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The New Normal This month was a bit crazy due to the fact that I got covid and had to quarantine for a couple weeks. My symptoms were not too severe, they were pretty moderate, but it wasn’t fun not being able to taste food on Thanksgiving day. In quarantine, I wrote a new song.ContinueContinue reading “November 2020”

God is on the Move October flew by so quickly. It feels like it was over by the time it started. The changing season brought many other changes with it. Some changes were easier to adjust to than others. One of the more challenging (but rewarding) adjustments of the month was Bayside Midtown getting backContinueContinue reading “October 2020”

Hit the Ground Running This month so many fun things have happened! We got to pick our D Groups (Discipleship Groups). This year in Thrive School for the second year class, they are facilitating co-ed D Groups for the second year students. The first year students still have girls D Groups and guys D Groups.ContinueContinue reading “September 2020”

Beginning Year Two Granite Bay Sunday Service Folsom Middle School Bayside Staff Meeting Granite Bay Sunday Night Service There was some initial concern that Thrive School would not be able to begin meeting together in person due to health and social distancing mandates from the state. However, God is good and Thrive School has beenContinueContinue reading “August 2020”

Thriving In Quarantine Tailgate Party Passover D Group Family Picnic Lake Day Songwriting Team Folsom Fam Picnic Staff Meeting From social distance picnics to tailgate parties to drive bys, we Thrive students have found ways to get creative in seeing each other. This reality has been so encouraging to me in realizing the strong bondsContinueContinue reading “April 2020”

From Social to Distancing Thrive Women’s Conference Last Worship Service Together Seussical Postponed No Clorox Wipes Writing a New Song Getting Outdoors On March 6th, I had the privilege of helping with production for the Thrive Women’s Conference. This was a super amazing experience to hear from women worship leaders, artists, and speakers to share,ContinueContinue reading “March 2020”

Back To The Grind On the 1st of February, a bunch of the Thrive School students–including myself–helped host a giant car wash, garage sale, snack bar event with live music and funtivities for kids and families at Bayside Folsom. This was a great experience, and we were able to raise $2,500. There were a lotContinueContinue reading “February 2020”

Seeing With Fresh Eyes Folsom Girl’s Night Unleashed Conference 18:22 Hangs Folsom Worship Fam I was able to start off the New Year with a bang by turning 22. A year older doesn’t feel too different though. On January 1st, I spent time with some of my family and friends.  On January 4th, I wasContinueContinue reading “January 2020”

Merry Stressmas Gingerbread Competition Setup Crew Granite Bay Secret Santa 18:22 D Group Folsom Christmas Eve Folsom Fam Christmas Show Granite Bay New Year’s Eve (My 22nd Bday) December got off to a busy start. We take Christmas very seriously around Bayside and began preparing for the services at the beginning of the month. ThisContinueContinue reading “December 2019”

Tis’ The Busy Season 18:22 Group Czech Night Friendsgiving 18:22 Friendsgiving Students Friendsgiving Students Friendsgiving Students High School Worship Night This month, I’ve had the opportunity to get a lot of stage managing experience at Bayside Folsom on Sunday mornings. It has been a great learning opportunity as I support the worship band and pastorsContinueContinue reading “November 2019”