The Impact of a Father

Men | by Jim Lewis

Fathers have a very unique way of making impacts in the lives of their children.  Dads often think that their kids need the fancy vacations to Disney World or the latest electronic gadget to come out before their lives are impacted.  There is nothing wrong with building meaningful memories by creating special life experiences.  However, kids often have a different outlook on what can make a meaningful impact on their lives.

The Men's Ministry recently had a Father/Child Lunch to celebrate Fatherhood.  It was a great event and close to a full house.  It was a blessing to see many of the dads bring their young children.  There is a special time during the event when kids are asked to come forward and share with everyone just 'what makes dad special in their eyes'.  The comments from the kids speak volumes:

'My dad is special because he helps me tie my shoes'

'My dad is special because he took me on a date today'

'My dad is special because he teaches me the Word of God'

'My dad is special because he was a great model of a Godly Man to me while I was growing up'.

There were many more comments, but the bottom line is that dads can impact the lives of their kids simply by living the model of manhood that Jesus gave us.  The Lakewood Men's Ministry is all about helping you become that man.  If you want to grow in Christ and get the tools needed to become the man, husband, and father God desires you to be, come out and join us in the upcoming Men's Ministry events:

MEN'S IMPACT BREAKFAST on Sat. August 21 at 8:00 a.m. right here at Lakewood

MEN'S ENCOUNTER on Sept. 10 & 11 at Kaiserhof Retreat Center

QUEST FOR AUTHENTIC MANHOOD and WINNING AT WORK AND HOME, both start on Sunday night Sept. 12 at 5:30 at Lakewood.

If you want to walk on water you must get out of the boat.  Hook up with the Men's Ministry and allow the Holy Spirit to IMPACT YOUR LIFE!!