There’s just something fun about making collages – maybe it’s being given permission to cut up magazines, maybe it’s the freedom to include anything you want in it, or maybe it’s the fact that making it kind of messy makes it better. Regardless of which of these reasons appeals to you, this week, we invite you to gather your family, your old magazines, and some glue and make Praise Collages!

Father’s Day as we know it has its origins in one woman wondering, during a Mother’s Day church service, “why don’t we honor fathers too?” So today, a month after we celebrated the influential women in our lives, we wanted to share some of the history of this day with you, and maybe prompt you to begin some new traditions to honor the men who have made you who you are today.

Today we honored Desert Mission’s graduates, whether they finished high school, college, or postgraduate work. It was an absolute joy to celebrate their achievements – and a great reminder that, as we emerge from what has been a very stressful and isolating time for many of us, it’s so important to find things to celebrate. So this week, keep the celebration going!

This morning, full worship services were held in the church for the first time since March of last year. It was so wonderful to see so many smiling faces in the building after such a long time away, and such a blessing to be able to gather safely together once again.

On that note, today’s Family Time activity centers around gratitude for our ongoing reconnection.

As we once again approach Memorial Day, the day devoted to the remembrance of those who have given their lives in service to their country, we’d like to share ways in which your family can honor the sacrifices of servicemembers and their families.