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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:8.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} Father’s Day Service The Christian Father’s Focus June 17, 2018 1 Thess 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. NIV I know I have said this to you numerous times but its so important that we hear and understand just like there are no prefect families there are no perfect earthly father’s. Recently came across a survey that was given to fathers where they anonymously answered some questions about how being a dad changed them. ·      90% said that becoming a father made them want to be a better person & role model for their kids ·      75% felt a weight of responsibility now that they had before ·      75% said they were less judgmental of other dads ·      42% said they had a constant concern about their children’s safety When asked about which of 3 challenges most concerned them, they chose: 1.     Steering kids clear of alcohol & drugs (38%) 2.     Protecting kids from Sex & Violence in media (28%) 3.     Supporting a family in a bad economy (28%) Given all the responsibilities and concerns wouldn’t it be great if there was a build – a -dad app? Well take a look at this!!! Play Build a Dad Video Dads, we can be easily overwhelmed with the responsibilities and concerns of fatherhood but our text this morning give us 3 simple directions of being a great Christian dad. The Bible tells us… The Christian father focuses on… I.      Encouraging His Children (I Thess. 2:12) each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12 encouraging a.    Equally – (Gen. 37:3-4) Dad our children need and crave our encouragement! They have a powerful hungry within them that desires it! Don’t neglect or abuse this power tool and position that God has placed in your hands. But be cautious that you encourage them equally… Jacob created dysfunction in His family because of his obvious favoritism to Joseph. Gen 37:3-4 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made a richly ornamented a robe for him. 4 When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. NIV Did you ever notice how that this became the source of years of heart break for him personally? The Christian father doesn’t show favoritism of one child over another. b.    Verbally and/or Physically (I Thess. 5:11) Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. NIV It’s important to know your children’s ‘love language.’  receiving gifts, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service (devotion), and physical touch.         In southern Africa, The Bebemba tribe has a fascinating procedure for combating feelings of rejection. Each person in the tribe who acts irresponsibly or unjustly is taken alone to the center of the village. Everyone in the village stops work and gathers in a large circle around the accused. In turn, each person in the tribe--regardless of age--speaks to the individual, recounting aloud the good things he has done in his lifetime. All the positive incidents in the person’s life, plus his good attributes, strengths, and kindnesses, are

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:8.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} Father’s Day Service The Christian Father’s Focus June 17, 2018 1 Thess 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. NIV I know I have said this to you numerous times but its so important that we hear and understand just like there are no prefect families there are no perfect earthly father’s. Recently came across a survey that was given to fathers where they anonymously answered some questions about how being a dad changed them. ·      90% said that becoming a father made them want to be a better person & role model for their kids ·      75% felt a weight of responsibility now that they had before ·      75% said they were less judgmental of other dads ·      42% said they had a constant concern about their children’s safety When asked about which of 3 challenges most concerned them, they chose: 1.     Steering kids clear of alcohol & drugs (38%) 2.     Protecting kids from Sex & Violence in media (28%) 3.     Supporting a family in a bad economy (28%) Given all the responsibilities and concerns wouldn’t it be great if there was a build – a -dad app? Well take a look at this!!! Play Build a Dad Video Dads, we can be easily overwhelmed with the responsibilities and concerns of fatherhood but our text this morning give us 3 simple directions of being a great Christian dad. The Bible tells us… The Christian father focuses on… I.      Encouraging His Children (I Thess. 2:12) each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12 encouraging a.    Equally – (Gen. 37:3-4) Dad our children need and crave our encouragement! They have a powerful hungry within them that desires it! Don’t neglect or abuse this power tool and position that God has placed in your hands. But be cautious that you encourage them equally… Jacob created dysfunction in His family because of his obvious favoritism to Joseph. Gen 37:3-4 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made a richly ornamented a robe for him. 4 When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. NIV Did you ever notice how that this became the source of years of heart break for him personally? The Christian father doesn’t show favoritism of one child over another. b.    Verbally and/or Physically (I Thess. 5:11) Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. NIV It’s important to know your children’s ‘love language.’  receiving gifts, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service (devotion), and physical touch.         In southern Africa, The Bebemba tribe has a fascinating procedure for combating feelings of rejection. Each person in the tribe who acts irresponsibly or unjustly is taken alone to the center of the village. Everyone in the village stops work and gathers in a large circle around the accused. In turn, each person in the tribe--regardless of age--speaks to the individual, recounting aloud the good things he has done in his lifetime. All the positive incidents in the person’s life, plus his good attributes, strengths, and kindnesses, are