Dear Friends:

 

            There are a great many songs through the years that symbolize summer: “In the Good Old Summertime”, many Beach Boys tunes, and a song that I will always associate with my father, the great Nat King Cole singing “Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer.”

          The pace slows, temperatures rise, the Coppertone comes out, and many enjoy picnics, the beach, pools, and baseball. Ah, what good memories! I have fond memories of going to Vacation Bible School in my home church, but I also remember that our church going eased off a bit in the summer. Now I know many of you are looking forward to a vacation or other get- away. Still, don’t forget we will be open every Sunday throughout the summer and look forward to seeing you as often as possible!

          We have had a busy year with many activities and programs. It is good to take a break somewhat during the summer to recharge those batteries and prepare for the fall. So I want to thank all our faithful members, committee chairs, and all who have sweated, prayed, volunteered, taught, sang, worked, painted, cooked, served, loved, and in general been faithful to Christ and our ministries here in Bound Brook United Methodist.

          The fact is we cannot do it without you; the church remains a big volunteer organization. There are a few paid staff, but the bulk of the work is done by you. So each week you give because you love God and this church and your efforts are not unnoticed- by God and by those around you.

          Have a safe, relaxing, and happy summer. We love all of you and trust that God will lead us into new blessings as we serve the Kingdom together.

 

Grace & Peace,

Pastor Mark W. Ale