STEUBENVILLE — The lights at Harding Stadium will shine a little differently next weeked, as the community gathers together … not for a football game, but an evening of worship, testimony and inspiration.

This year’s Faith on the Field, Fields of Faith event will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 and is presented by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The event will feature a blend of youth testimonies, performances and a keynote message pointing Ohio Valley residents toward hope and faith in Christ.

The speaker will be the Rev. Raul Diaz of Cornerstone Church in Toronto. Diaz is a former athlete whose personal story and ministry have inspired many across the region.

In addition, local students will share their testimonies, including Josiah Rea of Steubenville High School, G.G. Zimmerman of Edison High School, Camden Greiner of Steubenville High, Noah Flesher of Indian Creek High School and Aaron Ashby of Harding Middle School. Performances will be given by Elisha Fletcher, Dance Force Elite, Gene “Minister of Truth” Shelby, Cooper Crowe, Jasmine Wooden and the Impact Youth Praise Team. Each performer has won or been recognized during the Valley’s Got Talent competition.

“This event is about letting our youth lead the way,” said Bobbyjon Bauman, executive director of the Sycamore Youth Center and local FCA representative. “When students share their testimonies and use their God-given talents to glorify him, it encourages the entire community. We want people of every age to see how God is moving in the lives of young people right here in the Ohio Valley.”

Although the event is youth-driven, it is open to people of all ages and free of charge.