Summer 2025

Well, it’s here! Summer has arrived! Warmer weather and fun activities, and don’t
forget the bugs! Summer is an ideal time to spend outdoors and enjoy picnics,
reunions, and other activities. And we can’t forget about vacations! Although the kids
are only off for 10 weeks this year, I know they will make the most of it.
When I was a kid, summer seemed to be a lot longer and even more relaxed than it is
today. I remember late-night games of neighborhood tag and kick the can. Trips to the
woods to explore and build cabins and forts and pretend we were from ages past.
We’d play from sun up to sundown and into the night, catching moths and fireflies.
And, of course, we had our summer chores, including mowing the lawn, feeding the
pigs and chickens, cleaning out the garage, and pulling weeds in the garden. I also

spent time preparing my 4-H projects for the fair. Although there was always some-
thing to do, there was also plenty of time just to be.

As we begin our new summer schedules, let’s not forget to have those ‘just be’ times
with nothing planned or anything you have to do. Search for those times, protect
them, and cherish them. They are great times to be with God in prayer and to read
your bible without any structured study – time to just be with Him and in His Word.
Whether at home or traveling, take the time to be with Jesus. He can go with you
wherever you go! We have communion packets available in the church foyer for those
who will be away on a Sunday.
Enjoy the time, the weather, and the activities, but don’t forget to enjoy HIM!