Today I am thankful for the HONORS COLLEGE. Applying to the Honors College here at Pittsburg State University was one of the most important decisions that I have made. Through the Honors College I have made so many friends and have had opportunities that I wouldn't have otherwise. I'm so very thankful to have met Dr.... Continue Reading →
Thankfulness: Day 2
Today I am thankful for MUSIC. Music brings emotions and stories to life, and is healing and peaceful for the soul. Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I don't know what I would do without it. I wouldn't have imagined that I would be playing... Continue Reading →
Thankfulness: Day 1
Today I am thankful for FRIENDS. My college experience wouldn't be near what it is without my awesome group of friends. From family dinners, to hanging out and watching tv, there's never a dull moment with the Pitt family! My friends are very supportive of me and all that I do. They tolerate my weirdness... Continue Reading →
First Youth Group!
This evening was full of adventures! I've successfully led my first ever youth group! God was truly at work this evening and all of your prayers have definitely helped! To give you an idea of how the youth program works here at Frontenac UMC, I'll give you a breakdown of this evening. 5:45 - Students... Continue Reading →
Crazy Awesome Exciting NEWS!
Almost two months ago I embarked on a journey - one which I knew not the duration or final destination. It's been a leap of faith and trusting in God. And today I can finally tell you some crazy, awesome, exciting, wonderful, fantastic, shout it from the rooftop news! I've been hired as Frontenac UMC's... Continue Reading →
Mission: Arlington
Sunday, July 1, 2012 This morning we arose early and headed to a laundromat here in Dallas. To Erica's luck, it was located next door to the donut shop. After loading the washers, we walked next door for breakfast and to look over the VBS curriculum for this week. Each day we would travel out... Continue Reading →
Cherokee Nation
Monday, June 25, 2012 Today we arrived in Oklahoma around 11 am. Upon our arrival we met with our leaders from the Cherokee Nation in the community of Kenwood, Oklahoma. As we talked about all of the projects for the week and introduced ourselves to each other, I knew that this week would be an... Continue Reading →
Colorado Springs
Sunday, June 17, 2012 It's a beautiful morning in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It's also Father's Day. Sadly, and disappointingly I have been off traveling the last three summers, meaning I haven't been with my dad on Father's Day for the last three years. Luckily with technology and cell phones, I was able to spend some... Continue Reading →
St. Louis: Middle School Enthusiam
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 This week I am on the leadership team for the St. Louis mission trip put on by the Missouri United Methodist Conference Council on Youth Ministries. The trip started yesterday evening and will conclude Saturday morning. Today I worked alongside middle schoolers from Manchester United Methodist here in the St. Louis... Continue Reading →
Beautiful Things
I am human. You are human. We are both humans. Humans sin. They fall short; they miss the mark. We fall into the traps of the world: lust, adultery, addiction, drugs, stealing, lying, cheating, gossiping, etc. We make poor choices. We do things that we know are wrong. We disobey. We choose worldly ways over... Continue Reading →
Adventures with Abbey Jo 