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    Thank the children and young people for their thoughtful words. Encourage the fathers to continue leading their families in a Godly way. Emphasize that being a good father takes effort but brings great rewards. CLOSING SONG​[3 minutes]​: CLOSING PRAYER​[1 minute]​:

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    TITLE:​ ​What the Heavenly Father expects from Earthly Fathers


    ABSTRACT/SUMMARY: ​This program outlines biblical admonishments to fathers on how to
    perform their role as fathers on earth.
    LESSON AIM:​ To impart firm principles critical to every father or father figure that will help them
    perform their God given responsibilities.
    CONGREGATION/AGE GROUP TARGET: ​Men, Fathers, Men in leadership positions.
    THEME SCRIPTURES: ​Proverbs 20:7(NKJV) The righteous man walks in his integrity;
    His children are blessed after him.
    THEME SONGS: ​304 – Faith of Our Fathers
    FORMAT: ​Group Activity/ Presentation
    REQUIRED PREPARATIONS: ​None
    RESOURCES NEEDED: ​pens or pencils, blank index cards or sheets of paper
    CATEGORICAL KEYWORDS: ​Father’s Day,
    FURTHER READING: ​Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Psalm 103:13, Joshua 24:15

    OPENING PRAYER ​[1 minute]​:


    SONG SERVICE ​[10 minutes]​:
    SUPERINTENDENT'S OPENING REMARKS​[1 minute]​:
    OPENING/THEME SONG ​[3 minutes]:​ 304 – Faith of Our Fathers
    ICEBREAKER:
    Hand out blank index cards or sheets of paper to women and young people. On one side, ask
    them to write compliments to all the fathers by identifying something you admire about fathers in
    the church. It can be something that is done by one or more fathers, do not be specific with
    names. On the other side write something you wish more fathers would do.
    Collect the papers before or during the lesson study.

    WELCOME:​[1 minute]​:
    (This poem can be read by a child)

    Walk with me Daddy

    Walk alongside me, daddy


    and hold my little hand.
    I have so many things to learn
    that I don't yet understand.

    Teach me things to keep me safe


    from dangers every day.
    Show me how to do my best
    at home, at school, at play.

    Every child needs a gentle hand


    to guide them as they grow.
    So walk alongside me, daddy -
    We have a long way to go.

    Author: Helen Bush

    SCRIPTURE READING ​[1 minute]:​


    Proverbs 20:7(NKJV) The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after
    him.

    PRAYER ​[1 minute]​:


    SPECIAL:​[3 minutes]​:
    MISSION STORY​[3 minutes]​:
    MAIN FEATURE​[25 minutes]:​

    Opening Remarks:

    A father's worth and role cannot be denied or understated. Dad brings stability to the home by
    being the provider, priest and protector. He brings joy and laughter as well as correction. God
    has high expectations for dads and has endowed YOU(dads), with traits that mirror the image
    and likeness of God. Children are meant to experience God through you first. Today we will take
    a look at what our heavenly father expects from our earthly dads.

    Activity from Children’s Division: Song/Children giving reasons why they love their Dad

    Presentation:

    1. God expects dads to make time for their family:

    In Bible times men were personally involved in the education of their children. Fathers were
    encouraged to spend time with their children on a regular basis, as is made evident by the
    Bible’s words at Deuteronomy 6:6, 7, which say: “These words that I am commanding you today
    must prove to be on your heart; and you must inculcate them in your son and speak of them
    when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when
    you get up.”

    2. God expects dads to teach their children


    Great fathers are great teachers, God expects fathers to teach wisdom to their children.
    Children learn not only by what they hear, but also by what they see, teach them to seek
    wisdom and understanding by living a life centered around God’s will. Because Proverbs 9:10
    says “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is
    understanding.”

    Proverbs 4:1-9(ESV)
    Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. ​2​ For I give you
    good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.​3​ For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the
    sight of my mother. ​4​ He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words:
    keep my commandments, and live. ​5​ Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither
    decline from the words of my mouth. ​6​ Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her,
    and she shall keep thee. ​7​ Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy
    getting get understanding. ​8​ Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to
    honour, when thou dost embrace her. ​9​ She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a
    crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

    3. God expects Daddies to be Good communicators

    Good communication starts with listening. Great dads listen, then if necessary, they speak. And
    when they do they are words​ “fitly spoken ​is like​ apples of gold in pictures of silver” -
    Prov.25:11.​ “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to
    reply.” but the bible encourages dad by declaring that “Every man must be swift about hearing,
    slow about speaking, slow about wrath.” (James 1:19) Fathers who apply this Bible principle are
    able to communicate better with their children.

    4. God expects Daddies to Give Loving Discipline and Commendation


    Discipline is much more effective when a father commends his children regularly.
    Commendation enriches a child’s character. Children blossom when they are acknowledged
    and appreciated. A father who looks for opportunities to give commendation will help to build
    confidence in his children and motivate them not to give up trying to do what is right.
    “You fathers, do not be exasperating your children, so that they do not become
    downhearted.”—Colossians 3:21.

    5. God expects Daddies to Love and Respect Your Wife


    The way a father exercises his role as a husband is certain to positively affect children. One
    group of experts on child development explains: “One of the best things a father can do for his
    children is to respect their mother. A father and mother who respect each other and let their
    children know it provide a secure environment for them.”—The Importance of Fathers in the
    Healthy Development of Children. *
    “Husbands, continue loving your wives . . . Let each one of you individually so love his wife as
    he does himself.”—Ephesians 5:25, 33.

    SECRETARY’S REPORT:
    SPECIAL:
    SUMMARY​[1 minute]​:
    LESSON STUDY​[30 minutes]​:
    CLOSING REMARKS:​[5 minutes]​:

    Use this time to read out the best compliments and admonishments from the cards or papers
    handed out earlier.

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