Come hear the inspirational story of Bobby Muzikowski. He might just be Bayonne, New Jersey’s “Little Drummer Boy.”  ”Muz”as his buddies know him, is a “go for it” guy building the Kingdom of God in the inner-city of Chicago. He is the co-author (subject) of a book, “Safe at Home” with Gregg Lewis, depicting Bobby’s life from Columbia University and addiction to faith. His life of mission was focused on developing youth baseball leagues to mentor young men and women but over the past 15 years he has been building Chicago Hope Academy (chicagohopeacademy.org). Chicago Hope is a non-denominational Christian prepatory school building faith and mission in its students while placing a high percentage of graduates to four year schools.

We are meeting at 7:00 AM in the beautiful Grand Hall at the Priory Hotel, fully adorned in Christmas decoration. We will have a full breakfast buffet and two selections from our saxophonist Mr. Kim Costanza. Cost for the breakfast is $30. Also women are encouraged to attend!

Purchase tickets at this link or contact Laurence with questions: daughterofmajesty@gmail.com

November 27, 2013 at 11:48 am , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

WF & South Hills Bible Chapel Fall Retreat-October 18-20 (Event Summary)

Our 2013 Fall Retreat was a very special one in many ways. It was a first ever partnership retreat with the men of South Hills Bible Chapel and it was our first fall event which was somewhat a gamble as well.  But most of all the Spirit of the Living God truly met with us, refreshed, challenged, and equipped us in the four pillars of a man’s heart: Shepherd, Warrior, King, and Friend.

I want to convey my thanks to the men who joined us at Jumonville for a beautiful fall weekend. The strong worship, active participation and the warm encouragement you all offered to one another was awesome. I want to commend the efforts of the leadership team. Each one played an essential part in our retreat weekend in so many different ways. It is a humbling thing to watch the Lord assemble the team and direct us by his Spirit in all the need areas of responsibilities as well as the healing, instructing and equipping of men’s hearts. Food dude (Ron), you were an awesome servant leader brother from beginning to end! The registration-check in responsibility, the great meal Friday, the coffee, snacks, and support all weekend were great. Bob, your leadership with worship on Saturday morning was fantastic brother. You lifted us into the Lord’s presence. Big John, thanks for your testimony and vulnerability helping men to let down their guard and receive from the Lord. Carl, you fulfilled many roles for us as a teacher, fellow organizer, video and tech man! Please thank Earl for us as well for his leadership in worship. Billy and Jon thank you for the anointed teaching on the King and Warrior pillars of a man’s heart. Your styles were different but both very effectively used in the men’s lives as seen by their feedback. Brennan, thank you for a powerful time in communion Saturday night! Your instruction on the Passover and the sacred mystery of the Lord’s presence in the bread and the wine was nourishment to the soul. Johnny T, your leadership with your men and their contribution was a beautiful dimension to our retreat. we could not  have experienced the unity of the brotherhood without you all.

You all exalted Christ, each in your own way, as a servant leader and a messenger of the gospel. All praise belongs to our great God and warrior King Jesus who has defeated sin, death, and the Devil for his church in the Cross!

Last of all Laurence! Thanks for all of your help with the workbook and admin support. You’re the best!

Here is the link to the Men’s Fall Retreat Workbook.

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White Fields & Chapel Men Fall Retreat- Jumonville Oct. 18-20

We are confirmed for our Fall Retreat at Jumonville Camp for Oct. 18-20th. Our theme for the retreat is “The Four Faces of Manhood-Shepherd, Warrior, King & Friend.” These four faces or pillars of a man’s heart will be developed looking into the lives of David and Jesus. Jon Kolb will join us as a speaker along with Bill Krahe, Carl Huhn and Brother Wiz. We have two of the upper cabins reserved for us providing some privacy. Saturday afternoon recreation time will mean a lot of choices. Maybe a football game is your thing? The Fall colors will be spectacular and many of us will spend the afternoon at Ohiopyle biking, hiking or rafting. Check in will be on Friday from 5-7pm (meal provided) and checkout Sunday (following breakfast and closing session) at 11am. The registration cost for two nights lodging, 5 meals, linens, some great fellowship, teaching and cigars is $120. Another price is available for a single night stay (Friday night) for $85. Bike rental or rafting is additional at Ohiopyle. Payment online can be made at this link.

Chapel men contact Carl Huhn: chuhn@biblechapel.org

White Fields men/all others contact Laurence Gaertner for registration: daughterofmajesty@gmail.com

White Fields Christmas Breakfast Dec. 17^th with Bobby Muzikowski 

Come hear the inspirational story of Bobby Muzikowski. He might just be Bayonne, New Jersey’s “Little Drummer Boy.”  “Muz”as his buddies know him, is a “go for it” guy building the Kingdom of God in the inner-city of Chicago. He is the co-author (subject) of a book, “Safe at Home” with Gregg Lewis, depicting Bobby’s life from Columbia University and addiction to faith. His life of mission was focused on developing youth baseball leagues to mentor young men and women but over the past 15 years he has been building Chicago Hope Academy (chicagohopeacademy.org). Chicago Hope is a non-denominational Christian prepatory school building faith and mission in its students while placing a high percentage of graduates to four year schools.

