Hi, my name is Nikki Lalague. I'm a 17-year old senior at Capo Valley High School. I've been calling Saddleback my home for almost 5 years now, and have found my passion in serving and leading others to worship God through the gifts He's given me.

I grew up in a non-Christian home, and had no idea who God was until a friend of mine in 7th grade invited me to a Junior High outreach event at Wild Rivers. I came to a service that same weekend and realized there was something different about the leaders, the music, and the students: something I wanted for myself. After attending services for a little over a month, I dedicated my life to Christ and began discovering who I was in Him and what His plans were for my life. I started playing guitar and singing in the Wildside band, and joined a small group in 8th grade with incredible girls that I still grow with to this day.

Since I became a Christian in Junior High, I have continued to grow and love God, but it wasn't until 2 years ago that my faith was really put to the test. Going into my sophomore year of high school, I began to lose my love for people, for ministry, for music, and for myself. I discovered in September 2005 that I suffered from depression and anxiety, and was diagnosed bipolar around Christmas. I struggled to hear God's voice when I needed it most, and began feeling imprisoned by a disorder I had no control over. I questioned why God would allow this to happen in my life. I started failing school, and I felt overwhelmed with the drug abuse in my own household.