Grace, mercy and peace to you all from Christ our Lord! Summers in West Michigan are the best. Having the lake, the trails, and the festivals really make summer so good! I know Emilie and I will be taking full advantage of all that West Michigan has and will be sharing all these goodies with Millie and Levi.
With Summer here, I want to encourage you all to take time to be in the Word. That truly is the best way you will rest. The summer will be even better if you start a new habit of reading your Bible every morning. Make it part of the day. Be intentional with your time and slow down. Summers get busy here. We must always be focused on the Gospel though. Keep your eyes and ears open to all the opportunities that you will have this summer to share God’s word, to share Jesus. Micah 6:8 says, “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Remember this verse when you are out and about this summer. When you are on the beach, how can we walk humbly with God? Or when you go to one of the many festivals, say to yourself, how can we love kindness? We must always represent Christ in what we do and say. We are the salt. Share Jesus whenever you can, do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.
The summer calendar as of June 1. Please remember the best and most up to date calendar will be posted on Facebook and in the weekly newsletters.
Blood Drive - June 4th
Alaska Mission Trip - June 10th - 19th
Family Breakfast - June 29th
4th of July Parade - July 4th
Family Pool Day - July 9th
VBS work day - July 12th
Family Blueberry Picking - July 12th (still figuring out details)
National Youth Gathering - July 17th - 24th
VBS work day - July 26th 9am - Noon
VBS work day - July 27th - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Vacation Bible School Begins - July 27th - July 31st
VBS clean up - July 31st - 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Family Water Day - August 4th
Michigan Adventures day event (Tentative cost of $25/person) (date TBD)
Blood Drive - August 6th
Unity Fest Family Free day - August 6th
Family Mini Golf - August 17th
Confirmation Parent Meeting - August 27th
Confirmation Begins - September 3rd
Confirmation Retreat Arcadia - October 3rd - 5th
Remember things will be added or more information will be posted on costs, dates, times, and expectations.
In Christ,
Russell Baumann ~ Family Life Director
John 3:30