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JULY/AUGUST 2014
GOT LIFE Making the Most Out of Your Last Bit of Summer There is just something about the word “summer” that spark excitement in most Americans, young or old.
start. The library has several reading programs that are very rewarding, sometimes literally. You can check out the Houston library, the Children’s Museum Since every living adult has been a child at some point in their and the Houston Museum of Natural Science for their listing of life, most of us reflect on the fun we had as a child, being away from events for children and youth. school and just being a kid. We When was the last time you carry those thoughts and feelings explored various areas of Houston, with us into adulthood, and as like Downtown? Thanks to the soon as the weather starts to turn new Bcycle’s you can get around warmer we get that feeling of the museum district, midtown, “summertime joy”. downtown, Six Ward, and The But how do we make the most Heights on bike for as little as $5 per person for 24 hours. Creating of our summers with our busy your own little tour of Houston schedule, or make sure the kids you can see newly revised are not being couch potatoes, spending all day watching trash on neighborhoods, hidden historical tv, or doing unproductive activities gems, beautiful parks and trails along the bayou and much more. on the computer? Don’t forget those treasured It’s really not as hard as it may favorites such as Miller Outdoor seem. Even if you are getting a late Theatre, Japanese Garden, the start in your planning. Audio Walking Tour of If you are thinking about Downtown, a picnic in one of family friendly activities, the first Houston’s many beautiful parks, thing you want to consider is what all of which are free. educators have been reporting. With just a few minutes, you Children usually return to school can look up these and many more in the “fall”, we know it’s still ideas on Google, and plan out a officially summer for most, really nice outing for yourself or somewhat brain dead. So you want the family. Whatever you do, make to do activities that keep your sure you make the most of your child using their thinking cap. last bit of summer. Both the local Houston library and museum are great places to
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Summer Harvest I was looking, forward to hitting the farmers market this summer. While I love winter veggies like greens and brussels sprouts, there is nothing like those summer fruits called tomatoes. When I returned from Canada in June, I couldn’t wait to make the drive to the market. Summer yields a yummy harvest. The rumor is, that is not the case when it comes to church. Summer is said to be the time when members skip out on church commitments. But I believe that Summer yields a certain kind of harvest. It’s the best time to fellowship with other members, get more involved in church since the kids are out of school, invite unsaved friends to church activities such as small groups. Let’s make sumertime, harvest time and not a season of drought. -Pastor Mel
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