We always had so much fun with him in youth at Peace Chapel. I would have to say some of my fondest memories come from his nickname that we ( the Briand and Wootton girls and I) gave him. The Cheat! It never failed any game we played; he always managed to cheat his way to the top.
He was the first person I ever met that enjoyed listening to bagpipe music. I can't remember where we had gone, but he was playing it in his car. I thought it was hilarious that everyone else couldn't stand it. I believe we had convince him (which probably didn't take much work) to have him play it during the service (or event). The reactions were priceless.
Then of course, he was our fearless Bible Quiz coach. He would get so frustrated with me, because I would never hit the buzzer. I think it was our last tournament, and he told me my goal was just to hit the buzzer. He didn't care if I just sat there and didn't answer just as long as I hit the buzzer. I was so nervous but determined to hit it. We were up against a team from James River who had a really good player. A question came up, and I knew it! There was no doubt in my mind, so I was waiting to see if anyone else knew it. I thought it was a pretty obvious answer, but no one answered. The time was almost out. I hit the buzzer and answered it correctly. Steve was so excited! I think I answer several more questions that day. He couldn't believe that I waited till the last tournament to start answering questions.
I and many others were so great full to have Steve as a friend and youth leader. We missed him (and you too Christina) when he left Peace Chapel, but we knew there were others that needed to experience the awesomeness of Steve Patient.
Love you guys!
Adrienne Arner
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