Third Lane Youth

Pastor Al Di Salvatore  is the youth pastor at Third Lane Youth.  He has a passion for today’s youth to find grace and hope in Jesus Christ.  He is geek-chic, (think Peter Parker minus the superpowers) armed with his Macbook Pro and quirky Palm Treo, he loves incorporating off the wall illustrations  and hip visuals into his messages to help students relate and connect with Christ.  He graduated from Valley Forge Christian College in 2003, where he met his amazing and beautiful wife Marisa.  She is his side-kick in ministry, who is totally unique and creative  and who takes TLY to another level.  She has a huge influence on the music and Fine-Arts at TLY; which makes it totally original and inspiring.  Some of Pastor Al's loves are family, music, sports (Go Phillies), Spider-man (of course), sushi, Starbucks, and not mention his crazy-cool cat Philly.

Favorites:

Book: Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson
Food: Pasta, Cheesesteaks, and Sushi
Movies: Braveheart, Spiderman, That Thing You Do
TV Show: ESPN, Chuck, American Idol, Seinfeld, Iron Chef America, Ace of Cakes
Music: Anything that sounds cool and    unique                                                                                                                        Season: Winter and Fall
Place in the World: Australia
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Spending time with Ris and my family, watching Philly Sports, playing drums,  video games, wanting to workout if I could only find time!                                                                                                                 Scripture: Romans 12:2
Sports Team: Philadelphia Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, and Eagles

 Marisa Di Salvatore is wife to Pastor Al and the best side-kick he could ever ask for.  She works part time helping out here at the church, organizing just about everything you can think of for TLY, keeping P.A. on his toes, and coordinating the Student Fine Arts program.   Along with that, she also works part time for a program that helps single parents and displaced get back into the workforce.  She loves her phenomenal husband, TLY students, writing music, her cp70b vintage piano, sushi, green tea, slouchy hats, owls, recycling, going to concerts, Audrey Hepburn movies, traveling, museums, organic food, bright colored leggings, her cat Philly, Macs, Starbucks in the snow, and helping those in need.  Ris is uber organized, creative, goofy, opinionated, a fashionaholic, and marches to the beat of her own drum. 

Favorites:

Book: Sex God by Rob Bell
Food: Sushi, Thai, Italian, and anything sweet
Movies: The Sound of Music                                                                                        

TV Show: Chuck, BBC, Ace of Cakes, American Idol, Dawson's Creek
Music: Keane, Arctic Monkeys, Mat Kearney, Mutemath, Hillsong United, Los Campesinos, Seabird, Carla Bruni, The Beatles, amongst many more                                                                                                                                  Season: Summer
Place in the World: England & Bermuda
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Spending time with Al and family, playing piano, downloading and writing music, Wii, writing human videos for TLY, saving the environment, art, cooking, decorating, finding unique restaurants, shopping, taking walks in the park, vacationing in warm weather                                                                                                             

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13
Sports Team: Philadelphia Phillies, Flyers, and Eagles

Dave Bucher is a full time Physical Therapist Assistant, part time Youth Leader.   He loves God, his amazing gf Mia, playing guitar, music, purple jeans, sports, good restaurants, v-neck t-shirts, snowboarding, Starbucks hot chocolate, traveling, Coldplay, and changing the world. Dave is not your ordinary dude, he is different, quirky, fashionable, and intelligent. His heart's desire is to show people God's love through his life.

 

Favorites:

Book: Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell
Food: Italian/anything Mia cooks
Movie: so many...
TV Show: American Idol, House, sports
Music: COLDPLAY, Switchfoot, The Beatles, Our Lady Peace, Keane, U2, Weezer, Dashboard Confessional, anything like that...
Season: Spring
Place in the World: Europe
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Spending time with family, watching/playing sports, playing guitar, listening to music/finding new music, fashion, playing in FSF band, facebook, snowboarding, shopping, and trying new restaurants.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31
Sports Team: UNC Tarheels! Penn State, Phillies, Flyers, Eagles, Manchester United, and any team David Beckham goes lol

 Mia Bongiorno works full time as a teacher's assistant and part time at a restraunt called Bricco. If you didnt already know -Marisa is her big sister and Al is her bro in law!  She says she has had so much fun getting to know everyone at TLY, and loves being a youth leader. Jesus is her number 1 and he has blessed her with a wonderful family, great friends, and the best boyfriend in the world ! Babies and animals make Mia melt :) She loves art, music, nature, missions, warm weather, the beach, traveling, food,cooking, reading, sleeping,chocolate, and so much more. Some day, Mia would love to do more missions work outside of the country.. Right now  she is following Jesus wherever He leads her and trying to help those in need and take care of all of Gods creation.

Favorites:

Book- Bible, Sex God, To Kill a Mockingbird, Walk Two Moons.

Food- Indian/Thai/Sushi. and chocolate :)

Movies- Pochahontas, It's a Wonderful Life

Music- the Beatles, Jack Johnson, Deas Vail, Way too many more.

Season- Spring

Place- St Augustine Florida, Bermuda.

Activities- Spending time with loved ones, tly, art, music, roadtrips, being spontaneous, health + beauty, trying new foods, cooking, playing with my puppies, walking in the sunshine, watching movies, facebook and sleep (guilty pleasures)

Scriptures- Romans 12:1-2, Philipians 4:4-7, Matt 25:35-40                          Sports team- uhh whoever Dave is rooting for. UNC, eagles....? Sports are okay, I'm learning.... :)

 Kim Fillmore 

 Ryun Swank graduated in 2007 after spending two years in the youth group and four years at First Assembly. Many remember Ryun for his spunky attitude and bony knees which he has been known to use to break eye sockets (as Pastor Al has personally experienced). He just finished two years at VFCC and plans to attend York College in the fall to pursue English Literary Studies. He works at the Jewish Community Center where he teaches swim lessons and lifeguards the good patrons of the JCC.  Watch out because Ryun is uber competative and will stomp you on a game of Halo or any other game for that matter.   Ryun is known for his dry and witty comments, but also his willingness to help others in need.  He always has a smile on his face and a servant's heart to go along with it. 

Favorites:

Book: Picture of Dorian Gray, The Catcher in the Rye, A Separate Peace
Food: Sushi
Movies: Mean Girls, What Dreams May Come
TV Show: Office, 30 Rock, Scrubs
Music: Coldplay, Mae
Season: Spring
Place in the World: I haven't been there yet
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Running, reading, writing
Scripture: Matt 9:13
Sports Team: uh, I don't watch sports... :-X