August 2022 Beacon

A Message from Chaplain Mark Javery

As the days of summer seem to be racing past it is my pleasure to report that since the last Beacon was published I am not aware of any of our NCYC membership who are newly hospitalized, sick, or in distress. I hope you all are enjoying your summertime which for many of us is a time when we enjoy extra time with family, catch up on our list of things to do, take a much needed break from our busy lives, vacation, and maybe … even catch up on rest. Returning from a recent vacation I remember feeling that I needed another to catch up on rest. I have so many times heard others expressing this same feeling. As much as we love the days of summer, fun times, vacations, boating, and the times that we share relaxing with those we love we can lose focus of where true rest comes from. I’m reminded that true rest is not found simply because its summer and I’m off work, true rest is found in the Lord. And the secret to finding real peace is not found in time off work and school, it’s found in Him. It’s in His presence that we find refreshing for our souls, renewing of our spirits, peace in our hearts, rest over our worried thoughts. Looking forward to seeing you all on the island soon. Wishing and praying that all in our NCYC family are having a wonderful and safe summer…and mostly you have the peace/rest that passes all understanding in your hearts.