Summer is almost here! As we move into June, it is only a few weeks until school is out, families are on the move, and teenagers can enjoy the freedom of summer.
But the question is, what are you doing with your summer?
It is important to enjoy family vacations, time with friends, and other summer traditions. But will you look for opportunities to serve as well?
I am excited about how many of our teenagers will be a part of the Mission: Cincinnati effort this summer, but it’s more than just one trip. We must make serving others a regular part of our lives.
I want to challenge students and parents to seek out ways to help this summer. Offer to mow a neighbor’s lawn. If a senior citizen lives near you, watch for a chance to help her carry in the groceries. Hold the door open for others. When you go to a water park or amusement park, let those with small children go ahead of you in line.
Part of the ongoing effort of joining God in restoring Creation is seeking small ways to touch the lives of others. Serving is not just something we experience on a mission trip or some other major event. It is a lifestyle that challenges us to put the needs of others before our own.
shine!
Jason
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