Summer is Here!

 

As I learned last year, summer is short in Thunder Bay. Many people head out to their camps and/or travel to visit family and friends. This is a season in the church year that runs at a slower pace. Many people take a break from church during this time, much like children breaking from school for the summer. St. Michael's will continue to meet in person for worship but  will not be livestreaming their services in July and August. Instead our Lay Readers and myself will offer short reflections that will be posted during the regular service times. A Summer Fun packet has been created for those wishing to continue their spiritual discipline when away from the parish. It includes crosswords, word finds, fun bingo game, as well as a ​​form of Morning and Evening prayer, with the readings appointed for each day, beginning June 15th. This can be picked up at the church or can be emailed to you.

Whether you remain in Thunder Bay, travel abroad or spend time at camp, I encourage your to spend time each day in prayer. You can follow the acronym P.A.C.T.S:

P - Pause. Pause from the busyness of life to spend time with God.

A - Adoration. Reflect on the glory and blessings that God has shown to you and to the world, whether it be a quiet dawn on the lake waiting for the fish to bit or the blessing of a new family member or giving thanks for the weather - rain in the drought or sun from gloom.

C - Confession. Take time to ponder our own brokenness and confess our sins, those things 'in thought, word, and deed'  that would separate us from God and from each other.  God is a gracious and forgiving.

T - Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for in our life, even when things seem bleak. Spend time giving thanks to God.

S - Supplication. Spend time praying for the world, your community, family, friends, and don't forget yourself!

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Wishing you all a safe and blessed summer,

Rev. Elizabeth Sipos

Incumbent