Fields of Faith sends warm, welcoming message on cold October night ...

The fifth annual Fields of Faith event in Waukon was held Wednesday, October 12 at the Waukon High School football field to share in an evening of faith-filled messages despite temperatures that caused an overnight freeze. The featured highlight of the evening was the presentation by Zach Blickens, a resident of Cedar Rapids who, along with his family and their band "White Ribbon Day," is undertaking a worldwide mission to share their story of faith. "White Ribbon Day" (pictured immediately below center) also performed at the event. Within his message, Blickens talked about his experiences in sharing his faith message around the world and also shared his "ABCs of Faith," encouraging those in attendance to "Admit" they have done wrong, "Believe" that the Lord will forgive those wrongdoings, and "Choose" to follow the right path to better serve the Lord. Also speaking at the event and sharing their messages of faith in their own lives were (clockwise from top left at immediate right) Waukon High School seniors Claire Beyer and Grace Blocker, Waukon High School junior Jasmyn Enyart and Waukon High School senior Tyler O'Neill. Recognition was also given to local ministers in attendance, Youth Leadership Team members and others involved in forming the local faith community and making the local Fields of Faith event a reality (pictured far below).