CONFIRMATION CLASS 2001
AUTOBIOGRAPHIES

Lauren Baltz | Libby Clark | Jason Drobeck | Melissa Drobeck
Alexa Fisher | Ally Lewis | Ryan Mackey | Philip Pauli
Nicole Pike | Taylor Reeves | Kendra Tripp

Lauren Baltz
	"My name is Lauren Noel Baltz. Before I went to confirmation, I didn't really know who God was and what he did. I never really wanted to go to church. If I ever went to church, I didn't want to go to Sunday School because I felt that I didn't learn and it was a waste of time. Now I wish that I would have gone."		Lauren
	Lauren's "Friend in Faith" was Suzi Jennings.

Libby Clark
	Libby	"My name is Elizabeth Rose Clark. Throughout this year, I've learned the following: Confirmation is just a step in the journey of faith. The real journey takes a lifetime. I hope that with the assistance of my family and the church, I will be able to continue this road toward Christian perfection."
	Libby's "Friend in Faith" was Amy Hahn.

Jason Drobeck
	"Hi, I am Jason Peter Drobeck. When I entered Confirmation, I was unsure about death. I have now come to accept that death is a part of life and not to be afraid."		Jason
	Jason's "Friends in Faith" were Jan and John Crown.

Melissa Drobeck
	Melissa	"My name is Melissa Leeanne Drobeck. Through out this year I've learned many things. One of those things is what love is. 'Love is patent, love is kind, love is not envious, or boastful, or arrogant, or rude. It is not irritable or resentful, it does not rejoice in wrong doing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.' I Cor. 13:4-8."
	Melissa's "Friends in Faith" were Nancy and Max Mardick.

Alexa Fisher
	"I am Alexa May Fisher. I learned in Confirmation about sharing, caring, and loving others through God's three graces."		Alexa
	Alexa's "Friends in Faith" were Janna and Ross Kershaw.

Ally Lewis
	Ally	"My name is Allyson Elizabeth Lewis. I enjoyed learning about God's three graces. I also learned what Confirmation truly is. Confirmation is the public profession of the faith in which we are baptized - the Christian faith. It is when we have decided to claim the name Christian."
	Ally's "Friend in Faith" was Kaye Albert.

Ryan Mackey
	"I am Ryan Augustus Mackey. In Confirmation I learned all about Jesus and our church and how John Wesley founded the church."		Ryan
	Ryan's "Friend in Faith" was Mike Bender.

Philip Pauli
	Philip	"I am Philip Emmanuel Pauli. At the start of confirmation I had been wrestling with God's forgiveness. It was brought to my attention that if GOD could forgive me then who am I to not forgive myself. This simple revelation has helped me emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. My Confirmation Statement: I state this not as a statement of new faith, but as renewed faith. Confirmation is a time to begin the process of becoming a bondservant of Christ. As bad as 'bondservant' sounds it is a better life than any other. Even Paul said "I, Paul the prisoner
	of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles." Ephesians 3:1 NIV. That is what Confirmation is for becoming a servant of Christ. As we begin this journey with its tragedies, misfortunes, and sin, Christ helps us to endure trials and tribulations. Life will never be easy but God the creator of the universe, of the heavens and the earth will be there to give you the strength to endure and joy when things are collapsing around you. Through Confirmation we become like Paul, a 'new creature in Christ" and become a 'bondservant of Christ.' That is what we do when we claim the name Jesus Christ Lord and savior."
	Philip's "Friend in Faith" was Virginia Lees.

Nicole Pike
	"Hello, my name is Nicole Marie Pike. I have a wonderful mom, dad, and sister. Before Confirmation I did not understand church and did not look forward to going to church on Sunday. Now I really look forward to going to church on Sundays. I also love Youth Group."		Nicole
	Nicole's "Friend in Faith" was Katie Sieffertt.

Taylor Reeves
	Taylor	"I have always liked school and have many friends, that are good people, even my parents like them. My goal is to become a surgeon and try and make a difference in the lives of people that need my skill. My parent's are in agreement with my goal, as well. My sister is a good friend and companion and usually gets away with things only a cute sister can! I learned in confirmation class that God and Jesus helped people in the Bible and if you
	let them they will help you throughout your life. My hobbies are going to rock concerts and skiing with my dad and shopping with my mother and grandmother."
	Taylor's "Friend in Faith" was Dana Drobeck. Taylor was also baptized on May 20, 2001 in addition to graduating from Confirmation Class!

Kendra Tripp
	"I am Kendra Leigh Tripp. One thing I learned at church is all of the Jews speak at least a little Hebrew."		Kendra
	Kendra's "Friend in Faith" was Jennifer Lybarger.
GROUP PHOTOS
	Group photos of these eleven Golden First UMC youth -- our wonderful Confirmation Class of 2001 -- are available here [click].

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