Father’s Day ‘08
At Father’s Day we take time to remember our fathers and everything they have done and contributed to our lives. But not all memories of fatherly experiences are positive. Sadly, many of us may have experienced the neglect, physically or emotionally, of a father that didn’t really know how to be a father.
In life today, the “necessity” of fatherhood is being questioned with frightening frequency. Do we really need a father in our lives in order to develop into fully rounded mature individuals? Increasing numbers of people are considering the question.
While in some nations, nearly 50% of children grow up in fatherless homes, the need for a father is not simply a biological requirement. Understanding that situations occur where a father is absent does not mean he is unnecessary.
This Father’s Day we want to celebrate and encourage RealMen and RealFathers. I think it’s time that fathers were encouraged to rise up and fulfill their much needed role. Fathers are important to the life and fabric of our society not a biological add-on.
On June 15th we are honouring Fathers at Christian City Church. We are going to encourage them, bless them, and pray for them.
If you know someone who is a father and could really use some encouragement, or just needs to be honoured, invite them to come. Better yet, bring them with you. This is going to be a weekend to remember.
Pastors Dave & Kim Olson
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