Brian Howe

• Friday night we went up to Lake George…I love that we live so close to touristy spots. Sometimes I take that for granted. God’s creation is unreal.
• I went golfing Saturday morning…I love golfing more then it loves me…had a ton of fun inspite of my score.
• Today is my first father’s day being a dad…well I guess it’s not really an offical holiday for me quite yet. However even though I won’t be able to hold my little girl for another month the fact of the matter is that she has already cost me a bunch of money so I think I am gonna go ahead and take this as my first Father’s Day.
• Today was awesome…steak, my wife and I both sitting on the edge of the couch as Tiger made a crazy put to force a playoff in the U.S.Open and the NBA Finals just came on.
• We continued One Prayer today and Ed Young brought it…I mean brought it…WAKE UP CHURCH…wow. God spoke to me big time today.
• My Dad freaking rocks…over the years our relationship has grown a ton. We are pretty much the same people however he’s got me on the wisdom thing. His wisdom is unreal. I love you man and I can’t wait to watch you in action as a grandpa.
• I am back to blogging this week…sorry for the break but it was needed.
• Happy Father’s Day…I really think it is the most under the radar holiday on the calendar.

Even though the weekend isn’t completely wrapped up quite yet…I thought I would throw out some thoughts today.

• Friday night we went to see Indiana Jones…umm I dig the cheesiness that is the Indy movies but I am not down with mixing Star Wars and Indiana Jones. It was weird.
• Spent my Saturday morning at UnCommon Grounds in Saratoga…that place is slowly stealing my heart from this place
• I spoke at Nway this weekend…
• First Saturday night service was a little rough…people were nice about it though.
• Second Sat service I felt pretty good about and I got adjusted to speaking to the cameras for the HD shots…that is tough stuff.
• Sunday morning in CP was rocking…this guy is doing a great job of creating a Rockin worship vibe where God’s presence is so evident.
• Then made the trip back to Malta to finish up at the 11.30 there, felt so comfortable…I guess on your fourth try it better be good!
• I missed all my peeps in Colonie…I will see you this weekend. Shout out to Kevin for running the show down there!
• Last night we had a bbq at our house with our Connection Group and we used our fire pit for the first time…smores baby. I love our Cgroup.
• We are going to register for baby stuff today at this place and this place and more then likely this place!
• Happy Memorial Day…thank you to all of you have given your lives so that we could live in a Free country…
• I will throw up my intro video from my message tomorrow…

• Played Texas Hold ‘em on Friday with a bunch of friends…took second place. I beat guys who actually knew how to play.
• Saturday, reality set in…I am all grown up, I was actually pumped about doing yardwork and our brand new rodo….something.
• We are going to a “whole notha level” in our Worship Experiences…props go out to Dave, Kevin, Jeremy, and Libby…our Production and Bands hit it out of the park this weekend.
• This guy, even though he is on a blog fast was out of this world as well…seriously, Buddy’s transparency and heart were so evident this weekend! I love that about him.
• This guy and this guy are among the best at what I do…I am learning everything I can from them. If there are other Creative Pastors/Worship Pastors/Programming Directors/Campus Pastors that I should be checkin out, let me know.
• Celtics won…finally played tough.
• The Penguins are going to the Stanley Cup…the Burgh representin.
• I am speaking next weekend. I hope people show up.
• I am doing a video shoot in Syracuse this week that I think will change my life and hopefully add some insight into yours. I will post it here after next weekend.
• If you haven’t heard or read this blog in a while, We are having a little girl and you can help name her by going HERE

• Libby got home on Thursday night - we left again on Friday
• Spent Friday driving down to Long Island with my bro…he is good people, I don’t laugh as hard with anybody as I do with him.
• Hooked up with my parents and my sister to eat at this place. I have never seen bigger portions in my life.
• Saturday we threw a surprise party for my grandpa…he was overwhelmed with emotion. It was sweet to see and honor a life well lived while the man was still alive.
• I missed my second Saturday in Malta in a row…that has never happened in the 5 years I have worked at NC. I miss Malta
• The Sunday we announce in Colonie that we are going to one service for the summer we have our largest second service crowd in weeks. Go figure.
• The Penguins knocked off the Rangers and look unreal…I am a playoff hockey fan and I root for my hometown Pens.
• I love the NBA…and I can’t wait to see the Cavs and Celtics go at it in the second round. Can anyone stop Kobe ?
• I spoke about Sacrifice at United last night…Sacrifice is a word we don’t speak about much but I think our students are getting it.
• Tonight is our first softball game of the year. I feel like a little kid and I can’t wait to get out and play with my friends…this is the start of the greatest time of the year here in Saratoga.
• My dog Posh hates us…probably because we have pretty much not been around for 2 weeks but still does she have to go to the bathroom in the house as our punishment??? Do dogs really get mad at their owners?
• One week from today we will know if our baby is a him or a her…I hope its obvious one way or the other. I am dying to find out…what do you think it will be? Boy or Girl?

• Friday night Lib and I stayed in…rented 3:10 to Yuma…love that Cowboy movies are being made again
• Filmed some off the chain Revolutionary stories of life change all day Saturday, I can’t wait for that series to start.
• Saturday night 5pm service in Malta was the most rockn crowd in the history of NC…seriously I have never seen energy like that in a church.
• NC-Colonie is not only maintaining it is GROWING…it has grown over 200% 400% (im bad at math) in the last 4 weeks. Does that make it the fastest growing church in America? (:
• First softball practice of the year yesterday…snow on our infield made it a little tough, Upstate NY baby.
• I got to speak at United last night, I don’t know if have ever spoken with as much energy as I did last night…I was pumped up. Kevin is doing an incredible job with our Students. Way to go bro!
• I love how our teenagers are so active in “their” church…they have as much to do with the success of this ministry as anybody.
• I can’t believe the whoopin Carolina took from Kansas…I don’t know if I have ever seen a Final Four game where one team looked so dominant.
• Tonight’s NCAA title game will be one for the ages…if Memphis wins I get a free lunch tomorrow.