Summer Resources For Rest

Matthew 11:28 'Come to me, all you who are weary and I will give you rest'. Use the summer season to stop, reflect and rest in God's presence.

On this page there are links to resources to help you to unwind and focus on God. As your weekly programmes and groups slow down, find time to rest and be rejuvenated.

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Prayer Matters

Start a new routine this summer, use this resource to focus your times of prayer. Each day of the week has a theme, and the themes are based on the five ‘Mission Priorities’.

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Sports and wellbeing resources

A Sports mission resource to help you to connect your cycling and your faith.

An exercise, reflection and wellness resource

Combine exercise, reflection and wellbeing with resources from the DIRT series.

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Wellbeing resources

A selection of resources to learn more about rest as part of your spiritual ministry.

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Other useful links:

  • Drawing Closer Volume 1 and Volume 2. Relax and focus on key Bible verses as you use these colouring sheets. You may choose to use this resource as your part of your personal reflections or gather in a small group. 
  • The Rest Is Worship. Engage Worship have produced some great resources that encourage Christians to rest and to create a still space to glorify God. Take a look at their books, songs and podcast.

Articles to read

Colonel Jenine Main reflects on how she looks after her wellbeing.

Major Richard Gaudion talks to Salvationist about wellbeing and fullness of life.

Major Noreen Batt reminds us that Jesus offers us a way to work, rest and play in his Kingdom.

Lieut-Colonel (Dr) Eirwen Pallant seeks the healthy option.

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Resources to connect with your local community during the summer.

Ideas and resources to explore different ways to worship this summer.

Resources to support and inspire your planning for the next season at your corps.