Gathered together on the field behind Hellstern, students worshipped with one another at the FCA-hosted event “Fields of Faith” on Oct. 9.

Students gave their testimonies, and Gage Lance led the whole congregation in song.  It gave students a chance to worship in a school environment without violating separation of church and state laws.

“I was extremely nervous. I prayed all day for peace.  I didn’t say anything that I had planned on, it was the Holy Ghost speaking through me tonight,” said junior Kimberly Huff, who spoke in front of all the students.  “I’m so glad because it’s a chance for people who don’t like the church scene because it can be kind of intimidating.”

Coach Tim Ebarb, a key figure in FCA, played a huge role in organizing the event, despite Springdale High having a more organized plan.

“I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome,” said Coach Ebarb.  “I know a lot of kids had already committed to going to the Fields of Faith at Springdale, whereas ours was more of an impromptu thing, with a little less planning.”

An approximate count of 150 students from SHS, HBHS, and even middle and elementary schools attended.

One of the goals of Fields of Faith was to have the students share instead of teachers or adults, so as to help to relate and create a better understanding between students.

“I didn’t speak tonight, but spoke to FCA at the initial meet so as to set forth a main objective,” said Coach Ebarb.  “We wanted the students to take a more active role.   They hear me talk all the time; it was a good change to have the students lead.”

Arkansas Razorback’s Offensive lineman Brey Cook, a Har-Ber legacy, spoke at the meeting.  Students were honored to have such an inspirational figure speak at their assembly.

“I was happy that such a big figure came out to share the word of God,” said senior Trent Jones.