As I write this I am three days into my vacation and looking forward to the fall. We are hanging around the house for vacation. The girls have all sorts of plans for me including camping in the back yard. Rebekah daily requests the setting up of the tent that someone in the congregation has leant us with her in mind. Lauren just celebrated her 8th birthday yesterday and made her own birthday cake. She spent two hours making the cake. Much time was spent mixing various colors and flavors of icing of which Lauren had to veraciously taste test each one. I said to her, “Lauren, once this cake is made there will be no sugar left in America.” Elizabeth is working on AP history and Kathryn is adjusting to her first month of braces.
As we look to the fall I am excited about some things that are stirring in my heart to preach. I am encouraged by what I see happening in the church. Our mission’s weekend was tremendous. It is exciting to see what the Lord has done through the various missionaries and the part that we play in helping them. Our various small groups will be starting up in the fall and we have more now then ever. The youth group is doing well and is supported by other young leaders in the church. I feel like the Lord is building some momentum as we head into the fall and I am excited to see what the Lord does.
As we head into fall let me encourage you to enjoy your family time in the remains of the summer. However, in the fall get involved in a midweek commitment here at Word of Life. It will help you to grow and build relationships.
God Bless,
Pastor Phil
