Flower Mound’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes rounded up communities all over north Texas to participate in an event called Fields of Faith on Wednesday, May 15 in the turf room.
With a turnout of around 250 students from all over North Texas, there was an eclectic group of kids ranging from elementary school to college.
“Fields of Faith is a community-gathering for people of all nations, races, and ages to come and hear the Word of God,” junior Jay Flores said.
After many meetings, the FCA leaders partnered with Trietsch Methodist Church and Aprilemade. The Trietsch worship band and Aprilemade both planned to sing at Fields of Faith.
“We were so blessed to have both of these great bands come and play for us,” senior Haley Rolf said. “Our worship section was very powerful because of them.”
Not only did Trietsch sing, they also bought 50 pizzas alongside the 25 the FCA leaders already had.
The event began with an assembly line of 75 pizzas and 6 boxes of Nothing Bundt Cakes. Shortly after all the food was brought in, a mob formed around the tables and food disappeared.
“The pizza and bundt cakes were so delicious and a great way to start the night,” Rolf said.
Shortly after the feast, the Trietsch Band set up instruments and the mob redirected in front of the band.
As the band played worship music, the students, teachers, and parents began to sing.
“The music played by Trietsch was great,” coach Kelly Kirkland said. “The music really brought the night into a different atmosphere.”
After the band finished, the sermons commenced.
“My favorite part of the night was when the kids went to the microphone and spoke,” former student Tyler Scalzi said. “Being able to hear my friends and so many others speak about God was very uplifting.”
After about 12 speakers, news about the incoming thunderstorms disrupted the events.
“Due to the intensity of the storm, Fields of Faith had to be cut short,” Kirkland said. “The leaders tried to stretch the event a little longer, but when the Tornado Warning set in over the high school, we knew we had to leave.”
Fields of Faith ended in a massive community prayer.
“I didn’t know the kid next to me, but I grabbed her hand because I felt God moving in the room and everybody else did too,” junior Jay Flores said.
After the turf room cleared and all leaders were gone, there was stillness in the air. The first Fields of Faith at Flower Mound High School was over, but it was only the beginning of a new tradition.
