Pastor's Corner

July moved quickly! How in the world is it August already?

For the Bryants, July moved so quickly because it was packed with so much fun. It is not a month that moved by in a blur of activity for us, but one full memorable adventure. It included swimming lessons, Camp Wesley Woods, Fourth of July celebrations, and the County Fair!

It also included grocery shopping, hanging pictures, finding more totes to unpack, mowing the lawn, walking Kal El (our dog), getting the mail, and finding the recycling centers. It included first Board meetings, worship services, phone calls, emails, breakfasts, sweet treats, Farmer’s Markets, and fireworks.

Each and all of it is a memorable moment, conversation, experience, and adventure.

Katie, Aislin, and I love adventures. We cherish those amazing moments, ways, and people that God uses to reveal a bit more grace, joy, care, concern, hope, and love into the story of our lives. Maybe it is because we are still so new here, but we each feel as if the adventures have just begun! We find ourselves not wondering what happened to our summer, but cherishing all that it has held so far.

August is always full of awesomeness! There are birthdays, anniversaries, the State Fair, and lots of summer weather activities still ahead. Especially my absolute most favorite day of the entire summer… BACK TO SCHOOL DAY!!

Joking aside, do be in prayer for our teachers, students, drivers, cooks, custodians, coaches, and administrators during this month. If you know one or see one, let them know you are praying for them. Ask how their summer has been and if they are excited for the year to begin. Listen for a way you might be of help.

Maybe even invite them to worship on August 23^rd. Let them know they can bring their backpacks/school bags with them for a special prayer and blessing as part of worship that Sunday. Let them know that adventure is ahead and they aren’t adventuring alone.