*This is not ranked in order, just an overall top ten from this month*
1. Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it is built around three of the most important things in life: Family, Food, and Football. I loved spending Thanksgiving break with my family this year (especially on Friday as you will read about below). You also may be interested in knowing my favorite Thanksgiving foods, they are honey baked ham and pumpkin pie.
2. NC State > UNC
Thanksgiving Day was great, but it was far overshadowed by the Friday after. In quite possibly the craziest finish to a football game I’ve ever witnessed, NC State defeated the team from over the hill. And it was amazing. Unfortunately, State didn’t make it to the ACC Championship game this year but at least we’re better than Carolina. Go Pack!
3. 3 Years
On November 22nd Natalie and I celebrated our 3-year anniversary! We had dinner at The Melting Pot, I would like to personally thank whoever first had the idea of melting cheese and dipping different things into it. After dinner we did an escape room, which if you’ve never done an escape room be warned that it is very difficult to do with only two people. We had a lot of fun doing it though, and after a lot of hints as well as going 20 minutes past our time limit, we escaped!
4. Christmas Parade
The Raleigh Christmas Parade is an all-time classic event. There’s no better way to get into the Christmas Spirit. The parade is full of floats, dance routines, giant balloons, miniature horses, and Christmas music. The best part of all though was the Sanderson High School Marching Band and Color Guard, featuring Matt & Ashley (my host brother & sister).
5. Fellowsgiving
Before Thanksgiving break all the current and past fellows that are still in Raleigh got together at Ashley’s house for a Friendsgiving lunch. It was awesome to see so many members of the Fellows community spending time together.
6. Micah 6:8 Retreat
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
Earlier this month the Fellows went on our Micah 6:8 retreat to Camp Oak Hill. We got together with Fellows programs from across the east coast (and Colorado) for a weekend of learning what it means to live out what Micah 6:8 calls us to do; to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. Although we did not win the ultimate frisbee tournament, we did realize that Raleigh is the best Fellows program in the country.
7. Mumbo Jumbo
On our Micah 6:8 retreat Dylan and I were given the task to lead a hoedown for the camp. Thus, beginning the journey of Mumbo Jumbo. Dylan and I had a lot of fun during the hoedown, thanks in part to the rest of the Fellows who helped lead the sample circle and reexplain the dances to almost everyone after they were confused from my explanation. I know what you’re thinking, will we ever get to see Mumbo Jumbo in action again? To that all I have to say is, maybe.
8. Shabbat Dinner
One of the classes that we have been taking this fall is Old Testament. Old Testament is taught by the one and only Aaron Gann. A couple of weeks ago Aaron set up and led us in a traditional Jewish Shabbat dinner. Shabbat (Sabbath) is a time for resting with the Lord and enjoying the company of others. We had a great time singing traditional Shabbat songs, as well as enjoying the traditional Shabbat food.
9. Jean Party
For one youth group meeting this month instead of having our traditional small group time, we all joined together for a ‘Jean Party’. Everyone was dressed in their best denim attire, and we played some hilarious games which included a Jorts fashion show, as well as an intense lip-sync battle.
10. Harris Teeter Subs
*No Free Ads* However; Harris Teeter subs are delicious and affordable. On Sundays you can get a full sub for the price of a half sub, you’re welcome.