I'm doing something a little unusual this year and taking four weeks of vacation in a row. That means that starting on Monday, I will be away for almost a whole month, including the last four Sundays in June. So, I know you'll understand when I don't respond to calls or emails until early July. (I expect it will take me a few days to catch up!) This Sunday, I'll be speaking from our People Get Ready series and then finishing up a few things before I log off.

Normally I don't announce when any of the Staff take time off, but I wanted to let you know about this for a few reasons:

I plan on truly unplugging and will not be reachable for any church business. Pastor Erin is up to speed, extremely capable, and able to help with anything that comes up.
I've been working to prepare all the teams I oversee for my absence. I am confident that everything is in very good hands - the best, actually - including the fact that we have a fantastic lineup of speakers for Sunday morning (see the Freedom Connect newsletter for details).
I want to let you know that all is well. I have been planning this since late January, knowing that it was the right time for me to be intentional about some extended rest and recovery after a challenging year.

I have to say how grateful I am for this church family. The Staff and Board are fully supportive of this time away and the kids and I are always aware of how loved and cared for we are at Freedom. I'm looking forward to clearing my calendar, walking slowly, reading books, sitting on my deck, and quieting my heart. I pray that all of you are able to carve out some time over the next couple of months to refresh your hearts, too!

See you on Sunday... and then in July. :)
Pastor Tracy