It's May? Really?!

Well, its been about a month now that I have been resisting the fact that, as much as I would like to pretend its warm, it is still WINTER out there! I know the calendar says its May but rainy and 50 degrees doesn't exactly qualify as shorts, flip flops and tank top weather...that being said, I am a true Seattle-lite and if I waited around for the weatherman to tell me what to wear, I would never get out of my fleece and winter boots. SO, I continue to live in denial, wear capris and short sleeved shirts and freeze!! I am looking forward to sunny 70-75 degree days! I don't need HEAT...just warmth! The school year is wrapping up, kids are still engaged in school and projects but are starting to realize that days are getting longer and sun might be in our near future (ever the optimist).

The beginning of summer is always marked by a few key events. The first major marker is our Memorial Day Weekend Family Camp. Our family has had the privilege of celebrating the past 3 Memorial Days in Entiat. Our kids know the routine. We put away school books, pack the car to capacity and head over to Entiat for some warm weather and an amazing weekend of fun with a church family that we love. We spend days at Lake Entiat, evenings are spent back at camp by the campfire, reconnecting with friends and new acquaintances, enjoying Margo's cooking and taking a break from the daily grind. Kids team up for tent sleepovers, parents stay up to the wee hours of the night playing ridiculous games and acting like kids again. Sunday we get to spend time worshiping together at the lake and baptisms are celebrated. Entiat marks the beginning of summer for our family. We know that we will return to one final month at school but for now...on that weekend...we get to spend time doing nothing but enjoying each other's company and spending time with so many that we love.

I hope that you will consider joining us in Entiat over the Memorial Day Weekend. It is a few hours away, the traffic can be crazy, camping can be an experience in and of itself but ultimately, you will look back with fond memories and build relationships that will last a lifetime.

Looking forward to getting away! Hope you can join us! Sign up at the info kiosk this weekend! Cabins are limited but campsites are still available.

See you Sunday!
Elizabeth Volz
Executive Pastor