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 Why
would a young man with so great potential waste his
life on something that will destroy himself and others?
That is what Nick Novello did for much of his life.
Today Seattle CityTeam is preparing to recognize the
change and development of Nick’s new life in
a service of graduation to be held February 28th.
Nick’s mother and father divorced while Nick
was a child. They lived the affluent life of Southern
California. Nick did well in school and sports. But
something else caught his attention. He found sensual
pleasure through girls, surfing and drugs. By 16 years
of age, he dropped out of school.
For a period of time, he lived with his mother and
began to change his living. It was not long before
he was back to girls, surfing and drugs. He cleaned
up. He then went to Alaska and entered the drug scene
again. He set out for another adventure with some
friends on the Trans Alaska Highway to Seattle.
He did jail time on several occasions. During those
days he used his time to read the Bible. He was searching.
The void that he had in his childhood continued. “The
fun life” would not fill the emptiness he felt
in his life.
After nearly killing himself in a police chase, he
aimlessly wandered into Seattle CityTeam. He did not
even know what it was. A volunteer staff person asked
if he would do dishes. He agreed. He became a volunteer.
He saw the men in the Recovery/Discipleship program.
He desired the newness of life they had. One and one-half
years ago, at 21 years of age, Nick entered the Recovery/Discipleship
program.
On February 28th Nick will receive his graduation
certificate. Nick relates some differences in his
life. The void is filled with his relation to God.
He cares about other people. Before people were there
for the purpose of him having fun. Nick is giving
time to CityTeam in procuring commodities from businesses.
He also is a volunteer with Young Life in helping
youth at one of our High Schools.
Nick is not sure where his life will lead. One of
the things he is learning now is to trust God.
You are invited to join Nick and the others at his
graduation on Saturday, February 28th.
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