Father's Day started in the early 20th century in the United States to celebrate fatherhood and to complement Mother's Day. It was first celebrated on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington at the YMCA by Sonora Smart Dodd. She heard about Mother's Day in 1909, and told her pastor she thought fathers should have a similar holiday. Her father raised six children as a single parent. The local clergymen agreed to the idea, and the first Father's Day sermon was given on June 19, 1910.
“The destiny of every human being depends on his relationship to Jesus Christ. It is not on his relationship to life, or to his service or his usefulness, but simply and solely on his relationship to Jesus Christ.”
So often men tend to find their worth in achievements and how well they fulfill their roles or positions in life … like fatherhood. This quote emphasizes that what matters most is that you know Christ. That leads me to the next message I came across on another bulletin and bookmark which only makes sense if the father has that relationship with Jesus.
“The greatest gift a father can give his children is to walk in the footsteps of God.” The fathers example will leave a much greater impact on his children
than words alone could ever do. A “Pass It On” Card provides an acronym for what it will take: D.A.D. – Dedicated And Devoted
When fathers are first and foremost dedicated and devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ, they will be what they should be to their children. What greater gift could a father give?
We believe in you!
Cleddie & GayNell Keith