Michael’s Blog | July 2025
Hey Forever Young Family and Friends,
In Psalm 103:1, “Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!”, the Psalmist lifts up praise to God. June has been a busy month! I’m grateful to the LORD for the opportunity to serve here at Concord and to serve with and alongside all of you. Here, when the Psalmist says “Bless the LORD…bless His holy name!”, we are encouraged to give honor to the LORD and His name. In other words, praise Him just because. Just because of who He is! Just because of His blessings upon our lives! Just because of His might and presence! Just because of His mercy! Just because of ________! (You fill in the blank!) Sometimes, we can get so focused on our own situation and circumstances that we miss the bigger picture of God’s work in our lives. Stop and bless the LORD today with all your soul and all that is within you!
The Adult/Thrive VBS was a great time together, and I pray it was encouraging and helpful to those who attended. This was our first time doing an Adult VBS, and I truly enjoyed it. Also, I am grateful that you all participated in the songs with our Thrive Ministry, as that was encouraging and helpful to them.
Forever Young Involved has picked up the pace a little with The Drive Baseball Game in June and Tubing in July. As always, the activities we offer are open to our 55+ ministry members and friends, but sometimes the FY Involved ministry may take place on the weekends or at night in order to help those 55+ members who are still working to have a chance to go and participate. The FY Involved Adventures may also be a little more taxing or strenuous. So, as you see sign-ups and reminders, just make sure you do not do more than you are able to do safely.
Our ministry opportunities: Forever Young Adventures, Forever Young Grows, Forever Young Involved, and Forever Young Serves — will continue to help us build friendships and live as the church in our community. Stay connected through the Forever Young Connection newsletter, the Church Center App, email (mkinard@concordbaptist.com), OneCall, and our Facebook group (@foreveryoungcbc/).
In Christ’s love and with our love,
Rev. Michael and Lori Kinard (and Michaela)