Here is a link to a new site that our home is listed on.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
50. complete.
I just finished a goal that I really didn't think I would be able to do.
On Memorial Day, May 30, Joy and I established a goal to run 50 miles by July 1 ... our vacation. I had one month to run 50 miles. Fifty miles. FIFTY MILES.
At that point I had ran one 5k and probably had not ran 50 miles in my entire life.
But goals keep us motivated, thus we set the 50-mile run goal.
Tonight, I completed it. On June 27 my three-mile run tonight tipped the measuring stick to 51.5 miles since Memorial Day.
Feels so good to be getting healthy.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Why I Coach
That's me at the pitching machine. That's my son Dakota on first base. This is our first game of a summer season of baseball, having fun, and hopefully winning a lot of games. (We won our first one!)
Confession: I didn't play much baseball growing up. I played summer league up until junior high. Never played school baseball.
Now I'm coaching. Why?
1. I want to be intentional about investing in my boys' lives. This is a great opportunity to spend more time together.
2. I want to be intentional about investing in my community. I want my 11 boys on my team to have the greatest season ever. That means they learn the game of baseball, learn teamwork, learn respect, and learn how to build some self confidence.
3. I get to build new relationships with some families and parents I would not have had the opportunity to meet. What a great way to build bridges into my community and into people's lives.
4. Coaching is a lot of fun. This age group of boys is in the learning stages of baseball, so you get to see great improvement over the season. It's rewarding to watch them get better over the summer season.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
One Of Our Easter Elements
We wanted to show a contrast from evil/sin to the awesome light of God.
Here's what we did during the opening song of our worship set.
Marvelous Light Easter Creative Element 2011 from Evan Courtney on Vimeo.
Read Evan Courtney's blog post on a better how/why of the element.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Easter ramblings
Let me ramble for a few...
1. THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers who made Easter a wonderful weekend at The Fields. The hospitality teams, Family Life teams, creative arts, behind-the-scenes people...everyone and anyone who played a part in serving on Easter....You did great! I appreciate every effort, every minute invested, and every attention to detail you gave to make Easter awesome. It takes an army of volunteer team member to be an effective church..... thanks for being on the team! I couldn't ask for a better group of people to serve alongside.
2. Thanks for bring people and bragging on a God who can impact their lives. People matter.
Let me say this again...people matter.
We gathered 278 people for Easter this year. That's a 41 percent increase from our average attendance on any given weekend these past several months. Also, it's a 22 percent increase in attendance from the past two previous Easter gatherings in 2009 and 2010. Is this about numbers? Nope...It's about lives. Thanks for helping gather 278 lives into The Fields Church this past weekend to hear the most powerful epic story ever experienced on this planet.
3. You invited someone and they didn't come? It's OK. Keep building relationships with people who need some spiritual direction. Keep investing in their lives. Keep advancing the incredible work of Jesus and His hope to a hurting world.
4. What's next? We are ready to move forward. There is summer camp for the kids and youth. Special events for men and women, and we are ready to gather again this weekend for another powerful time of worship and teaching at The Fields. Check out www.thefeldslive.com or our Facebook page for more details.
I love our church!
And here's some pics from our Gathering. {click for PICS}
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
The Fields Church : Little Drummer Boy
CLICK inside to watch on YouTube site. For some reason by blog only shows 1/3 of the screen.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Welcome aboard!
I'm excited to announce the addition of Elgin and Christina Combs to The Fields Church. Elgin will serve as a worship pastor who will coordinate all worship gatherings, develop musicians, and give leadership to our band as they encourage and inspire all of use to worship our amazing God.
His first weekend will be November 13/14.
We believe God continues to guide and lead us at The Fields Church. We will continue to share the powerful story of Jesus with our community. And we will continue to help people understand their need to follow Him in every aspect of their lives.
Meet Elgin and Christina
Introducing Elgin Combs from The Fields Church on Vimeo.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Speak Freely
Laughs. Tears. Silence. Worship. Confession. Compassion.
The Permission to Speak Freely tour was a powerful event hosted at The Fields Church Sunday night. Anne Jackson, Susan Isaacs and Sloveig Leithaug shared their personal stories in a way that gave absolute permission for anyone in the room to be open about their own lives--and they did.
It was an amazing night to be encouraged. It was a freeing night to share struggles. It was a humbling night as a pastor to hear how the church has been a blessing. It was an eye-opening night in how the church can be the problem. It was a wonderful night to watch God heal inner lives.
I'm thankful for three ladies willing to share. I'm hopeful it will be contagious.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Multi-Generational Musicians
Here's a great example of musicians in the their 20s to late 60s (maybe 70s) having a lot of fun on stage. These guys may have been around the block a few times, but they still know how to put on a good show for the crowd.
Introducing.... Kool and the Gang
(EIU Oct 2, 2010)
Monday, September 27, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Getting healthy
Since July 19 I've completed 32 workouts, went 249.96 miles through biking, walking and jogging, and lost 28 pounds.
And I feel good.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Mornings with My Boys
Dakota is in Second Grade.
Riley is in Kindergarten.
They are sponges.
This year I am doing my best to start every morning sharing some spiritual insight into their lives. At first you may think, these guys are young...what could they really understand?
I think they understand a lot. These are forming years. These are the huge opportunities to shape our kids into who they will become as adults.
So, every morning at the breakfast table we'll talk about God's Word and how it can apply to our lives. We talk, we read, we answer questions about life, and we pray.
And as a parent, I found a tool that made this VERY easy.
I use "My First Message: A Devotional Bible for Kids.
I love it.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Biggest Loser Update - Week 2
The Fields Church is one week into The Biggest Loser series.
Here's some highlights:
- I announced my goal os 20-25 pound in the six week time period. I lost 9.8 during the first week.
- The 13 people who were able to officially weigh in on Saturday lost 60 pounds in one week. We averaged about 2 percent loss of total body weight.
- We called and talked to Matt Hoover, Season 2 Biggest Loser winner, Saturday night at The Fields (Common Grounds location). What an inspiring phone call! THANKS Lisa Hardwick.
-Chicago Bears chaplain and new friend Ray McElroy tore it up this weekend preaching at The Fields. Awesome stuff! He spoke on "Losing Selfish Ambition" - POWERFUL
- Several new families joined us this weekend at The Fields. That's always exciting.
- Lives were challenged and changed this weekend--God is at work!
-Thankful for God direction and presence at The Fields.
Below: Joey Bright Photography
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