1 year later

369 days ago my wife Tiffany and I officially started here at First Baptist Church of Doylestown.  Incredible!  It has been a whole year since we arrived. In honor of this day I thought it would be appropriate to look back and think through some highlights of the year.  So, here it is…  The One Year Review.  

WINTER RETREATS- I had an absolute blast on both of the winter retreats, high school and junior high…  All I need to say is, Hot Tub Olympics.  That was awesome!  For those who don’t know what this is… we came up with all of these “challenges” to do in the hot tub at Lake Champion.  One of my favorites was run from the tub to the slush puddle- roll in it- only to return again to the hot tub…  first man in wins!  Great times…

Remodeling the Student Center- This was a huge highlight to me.  When we began meeting as separate groups in the student center I felt like we were so much more connected together.  That we really and truly began to grow together as a family.  Keep up the good work!  

Teaching through “So Our Ipods are Different!”  This was a really fun series for me to teach.  I felt like we had a great time going through those several weeks.  I will never forget the closing night of that series. Keith Dickey was leading worship, and I had my eyes closed having just gotten done teaching and I was praying that God would unite this group, and when I opened my eyes I saw guys hugging guys, arms around each other, and singing in unison praising God for who He is!  We shared communion, and prayed with one another.  That was a highlight to me!  An unforgettable moment.

I will never forget the beginning of our Junior High worship band.  There we were, 3 musicians and 2 singers.  Standing around the piano in the sanctuary.  Wow, we were not that good… But I am proud of where we are now!  Great job guys! It is a joy to lead worship with you all when I do.  

There are so many highlights of this last year.  I can’t even believe that it has been a year.  I know that if I really sat and thought about it I would come up with tons more!  It is a privilege to be with you guys, and to have you call me your youth pastor.  I love it!  I serve alongside of the best team I could ever think of.  I am grateful for everyone of you youth leaders!  God has gifted us with you.  Thank you!  

~Peter