Fall is just about to an end and just like the summer – it seemed like I blinked and it was over! I want life to slow down!!! Anyway, here were some of the highlights of my fall:

Seeing Wicked – This is one of the best plays I’ve ever seen! I can’t wait until it comes back around to see it again!

Revolution Fear Factor – This 4-week competition was awesome – there was nothing like seeing two girls in the finals eating Madagascar Hissing Cock Roaches!

Having Pastor Nathan Come on Board – After a year and a half search, we finally hired a new youth pastor! It’s been 3 months and Rev is going places – fast! It’s been a blessing getting to sit under Pastor Nathan’s leadership!

Rev’s “Going all the Way Series” – Our October series was awesome. Denny Pattyn came in and had a great message. My favorite part was the Wed/Weekend ? and A sessions we had. We had tons of questions asked of us on sex, dating, and the single life. It was awesome to see teenagers want to do these things God’s way!

19 North Doubling – Zack and Lauren have been leading 19 North for almost 2 years now! Since this time last year, 19 North has doubled in attendance! It’s so awesome seeing lives changed every week!

The Chicago Marathon w/PL – I ran my first marathon in 4:25:11! What an awesome journey it was with my friend/mentor Pastor Larry. If you’re interested in running Pittsburgh on May 3rd, 2009 - let me know!
Moving Out – I finally moved out of my house!!! I’m now living in Cranberry with two awesome roommates! I’m loving it!

My Trip to Atlanta for The Cadre – This trip changed my life – Check out this post to see some of the things I’ve learned.

Light-up Night- One of my favorite nights in the Burgh! It was great hanging with a bunch of friends downtown!

Thanksgiving – I loved Thanksgiving! It was an awesome one this year!!!

Finishing School - Glory to God!! As of next Friday – I’ll be a college grad! I’m going to go nuts!

What were some of your Fall highlights?

School started back up this week… I have no clue where my summer went. It literally seemed like summer went by in the blink of an an eye, although the older I get, the more life goes by in the blink of an eye. Anyway… here are my highlights of summer 2008:

Impartation Conference - This was such an amazing conference and a great way to kick off summer. Keith Moore, Doug Jones, and Duane Sherriff rocked my world. Plus, I got to meet Keith Moore!!!

Summer Scream Camp - Camp was an absolute blast…nothing like a 13 hours bus ride to the middle of nowhere! God moved and did some awesome things.

The Prank – Nothing like coming back from camp at 3:30 a.m. in the morning after a 13 hour bus ride and finding my entire cubicle covered in aluminum foil…everything. One of the best pranks I’ve ever witnessed!

Canada with the Walczaks - This was my vacation this summer… I had an absolute blast! The Walczaks were unbelievable hosts and I am so glad I got to spend my vacation with some of my best friends. Good times….

Silver Ring Thing – There is something so special about seeing 900 teenagers commit to sexual purity. Does anyone remember the fire alarm going off? Who turned on the hazer!!

Cedar Point – My first trip ever to Cedar Point. Loved spending the day with Sean Moore and Rev Students. Good times…

19 North Scavenger Hunt – Enough Said!

4:12 Students – Just did a post on these guys. I loved spending my summer in the office with them. They’re awesome and know we all have some great friendships and memories we’ll never forget!!

Certainly there were many more highlights… these were some of the big ones. Overall, it was an awesome summer! I am looking forward to the Fall and wrapping up 2008!!!