A completely updated, revamped, redesigned, and completely and totally awesome new iGo blog layout is coming soon. In the meantime this summer is coming quicker than a rhino can stamp out a fire. In fact, in less than a week the 2014 iGo Jimmy arrives at iGo World Wide Headquarters as iGosian Summer officially begins. So today we offer you a look back as we look ahead. Here are five blog posts from the past that are worth a read as you get ready for the summer. The categories are spread out, so find the one that fits your interest. Better yet, read them all. And don’t forget to leave a comment as you find some inspiration along the way.

#5 – Magicians, Volunteers, and iGosia. The first place to start when you are planning out your summer would be to plan to serve at a Base Camp near you. iGosia needs iGosians in order to successfully train and mobilize our teams. Take some time to read this invitation to volunteer this summer and then sign up. Your experience will be pretty magical.

 #4 – Reasons to Go Part 2 (His Story > Your Story). We did a four-part blog series last year with four compelling reasons to be involved in missions. As we approach this summer, this can be a great reminder. For those of you going on trips, it is a reminder of His calling. For those of you staying home, it is a reminder that we are called to live on mission. No matter where you find yourself in the next few months, make sure you don’t waste your summer.

#3 – The iGosian Harlem Shake. This year we were just so happy to introduce the Year of the Rhino to the world. Last year? We were just strange. Even though it isn’t officially a #TBT (unless of course you are reading this on Thursday), sit back and enjoy seeing how ridiculous things can get in the iGo HQ on any given day.

#2 – Frontline Friday: Life on Mission in Madrid. One of our summer month traditions here on the iGo Blog is Frontline Friday. On Fridays we give you stories from our teams straight from the front lines of God’s kingdom’s advance. A good number of our teams this summer will spend time in Madrid. Last year’s report from Madrid JSI, J.D. Garcia will encourage you to pray for the Ancient Work of God in that city.

#1 – Monday Memories of iGosia – Basic Facts. For this post we take you in the way back machine to 2012. It is actually the last of an eight-week series remembering the greatness of iGosia. If you find yourself with some serious downtime, the whole series is worth a scan for sure. We picked this one to highlight simply because we know it has been a while since your last visit to the enchanted land of iGosia. A brief reminder of the basics will get you geared up for another iGosian summer.

What about you? How do you get ready for the summer? How do you get intentional about living on mission during the break from school? Comment below and let us know. We always enjoy hearing from past and future iGosians.