pastor Terry A. Smith's new book "Ten: How Would You Rate Your Life?" and aims to teach participants how to live the most fulfilling and satisfying lives possible. Smith will also be speaking at the event.

For more information regarding this event, visit www.tlcc.org or call (973) 731-7744.