Going back to school was always a love-hate relationship for me. As a kid, summers were the best thing ever and going back to school meant that summer was coming to an end. Freedom was over. No more biking through the streets or playing road hockey all day. And with the start of school, came the dreaded first day of school picture. However as a teen, the relationship became more complicated. Near the end of summer, the dread of going back to school was combatted by an excitement to see your friends again, to play on the school sports teams again, and to get back into a routine.

Two of the greatest joys of my life have been having a Dad and being a Dad. There is little more gratifying than to be able to enjoy close loving relationships right in our own homes. There is such joy in providing for, caring for, and loving those whom the Lord gave us to guide and direct.

As far as Kitchens go, Mom’s kitchen was ugly. It was my fault though. As a 7 year old boy I scrimped and saved Kraft Dinner box lids to trade in for a mail-order gift to give Mom for Mother’s Day: three beautiful art prints for Mom to hang on the wall. Would she ever be excited! I secretly collected my hoard, sent them in to Kraft, and the big day came.

AWANA and QUEST begin tonight at 6:30. Please come a few minutes early if you need to register your little ones for AWANA. See you tonight!

AWANA registration begins August 21 and clubs begin September 14. Registration forms are available at the church and on this website in the Ministries section.

This Sunday, June 26, Nick Baetz will be inducted as Youth Pastor at Peoples Church during the morning worship service at 10:30.