Leo Wisniewski, Matt Millen and Brennan Gaertner
What an inspiration it was…even without our guest of honor! Joe Paterno came down with the flu on the day of the event and was unable to attend. At game time though we still had almost 400 people to support the ministry of White Fields Foundation at our fundraising dinner held at the Club Lounge East at Heinz Field on February 13th. The Sacred Sounds Ensemble blessed us with their instrumental music as we enjoyed our dinner. Then Matt Millen, four-time Super Bowl Champion and ESPN/NFL Network Color Analyst, led us as our Master of Ceremonies. He started the evening with some hilarious stories about Joe and ended with his personal testimony. Jeff Hartings (Steelers Superbowl Champion) delivered a heartfelt turn-around story of when the Lord broke through in his life while at Detroit and how the ministry of White Fields Foundation has impacted his growth through a weekly small group. The Joshua Courage Award recipient, Ben Humiston, was honored for his gentle heart of faith demonstrated throughout his courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy. The Christian Athlete Award recipients, Tyrek and Tyrail Morgan from Oliver High School, were also honored for their sportsmanship and Christian character throughout their high school experience in football and basketball. Their head coach, Tim Keefer, was also present with them. Mr. Kim Costanza blessed the crowd with two amazing saxophone solos. A stirring Dominican Republic video from Meeting God in Missions was shown and received enthusiastically (WFF’s newest partner in ministry).
The program concluded with the clarification of WFF’s mission and a clear Gospel presentation by Brennan Gaertner and Leo Wisniewski… a nice one-two punch! Our exalted guest of honor proved mighty, as always – the Lord Jesus provided for every detail. One man in attendance said, “The neatest thing for me was to watch the faces of all those people as the Gospel was preached, there was such interest, such joy.” As the week goes on, we believe that hearts who were touched will step out to connect with us personally or join a small group. Special thanks go out to our corporate sponsors, especially Buchanan, Ingersoll, and Rooney, First Niagra, Thorp Reed, Colussy Chevrolet, ADT Security, and ESPN Sports Radio. Regardless of whether you were able to attend our event the invitation is for you as well!
If you would like to learn more about WFF events or small groups please contact Leo Wisniewski at leo@whitefieldsfoundation.org .
“My father and I had a blast listening to stories of life, Christ, and Penn State football. I truly believe that men of great character, and especially those that strapped on the pads, can handle adversity and come out on top. You guys displayed that on Saturday.
Thanks for the invite.”
Daniel C. Harris, Jr. – Aflac Metro
“Congratulations on hosting a great event Saturday night. Despite Joe’s absence, it truly was an inspirational and entertaining evening.
I was thrilled to be a part of such a great event.”
Naren K. Gursahaney, ADT Worldwide, Corporate Sponsor
February 17, 2010 at
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Join us for an amazing day of celebrating fathers and sons at Pine Springs Camp on Saturday, May 1, 2010 with featured speakers Leo & Stefen Wisniewski!
