Summer

Summer is My Season!

/ Greg Asimakoupoulos
The Seattle skyline in the summer with the Olympic Mountains in the background

I like to simmer in the summer,
tan my body, cool my jets,
grill my burgers on the barbie till they’re done.
I love dressing down for worship
and then gearing up for golf.
I enjoy the beach and surfing in the sun.

Summer takes me to my sweet spot.
It’s my favorite time of year.
Light that lingers in the evening, rain or shine.
It’s a season when I’m mindful
of how laid back life can be
giving in to what I’ve put off
taking time.

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Summer Sundays

/ Greg Asimakoupoulos
Summer getaways allow for creative Sunday worship experiences

Sundays in the summer
often find us missing church.
The family cottage beckons. Grandkids, too.
We’re hiking in the mountains
or we’re camping by the beach.
Time away is what we all need to renew.

And yet we still can worship
even when we aren’t at home.
There is cause to praise God in the great outdoors.
The backdrop of creation
prompts the lyrics of our hearts
as we dodge the rain or see an eagle soar.

On each Lord’s Day, let us seek Him.
In the silence He will speak
as we hear a call to worship from a lark.
Summer Sundays can be sacred
if we praise God where we are
near a campfire at dawn or after dark.