We greet you in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ, our soon coming King. But we greet fathers in very special way on this Fathers’ Day.
The Bible, experience and research teach us that children need the firm leadership and guidance which a father brings to the table. A child performs better in school if his father shows interest in his education. A child has more confidence when his father spends quality time with him and shows him affection. Children tend to learn from watching their fathers decisions in life and listening to their explanations.
A study, commissioned in 2002, revealed that men who were born after 1965, spent 50 percent more time per workday with their children than those born between 1946 – 1964 (baby boomers). This is an average of 3.4 hours, versus 2.2 hours.
All too often, the pressures of work and other commitments can make it easy for some men to feel they do not have the time to spend with their children. But we always make time to do the things we really want to do. When it comes to fathering our children, every moment counts.
HAPPY FATHERS’ DAY!
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Everyone is invited to the Fathers Day luncheon. We are all family and want to have a wonderful time in the Lord and we don’t want to miss you.
1. NO BAPTISM CLASS
Baptismal class is canceled today. The class will resume next Sunday at 5:00p.m.
2. LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE/ BIBLICAL DYNAMICS
Wednesday, 12:00 noon Lunch Hour Hotline
5:30 p.m. – Biblical Dynamics: We will continue our study on FAITH.
3. CHOIR PRACTICE
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
4. PRAISE & ADORATION PRACTICE
Friday, 5:30 p.m.
5. HOUR-OF-POWER PRAYER SESSION
Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
6. NEXT SUNDAY
Worship & Ministry, 9:00 a.m.
Global and national Intersecors Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
MEDIA MINISTRY
World Overcomers: WSTA 1340 AM station: Sundays at 12:30 p.m. & Tuesdays at 6:00 a.m.
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A SON AND HIS FATHER
SON: “Daddy, may I ask you a question?”
DAD: “Yeah sure, what is it?”
SON: “Daddy, how much do you make an hour?”
DAD: “That’s none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?”
SON: “I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?”
DAD: “If you must know, I make $100 an hour.”
SON: “Oh! (With his head down).
SON: “Daddy, may I please borrow $50?” The father was furious.
DAD: “If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I work hard everyday for such this childish behavior.”
The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.
The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy’s questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?
After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think:
Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $ 50 and he really didn’t ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy’s room and opened the door.
DAD: “Are you asleep, son?”
SON: “No daddy, I’m awake”.
DAD: “I’ve been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier. It’s been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here’s the $50 you asked for.”
The little boy sat straight up, smiling.
SON: “Oh, thank you daddy!”
Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.
DAD: “Why do you want more money if you already have some?”
SON: “Because I didn’t have enough, but now I do.
“Daddy, I have $100 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.”
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness. It’s just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $100 worth of your time with someone you love? If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family and friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than to our family.
Some things are more important.