Summer Praise

So, how often do we walk around and say, "It's too hot!" I do almost everyday of the summer. I am definitely more of a fall personality! But the hot sun in the summer is what makes the fall beautiful and more refreshing. But, the hot summer is something we should praise, we should thank God everyday, and that is something I forget. I forget it most easily when my days are not a normal routine, and what should be the lazy days of summer become hectic and rushed. I know I need to slow down, enjoy and take some time to be with God, praising God for all of the joys in my life and the blessings we have in our lives.

We are still celebrating summer with Vacation Bible School next week at Stillwater on Miller Lane, and with our Summer Sunday School Classes.

School is just around the corner though, and as we begin to prepare our hearts, minds and bodies for a new school year, we invite you to bring your backpacks to church with you on the weekend of August 16-17 for our Annual Blessing of the Backpacks. What a great way to begin the year.

We will also begin our new School Year of Sunday School. There are many new opportunities for parents to serve with Children's Ministry and if God is placing on your hearts a call to serve, please let me know, you will be blessed by the children more than you would ever expect!

Look for me in the hall of Stillwater and tell me what your Summer Praise is, I'd love to hear it.
-Pastor Lori