We will be in the beautiful Grand Hall at the Priory Hotel, fully adorned in Christmas decoration. We will have a full breakfast buffet and two selections from our saxophonist Mr. Kim Costanza. Cost for the breakfast is $30. Also, women are encouraged to attend!

Purchase tickets on our website or contact Laurence with questions: daughterofmajesty@gmail.com

October 7, 2013 at 9:56 am , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

White Fields 5^th Annual Golf Outing at Shannopin C.C.

100 golfers gathered for an 8:30am shotgun start at beautiful Shannopin C.C. on September 13^th in support of our work at White Fields Foundation. The course was in magnificent condition and we had a mostly sunny day, dancing through the raindrops only on the last few holes. The fellowship was strong and the 100 cigars we passed out added to the flavor of our men’s day out together. The fantastic lunch buffet was again a big hit this year along with the leadership of our good brother Fred Morelli who acted as our golf committee chairman. Eric Gregory shared a testimony about how his experience at a time of crisis and vulnerability in a men’s huddle group was the catalyst to transforming his life over the past 3 years.

Special thanks to our Lunch Sponsor S & T Bank, our Hole-In-One Sponsor Colussy Chevrolet (2013 Cruze), Henne Jewelers for their Rolex Hole-In-One Sponsorship, Chuck Baily (Baily Insurance Agency) Hole-in-One Sponsor, and all of our Team Sponsors:

Many of our Team Sponsors were with us at our first outing and been faithful supporters for five years. Thanks as well to our volunteers especially Ron Davis, Dave Jacobs, Larry Dax, Maggie Larrow and Jackie Dougherty.

Our team winners were:

1st Place Team:

2nd Place Team:

3rd Place Team:

Our skill prize winners were:

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August 1, 2013 at 6:13 pm , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

Over forty Dads, mentors, and their Modern Day Knights headed into the wild frontier at Westminster Highlands Camp where we camped alongside picturesque Scrubgrass Creek. Actually 20 men were in tents and 20 slept in rustic Luther Lodge which served as our HQ for the weekend. We cooked our breakfasts in a hearth just a few feet from the roaring creek and enjoyed campfires at night eating smores and celebrating our sons/mentees with a blessing while holding the Knight’s sword together. Our young men took on several manhood tests including: canoeing, rock wall climbing, a great Zip Line, and morning PT from WVU Strength Coach Tanner Kolb. Special thanks to our fathers who led: Apprentices -John Cullen (ages 6-10), Pages-Brennan (11-13), Squires-Leo (14-16), and Knights-Carl Huhn and Jon Kolb (17-19). The Friday afternoon canoe trip for 10 miles down the Allegheny River and the rock climbing Saturday were big highlights in the weekend. The unplanned play and creativity was a real highlight too.

The boys and young men took to the crystal clear pools of Scrubgrass Creek right away swimming and trout fishing until late evening each night. Some of the young men who caught the trout cleaned and then cooked them by the fire for us! There was a beautiful spirit of playfulness and encouragement from the young Knights drawing each other to go further and reach for greater heights whether on the rock wall, jumping off a 20 foot rock into the creek or taking on the Zip Line.

Saturday night by the campfire we celebrated each member of the four groups in a knighthood ritual that involved the fathers/mentors giving a spoken blessing to their sons/mentees. This was led by our Modern Day Knight leader Carl Huhn. It was a very powerful time.

Sunday morning we were led in a great time of worship by John Cullen and a challenging message from Jon Kolb that focused on Jesus love for his disciples from John chapter 21. Jon drew everyone in powerfully to that scene where Jesus had cooked some fish as breakfast for his disciples

alongside the Sea of Tiberias/Galilee. Our scene was very much like it with a disciple (Jon) who had served them and now presented the same message…Do you love me…feed my lambs! Special thanks to Jon and his son tanner who did a great job instructing and encouraging the boys for 3-4 hours on the Rock Climb and then related the experience to us all later that evening.

There has been an overwhelming response to our weekend of tremendous appreciation, joy and encouragement from fathers and sons, mentors and their mentees. We are picking a date for next summer’s campout and we have plans to start a Modern Knight weekly series for Dads/mentors in September that would include activity days for sons/mentees. We will keep you posted on the kickoff date and plans for the series. A fall campout is already under discussion!

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White Fields & FCA Camp July 12-13 

Jon Kolb, 4X Steelers SB Champ with a young player at our annual football camp.

