Summer Rhythms and Sacred Routines

Dear First Family,

As we step into June, I’m reminded that this season brings a change of pace—not just in our homes and schools, but in the life of our church as well.

Many of our regular rhythms are taking a break for the summer:
Our Mid-Week gatherings will pause after this week, the children’s and student choirs have sung their last notes (for now), and our monthly Pray & Go mission work will rest for a bit before launching again in the fall.

These pauses are intentional.

They create space for rest, renewal, and a chance to breathe. But they can also leave us feeling a little unmoored. Without the structure of our usual calendar, we might find it easier to drift in our spiritual lives.

So here’s a gentle encouragement: while our programs may pause, let’s not pause our pursuit of Christ.

Psalm 1 describes the person who delights in the Lord as “a tree planted by streams of water,” one who “yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.” Even in a different season—even in summer—fruit can grow when we stay rooted in Him.

This summer, I invite you to name one or two sacred routines you can carry with you:

• Maybe it’s a short morning devotion before the day begins.
• Maybe it’s quiet prayer on the porch at sunset.
• Maybe it’s reading Scripture with your kids over breakfast or finding a moment of stillness on your vacation.

Whatever it is, let it anchor your heart. Let it draw you near to Jesus, who never takes a break from loving, guiding, and sustaining us.

Let’s enjoy the gift of a slower season—but let’s also stay connected to the One who never slumbers or sleeps (Psalm 121:4). May this summer be a time of refreshment with God, not apart from Him.

Pastor Robert