Planning a Fun, Restful Summer

I still remember that feeling. Walking out of school that last day with nothing but endless possibilities in front of me. Freedom! Summer nights with no bedtime and no alarm clock. Just sleepovers, beach trips, camping trips, and a week at camp to look forward to. Ahhh, the long lazy days of summer. 

 

Years later, as a Family Pastor, the anticipation of summer made my heart race for a completely different reason. Vacations meant fewer volunteers and fewer families attending regularly. It’s the ...