Whether our campers were new to the game or experienced high school players our veteran staff of coaches brought the right mix of instruction, faith challenge, stories, and fun to this year’s camp.  100 young players from 10-18 years of age loved the on-field instruction and talks from current NFL players Stefen Wisniewski (Raiders-C) and Lusaka Polite (Cowboys-Falcons, FB). They both shared how their faith has made the difference living for God in the NFL where there are many temptations to be led into the darkness of pride, substance abuse, gambling, and pre-marital sex. This year’s coaching staff included many former NFL players including All Pro Steelers: Jeff Hartings (SB XL), Jon Kolb (4X SB Champ), Tunch Ilkin (Steelers All-75 Year Team), and Craig Wolfley. Other former pros included Ron Coder (Seahawks), Leo Wisniewski (Colts), Lydell Sargeant (Bills), and George Lilja (Browns). These men all reflected a strong bond of love for one another cultivated through many years of “Locking Arms” together and the unity of the Holy Spirit. Young athletes commented on the tremendous enthusiasm from the staff, Chick-fil-A sandwiches, the great stories and personal interest that was demonstrated to them at the camp. Thanks to Keith Davis and head coach George Novack from Woodland Hills High School for hosting us both days.

College coaches Mike Conway, (North Park U.) and Mike Pinchotti (Geneva), joined us along with a great high school staff including Rich Bowan (Hempfield), Ron Coder (Canon Mac), Terry Totten (PCHS), Tim Keefer (Hempfield), and Chris Saluga. Registration was only $25 and it included four, two hour instructional workouts, lunch both days, a FCA camp T-shirt, FCA Bible and unforgettable memories. Special thanks to our whole staff of coaches, NFL players, FCA Director Denny Hyland and his great wife Diane for all their work. Someone said, “There isn’t a camp like this in America.” The reason is simple, it’s not because of the NFL players… there is no one like our God!

July 17, 2013 at 10:19 am , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

July 12th Pirates vs. Mets – White Fields Barbeque

We had 50 people for a great night of barbeque, fellowship, baseball and a presentation on our 2014 Dominican mission trips. We enjoyed burgers and brats and some great fellowship time with people of all ages before the game against the New York Mets. We were again at the Babb Insurance Building on the North Side, in their very cool tailgate room, thanks to our host Russell Livingston. Our fearless brother Kim Costanza, the Director for White Fields-Dominican and Pastor Rick Wiater, the new Director of Meeting God in Missions (MGM), were with us to preview upcoming trips in January and March. Those weeks have been set for January 18-25, and two weeks in March, 1-8 and 8-15. March 8-15 will be a college spring break week emphasis. The other weeks will be a mix of our men, families, and people from supporting churches in the region. Please sign up for any of these trips a.s.a.p. as we are reserving a block of flights for each week to get the best round trip fares! The Bucs beat the Mets in the 11th in a thriller but the time together talkin’ not only baseball but real life issues was great.

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Thousands of Americans from age seven to seventy, have experienced the power of serving the Haitian and Dominican people in a week filled with growth, mercy, worship, unity, community, and love.

White Fields has led many trips in the past utilizing the expansive mission compound and support staff of Meeting God in Missions in Hato Mayor. MGM is now under the direction of Pastor Rick Wiater from Good Shepherd Church in Pittsburgh. This will again be our base of operations for all of our mission weeks. The bateys (Haitian sugar cane villages) are being reached through the pastoral leadership of a team of men who   are being trained through the White Fields Dominican division.

Mr. Kim Costanza is leading this effort along with Justin Crocker. Throughout the week Pastor Ney, Pastor Jokobo, Kim, and many others on the pastoral team will be directing us in different villages serving the Haitian children and families who labor there in extreme poverty.

Information is included below on upcoming trips and opportunities for you to participate. If you are are undecided about which week to attend, you are encouraged to join us on the week of March 1-8, due to availability.

January 18-25, 2014

WF week with Meeting God in Missions (MGM) in Hato Mayor. This trip will combine approximately 100 people from Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York. There will be many families attending with children from 10-18 years of age. Jim McDonald and Rick Wiater will be sharing morning devotions throughout the week.

The daily trips to the Sugar Cane fields will involve serving through: construction projects, painting, vacation Bible school activities, sports outreach, dental care, and evangelism.

March 1-8, 2014 (most availability)

White Fields will lead this week, which is comprised of WF men, family members, and students from Concordia College in Bronxville (40 students). The daily trips to the Sugar Cane fields will involve serving through: construction projects, painting, vacation Bible school activities, sports outreach, dental care, and evangelism. Our WF men have adopted the village of Vasca and an additional focus we will be building a home for Anna, a widow and pastor serving in that village.

March 8-15, 2014 

Student Spring break week: PSU Med School, Pitt, and Waynesburg students. WF is sponsoring our 4th Annual Student Break Week to the Dominican Republic March 8-15. Joining us will be a large group of medical students from Penn State Hershey led by Amanda Troy, about 40 students and doctors in total. Activities during this week include a large medical team conducting clinics and additional activities like those listed above. Total count for this week so far is approximately 80+ people.

Cost

The cost for each of these weeks is $1,200 and includes round-trip airfare, all food, lodging and transfers to/from the airport. You can pay online here, or mail a check to White Fields Foundation, 8225 Peebles Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The $500 deposit is due by November 1st, 2013.  Please contact Laurence Gaertner to reserve your spot.

July 7, 2013 at 11:35 am , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »