Maintaining the Connection

Summertime is in full swing, and with it the tendency for families to drift from closeness within the church because of family travel and activities. Here are a few suggestions to help maintain that connection. I will use the term “home church” for convenience and lack of a better one. Resolve that you will be present at assemblies when you are out of town. It is so easy to “take a vacation from the Lord.” The easiest thing to do is to do nothing. Tell someone your plans—preferably one of the preachers or elders. It will not be announced. This will help the elders in the shepherding of the flock. It could also help you by having someone check on your house, etc. if needed. Make sure you read the bulletin for the week you will be gone. You will want to know about events and illnesses. You might want…