Seize The Summer

As you may know I am about to embark on a journey with 12 other people across 6 states over the next two weeks called Seize The Summer.  Through worship, drama, and preaching we hope to ignite people of all ages to "Seize The Summer" for Christ.  One of my favorite passages in Scripture is found in 1 Corinthians 15:58 and it says,

"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."

During the summer we tend to take vacations, whether it be from school, work, or just to get away for a week or two.  Often time that vacation carries over to our spiritual life.  We become more self-focused and less God-focused.  Our commitment to God tends to decrease while our hours of daylight increases.  As we travel together over the next two weeks please pray for us, but also take a look at your summer and be purposeful to seize it, to take hold of the opportunities you have to grow in Christ and love people.

I will try to blog on what is happening and also share our team devotionals with you as well.  Also check out http://polenband.wordpress.com for pictures and video from the tour.